FAIRINO FR16 vs. Kassow KR1410: Higher Payload Value vs. 7-Axis Long-Reach Flexibility
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 22
- 8 min read
The FAIRINO FR16 and Kassow KR1410 are both industrial collaborative robots, but this is not a perfect payload-match comparison.
The FAIRINO FR16 is a 6-axis cobot with 16 kg payload, a published 20 kg maximum payload, 1,034 mm reach, ±0.03 mm repeatability, 2 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional protection, and a public U.S. listed price of $11,699. FAIRINO USA also positions the FR16 for palletizing, CNC / machine tending, heavy pick and place, screwdriving, dispensing, sanding / deburring, assembly, inspection, and packaging.
The Kassow KR1410 is a 7-axis collaborative robot with 10 kg payload, 1,400 mm reach, 0.1 mm repeatability, 1 m/s max linear TCP speed, 35 kg weight, IP54 protection, and public marketplace pricing of €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT on Unchained Robotics.
The clean comparison angle is:
FAIRINO FR16 = higher payload, lower price, better repeatability, stronger ROI.
Kassow KR1410 = longer reach, 7-axis flexibility, tight-space motion, premium European cobot design.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR16 | Kassow KR1410 |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Seven-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published | 10 kg |
Reach | 1,034 mm | 1,400 mm |
Axes | 6 | 7 |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | 0.1 mm |
TCP speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed | 1 m/s max linear TCP speed |
Joint speed | Model-dependent | Up to 225°/s on all 7 axes |
Robot weight | approx. 40 kg | 35 kg |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP54 |
Public price | $11,699 | €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Unchained Robotics marketplace price |
Best fit | Higher-payload ROI-focused automation | Long-reach 7-axis flexibility in tight spaces |
FAIRINO FR16 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR16 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR16 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR16 |
MPN | FR16 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published |
Reach | 1,034 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.03 mm |
TCP Speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
IP Rating | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Price | $11,699 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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FAIRINO USA lists the FR16 at $11,699 and describes it as a high-payload cobot for palletizing, machine tending, heavy pick and place, screwdriving, dispensing, sanding / deburring, assembly, inspection, and packaging.
Kassow KR1410 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Kassow Robots KR1410 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Kassow Robots |
Manufacturer | Kassow Robots |
Model | KR1410 |
SKU | KASSOW-KR1410 |
MPN | KR1410 |
Product Type | Seven-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 10 kg |
Reach | 1,400 mm |
Repeatability | 0.1 mm |
Max Linear TCP Speed | 1 m/s |
Joint Speed | up to 225°/s on all 7 axes |
Robot Weight | 35 kg |
IP Rating | IP54 |
Noise Level | 65 dB |
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 KR1410 with 10 kg payload, 1,400 mm reach, €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT, 35 kg weight, 0.1 mm repeatability, 1 m/s max linear TCP speed, and IP54. Kassow’s official KR Series page confirms that its cobots are 7-axis collaborative robot arms and that the KR1410 is part of the KR Series lineup.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR16 | $11,699 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
Kassow KR1410 | €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT | Unchained Robotics marketplace price |
Currency note | USD vs. EUR | Not a direct 1:1 comparison |
VAT note | Kassow price excludes VAT | Final price depends on distributor, taxes, shipping, configuration, and integration |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Kassow is premium marketplace-priced |
The price difference is a major commercial advantage for FAIRINO. The FR16 is publicly listed at $11,699, while the Kassow KR1410 is listed by Unchained Robotics at €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR16 | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published |
Kassow KR1410 | 10 kg |
FAIRINO FR16 wins clearly on payload. It offers a 16 kg nominal payload and a published 20 kg maximum payload, while Kassow KR1410 is a 10 kg cobot.
This makes the comparison very useful commercially: Kassow KR1410 competes with FR16 not by matching payload, but by offering long reach and 7-axis motion flexibility.
Payload verdict: FAIRINO FR16 wins clearly.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR16 | 1,034 mm |
Kassow KR1410 | 1,400 mm |
Kassow KR1410 wins clearly on reach. The KR1410 offers 1,400 mm reach, while FAIRINO FR16 is listed at 1,034 mm.
