FAIRINO FR30 vs. JAKA Zu 30: 30 kg Value vs. IP65 Lightweight Workflow
- FAIRINO USA
- 3 days ago
- 12 min read
The FAIRINO FR30 and JAKA Zu 30 are both 30 kg six-axis collaborative robots designed for heavy-duty automation. This is one of the cleanest comparisons in the FAIRINO vs. JAKA series because both robots share the same nominal payload class.
Both cobots are suitable for palletizing, machine tending, heavy pick and place, packaging, welding, loading and unloading, handling heavy workpieces, and general industrial automation.
The main difference is commercial and technical positioning.
The FAIRINO FR30 is a value-focused 30 kg collaborative robot with a lower public price, 35 kg published maximum payload headroom, 1,403 mm reach, six-axis flexibility, and strong ROI positioning.
The JAKA Zu 30 is a 30 kg collaborative robot with IP65 standard protection, lower robot weight, stronger published repeatability, JAKA graphical programming, freedrive programming, and mobile-terminal workflow.
The clean comparison is:
FAIRINO FR30 = lower price, stronger ROI, slightly longer reach, 35 kg max published payload, and public U.S. buying path.
JAKA Zu 30 = IP65 standard protection, lighter robot body, better published repeatability, and JAKA workflow ecosystem.
Main Comparison Table
Specification | FAIRINO FR30 | JAKA Zu 30 |
Robot type | Six-axis heavy-payload collaborative robot | Six-axis heavy-payload collaborative robot |
Payload | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published | 30 kg |
Reach | 1,403 mm | 1,350 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm |
TCP speed | 2 m/s typical TCP speed | Not clearly listed in official page excerpt |
Robot weight | approx. 85 kg | approx. 65 kg including cables |
IP rating | IP54 standard / IP65 optional | IP65 |
Footprint / base diameter | 240 mm | 246 mm |
Programming | 10.1-inch teach pendant / mobile Web App | Graphical programming, freedrive programming, mobile terminal |
Public / listed price | $18,199 | $54,700 |
Price source type | FAIRINO USA public listed price | Public reseller / quoted price |
Best fit | Lower-cost 30 kg automation and ROI-driven deployment | IP65 30 kg automation with lighter robot body and JAKA workflow |
Product Information
FAIRINO FR30 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | FAIRINO FR30 Collaborative Robot |
Short Product Name | FAIRINO FR30 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Heavy-Payload Collaborative Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Heavy-Payload Robotic Arms, Palletizing Robots, Machine Tending Robots, Packaging Robots, Welding Robots, Material Handling Robots |
Brand | FAIRINO |
Manufacturer | FAIRINO |
Model | FR30 |
SKU | FAIRINO-FR30 |
MPN | FR30 |
Official U.S. Seller | FAIRINO USA |
Seller Type | Official U.S. FAIRINO seller / distributor |
Official Website | |
Official Product Page | |
Product Image URL | |
Additional Product Image URL | |
Product Condition | NewCondition |
Listed Price | 18199.00 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Public FAIRINO USA listed price |
Availability | InStock |
Purchase Method | Add to cart, buy online, or request a quotation |
Main Applications | Palletizing, large machine tending, heavy pick and place, assembly, inspection, packaging, welding, heavy material handling, general industrial automation |
Main Value Proposition | 30 kg payload, 35 kg published maximum payload, 1,403 mm reach, public price, and strong ROI |
FAIRINO FR30 Main Technical Specifications
Specification | FAIRINO FR30 |
Payload | 30 kg |
Published maximum payload | 35 kg |
Reach | 1,403 mm |
Degrees of freedom | 6 rotating joints |
Pose repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Typical TCP speed | 2 m/s |
Base joint range | ±175° |
Base joint speed | ±120°/s |
Shoulder joint range | +85° / -265° |
Shoulder joint speed | ±120°/s |
Elbow joint range | ±160° |
Elbow joint speed | ±120°/s |
