FAIRINO FR20 vs. Kassow KR1824: 20 kg Long-Reach Value vs. 7-Axis Heavy-Payload Flexibility
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 27
- 9 min read
The FAIRINO FR20 and Kassow KR1824 are both heavy-payload collaborative robots for palletizing, packaging, logistics, machine tending, and end-of-line automation. This comparison is strong because both robots are in the heavy cobot category, but they compete on very different value propositions.
The FAIRINO FR20 is a 6-axis collaborative robot with 20 kg nominal payload, 25 kg published maximum payload, 1,854 mm reach, 2 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional protection, ≈85 kg weight, and a public U.S. listed price of $15,499. FAIRINO USA publicly lists the FR20 price, and FAIRINO technical materials list the FR20 payload, reach, speed, protection, mounting, footprint, and robot weight.
The Kassow KR1824 is a 7-axis collaborative robot with 24 kg payload, 1,800 mm reach, 7-axis flexibility, and a compact heavy-duty design. Kassow’s official new-model page positions the KR1824 as a high-payload, extended-reach robot for heavy-duty collaborative automation, and Kassow’s announcement describes the KR1824 as one of the new models extending collaborative robotics into higher-payload applications.
For price: a clean exact public KR1824 seller price was not found. However, Kassow’s own pricing guide says robot pricing is influenced by technology, application, and design, and its blog references the general robot-cost range; for this comparison, the KR1824 is assigned a $50,000 estimated high-end public price reference, because it is Kassow’s newer high-payload 24 kg model and no exact MSRP is publicly listed. This must be shown visibly on the page as an estimated price reference, not an official Kassow MSRP.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR20 | Kassow KR1824 |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Seven-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 20 kg nominal / 25 kg max published | 24 kg |
1,854 mm | 1,800 mm | |
Axes | 6 | 7 |
Repeatability | Use conservative public value: ±0.1 mm unless exact configuration confirms stronger value | ±0.05 mm public brochure/reference value |
TCP speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed | Not clearly published as linear TCP speed in the public sources found |
Robot weight | approx. 85 kg | approx. 76 kg public reference value |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP55 public reference value |
Footprint | 240 mm | compact base design |
Controller | FAIRINO controller ecosystem | Kassow controller / EDGE options |
Communication | TCP/IP, I/O, Modbus; optional industrial protocols depending configuration | Kassow KR Series supports industrial integration options such as ROS / ROS2 or Profinet on official KR Series page |
Public / estimated price | $15,499 | $50,000 estimated high-end public price reference |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Estimated high-end public price reference, not official MSRP |
Best fit | Lower-cost heavy cobot automation | 7-axis heavy-payload flexibility and compact advanced-motion automation |
Product Information
FAIRINO FR20 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR20 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR20 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR20 |
MPN | FR20 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 20 kg nominal / 25 kg max published |
Reach | 1,854 mm |
TCP Speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
IP Rating | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Robot Weight | approx. 85 kg |
Price | $15,499 |
Price Currency | USD |
Seller | FAIRINO USA |
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Kassow KR1824 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Kassow Robots KR1824 Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Kassow Robots |
Manufacturer | Kassow Robots ApS |
Model | KR1824 |
SKU | KASSOW-KR1824 |
MPN | KR1824 |
Product Type | Seven-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 24 kg |
Reach | 1,800 mm |
Degrees of Freedom | 7 |
Robot Weight | approx. 76 kg public reference value |
IP Rating | IP55 public reference value |
Main Applications | Palletizing, packaging and logistics, end-of-line automation, material handling, machine tending |
Price | $50,000 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Estimated high-end public price reference, not official Kassow MSRP |
Seller | Kassow Robots / Authorized Sales Partner |
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Visible price note to place on the page:
Kassow KR1824 exact public MSRP was not found. Kassow’s own pricing guidance states that robot prices vary by technology, application, and design; because KR1824 is a new high-payload 24 kg model, this comparison uses $50,000 as an estimated high-end public price reference. Final pricing may vary by distributor, controller configuration, shipping, taxes, and integration package.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public / Estimated Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR20 | $15,499 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
Kassow KR1824 | $50,000 | Estimated high-end public price reference based on Kassow’s own pricing guidance and KR1824’s high-payload positioning |
Difference | $34,501 | Kassow estimated reference is about 3.23× higher than FAIRINO FR20 |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Kassow is premium / estimated high-end priced |
The FAIRINO FR20 has the stronger commercial argument because it has a public price of $15,499. The Kassow KR1824 should be shown at $50,000 estimated high-end public price reference, with clear page text that this is not an official Kassow MSRP.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR20 | 20 kg nominal / 25 kg max published |
Kassow KR1824 | 24 kg |
Kassow KR1824 wins on nominal payload with 24 kg versus FAIRINO FR20’s 20 kg nominal payload. FAIRINO remains competitive because it publishes a 25 kg maximum payload figure, but the clean nominal-payload comparison favors Kassow.
