FANUC M-410iC/185 vs Yaskawa SP180H: Heavy Robot Comparison
The FANUC M-410iC/185 and the Yaskawa Motoman SP180H carry similar loads for very different jobs. The M-410iC/185 is a four-axis palletizer with 3143 mm reach. The SP180H is a six-axis spot welding robot with an integrated spot harness, listed 25% lower.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa SP180H is the right choice for spot welding with heavy guns, with a listed price $20,000 lower. The FANUC M-410iC/185 is the right choice for palletizing with long reach.
M-410iC/185 and SP180H at a glance
The FANUC M-410iC/185 carries 185 kg over 3143 mm with four axes, repeats to ±0.05 mm and runs on the R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) controller. It weighs 1600 kg on the pedestal base, controller included.
The Yaskawa Motoman SP180H carries 180 kg over 2702 mm with six axes and runs on the YRC1000 controller. Yaskawa's SP-series catalog lists ±0.05 mm repeatability and an approximate mass of 1090 kg.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC M-410iC/185 | Yaskawa Motoman SP180H |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $80,000 | $60,000 |
Payload | 185 kg | 180 kg |
Reach | 3143 mm | 2702 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 4 | 6 |
Arm weight | 1600 kg (pedestal base, controller included) | 1090 kg |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) | YRC1000 |
Price comparison
FANUC M-410iC/185: listed from $80,000
Yaskawa SP180H: listed from $60,000
Difference: $20,000
The SP180H costs roughly 25% less
Spot welding against palletizing
The SP180H belongs to Yaskawa's SP series, which uses an integrated spot harness and fast axis acceleration to cut non-welding time. Its six axes position heavy guns around car bodies. The M-410iC/185 keeps loads level with four axes for stacking.
Payload and reach
The M-410iC/185 carries 185 kg over 3143 mm; the SP180H 180 kg over 2702 mm. The FANUC's extra reach serves several pallet stations; the Yaskawa's reach fits body-shop welding stations.
Installation and controllers
FANUC quotes 1600 kg for the M-410iC/185 including its pedestal and controller, on the R-30iB Plus. Yaskawa lists spot welding, arc welding, cutting, handling and machine tending for the SP180H, on the YRC1000.
Best applications for the M-410iC/185
Case and bag palletizing
Multi-line palletizing
Depalletizing
Best applications for the Yaskawa SP180H
Spot welding of car bodies
Heavy-gun welding
Heavy handling
M-410iC/185 advantages
3143 mm reach
Dedicated palletizer
M-410iC/185 limitations
About $20,000 higher listed price
Four axes only
Yaskawa SP180H advantages
Six axes
Integrated spot harness
About 25% lower listed price
Yaskawa SP180H limitations
1090 kg arm
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa SP180H for spot welding. Choose the FANUC M-410iC/185 for palletizing.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC M-410iC/185 or the Yaskawa SP180H?
The SP180H is listed from $60,000 and the M-410iC/185 from $80,000, a difference of $20,000.
What is the SP180H built for?
Spot welding, with an integrated spot harness.
How many axes do they have?
The M-410iC/185 has four axes; the SP180H six.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The M-410iC/185 reaches 3143 mm; the SP180H 2702 mm.
Which robot carries more?
The M-410iC/185 carries 185 kg; the SP180H 180 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the SP180H for spot welding. Choose the M-410iC/185 for palletizing.