This gives Kassow a strong advantage in applications where the robot needs to reach across a larger table, machine, conveyor, fixture, or inspection area.
Reach verdict: Kassow KR1410 wins clearly.
Axes and Flexibility
Robot | Axes |
FAIRINO FR16 | 6 axes |
Kassow KR1410 | 7 axes |
This is Kassow’s most important technical advantage. FAIRINO FR16 is a standard 6-axis collaborative robot. Kassow KR1410 is a 7-axis cobot, which gives it redundant motion and more freedom to work around obstacles, approach parts from difficult angles, and operate in constrained workcells.
Kassow’s KR Series page states that all its cobots feature 7 axes and interfaces such as ROS / ROS2 or Profinet.
Flexibility verdict: Kassow KR1410 wins.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR16 | ±0.03 mm |
Kassow KR1410 | 0.1 mm |
FAIRINO FR16 has the stronger public repeatability figure. FAIRINO technical sources list FR16 repeatability at ±0.03 mm, while Unchained Robotics lists KR1410 repeatability at 0.1 mm.
Repeatability verdict: FAIRINO FR16 wins.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR16 | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
Kassow KR1410 | 1 m/s max linear TCP speed |
Kassow joint speed | — |
FAIRINO FR16 wins on published TCP speed: 2 m/s typical TCP speed versus 1 m/s max linear TCP speed for KR1410. Kassow’s counter-argument is joint motion: Kassow robots are described as moving up to 225 degrees per second on all 7 axes, which supports fast repositioning and flexible motion planning.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO FR16 wins on TCP speed; Kassow wins on 7-axis motion flexibility.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR16 | approx. 40 kg |
Kassow KR1410 | 35 kg |
Kassow KR1410 is lighter. Unchained Robotics lists KR1410 at 35 kg, while FAIRINO FR16 is generally positioned around the 40 kg class in FAIRINO comparison material.
A lighter arm can help when mounting on smaller pedestals, carts, mobile bases, compact fixtures, and reconfigurable production stations.
Weight verdict: Kassow KR1410 wins slightly.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR16 | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Kassow KR1410 | IP54 |
FAIRINO has the stronger protection option because FR16 is listed with IP54 / IP65 optional, while Kassow KR1410 is listed as IP54.
IP rating verdict: FAIRINO FR16 wins if IP65 is required.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR16 Is Better For
Application | Why FR16 Fits Better |
Heavy pick and place | 16 kg nominal / 20 kg max published payload |
Palletizing | Higher payload capacity and lower acquisition cost |
CNC machine tending | Strong payload and public $11,699 price |
Packaging | Better payload-to-price value |
Loading and unloading | Higher payload class than KR1410 |
Sanding and deburring | Strong payload and repeatability |
Screwdriving and dispensing | Better repeatability figure |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Clear public price supports payback calculation |
Applications needing optional IP65 | FAIRINO offers stronger protection option |
FAIRINO FR16 is the better choice when the buyer needs more payload, better repeatability, lower public price, and faster ROI.
Kassow KR1410 Is Better For
Application | Why KR1410 Fits Better |
Tight-space automation | 7-axis motion helps work around obstacles |
Machine tending with awkward access | 1,400 mm reach plus 7th axis |
Long-reach inspection | Longer reach than FR16 |
Quality control | Unchained lists quality control use-case combinations |
Screwdriving in constrained layouts | Extra axis improves approach angles |
Mobile automation | Edge Edition integrates controller into the robot base |
AMR / AGV-mounted cells | Edge Edition supports compact mobile integration |
Applications needing reach over payload | 1,400 mm reach with 10 kg payload |
Small and medium-sized companies needing simple deployment | Kassow promotes easy operation and programming |
Premium 7-axis flexibility projects | Extra axis is the main technical differentiator |
Kassow KR1410 is the better choice when the buyer needs long reach, 7-axis flexibility, obstacle-avoidance-style motion, and compact mobile integration more than payload capacity or low acquisition cost.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR16 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR16 if the application needs a higher-payload collaborative robot with lower public pricing, strong repeatability, optional IP65, and faster ROI.
