KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 270 Overview
The KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 270 is a 6-axis heavy-duty industrial robot with a payload of 270 kg and a maximum reach of 3105 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 270 |
Manufacturer | KUKA |
Model | KR QUANTEC KR 270 |
Category | Robot arm / Industrial 6-axis robot |
Payload | 270 kg |
Reach | 3105 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 88,000 |
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 270 kg
Reach 3105 mm
Mounting floor
Controller KR C5
KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 270 Review Summary
KUKA KR QUANTEC KR 270 is a Industrial 6-axis robot built around 270 kg payload capacity and 3105 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: 270 kg payload capacity with 3105 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 270 merits evaluation by manufacturers whose task matches the listed 270 kg payload, 3105 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 270 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 270 kg Robot
