FANUC R-2000iC/165F vs Yaskawa SP180H: Spot Welding Robot Comparison
The FANUC R-2000iC/165F and the Yaskawa Motoman SP180H are body-shop competitors with ±0.05 mm and about 1090 kg of arm. The SP180H carries 15 kg more for heavier spot guns, reaches 47 mm further and is listed about 37% lower.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa SP180H is the better value for heavy-gun spot welding, with 180 kg, an integrated spot harness and a listed price $35,000 lower. The FANUC R-2000iC/165F is the better choice for FANUC lines that also need press-to-press handling and sealing.
R-2000iC/165F and SP180H at a glance
The FANUC R-2000iC/165F carries 165 kg over 2655 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 1090 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The Yaskawa Motoman SP180H carries 180 kg over 2702 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs about 1090 kg according to Yaskawa's SP-series catalog and runs on the YRC1000 controller.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC R-2000iC/165F | Yaskawa Motoman SP180H |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $95,000 | $60,000 |
Payload | 165 kg | 180 kg |
Reach | 2655 mm | 2702 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 1090 kg | 1090 kg |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) or R-30iB Mate Plus | YRC1000 |
Price comparison
FANUC R-2000iC/165F: listed from $95,000
Yaskawa SP180H: listed from $60,000
Difference: $35,000
The SP180H costs roughly 37% less
Payload for spot guns
The SP180H carries 180 kg, 15 kg more than the R-2000iC/165F, which leaves margin for large servo guns, transformers and dress packs. Reach is close: 2702 mm against 2655 mm.
Spot welding design
Yaskawa's SP series uses an integrated spot harness and fast axis acceleration to cut non-welding time between spots. FANUC lists the R-2000iC/165F for spot welding alongside handling, assembly, sealing, press-to-press handling and deburring.
Installation and controllers
Both are floor-mounted, publish ±0.05 mm and weigh about 1090 kg. FANUC runs the R-2000iC/165F on the R-30iB Plus or Mate Plus; Yaskawa runs the SP180H on the YRC1000.
Best applications for the R-2000iC/165F
Spot welding in FANUC lines
Press-to-press handling
Sealing and deburring
Best applications for the Yaskawa SP180H
Heavy-gun spot welding
Body-in-white lines
Dense welding stations
R-2000iC/165F advantages
Process versatility
FANUC ecosystem
R-2000iC/165F limitations
About $35,000 higher listed price
165 kg payload
Yaskawa SP180H advantages
About 37% lower listed price
180 kg payload
Integrated spot harness
Yaskawa SP180H limitations
Focused on welding
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa SP180H for heavy-gun spot welding. Choose the FANUC R-2000iC/165F for mixed FANUC lines.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC R-2000iC/165F or the Yaskawa SP180H?
The SP180H is listed from $60,000 and the R-2000iC/165F from $95,000, a difference of $35,000.
Which robot carries more?
The SP180H carries 180 kg; the R-2000iC/165F 165 kg.
Which robot is more precise?
Both are listed at ±0.05 mm.
How heavy are they?
About 1090 kg each.
What makes the SP180H a spot welding robot?
An integrated spot harness and fast axis acceleration.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the SP180H for spot welding. Choose the R-2000iC/165F for mixed lines.
