KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 60 kg Robot
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The KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 provides a 60 kg payload and 1200 mm reach, with an indicative starting price of USD 28,000. This review covers the KR 60 R1200's specifications, applications, controller, connectivity and indicative price.
Quick Verdict
The KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 is a four-axis horizontal articulated robot designed for jobs where a compact SCARA layout and substantial payload are useful. KUKA lists 60 kg payload capacity and 1,200 mm reach for this version. The product record associates it with assembly, pick and place, testing and electronics handling, and lists a KR C5 micro controller.
KUKA describes the KR SCARA range as a compact, fast solution for assembly, material handling and testing. For this 60 kg model, the deciding questions are whether its 1,200 mm workspace covers the cell and whether four-axis motion matches the tool orientation the process requires.
KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 at a Glance
Payload: 60 kg
Reach: 1200 mm
Axes: 4 axes
Controller: KUKA KR C5 micro
Mounting: Floor
Protection: IP54
Price: From USD 28,000 (indicative)
KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 Technical Specifications
The table summarizes the model-specific specifications in the All Things Cobots product record and KUKA's KR SCARA product information.
Specification | KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 |
Robot type | Four-axis SCARA industrial robot |
Payload | 60 kg |
Reach | 1200 mm |
Axes | 4 |
Mounting | Floor |
Protection | IP54 |
Controller | KUKA KR C5 micro |
Price | From USD 28,000 (indicative) |
Design and Build Quality
Protection and Operating Environment
KUKA's product page lists IP54 protection for the KR 60 R1200. KUKA describes the KR SCARA range as a compact, low-weight robot family with a small footprint; application suitability still depends on the process environment and any additional guarding or cleanroom requirements.
Footprint and Weight
The KR 60 R1200 is configured for floor mounting and has a stated 1,200 mm reach. These two published details help define the mounting and reach envelope during cell layout.
Programming and Software
Controller and Programming
The product record identifies the KR C5 micro controller. KUKA describes a common operating system across its robotics portfolio; KUKA College training for KR C4 and KR C5 systems covers jogging, inline forms and logic functions.
Industrial Communication
The product record lists PROFINET, PROFIsafe, EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, EtherCAT and Ethernet, with 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs. Confirm the required fieldbus and safety configuration for the selected controller and cell architecture.
KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 Applications and Use Cases
Assembly and Electronics Handling
KUKA identifies small-part assembly and electronics handling as KR SCARA applications. The four-axis configuration can suit repeatable loading, placement and component transfer when the part mass, required orientation and station geometry fit the selected model.
Pick and Place, Testing and Packaging
The KR SCARA product family is presented by KUKA for pick-and-place and testing tasks, including use in pharmaceutical and food industries. A process trial should confirm cycle time, tool choice and the exact payload at the required working radius.
KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 Price and Value
The All Things Cobots product record lists the KR 60 R1200 from USD 28,000. Treat this as an indicative starting price, not a final quote; the controller configuration, end effector, safety equipment and integration scope affect a complete cell budget.
Closest Catalog Comparison
Model | Payload | Reach | Axes | Starting price |
KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 | 60 kg | 1200 mm | 4 | From USD 28,000* |
Epson Robots LS20-B1004 | 20 kg | 1000 mm | 4 | From USD 15,500* |
This comparison uses catalog-listed specifications and starting prices. The Epson model has lower payload and reach; compare application fit and the current supplier quote before choosing.
Compare the final candidates against the required payload, reach, motion geometry, controller and integration cost; a catalog price alone does not establish total project value.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Payload and reach: 60 kg payload and 1,200 mm reach are specified for this version.
Four-axis SCARA layout: a purpose-built geometry for horizontal transfer and placement.
Connectivity: the product record lists multiple industrial Ethernet and safety protocols.
Cons
Four-axis motion: it is not a substitute for a six-axis robot where broad tool orientation is required.
Repeatability and speed: no model-specific figure is included in the product listing used for this review.
Price scope: the listed starting price is not a complete, installed-cell quote.
Who Should Buy the KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200?
The KR 60 R1200 is worth evaluating for manufacturers planning high-payload SCARA work in assembly, pick and place, testing or electronics handling. It is best suited to teams whose process fits four-axis motion, floor mounting and a 1,200 mm reach, and who can validate the end effector and safety design before purchase.
See the full All Things Cobots KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 product listing
KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 FAQ
How much does the KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 cost?
The All Things Cobots product catalog lists it from USD 28,000. This is an indicative starting price; final pricing may change and depends on the configuration and integration scope.
What is the payload and reach of the KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200?
The listed payload is 60 kg and the maximum reach is 1200 mm.
How many axes does the KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 have?
The product record specifies 4 axes.
Which controller is listed for the KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200?
The product record identifies the KUKA KR C5 micro controller.
What applications suit the KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200?
The product record lists assembly, pick and place, testing and electronics handling. KUKA also describes the KR SCARA range for assembly, material handling and testing.
Which communication interfaces are listed?
The product record lists PROFINET, PROFIsafe, EtherNet/IP, CIP Safety, EtherCAT and Ethernet, plus 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.
Is the KR 60 R1200 a collaborative robot?
KUKA presents the KR SCARA range as industrial robots. The KR 60 R1200 should be treated as an industrial robot and integrated with a risk assessment and safeguards appropriate to its application.
What should be checked before specifying the KR 60 R1200?
Confirm that its four-axis motion, 60 kg payload, 1,200 mm reach, controller, interfaces and protection rating match the real process. Validate end-effector mass, cycle time, installation and the full system quote.
Prices are indicative, may change, and should be confirmed with KUKA or an authorized distributor before purchase.
