KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 Overview
The KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 is a 4-axis SCARA robot with a payload of 60 kg and a maximum reach of 1200 mm. It is designed for fast assembly, joining and pick-and-place tasks. It is installed on the floor and runs on the KUKA KR C5 micro controller.
Key Specifications
Specification | KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 |
Manufacturer | KUKA |
Model | KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 |
Category | Robot arm / SCARA robot |
Payload | 60 kg |
Reach | 1200 mm |
Axes (DoF) | 4 |
Controller | KUKA KR C5 micro |
Interfaces | PROFINET; PROFIsafe; EtherNet/IP; CIP Safety; EtherCAT; Ethernet; 16 digital inputs / 16 digital outputs |
Certifications | CE; ISO 10218-1; ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3 / PL d; UL/CSA |
Price | From USD 28,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Assembly
Pick and place
Testing
Electronics handling
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
4 axes
Payload 60 kg
Reach 1200 mm
Mounting floor
Controller KR C5 micro
KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 Review Summary
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.
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 It Is For
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.
Full review: KUKA KR SCARA KR 60 R1200 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 60 kg Robot