The FR16 is especially strong for palletizing, CNC machine tending, heavy pick and place, packaging, loading and unloading, sanding / deburring, screwdriving, dispensing, assembly, 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 $11,699, while Kassow KR1410 is listed at €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT on a marketplace source.
Choose Kassow KR1410 When:
Choose the Kassow KR1410 if the application needs 7-axis flexibility, long reach, tight-space access, or the ability to approach parts from difficult angles.
The KR1410 is especially attractive for machine loading, quality control, screwdriving, compact workcells, mobile robot platforms, and applications where the extra axis can avoid expensive fixtures, slides, reorientation steps, or custom workcell redesign.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR16 and Kassow KR1410 are both credible collaborative robots, but they serve different automation priorities.
The FAIRINO FR16 wins on:
Higher payload: 16 kg vs. 10 kg
Published 20 kg maximum payload headroom
Much lower public price
Better repeatability figure
Higher TCP-speed figure
Optional IP65
Stronger ROI positioning
Better fit for heavy pick and place, palletizing, machine tending, and packaging
The Kassow KR1410 wins on:
Longer reach: 1,400 mm vs. 1,034 mm
7-axis flexibility
Lighter robot body
Tight-space motion
Better ability to work around obstacles
Mobile / Edge Edition option
Premium European 7-axis cobot positioning
The clean article angle is:
FAIRINO FR16 vs. Kassow KR1410: Higher Payload Value vs. 7-Axis Long-Reach Flexibility
For buyers who need a higher-payload cobot with lower public price, better repeatability, optional IP65, and stronger ROI, the FAIRINO FR16 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need longer reach, 7-axis flexibility, tight-space access, and compact mobile integration, the Kassow KR1410 is the stronger flexibility-focused choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Kassow model to the FAIRINO FR16?
The closest Kassow model depends on the comparison angle. The Kassow KR1410 is a good reach-focused comparison because it has 1,400 mm reach, but it only has 10 kg payload. The Kassow KR1018 is a better payload-adjacent comparison because it has 18 kg payload, but only 1,000 mm reach.
Is Kassow KR1410 a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR16?
No. Kassow KR1410 is not a direct payload equivalent. FAIRINO FR16 has 16 kg nominal payload and 20 kg published maximum payload, while Kassow KR1410 has 10 kg payload. KR1410 competes on reach and 7-axis flexibility, not on payload.
Which robot has more payload?
FAIRINO FR16 has more payload. It offers 16 kg nominal payload and 20 kg max published payload, while Kassow KR1410 offers 10 kg payload.
Which robot has more reach?
Kassow KR1410 has more reach. It offers 1,400 mm reach, while FAIRINO FR16 offers 1,034 mm reach.
Which robot has better repeatability?
FAIRINO FR16 has the better public repeatability figure: ±0.03 mm versus 0.1 mm for Kassow KR1410.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR16 is cheaper based on the public prices found. FAIRINO FR16 is listed at $11,699, while Kassow KR1410 is listed at €37,500–€40,500 excl. VAT on Unchained Robotics.
Which robot is better for tight workcells?
Kassow KR1410 is better for tight workcells because it has 7 axes. The extra axis helps the robot work around obstacles and approach parts from difficult angles.
Which robot is better for heavy handling?
FAIRINO FR16 is better for heavy handling because it has 16 kg nominal payload and a published 20 kg maximum payload figure. Kassow KR1410 is limited to 10 kg payload.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR16 is better for ROI planning because it has a much lower public price and higher payload. Kassow KR1410 may justify its higher price when the 7th axis avoids expensive fixtures, repositioning, mobile integration complexity, or custom cell redesign.
What is the main conclusion?
FAIRINO FR16 is the stronger value choice for buyers who need higher payload, lower price, better repeatability, and ROI. Kassow KR1410 is the stronger flexibility choice for buyers who need longer reach, 7-axis motion, and better access in constrained workcells.
