FAIRINO FR10 vs. Kassow KR1018: 10 kg Cobot Value vs. 7-Axis Flexibility
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 22
- 8 min read
The FAIRINO FR10 and Kassow KR1018 are both industrial collaborative robots, but this is not a perfect payload-match comparison.
The FAIRINO FR10 is a 10 kg six-axis collaborative robot with 1,400 mm reach, 14 kg published maximum payload headroom, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional, and a public U.S. listed price of $10,199.
The Kassow KR1018 is a seven-axis collaborative robot with 18 kg payload, 1,000 mm reach, 34 kg weight, 0.1 mm repeatability, and public marketplace pricing of €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT on Unchained Robotics.
The clean article angle is:
FAIRINO FR10 = lower price, longer reach, better repeatability, simpler 6-axis ROI value.
Kassow KR1018 = 7-axis flexibility, higher payload, compact footprint, better tight-space motion.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 | Kassow KR1018 |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Seven-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 10 kg nominal / 14 kg max published | 18 kg |
Reach | 1,400 mm | 1,000 mm |
Axes | 6 | 7 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
TCP speed | 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed | 1 m/s max linear TCP speed |
Joint speed | up to 180°/s depending axis | up to 225°/s on all 7 axes |
Robot weight | approx. 40 kg | 34 kg |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP54 |
Footprint | 190 mm | compact 7-axis design |
Public price | $10,199 | €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Unchained Robotics marketplace price |
Best fit | ROI-focused 10 kg automation | Tight-space automation and 7-axis flexibility |
FAIRINO FR10 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR10 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR10 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR10 |
MPN | FR10 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 10 kg nominal / 14 kg max published |
Reach | 1,400 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
TCP Speed | 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed |
IP Rating | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Robot Weight | approx. 40 kg |
Price | $10,199 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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FAIRINO’s official technical page lists the FR10 with 10 kg payload, 1,400 mm reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 10 kg max 14 kg, 6 rotating joints, 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 with IP65 optional, any-orientation mounting, 190 mm footprint, and ≈40 kg weight.
Kassow KR1018 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Kassow Robots KR1018 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Kassow Robots |
Manufacturer | Kassow Robots |
Model | KR1018 |
SKU | KASSOW-KR1018 |
MPN | KR1018 |
Product Type | Seven-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 18 kg |
Reach | 1,000 mm |
Repeatability | 0.1 mm |
Max Linear TCP Speed | 1 m/s |
Joint Speed | up to 225°/s on all 7 axes |
Robot Weight | 34 kg |
IP Rating | IP54 |
Price | €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT |
Price Currency | EUR |
Price Type | Public marketplace price range, not official Kassow MSRP |
Seller | Unchained Robotics |
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Unchained Robotics lists the KR1018 with 18 kg payload, 1,000 mm reach, €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT, 34 kg weight, 0.1 mm repeatability, and 1 m/s max linear TCP speed. Kassow’s own site positions its KR Series as 7-axis collaborative robot arms, and Unchained describes Kassow as building 7-axis cobots for long reach, high payload, compact footprints, fast deployment, intuitive programming, and flexible automation in tight spaces.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR10 | $10,199 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
Kassow KR1018 | €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT | Unchained Robotics marketplace price |
Currency note | USD vs. EUR | Not a direct 1:1 comparison |
VAT note | FAIRINO price shown in USD; Kassow price excludes VAT | Final cost depends on taxes, shipping, quote, and integration |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Kassow is premium marketplace-priced |
The FAIRINO FR10 has a major public-price advantage. FAIRINO comparison content lists FR10 at $10,199, while Unchained Robotics lists the Kassow KR1018 at €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR10 | 10 kg nominal / 14 kg max published |
Kassow KR1018 | 18 kg |
Kassow KR1018 wins on nominal payload. It is an 18 kg cobot, while FAIRINO FR10 is a 10 kg cobot with a published 14 kg maximum payload figure. That means KR1018 is not a clean same-payload competitor to FR10; it is closer to a “higher-payload compact 7-axis alternative.”
