FAIRINO FR20 vs. Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP: 20 kg Long-Reach Value vs. Industrial Robotics Legacy
- FAIRINO USA
- Jul 22
- 9 min read
The FAIRINO FR20 and Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP are both 20 kg six-axis collaborative robots designed for heavy-payload industrial automation. This is a strong comparison because both robots sit in the same 20 kg payload class, but they are positioned for very different buyers.
The FAIRINO FR20 is a value-focused 20 kg cobot with public U.S. pricing, a published 25 kg maximum payload figure, 1,854 mm reach, optional IP65 protection, flexible mounting, and strong ROI positioning.
The Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP is a premium industrial cobot with 20 kg payload, 1,900 mm reach, 0.05 mm repeatability, IP67 protection, integrated torque sensors, hand-guided teaching, Smart Pendant workflow, thru-arm utilities, and Yaskawa’s long industrial robotics legacy.
FAIRINO USA lists the FR20 at $15,499, with 20 kg payload, 1,854 mm reach, ±0.1 mm headline repeatability, and a detailed specification section showing 20 kg max 25 kg, 2 m/s typical TCP speed, IP54 / IP65 optional, any-orientation mounting, ≈85 kg robot weight, and TCP/IP communication.
Yaskawa HC20DTP is listed by Unchained Robotics at €52,220 excl. VAT, with 20 kg payload, 1,900 mm reach, 0.05 mm repeatability, 2 m/s max linear TCP speed, 140 kg robot weight, IP67 arm protection, all-direction mounting, and control-box communication including Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and Profinet.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR20 | Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP |
Robot type | Six-axis collaborative robot | Six-axis collaborative robot |
Payload | 20 kg nominal / 25 kg max published | 20 kg |
Reach | 1,854 mm | 1,900 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm headline; spec section also shows ±0.01 mm ISO value | 0.05 mm |
TCP speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed | 2 m/s max linear TCP speed |
Robot weight | approx. 85 kg | 140 kg |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP67 arm / IP54 control box |
Mounting | Any orientation | All directions |
Programming | Teach pendant / mobile Web App | Hand guiding / Smart Pendant / Yaskawa ecosystem |
Communication | TCP/IP | Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet |
Public price | $15,499 | €52,220 excl. VAT |
Price type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Unchained Robotics marketplace price |
Best fit | ROI-focused heavy cobot automation | Premium industrial cobot, harsh environments, Yaskawa-standardized factories |
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 |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm headline; spec section also shows ±0.01 mm ISO value |
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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Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP Collaborative Robot |
Brand | Yaskawa Motoman |
Manufacturer | Yaskawa Electric Corporation / Yaskawa Motoman |
Model | HC20DTP |
SKU | YASKAWA-HC20DTP |
MPN | HC20DTP |
Product Type | Six-Axis Collaborative Robot |
Category | Collaborative Robot |
Payload | 20 kg |
Reach | 1,900 mm |
Repeatability | 0.05 mm |
TCP Speed | 2 m/s max linear TCP speed |
IP Rating | IP67 arm / IP54 control box |
Robot Weight | 140 kg |
Marketplace Price | €52,220 excl. VAT |
Price Currency | EUR |
Price Type | Public marketplace price, not official Yaskawa MSRP |
Seller | Unchained Robotics |
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Image note: Yaskawa’s HC20DTP pages often render images through dynamic site assets. The image URL above is a Motoman-hosted HC-series image reference. For final production schema, replace it with a direct HC20DTP image URL from your own media library or Yaskawa’s image repository if you want a model-perfect image.
Price Comparison
Robot | Public Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR20 | $15,499 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
Yaskawa HC20DTP | €52,220 excl. VAT | Unchained Robotics marketplace price |
Currency note | USD vs. EUR | Not a 1:1 comparison; VAT, shipping, duties, configuration, and support may vary |
Price conclusion | FAIRINO wins clearly | Yaskawa is a premium marketplace-priced cobot |
The FAIRINO FR20 has a major price advantage. FAIRINO lists the FR20 at $15,499, while Unchained Robotics lists the Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP at €52,220 excl. VAT.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR20 | 20 kg nominal / 25 kg max published |
Yaskawa HC20DTP | 20 kg |
Both robots are 20 kg-class collaborative robots. The difference is that FAIRINO publishes a 25 kg maximum payload figure for the FR20. That value should be validated for load center, end-effector weight, robot pose, speed, safety configuration, and duty cycle before final engineering use.
Payload verdict: Equal at nominal payload; FAIRINO wins on published maximum payload headroom.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR20 | 1,854 mm |
Yaskawa HC20DTP | 1,900 mm |
Yaskawa HC20DTP has a small reach advantage: 1,900 mm vs. 1,854 mm. The difference is 46 mm, which is useful but not dramatic. In palletizing, large machine tending, welding support, packaging, and conveyor-transfer layouts, both robots provide long reach in the 20 kg class.
