FANUC R-2000iC/210L vs Yaskawa PL190: Long-Reach Heavy Robot Comparison
The FANUC R-2000iC/210L and the Yaskawa Motoman PL190 both reach just over 3.1 m with ±0.05 mm. The R-2000iC/210L is a six-axis robot carrying 210 kg. The PL190 is a four-axis palletizer carrying 190 kg, listed about 44% lower.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa PL190 is the better choice for palletizing, with internally routed cables and a listed price $48,000 lower. The FANUC R-2000iC/210L is the better choice for long-reach press handling and spot welding that need six axes.
R-2000iC/210L and PL190 at a glance
The FANUC R-2000iC/210L carries 210 kg over 3100 mm with six axes, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 1350 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) 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/210L | Yaskawa Motoman PL190 |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $108,000 | $60,000 |
Payload | 210 kg | 190 kg |
Reach | 3100 mm | 3159 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 4 |
Arm weight | 1350 kg | 1680 kg |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) | YRC1000 |
Price comparison
FANUC R-2000iC/210L: listed from $108,000
Yaskawa PL190: listed from $60,000
Difference: $48,000
The PL190 costs roughly 44% less
Six axes against four
The R-2000iC/210L uses six axes to orient heavy parts for press loading, spot welding and deburring. The PL190 uses four axes to keep cases and layers level, with cables and air lines routed internally for fast palletizing cycles.
Reach and payload
Reach is almost the same: 3100 mm and 3159 mm. The R-2000iC/210L carries 210 kg, 20 kg more. Both publish ±0.05 mm.
Weight and controllers
The R-2000iC/210L weighs 1350 kg, the PL190 1680 kg. Both mount on the floor. FANUC runs the R-2000iC/210L on the R-30iB Plus; Yaskawa runs the PL190 on the YRC1000.
Best applications for the R-2000iC/210L
Long-reach press handling
Spot welding
Heavy part orientation
Best applications for the Yaskawa PL190
Case and bag palletizing
Multi-line palletizing
Pick-and-pack
R-2000iC/210L advantages
Six axes
210 kg payload
R-2000iC/210L limitations
About $48,000 higher listed price
Yaskawa PL190 advantages
About 44% lower listed price
Internally routed cables
3159 mm reach
Yaskawa PL190 limitations
Four axes only
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa PL190 for palletizing. Choose the FANUC R-2000iC/210L for six-axis long-reach work.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC R-2000iC/210L or the Yaskawa PL190?
The PL190 is listed from $60,000 and the R-2000iC/210L from $108,000, a difference of $48,000.
How many axes do they have?
The R-2000iC/210L has six axes; the PL190 four.
Which robot has the longer reach?
They are close: 3159 mm for the PL190 and 3100 mm for the R-2000iC/210L.
Which robot carries more?
The R-2000iC/210L 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/210L for six-axis work.