Payload verdict: Kassow KR1018 wins on nominal payload; FAIRINO FR10 remains stronger on price-to-payload value.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR10 | 1,400 mm |
Kassow KR1018 | 1,000 mm |
FAIRINO FR10 wins clearly on reach. It offers 1,400 mm, while Kassow KR1018 offers 1,000 mm. That is a 400 mm reach advantage for FAIRINO, which can matter in machine tending, welding support, packaging, conveyor transfer, and palletizing layouts.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR10 wins clearly.
Axes and Flexibility
Robot | Axes |
FAIRINO FR10 | 6 axes |
Kassow KR1018 | 7 axes |
This is the most important technical difference. FAIRINO FR10 is a standard six-axis collaborative robot. Kassow KR1018 has seven axes, which gives it extra redundancy and makes it better for reaching around obstacles, working in tight spaces, and approaching parts from difficult angles.
Kassow says its 7th axis helps reach around a corner, and Unchained describes Kassow cobots as designed for flexible automation even in tight spaces.
Flexibility verdict: Kassow KR1018 wins.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR10 | ±0.05 mm |
Kassow KR1018 | 0.1 mm |
FAIRINO FR10 has the stronger public repeatability figure. FAIRINO lists ±0.05 mm, while Unchained lists KR1018 at 0.1 mm.
Repeatability verdict: FAIRINO FR10 wins.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR10 | 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed |
Kassow KR1018 | 1 m/s max linear TCP speed |
Kassow joint speed | — |
FAIRINO has the higher published TCP-speed figure: 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed versus 1 m/s max linear TCP speed for KR1018. Kassow’s advantage is joint motion: Unchained states Kassow robots move at up to 225 degrees per second on all 7 axes.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO wins on TCP speed; Kassow has a strong joint-speed / motion-flexibility story.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR10 | approx. 40 kg |
Kassow KR1018 | 34 kg |
Kassow KR1018 is lighter by about 6 kg, despite having higher nominal payload. That helps for mounting, mobile platforms, reconfigurable cells, and lightweight workstations.
Weight verdict: Kassow KR1018 wins.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR10 | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Kassow KR1018 | IP54 |
FAIRINO has the stronger protection option because FR10 is listed as IP54 with IP65 optional, while KR1018 is listed as IP54.
IP rating verdict: FAIRINO FR10 wins if optional IP65 is required.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR10 Is Better For
Application | Why FR10 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive automation | $10,199 public price supports faster ROI |
Machine tending | 1,400 mm reach and 10 kg payload |
Welding support | Longer reach and lower acquisition cost |
Packaging | Strong reach-to-price ratio |
Conveyor transfer | 400 mm more reach than KR1018 |
Palletizing | Longer reach and lower cost |
Inspection | Better public repeatability figure |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Clear public U.S. price |
Applications needing optional IP65 | FAIRINO offers optional IP65 |
FAIRINO FR10 is the better choice when the buyer needs lower price, longer reach, better repeatability, optional IP65, and faster ROI.
Kassow KR1018 Is Better For
Application | Why KR1018 Fits Better |
Tight-space automation | 7-axis motion can work around obstacles |
Heavy pick and place in compact cells | 18 kg payload with 34 kg robot weight |
Machine loading in crowded cells | 7th axis improves approach flexibility |
Palletizing in constrained layouts | Unchained specifically mentions KR1018 palletizing use |
Packaging in tight workspaces | 7-axis flexibility can help tool approach |
Mobile robot platforms | Edge version has integrated controller option |
Applications needing high payload in small reach | 18 kg payload at 1,000 mm reach |
Reconfigurable cells | Lighter 34 kg body |
Advanced path planning | Redundant 7th axis gives more motion options |
SMEs needing flexible automation | Kassow emphasizes easy programming for SMEs |
Kassow KR1018 is the better choice when the buyer needs 7-axis flexibility, higher nominal payload, lighter robot body, and obstacle-avoidance-style motion more than low acquisition cost or long reach.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR10 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR10 if the application needs a 10 kg collaborative robot with public pricing, long reach, strong repeatability, optional IP65, and a faster ROI path.
