FAIRINO FR10 vs. Kawasaki CL108N: 10 kg Cobot Value vs. 8 kg Japanese Industrial Cobot Engineering
- FAIRINO USA
- Aug 10
- 8 min read
The FAIRINO FR10 and Kawasaki CL108N are both real six-axis collaborative robots, but this is not an exact payload match. The comparison is still useful because both robots target industrial cobot applications such as machine tending, packaging, pick and place, assembly, inspection, material handling, and production-line automation.
The FAIRINO FR10 is a 10 kg cobot with 10 kg nominal payload, 14 kg max published payload, 1,400 mm reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional, and a public U.S. listed price of $10,199. FAIRINO’s official technical page confirms the FR10’s 1,400 mm reach and ±0.05 mm ISO pose repeatability, while FAIRINO USA comparison/product content lists the public $10,199 price and 10 kg / 14 kg payload positioning.
The Kawasaki CL108N is an 8 kg CL Series cobot with 8 kg payload, 1,300 mm reach, 6 axes, ±0.02 mm repeatability, and IP66 classification. Kawasaki’s official CL108N page confirms the model and payload, and RBTX lists the CL108N as a 6-axis cobot with 8 kg payload and 1,300 mm reach.
For price, a clean standalone Kawasaki CL108N MSRP was not found. The real public Kawasaki numeric price reference is Kawasaki’s own CL Series weld-cart package PDF, which lists CL108N and CL110N as robot options and states that parts and prebuilt options start at $75,000. This is a public Kawasaki package price reference, not a standalone CL108N robot-only MSRP.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 | Kawasaki CL108N |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 10 kg nominal / 14 kg max published | 8 kg |
Reach | 1,400 mm | 1,300 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
TCP speed | 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed | CL Series speed positioning of 200°/s; no direct TCP-speed value found |
Robot weight | approx. 40 kg | confirm exact source before engineering use |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP66 classification |
Mounting | Any orientation | floor, wall, ceiling / flexible mounting |
Controller / HMI | FAIRINO controller, teach pendant, Web App | Kawasaki CL Series controller / teach pendant |
Public / package price | $10,199 | $75,000 public Kawasaki CL Series weld-cart package reference |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public robot price | Kawasaki package price reference, not standalone CL108N MSRP |
Best fit | Higher-payload, longer-reach, ROI-focused 10 kg automation | Premium IP66 Kawasaki 8 kg cobot ecosystem |
Product Information
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 |
Footprint | 190 mm |
Price | $10,199 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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Kawasaki CL108N Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Kawasaki CL108N Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Kawasaki Robotics |
Manufacturer | Kawasaki Robotics |
Model | CL108N |
SKU | KAWASAKI-CL108N |
MPN | CL108N |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 8 kg |
Reach | 1,300 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 |
IP Rating | IP66 classification |
Public Price Reference | $75,000 |
Price Type | Public Kawasaki CL Series weld-cart package reference, not standalone robot MSRP |
Seller / Source | Kawasaki Robotics |
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Kawasaki’s official CL108N page lists the robot as part of the CL Series and shows 8 kg payload, while RBTX lists the CL108N as a 6-axis cobot with 8 kg payload and 1,300 mm reach. Kawasaki’s official CL Series page also states the line has IP66 rating and ±0.02 mm repeatability for all models.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public / Package Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR10 | $10,199 | FAIRINO USA public robot price |
Kawasaki CL108N | $75,000 | Public Kawasaki CL Series weld-cart package reference |
Difference | $64,801 | Kawasaki package reference is about 7.35× higher than FAIRINO FR10 robot price |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Kawasaki is premium / package-priced |
The price comparison must be stated carefully: FAIRINO FR10 has a direct public robot price of $10,199. Kawasaki does not show a clean public standalone CL108N robot MSRP in the sources found. The real public numeric Kawasaki price available is the CL Series weld-cart package starting at $75,000, and Kawasaki’s PDF lists CL108N among the robot options for that package.
