FANUC R-2000iC/220U vs Yaskawa SP225H: Heavy Spot Welding Robot Comparison
The FANUC R-2000iC/220U and the Yaskawa Motoman SP225H carry 220 and 225 kg at ±0.05 mm, both suited to heavy spot guns. The 220U mounts upside-down. The SP225H is a floor-mounted spot welder with an integrated harness, listed about 37% lower.
Quick verdict. The Yaskawa SP225H is the better value for heavy-gun floor-mounted spot welding, with a listed price $41,000 lower. The FANUC R-2000iC/220U is the better choice for overhead welding stations.
R-2000iC/220U and SP225H 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 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/220U | Yaskawa Motoman SP225H |
Brand | FANUC | Yaskawa Motoman |
Listed price | $110,000 | $69,000 |
Payload | 220 kg | 225 kg |
Reach | 2518 mm | 2702 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 1020 kg | 1090 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 SP225H: listed from $69,000
Difference: $41,000
The SP225H costs roughly 37% less
Overhead against floor
The inverted 220U welds from above the car body, which frees floor space for additional robots or conveyors. The SP225H stands on the floor and uses an integrated spot harness with fast axis acceleration to reduce non-welding time.
Payload and reach
The SP225H carries 225 kg, 5 kg more, over 2702 mm, about 184 mm beyond the 2518 mm of the 220U. Both suit heavy servo guns and are listed at ±0.05 mm.
Weight and controllers
The 220U weighs 1020 kg, the SP225H about 1090 kg. FANUC runs the 220U on the R-30iB Plus or Mate Plus; Yaskawa runs the SP225H on the YRC1000.
Best applications for the R-2000iC/220U
Overhead spot welding
Dense automotive cells
Inverted press handling
Best applications for the Yaskawa SP225H
Heavy-gun spot welding
Body-in-white lines
Floor-mounted stations
R-2000iC/220U advantages
Upside-down mounting
1020 kg arm
R-2000iC/220U limitations
About $41,000 higher listed price
2518 mm reach
Yaskawa SP225H advantages
About 37% lower listed price
225 kg payload
Integrated spot harness
Yaskawa SP225H limitations
Floor mounting
Final verdict
Choose the Yaskawa SP225H for floor-mounted heavy-gun 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 SP225H?
The SP225H is listed from $69,000 and the R-2000iC/220U from $110,000, a difference of $41,000.
How are they mounted?
The R-2000iC/220U upside-down; the SP225H on the floor.
Which robot carries more?
The SP225H carries 225 kg; the R-2000iC/220U 220 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The SP225H reaches 2702 mm; the R-2000iC/220U 2518 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
Both are listed at ±0.05 mm.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the SP225H for floor welding. Choose the R-2000iC/220U for overhead welding.