The FR10 is especially strong for machine tending, welding support, packaging, material handling, palletizing, loading and unloading, inspection, and multi-robot deployment.
For buyers calculating payback period, FAIRINO has the stronger commercial advantage because it publishes a clear U.S. price of $10,199 and delivers a 10 kg / 1,400 mm package with published 14 kg maximum payload headroom.
Choose Kassow KR1018 When:
Choose the Kassow KR1018 if the application needs seven-axis flexibility, high payload in a compact robot, tight-space maneuverability, and better ability to work around obstacles.
KR1018 is especially attractive for machine loading, heavy pick and place, palletizing, packaging, and constrained workcells where a standard six-axis arm may have difficulty approaching the part, fixture, or machine from the required angle.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR10 and Kassow KR1018 are both credible industrial collaborative robots, but they are not the same type of value proposition.
The FAIRINO FR10 wins on:
Much lower public price
Longer 1,400 mm reach
Better public repeatability figure
Higher TCP-speed figure
Optional IP65
Public FAIRINO USA pricing
Strong ROI positioning
Better fit for cost-sensitive machine tending, welding support, packaging, and material handling
The Kassow KR1018 wins on:
7-axis flexibility
Higher nominal payload
Lower robot weight
Compact high-payload design
Better tight-space motion
Stronger ability to work around obstacles
Premium 7-axis cobot positioning
The honest article angle is:
FAIRINO FR10 vs. Kassow KR1018: 10 kg Cobot Value vs. 7-Axis Flexibility
For buyers who need a lower-cost 10 kg cobot with long reach, strong repeatability, optional IP65, and faster ROI, the FAIRINO FR10 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need 7-axis flexibility, higher payload, compact motion, and better access in crowded workcells, the Kassow KR1018 is the stronger flexibility-focused choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Kassow model to the FAIRINO FR10?
The closest Kassow comparison to FAIRINO FR10 depends on the angle. Kassow KR1410 is the closest 10 kg payload match because it has 10 kg payload and 1,400 mm reach, while Kassow KR1018 is a strategic comparison because it offers 18 kg payload and 1,000 mm reach. Unchained lists KR1410 at 10 kg / 1,400 mm and KR1018 at 18 kg / 1,000 mm.
Is Kassow KR1018 a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR10?
No. Kassow KR1018 is not a direct payload equivalent. FAIRINO FR10 is a 10 kg cobot with 1,400 mm reach, while KR1018 is an 18 kg, 1,000 mm reach, 7-axis cobot. It is better described as a compact high-payload 7-axis alternative.
Which robot has more payload?
Kassow KR1018 has more nominal payload: 18 kg versus 10 kg for FAIRINO FR10. FAIRINO FR10 also publishes a 14 kg maximum payload figure.
Which robot has more reach?
FAIRINO FR10 has more reach: 1,400 mm versus 1,000 mm for Kassow KR1018.
Which robot has better repeatability?
FAIRINO FR10 has the better public repeatability figure: ±0.05 mm versus 0.1 mm for Kassow KR1018.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR10 is cheaper based on public pricing. FAIRINO FR10 is listed at $10,199, while Kassow KR1018 is listed at €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT on Unchained Robotics.
Which robot is better for tight workcells?
Kassow KR1018 is better for tight workcells because it has seven axes. The extra axis gives it more flexibility to reach around obstacles and approach parts from difficult angles.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR10 is better for ROI planning because it has a much lower public price and a longer reach. Kassow KR1018 may still justify its price where the 7th axis avoids expensive fixtures, linear rails, repositioning, or custom cell redesign.
What is the main conclusion?
FAIRINO FR10 is the stronger value choice for buyers who need lower price, longer reach, better repeatability, and ROI. Kassow KR1018 is the stronger flexibility choice for buyers who need seven-axis motion, higher payload, and better access in constrained workcells.