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Kawasaki CL108N standalone public MSRP was not found. This comparison uses Kawasaki’s public CL Series weld-cart package reference of $75,000, which includes CL Series robot options such as CL108N and related welding-cart components. Final pricing may vary by standalone robot quote, distributor, controller configuration, tooling, software, shipping, taxes, support, and integration package.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR10 | 10 kg nominal / 14 kg max published |
Kawasaki CL108N | 8 kg |
FAIRINO FR10 wins on payload. It has 10 kg nominal payload and 14 kg max published payload, while Kawasaki CL108N is an 8 kg model.
Payload verdict: FAIRINO FR10 wins.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR10 | 1,400 mm |
Kawasaki CL108N | 1,300 mm |
FAIRINO FR10 also wins on reach. It offers 1,400 mm, compared with 1,300 mm for Kawasaki CL108N. That 100 mm advantage can matter in machine tending, conveyor transfer, welding support, packaging, loading, and unloading.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR10 wins.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR10 | ±0.05 mm |
Kawasaki CL108N | ±0.02 mm |
Kawasaki CL108N wins on repeatability. Kawasaki’s CL Series page says the line provides ±0.02 mm repeatability for all models, while FAIRINO FR10 is listed at ±0.05 mm.
Repeatability verdict: Kawasaki CL108N wins.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR10 | 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed |
Kawasaki CL108N | CL Series speed positioning of 200°/s; no direct linear TCP-speed value found |
FAIRINO publishes a clear 1.5 m/s typical TCP speed. Kawasaki’s CL page describes the CL Series as having 200°/s class speed, but that is a joint-speed style value, not a directly comparable TCP-speed figure.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO has the clearer public TCP-speed value.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR10 | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Kawasaki CL108N | IP66 classification |
Kawasaki CL108N wins on standard IP protection. Kawasaki states that the CL Series uses a compact, robust design with IP66 rating, while FAIRINO FR10 is listed as IP54 / IP65 optional in public comparison/spec material.
IP rating verdict: Kawasaki CL108N wins.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR10 Is Better For
Application | Why FR10 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive automation | Public $10,199 price supports ROI planning |
Machine tending | Higher payload and longer reach |
Welding support | 10 kg payload, 1,400 mm reach, lower robot price |
Packaging | Strong reach-to-price ratio |
Conveyor transfer | 1,400 mm reach vs. 1,300 mm |
Palletizing | 14 kg max published payload and long reach |
Loading and unloading | More payload than Kawasaki CL108N |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Real public robot price |
Applications where payload matters | 10 kg / 14 kg max published vs. 8 kg |
FAIRINO FR10 is the stronger choice when the buyer needs higher payload, longer reach, public pricing, and better ROI transparency.
Kawasaki CL108N Is Better For
Application | Why CL108N Fits Better |
Harsh compact workcells | IP66 classification |
Kawasaki-standardized factories | Fits Kawasaki Robotics ecosystem |
Premium 8 kg cobot deployment | Japanese industrial robotics brand strength |
Assembly | Kawasaki positions CL Series for repetitive production-line automation |
Machine tending | CL Series is built for industrial cobot use |
Applications needing higher repeatability | ±0.02 mm vs. FAIRINO ±0.05 mm |
Dirty or splash-prone environments | Kawasaki highlights IP66 protection |
Safety-sensitive collaborative cells | CL Series safety features and industrial design |
Buyers prioritizing industrial brand over cost | Kawasaki has strong industrial robotics credibility |
Welding-cart package buyers | Kawasaki has a public CL Series weld-cart package reference |
Kawasaki CL108N is the stronger choice when the buyer values IP66 protection, better repeatability, Kawasaki’s industrial robotics ecosystem, and premium Japanese engineering more than payload, reach, or acquisition cost.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR10 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR10 if the application needs a cobot with higher payload, longer reach, public pricing, and a strong ROI story.
The FR10 is especially strong for machine tending, welding support, packaging, material handling, palletizing, loading and unloading, inspection, and multi-robot deployment.
The strongest commercial point is simple:
FAIRINO FR10: $10,199 public robot price.Kawasaki CL108N: $75,000 public CL Series weld-cart package reference.
