FANUC R-2000iC/210F vs Yaskawa SP225H: Spot Welding Robot Comparison
The FANUC R-2000iC/210F and the Yaskawa Motoman SP225H are body-shop robots with ±0.05 mm and about 1090 kg of arm. The SP225H carries 15 kg more for heavy spot guns and is listed 31% lower.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa SP225H is the better value for heavy-gun spot welding, with 225 kg and a listed price $31,000 lower. The FANUC R-2000iC/210F is the better choice for FANUC lines that mix welding with press handling.
R-2000iC/210F and SP225H at a glance
The FANUC R-2000iC/210F carries 210 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 SP225H carries 225 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/210F | Yaskawa Motoman SP225H |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $100,000 | $69,000 |
Payload | 210 kg | 225 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/210F: listed from $100,000
Yaskawa SP225H: listed from $69,000
Difference: $31,000
The SP225H costs roughly 31% less
Payload for spot guns
The SP225H carries 225 kg, 15 kg more, for the heaviest servo guns and dress packs. Reach is close: 2702 mm and 2655 mm. Both are listed at ±0.05 mm and about 1090 kg.
Spot welding design
Yaskawa's SP series uses an integrated spot harness and fast axis acceleration to cut non-welding time. FANUC lists the R-2000iC/210F for spot welding alongside handling, sealing, press-to-press handling and deburring.
Installation and controllers
Both are floor-mounted. FANUC runs the R-2000iC/210F on the R-30iB Plus or Mate Plus; Yaskawa runs the SP225H on the YRC1000.
Best applications for the R-2000iC/210F
Spot welding in FANUC lines
Press-to-press handling
Sealing
Best applications for the Yaskawa SP225H
Heavy-gun spot welding
Body-in-white lines
Dense welding stations
R-2000iC/210F advantages
Process versatility
FANUC ecosystem
R-2000iC/210F limitations
About $31,000 higher listed price
210 kg payload
Yaskawa SP225H advantages
About 31% lower listed price
225 kg payload
Integrated spot harness
Yaskawa SP225H limitations
Focused on welding
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa SP225H for heavy-gun spot welding. Choose the FANUC R-2000iC/210F for mixed lines.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC R-2000iC/210F or the Yaskawa SP225H?
The SP225H is listed from $69,000 and the R-2000iC/210F from $100,000, a difference of $31,000.
Which robot carries more?
The SP225H carries 225 kg; the R-2000iC/210F 210 kg.
Which robot is more precise?
Both are listed at ±0.05 mm.
How heavy are they?
About 1090 kg each.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The SP225H reaches 2702 mm; the R-2000iC/210F 2655 mm.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the SP225H for spot welding. Choose the R-2000iC/210F for mixed lines.
