FANUC R-2000iC/210F vs Yaskawa PL190: Heavy Robot Comparison
The FANUC R-2000iC/210F and the Yaskawa Motoman PL190 carry similar loads for different work. The R-2000iC/210F is a six-axis robot for handling, spot welding and press work. The PL190 is a four-axis palletizer with 3159 mm reach, listed 40% lower.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa PL190 is the better choice for palletizing, with 3159 mm reach and a listed price $40,000 lower. The FANUC R-2000iC/210F is the better choice when heavy parts must be tilted and oriented.
R-2000iC/210F and PL190 at a glance
The FANUC R-2000iC/210F carries 210 kg over 2655 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 1090 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The Yaskawa Motoman PL190 carries 190 kg over 3159 mm with four axes, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 1680 kg and runs on the YRC1000 controller.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC R-2000iC/210F | Yaskawa Motoman PL190 |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $100,000 | $60,000 |
Payload | 210 kg | 190 kg |
Reach | 2655 mm | 3159 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 4 |
Arm weight | 1090 kg | 1680 kg |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) or R-30iB Mate Plus | YRC1000 |
Price comparison
FANUC R-2000iC/210F: listed from $100,000
Yaskawa PL190: listed from $60,000
Difference: $40,000
The PL190 costs roughly 40% less
Six axes against four
The R-2000iC/210F uses six axes to turn and present heavy parts for spot welding, press loading and deburring. The PL190 uses four axes to keep layers and cases level, and routes cables and air lines internally for palletizing and pick-and-pack.
Reach and payload
The PL190 reaches 3159 mm, about 500 mm beyond the R-2000iC/210F, which lets one palletizer serve several conveyors and pallets. The R-2000iC/210F carries 210 kg, 20 kg more. Both publish ±0.05 mm.
Weight and controllers
The R-2000iC/210F weighs 1090 kg, the PL190 1680 kg. FANUC runs the R-2000iC/210F on the R-30iB Plus or Mate Plus; Yaskawa runs the PL190 on the YRC1000. Both mount on the floor.
Best applications for the R-2000iC/210F
Spot welding
Press-to-press handling
Heavy part orientation
Best applications for the Yaskawa PL190
Case and bag palletizing
Multi-line palletizing
Pick-and-pack
R-2000iC/210F advantages
Six axes
210 kg payload
R-2000iC/210F limitations
About $40,000 higher listed price
Yaskawa PL190 advantages
About 40% lower listed price
3159 mm reach
Internally routed cables
Yaskawa PL190 limitations
Four axes only
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa PL190 for palletizing. Choose the FANUC R-2000iC/210F for six-axis heavy work.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC R-2000iC/210F or the Yaskawa PL190?
The PL190 is listed from $60,000 and the R-2000iC/210F from $100,000, a difference of $40,000.
How many axes do they have?
The R-2000iC/210F has six axes; the PL190 four.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The PL190 reaches 3159 mm; the R-2000iC/210F 2655 mm.
Which robot carries more?
The R-2000iC/210F carries 210 kg; the PL190 190 kg.
Which robot is more precise?
Both publish ±0.05 mm.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the PL190 for palletizing. Choose the R-2000iC/210F for six-axis work.