Payload verdict: Kassow KR1824 wins on nominal payload; FAIRINO remains competitive with published max-payload headroom.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR20 | 1,854 mm |
Kassow KR1824 | 1,800 mm |
FAIRINO FR20 has a slight reach advantage: 1,854 mm vs. 1,800 mm. The difference is only 54 mm, so both robots should be treated as long-reach heavy cobots.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR20 wins slightly.
Axes and Flexibility
Robot | Axes |
FAIRINO FR20 | 6 axes |
Kassow KR1824 | 7 axes |
Kassow’s biggest technical advantage is the 7th axis. Kassow describes the KR1824 and KR1240 as combining high payload capacity with Kassow’s signature seven-axis flexibility, which is important for compact installations, difficult approach angles, and workcells where a 6-axis arm may need extra repositioning.
Flexibility verdict: Kassow KR1824 wins.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR20 | Conservative public value: ±0.1 mm unless exact supplied configuration confirms stronger value |
Kassow KR1824 | ±0.05 mm public reference value |
For FR20, different FAIRINO public materials have shown inconsistent repeatability values, so the safer comparison value is the conservative ±0.1 mm unless the exact supplied FR20 configuration confirms a stronger ISO repeatability figure. Kassow KR1824 public reference material lists ±0.05 mm.
Repeatability verdict: Kassow wins if using the conservative FAIRINO public value; confirm exact FR20 configuration before final engineering use.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR20 | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
Kassow KR1824 | Public sources found emphasize improved motion performance, but do not clearly publish a direct linear TCP-speed value |
FAIRINO publishes a clear 2 m/s typical TCP speed. Kassow’s public announcements emphasize improved torque, stiffness, and faster motion performance for the KR1824 / KR1240 generation, but a clean public linear TCP-speed figure for KR1824 was not found in the sources checked.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO has the clearer published TCP-speed figure.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR20 | approx. 85 kg |
Kassow KR1824 | approx. 76 kg |
Kassow KR1824 is lighter, despite having a higher nominal payload. This can matter for pedestal design, mobile platforms, compact installations, and reconfigurable cells.
Weight verdict: Kassow KR1824 wins.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR20 | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Kassow KR1824 | IP55 |
FAIRINO wins if optional IP65 is selected. Kassow’s standard IP55 is slightly higher than FAIRINO’s standard IP54, but lower than FAIRINO’s optional IP65 configuration.
IP verdict: FAIRINO wins with optional IP65; Kassow is stronger than FAIRINO’s standard IP54.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR20 Is Better For
Application | Why FR20 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive 20 kg automation | Public $15,499 price supports ROI planning |
Palletizing | 20 kg payload, 25 kg max published payload, long reach |
Packaging | Strong reach-to-price value |
End-of-line automation | Lower acquisition cost |
Machine tending | Long reach, heavy payload, optional IP65 |
Loading and unloading | Strong payload and clear pricing |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Public price enables payback calculations |
Applications needing optional IP65 | FAIRINO offers stronger optional protection |
Buyers comparing payload-per-dollar | FAIRINO has the stronger price-to-capability story |
FAIRINO FR20 is the better choice when the buyer needs lower public price, strong reach, payload headroom, optional IP65, and better ROI transparency.
Kassow KR1824 Is Better For
Application | Why KR1824 Fits Better |
7-axis heavy-payload automation | 7 DOF gives more motion flexibility |
Palletizing | Kassow positions KR1824 for high-payload heavy-duty automation |
Packaging and logistics | Official positioning fits these use cases |
End-of-line automation | Strong high-payload 7-axis fit |
Tight-space long-reach cells | Compact design and 7-axis motion help integration |
Mobile or modular automation | Kassow promotes compact deployment options |
Multi-workstation setups | 7-axis flexibility can reduce repositioning |
Heavy handling with compact footprint | 24 kg payload and lighter robot body |
Obstacle-avoidance-style motion | 7th axis improves maneuverability |
Premium European cobot projects | Kassow is a premium 7-axis cobot brand |
Kassow KR1824 is the better choice when the buyer needs 24 kg nominal payload, 7-axis flexibility, compact installation, mobile deployment options, and advanced motion in constrained layouts.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR20 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR20 if the application needs a heavy-payload cobot with a public price, strong reach, payload headroom, optional IP65, and a clear ROI story.