Choose Kawasaki CL108N When:
Choose the Kawasaki CL108N if the application needs an 8 kg collaborative robot from a major Japanese industrial robotics brand with IP66 protection, ±0.02 mm repeatability, CL Series safety architecture, integrated cabling, and premium factory-automation support.
The CL108N is especially attractive for manufacturers already using Kawasaki robots, plants that prioritize IP66 protection, and buyers who want a premium CL Series cobot platform.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR10 and Kawasaki CL108N are both valid cobot competitors, but FAIRINO is stronger on payload, reach, and price, while Kawasaki is stronger on protection, repeatability, and premium industrial positioning.
The FAIRINO FR10 wins on:
Public robot price transparency
Much lower acquisition-cost story
Higher payload: 10 kg vs. 8 kg
Published 14 kg max payload headroom
Longer reach: 1,400 mm vs. 1,300 mm
Clear 1.5 m/s TCP-speed figure
Strong ROI positioning
FAIRINO USA buying path
The Kawasaki CL108N wins on:
IP66 classification
Better repeatability: ±0.02 mm vs. ±0.05 mm
Kawasaki Robotics industrial brand strength
Premium Japanese robotics ecosystem
Strong CL Series safety architecture
Integrated cable design
Strong fit for harsh compact workcells
Public CL Series weld-cart package reference
For buyers who need a lower-cost cobot with higher payload, longer reach, public pricing, and strong ROI, the FAIRINO FR10 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need IP66 protection, better repeatability, Kawasaki’s industrial robotics ecosystem, and premium Japanese engineering, the Kawasaki CL108N is the stronger premium-platform choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest FAIRINO model to the Kawasaki CL108N?
The closest FAIRINO comparison is the FAIRINO FR10 because CL108N is an 8 kg / 1,300 mm Kawasaki cobot, while FAIRINO FR10 is a 10 kg / 1,400 mm cobot. FAIRINO does not have a current 8 kg FR model in the main lineup, so FR10 is the stronger nearby comparison.
Is Kawasaki CL108N a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR10?
No. It is not an exact payload equivalent. FAIRINO FR10 is a 10 kg cobot with 14 kg max published payload, while Kawasaki CL108N is an 8 kg cobot. The comparison is still useful because both are mid-payload, six-axis collaborative robots.
Which robot has more payload?
FAIRINO FR10 has more payload. It has 10 kg nominal payload and 14 kg max published payload, while Kawasaki CL108N has 8 kg payload.
Which robot has more reach?
FAIRINO FR10 has more reach: 1,400 mm compared with 1,300 mm for Kawasaki CL108N.
Which robot has better repeatability?
Kawasaki CL108N has better published repeatability. Kawasaki’s CL Series page states ±0.02 mm repeatability for all models, while FAIRINO FR10 lists ±0.05 mm.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR10 is cheaper based on public / package pricing. FAIRINO FR10 is publicly listed at $10,199, while the Kawasaki public numeric reference found is a CL Series weld-cart package starting at $75,000.
How much does the FAIRINO FR10 cost?
FAIRINO FR10 is publicly listed at $10,199 in FAIRINO USA comparison/product content.
How much does the Kawasaki CL108N cost?
A clean standalone public CL108N MSRP was not found. The real public Kawasaki numeric reference found is a CL Series weld-cart package starting at $75,000, with CL108N listed among the robot options.
Which robot has better IP protection?
Kawasaki CL108N has better standard IP protection. Kawasaki states that the CL Series has IP66 rating, while FAIRINO FR10 is listed as IP54 / IP65 optional.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR10 is better for ROI planning because it has a real public robot price and a much lower acquisition-cost story. Kawasaki CL108N may justify a premium where IP66 protection, better repeatability, Kawasaki ecosystem compatibility, or harsh-environment readiness matters more than upfront cost.
What is the main conclusion?
FAIRINO FR10 is the stronger value choice because it has public pricing, more payload, longer reach, payload headroom, and a much lower acquisition-cost story. Kawasaki CL108N is the stronger premium industrial-cobot choice because it offers IP66 protection, better repeatability, Kawasaki industrial robotics branding, and a strong CL Series ecosystem.
