FAIRINO FR10 vs. ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12: 10 kg Cobot Comparison
Updated: Nov 2
10 kg-class collaborative robot comparison • Payload, reach, precision and U.S. pricing
🤖 Overview: The GoFa 12 from ABB and the FAIRINO FR10 compete in the 10 kg-class cobot segment. The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 offers 12 kg of rated payload, 1,270 mm of reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The FAIRINO FR10 answers with 10 kg, 1,400 mm and ±0.05 mm at a published U.S. price of $11,599. This comparison separates published specifications from the points that should be confirmed in a demo or quotation.
FAIRINO FR10 10 kg-class cobot 
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 cobot
⚖️ Quick Verdict: FAIRINO FR10 vs. ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12
Choose the FAIRINO FR10 when it keeps the budget low and reaches further, at a published $11,599.
Choose the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 when it carries more rated payload, from $42,000 (indicative list price).
Validate both with your real gripper, part mass and layout; installed-cell cost and measured cycle time decide ROI.
📊 FAIRINO FR10 vs. GoFa 12 Specifications
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 | ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 |
|---|---|---|
Rated payload | 10 kg | 12 kg |
Maximum payload | 14 kg | See manufacturer datasheet |
Reach | 1,400 mm | 1,270 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | ≈40 kg | See manufacturer datasheet |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP67 |
TCP speed | 1.5 m/s typical | See manufacturer datasheet |
Public price | $11,599 (FAIRINO USA) | From $42,000 (indicative list price) |
🏋️ Payload: 10 kg vs. 12 kg
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 carries 2 kg more rated payload. In practice, payload includes the gripper, adapter plate, sensors and cabling, so a 2–4 kg tool consumes a large share of either rating. Ask both suppliers for the payload curve at your tool offset and orientation.
📏 Reach: 1,400 mm vs. 1,270 mm
FAIRINO FR10 reaches 130 mm (about 10%) further. Extra reach can let one robot serve a machine, an infeed and an inspection station without a riser or linear track, while a shorter arm keeps the swept area compact and simplifies guarding. Simulate both robots in your actual cell layout.
🎯 Repeatability and Precision
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 publishes the tighter repeatability (±0.02 mm vs. ±0.05 mm). For most tending, packaging and handling work both are sufficient; for tight insertions and vision-guided placement, fixturing, TCP calibration and gripper compliance matter as much as the datasheet figure.
🛡️ Environment and Safety
The FAIRINO FR10 is offered with IP54 protection and an IP65 option, while the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 is published at IP67. Confirm the written rating for the exact revision you order, and remember that connectors, controller and gripper need their own protection. Every collaborative application still needs a risk assessment under ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
🏭 Applications Where Each Robot Fits
CNC machine tending: reach to the chuck and part trays decides the layout; FAIRINO FR10 has the longer envelope.
Pick-and-place and packaging: check gripper plus part mass against the 10 kg limit of the smaller rating.
Screwdriving and dispensing: tool power, cable routing and repeatability drive quality more than top speed.
💰 Price and Total Cost of Ownership
FAIRINO USA lists the FAIRINO FR10 at $11,599. The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 is listed from $42,000 (indicative list price), so the published arm prices differ by about $30,401 (roughly 72% less for the FAIRINO). Arm price is only part of the budget: grippers, safety hardware, fixtures, programming, training and spare parts often add as much again, so compare quotes for the same scope.
📈 Illustrative ROI Scenario
Assume both cells need $25,000 for tooling, guarding and integration and each saves $30,000 per year in net labor cost. The FAIRINO FR10 cell would total about $36,599, a simple payback of roughly 1.2 years. The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 cell would total about $67,000, or roughly 2.2 years. These figures are illustrative; model your own cell.
✅ Buyer's Evaluation Checklist
Total gripper + part mass and center of gravity against each payload curve
Reach to every pick, place and inspection point in a CAD simulation
Written IP rating, warranty and delivery terms for the exact revision
Measured cycle time with real parts, including fault recovery
Installed-cell quotes for the same scope from both suppliers
🏁 Conclusion
The FAIRINO FR10 stands out for value, with 10 kg payload, ±0.05 mm repeatability and a transparent $11,599 price. The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 brings more payload, and the ABB ecosystem at a higher published price. Shortlist the arm whose reach, payload and integration needs match your cell, then confirm with a trial and an installed-cell quote.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which cobot carries more payload, the FAIRINO FR10 or the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12?
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 has the higher rated payload: 10 kg for the FAIRINO FR10 vs. 12 kg for the ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12.
Which robot has the longer reach?
FAIRINO FR10 reaches 130 mm further (1,400 mm vs. 1,270 mm).
Which robot is more repeatable?
ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 publishes the tighter repeatability: ±0.02 mm vs. ±0.05 mm.
How much do the FAIRINO FR10 and ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 cost?
FAIRINO USA lists the FAIRINO FR10 at $11,599. The ABB GoFa CRB 15000-12 is listed from $42,000 (indicative list price).
Can both be used for machine tending and pick-and-place?
Yes. Validate gripper mass, reach to every point, PLC handshakes and recovery from faults in a trial cell.
Does either robot remove the need for a risk assessment?
No. Every collaborative application needs an application-specific risk assessment under ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
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