FANUC R-2000iC/220U vs Yaskawa SP210: Spot Welding Robot Comparison
The FANUC R-2000iC/220U and the Yaskawa Motoman SP210 are both used for spot welding in automotive lines. The 220U mounts upside-down above the car body. The SP210 is a floor-mounted spot welder with an integrated harness, listed 40% lower.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa SP210 is the better value for floor-mounted spot welding, with 2702 mm reach and a listed price $44,000 lower. The FANUC R-2000iC/220U is the better choice for overhead welding stations where floor space is scarce.
R-2000iC/220U and SP210 at a glance
The FANUC R-2000iC/220U carries 220 kg over 2518 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 1020 kg, mounts upside-down and runs on the R-30iB Plus or R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The Yaskawa Motoman SP210 carries 210 kg over 2702 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 1080 kg and runs on the YRC1000 controller. Yaskawa's catalog lists 225 kg without the cabling flange.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC R-2000iC/220U | Yaskawa Motoman SP210 |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $110,000 | $66,000 |
Payload | 220 kg | 210 kg |
Reach | 2518 mm | 2702 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 1020 kg | 1080 kg |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) or R-30iB Mate Plus | YRC1000 |
Price comparison
FANUC R-2000iC/220U: listed from $110,000
Yaskawa SP210: listed from $66,000
Difference: $44,000
The SP210 costs roughly 40% less
Overhead against floor welding
An inverted R-2000iC/220U reaches down onto the car body from above, leaving the floor around the fixture free for other robots and conveyors. The SP210 stands on the floor and uses an integrated spot harness and fast acceleration to cut non-welding time.
Payload and reach
The 220U carries 220 kg over 2518 mm; the SP210 carries 210 kg (225 kg without its cabling flange) over 2702 mm. Both publish ±0.05 mm.
Weight and controllers
The arms weigh 1020 kg and 1080 kg. FANUC runs the 220U on the R-30iB Plus or Mate Plus; Yaskawa runs the SP210 on the YRC1000.
Best applications for the R-2000iC/220U
Overhead spot welding
Dense automotive cells
Inverted press handling
Best applications for the Yaskawa SP210
Floor-mounted spot welding
Body-in-white lines
Heavy-gun stations
R-2000iC/220U advantages
Upside-down mounting
220 kg payload
R-2000iC/220U limitations
About $44,000 higher listed price
2518 mm reach
Yaskawa SP210 advantages
About 40% lower listed price
Integrated spot harness
2702 mm reach
Yaskawa SP210 limitations
Floor mounting
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa SP210 for floor-mounted spot welding. Choose the FANUC R-2000iC/220U for overhead stations.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC R-2000iC/220U or the Yaskawa SP210?
The SP210 is listed from $66,000 and the R-2000iC/220U from $110,000, a difference of $44,000.
How are they mounted?
The R-2000iC/220U upside-down; the SP210 on the floor.
Which robot carries more?
The R-2000iC/220U carries 220 kg; the SP210 210 kg, or 225 kg without its cabling flange.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The SP210 reaches 2702 mm; the R-2000iC/220U 2518 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
Both publish ±0.05 mm.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the SP210 for floor welding. Choose the R-2000iC/220U for overhead welding.
