KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 180 Overview
The KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 180 is a 6-axis heavy-duty industrial robot with a payload of 180 kg, a maximum reach of 2900 mm or 3505 mm and a pose repeatability of ±0.05 mm. It is designed for high-payload work such as spot welding, handling, machine tending and palletizing, and it is offered in standard, foundry and further special versions. It is installed on the floor and runs on the KUKA KR C5 controller.
Key Specifications
Specification | KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 180 |
Manufacturer | KUKA |
Model | KR QUANTEC KR 180 |
Category | Robot arm / Industrial 6-axis robot |
Payload | 180 kg |
Reach | 2900 mm / 3505 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | KUKA KR C5 |
Interfaces | PROFINET; PROFIsafe; EtherNet/IP; CIP Safety; EtherCAT; PROFIBUS; DeviceNet; Ethernet; digital I/O 24 V |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1; ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3 / PL d; UL/CSA |
Price | From USD 79,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Material handling
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Inspection
Dispensing
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
6 axes
Payload 180 kg
Reach 2900 mm / 3505 mm
Repeatability ±0.05 mm
Mounting floor
Controller KR C5
KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 180 Review Summary
KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 180 is a Industrial 6-axis robot built around 180 kg payload capacity and 2900 mm / 3505 mm reach. The product listing associates it with material handling, machine tending, assembly. The main selection question is whether its published working envelope and controller fit the intended cell.
For buyers comparing automation options, this model is best evaluated against the part mass, tool mass, cycle path and installation geometry together. The catalog price is a starting point and does not describe a complete integrated cell.
Pros
Payload and reach: 180 kg payload capacity with 2900 mm / 3505 mm reach.
Application fit: the catalog lists material handling, machine tending, assembly.
Controller: KUKA KR C5
Cons
System sizing: payload, reach, end effector and installation requirements must be validated together.
Who It Is For
The KR QUANTEC KR 180 merits evaluation by manufacturers whose task matches the listed 180 kg payload, 2900 mm / 3505 mm reach and 6-axis motion, especially for material handling, machine tending, assembly. It suits a project team ready to validate cycle performance, controller configuration, tooling and safety requirements before purchase.
Full review: KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 180 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 180 kg Robot