The FR20 is especially strong for palletizing, packaging, logistics, material handling, loading and unloading, machine tending, and end-of-line automation where the buyer wants capable long-reach automation without premium-brand pricing.
The strongest commercial point is simple:
FAIRINO FR20: $15,499 public price.Kassow KR1824: $50,000 estimated high-end public price reference.
Choose Kassow KR1824 When:
Choose the Kassow KR1824 if the application needs a 7-axis cobot with higher nominal payload, compact installation, advanced motion flexibility, and the ability to work in constrained or multi-workstation layouts.
The KR1824 is especially attractive for palletizing, packaging and logistics, end-of-line automation, mobile automation, and applications where the 7th axis reduces the need for external axes, custom fixtures, or extra repositioning.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR20 and Kassow KR1824 are both strong heavy-payload cobots, but they compete on different priorities.
The FAIRINO FR20 wins on:
Public price transparency
Much lower acquisition cost
Slightly longer reach
Published 25 kg maximum payload headroom
Optional IP65
Clear 2 m/s TCP-speed figure
Strong ROI positioning
FAIRINO USA buying path
Better price-to-capability value
The Kassow KR1824 wins on:
Higher nominal payload: 24 kg vs. 20 kg
7-axis flexibility
Lower robot weight
Compact heavy-duty design
Stronger standard IP rating than FAIRINO’s standard IP54
Premium 7-axis heavy-cobot positioning
Strong fit for palletizing, packaging, logistics, and end-of-line automation
The clean article angle is:
For buyers who need a lower-cost heavy cobot with public pricing, long reach, optional IP65, and strong ROI, the FAIRINO FR20 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need 24 kg nominal payload, 7-axis flexibility, compact installation, and premium advanced-motion capability, the Kassow KR1824 is the stronger flexibility-focused choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Kassow model to the FAIRINO FR20?
The closest Kassow model to the FAIRINO FR20 is the Kassow KR1824. FAIRINO FR20 has a 20 kg nominal payload and 1,854 mm reach, while Kassow KR1824 has 24 kg payload and 1,800 mm reach.
Is Kassow KR1824 a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR20?
It is a close heavy-cobot comparison, but not a perfect match. FAIRINO FR20 is a 6-axis 20 kg cobot with a 25 kg published maximum payload, while Kassow KR1824 is a 7-axis 24 kg cobot.
Which robot has more payload?
Kassow KR1824 has more nominal payload at 24 kg, while FAIRINO FR20 has 20 kg nominal payload and a published 25 kg maximum payload.
Which robot has more reach?
FAIRINO FR20 has slightly more reach: 1,854 mm compared with 1,800 mm for Kassow KR1824.
Which robot has more axes?
Kassow KR1824 has more axes. It is a 7-axis collaborative robot, while FAIRINO FR20 is a 6-axis collaborative robot. Kassow’s KR Series is built around seven-axis collaborative robots.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR20 is cheaper based on public / estimated pricing. FAIRINO FR20 is publicly listed at $15,499, while this comparison uses $50,000 as the Kassow KR1824 estimated high-end public price reference.
How much does the FAIRINO FR20 cost?
FAIRINO FR20 is publicly listed at $15,499 on FAIRINO USA.
How much does the Kassow KR1824 cost?
A clean exact public KR1824 MSRP was not found. This comparison uses $50,000 as an estimated high-end public price reference, based on Kassow’s general pricing guidance and the fact that KR1824 is a new higher-payload 24 kg model.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR20 is better for ROI planning because it has a real public listed price. Kassow KR1824 may still justify a premium price where the 7th axis, compact installation, mobile automation readiness, or higher nominal payload reduce fixture, conveyor, workstation, or integration costs.
Which robot is better for palletizing?
Both robots are good palletizing candidates. FAIRINO FR20 is better for price-sensitive palletizing with public pricing and long reach. Kassow KR1824 is better where 7-axis flexibility, compact design, and 24 kg nominal payload improve access or reduce cell complexity.
Which robot is better for packaging and logistics?
FAIRINO FR20 is better where acquisition cost and ROI are the main factors. Kassow KR1824 is better where the application needs 7-axis motion, compact deployment, mobile automation readiness, or heavy payload in constrained layouts.
What is the main conclusion?
FAIRINO FR20 is the stronger value choice because it has public pricing, strong reach, payload headroom, optional IP65, and a lower acquisition-cost story. Kassow KR1824 is the stronger premium flexibility choice because it offers 24 kg nominal payload, 7-axis motion, compact design, and advanced heavy-cobot positioning.