Reach verdict: Yaskawa HC20DTP wins slightly.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR20 | Conservative headline: ±0.1 mm; spec section also shows ±0.01 mm ISO value |
Yaskawa HC20DTP | 0.05 mm |
Yaskawa has the cleaner public repeatability value at 0.05 mm. FAIRINO’s FR20 public page is inconsistent: the headline shows ±0.1 mm, while the detailed specification section also shows ±0.01 mm ISO 9283. For a conservative comparison, use ±0.1 mm unless the exact supplied FR20 configuration confirms the stronger ISO value.
Repeatability verdict: Yaskawa wins if using FAIRINO’s conservative headline value; confirm FR20’s exact supplied repeatability before contractual specification.
Speed
Robot | TCP Speed |
FAIRINO FR20 | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
Yaskawa HC20DTP | 2 m/s max linear TCP speed |
Both robots publish a 2 m/s TCP-speed figure, but the wording differs. FAIRINO lists it as typical TCP speed, while Unchained lists Yaskawa’s value as max linear TCP speed.
Speed verdict: Essentially equal on the public 2 m/s figure.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR20 | approx. 85 kg |
Yaskawa HC20DTP | 140 kg |
FAIRINO FR20 is much lighter. The difference is about 55 kg, which can matter for pedestal design, floor loading, mobile bases, machine-side mounting, installation labor, and reconfigurable cells.
Weight verdict: FAIRINO FR20 wins clearly.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR20 | IP54 / IP65 optional |
Yaskawa HC20DTP | IP67 arm / IP54 control box |
Yaskawa HC20DTP has stronger arm protection with IP67, while FAIRINO FR20 is listed as IP54 with IP65 optional. Yaskawa’s IP67 housing is a strong advantage for harsh environments, including dust, coolants, and welding-spatter exposure.
IP rating verdict: Yaskawa HC20DTP wins on standard arm protection.
Programming and Workflow
Category | FAIRINO FR20 | Yaskawa HC20DTP |
Main programming method | Teach pendant / mobile Web App | Hand guiding / Smart Pendant |
Industrial ecosystem | FAIRINO controller ecosystem | Yaskawa Motoman ecosystem |
Human collaboration | Collaborative workflow | Integrated torque sensors in each joint |
Mounting | Any orientation | All directions |
Communication | TCP/IP | Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet |
I/O | Tool I/O and controller I/O | 40 input / 40 output listed on Unchained control box specs |
Best workflow advantage | Lower-cost deployment and ROI | Premium industrial legacy, safety, and harsh-environment deployment |
Best buyer profile | ROI-focused factories and integrators | Yaskawa-standardized factories and premium industrial buyers |
Yaskawa’s HC20DTP is positioned around easy entry into automation, hand guidance, Smart Pendant programming, safety configuration, integrated torque sensors, and protection-fence-free operation. FAIRINO’s strongest workflow advantage is that it delivers similar 20 kg long-reach capability at a much lower public listed price.
Programming verdict: Yaskawa wins on mature industrial ecosystem and safety tooling; FAIRINO wins on cost-effective deployment and ROI.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR20 Is Better For
Application | Why FR20 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive 20 kg automation | $15,499 public price supports faster ROI |
Large machine tending | 20 kg payload and 1,854 mm reach |
Palletizing | 25 kg max published payload headroom |
Packaging | Strong reach-to-price value |
Heavy pick and place | Same nominal payload at lower cost |
Welding support | Long reach and lower acquisition cost |
Loading and unloading | 20 kg payload with lighter robot body |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
Reconfigurable cells | 85 kg arm is easier to handle than 140 kg |
ROI-driven automation | Transparent price enables payback calculation |
FAIRINO FR20 is the better fit when the buyer needs a 20 kg cobot with lower price, lower robot weight, payload headroom, and faster ROI.
Yaskawa HC20DTP Is Better For
Application | Why HC20DTP Fits Better |
Harsh industrial environments | IP67 arm protection |
Yaskawa-standardized factories | Fits existing Motoman workflows |
Palletizing without fences | Yaskawa specifically positions HC20DTP for fence-less palletizing |
Machine tool loading | IP67 protection helps with dust, coolant, and shop-floor exposure |
Welding environments | IP67 housing helps protect against welding-spatter exposure |
Food / pharmaceutical environments | Unchained notes food-grade grease and sensitive-environment suitability |
Heavy industrial buyers | Yaskawa legacy and support network |
Safety-focused collaborative cells | Integrated torque sensors in each joint |
PLC-connected environments | Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and Profinet listed |
Premium factory automation | Strong industrial reputation and service infrastructure |
Yaskawa HC20DTP is the better fit when the buyer values IP67 protection, Yaskawa’s industrial legacy, integrated torque sensors, Smart Pendant workflow, and harsh-environment readiness more than the lowest acquisition cost.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR20 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR20 if the application needs a 20 kg collaborative robot with public pricing, strong reach, lower robot weight, payload headroom, and faster ROI.
The FR20 is especially strong for palletizing, large machine tending, packaging, welding support, heavy pick and place, loading and unloading, logistics, material handling, and multi-robot deployment.
For buyers calculating payback period, FAIRINO has the stronger commercial advantage because it publishes a clear U.S. price of $15,499 and delivers a 20 kg / 1,854 mm package with a published 25 kg maximum payload figure.
Choose Yaskawa HC20DTP When:
Choose the Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP if the application benefits from Yaskawa’s industrial ecosystem, IP67 arm protection, integrated torque sensors, hand-guided teaching, Smart Pendant programming, food/pharma suitability, and Motoman support infrastructure.
The HC20DTP is especially attractive for plants already standardized on Yaskawa, harsh-environment applications, machine-tool loading, welding environments, food/pharma automation, and conservative enterprise buyers who prioritize long-term industrial support and rugged hardware.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR20 and Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP are both credible 20 kg collaborative robots. They are close on payload and speed, and Yaskawa has a small reach advantage, but the commercial difference is large.
The FAIRINO FR20 wins on:
Much lower public price
25 kg published maximum payload headroom
Much lower robot weight
Strong ROI positioning
Public FAIRINO USA buying path
Better price-to-payload value
Better fit for cost-sensitive machine tending, packaging, palletizing, and material handling
The Yaskawa HC20DTP wins on:
Slightly longer reach
Cleaner 0.05 mm repeatability figure
IP67 arm protection
Yaskawa Motoman industrial legacy
Integrated torque sensors
Smart Pendant and hand-guided teaching
Strong harsh-environment positioning
Strong fit for Yaskawa-standardized factories
The clean article angle is:
FAIRINO FR20 vs. Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP: 20 kg Long-Reach Value vs. Industrial Robotics Legacy
For buyers who need a 20 kg cobot with lower public price, payload headroom, lower robot weight, and stronger ROI, the FAIRINO FR20 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need Yaskawa’s industrial robotics legacy, IP67 arm protection, integrated torque sensors, Smart Pendant workflow, and harsh-environment readiness, the Yaskawa HC20DTP is the stronger legacy-platform choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest Yaskawa model to the FAIRINO FR20?
The closest Yaskawa model to the FAIRINO FR20 is the Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP. Both robots are 20 kg six-axis collaborative robots designed for heavy-payload industrial automation.
Is the Yaskawa HC20DTP a direct equivalent to the FAIRINO FR20?
Yes. The HC20DTP is a direct payload-class equivalent because both robots have a 20 kg nominal payload. The main differences are price, reach, repeatability, robot weight, IP rating, ecosystem, and payload headroom.
What is the payload of the FAIRINO FR20?
The FAIRINO FR20 has a 20 kg nominal payload and a published maximum payload of 25 kg. FAIRINO USA lists 20 kg max 25 kg in the FR20 specification section.
What is the payload of the Yaskawa HC20DTP?
The Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP has a payload of 20 kg. Unchained Robotics lists it as a six-axis robot with 20 kg payload.
Which robot has more reach?
Yaskawa HC20DTP has slightly more reach. FAIRINO FR20 is listed at 1,854 mm, while Yaskawa HC20DTP is listed at 1,900 mm.
Which robot has better repeatability?
Yaskawa HC20DTP has the cleaner published repeatability value at 0.05 mm. FAIRINO FR20’s public page shows a ±0.1 mm headline, while the detailed specification section also shows ±0.01 mm ISO 9283, so the exact supplied FR20 configuration should be confirmed.
Which robot is faster?
They are essentially equal on the public speed figure. FAIRINO FR20 lists 2 m/s typical TCP speed, and Yaskawa HC20DTP lists 2 m/s max linear TCP speed.
Which robot is lighter?
FAIRINO FR20 is lighter. FAIRINO lists the FR20 at approximately 85 kg, while Yaskawa HC20DTP is listed at 140 kg.
Which robot has better IP protection?
Yaskawa HC20DTP has better standard arm protection at IP67. FAIRINO FR20 is listed as IP54 with IP65 optional.
How much does the FAIRINO FR20 cost?
FAIRINO USA lists the FR20 at $15,499.
How much does the Yaskawa HC20DTP cost?
Unchained Robotics lists the Yaskawa Motoman HC20DTP at €52,220 excl. VAT. This is a marketplace price, not official Yaskawa MSRP.
Which robot is cheaper?
FAIRINO FR20 is cheaper based on the public prices found. FAIRINO is listed at $15,499, while Yaskawa HC20DTP is listed at €52,220 excl. VAT on Unchained Robotics.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR20 is better for ROI planning because it has a clear public U.S. price and a much lower acquisition cost. Yaskawa HC20DTP may still deliver strong ROI when IP67 protection, Yaskawa ecosystem compatibility, or harsh-environment durability reduce risk and integration cost.
Which robot is better for palletizing?
FAIRINO FR20 is better for ROI-focused palletizing because it has a lower public price and 25 kg published maximum payload headroom. Yaskawa HC20DTP is better when the application requires IP67 protection, Yaskawa ecosystem support, or premium industrial hardware for fence-less palletizing.
Which robot is better for welding or harsh environments?
Yaskawa HC20DTP is stronger for harsh environments because it has IP67 arm protection and is described as protected against dust, coolants, and welding spatter. FAIRINO FR20 is stronger when long reach and lower acquisition cost are the main priorities.