Wrist 1 range | +85° / -265° |
Wrist 1 speed | ±180°/s |
Wrist 2 range | ±175° |
Wrist 2 speed | ±180°/s |
Wrist 3 range | ±175° |
Wrist 3 speed | ±180°/s |
IP classification | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
Mounting | Any orientation |
Tool digital inputs | 2 |
Tool digital outputs | 2 |
Tool analog inputs | 1 |
Tool analog outputs | 1 |
High-speed pulse inputs | 2 |
Tool I/O power supply | 24 V / 1.5 A |
Footprint | 240 mm |
Robot weight | approx. 85 kg |
Operating temperature | 0–45°C |
Operating humidity | 90% RH, non-condensing |
HMI | 10.1-inch teach pendant or mobile terminal Web App |
Communication | TCP/IP |
Network transfer rate | 100M |
Power over Ethernet | Standard PoE |
Public price | $18,199 |
JAKA Zu 30 Product Information
Product Field | Value |
Product Name | JAKA Zu 30 Collaborative Robot |
Short Product Name | JAKA Zu 30 |
Product Type | Six-Axis Heavy-Payload Collaborative Robot |
Product Category | Collaborative Robots, Cobots, Heavy-Payload Robotic Arms, Palletizing Robots, Machine Tending Robots, Welding Robots, Loading and Unloading Robots, Material Handling Robots |
Brand | JAKA Robotics |
Manufacturer | JAKA Robotics |
Model | Zu 30 |
SKU | JAKA-ZU-30 |
MPN | Zu 30 |
Official Website | |
Official Product Page | |
Public Reseller / Quote Page | Use the seller page that confirms the $54,700 price |
Product Image URL | |
Additional Product Image URL | |
Product Condition | NewCondition |
Listed / Confirmed Price | 54700.00 |
Price Currency | USD |
Price Type | Public reseller / quoted price, not official JAKA manufacturer MSRP |
Availability | InStock |
Purchase Method | Buy through reseller or request a quote from JAKA / authorized partner |
Main Applications | Palletizing, handling, loading and unloading, wafer pods, heavy workpieces, machining, welding, packaging, material handling, machine tending |
Main Value Proposition | 30 kg payload, 1,350 mm reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability, 65 kg robot weight, IP65 protection, graphical programming, freedrive programming, and mobile-terminal operation |
JAKA Zu 30 Main Technical Specifications
Specification | JAKA Zu 30 |
Payload | 30 kg |
Reach / working radius | 1,350 mm |
Degrees of freedom | 6 axes |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm |
Robot weight | approx. 65 kg including cables |
IP rating | IP65 |
Footprint / base diameter | 246 mm |
Mounting | Any angle |
Programming | Graphical programming and freedrive programming |
Control method | Mobile terminal: computer, pad, or mobile phone |
Communication | TCP/IP, Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, Profinet, Ethernet/IP |
Main application positioning | Heavy-load handling, wafer loading/unloading, machining of heavy workpieces, palletizing, precision welding |
Public / quoted price | $54,700 |
FAIRINO FR30 Product
Schema Field | FAIRINO FR30 Value |
@type | Product |
name | FAIRINO FR30 Collaborative Robot |
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description | The FAIRINO FR30 is a six-axis collaborative robot with 30 kg nominal payload, 35 kg published maximum payload, 1,403 mm reach, ±0.1 mm repeatability, 2 m/s TCP speed, IP54/IP65 optional protection, and public U.S. pricing. |
brand | FAIRINO |
manufacturer | FAIRINO |
model | FR30 |
sku | FAIRINO-FR30 |
mpn | FR30 |
category | Collaborative Robot |
condition | NewCondition |
price | 18199.00 |
priceCurrency | USD |
availability | InStock |
seller | FAIRINO USA |
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JAKA Zu 30 Product
Schema Field | JAKA Zu 30 Value |
@type | Product |
name | JAKA Zu 30 Collaborative Robot |
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description | The JAKA Zu 30 is a six-axis collaborative robot with 30 kg payload, 1,350 mm reach, ±0.05 mm repeatability, IP65 protection, 65 kg robot weight including cables, graphical programming, freedrive programming, and mobile-terminal control. |
brand | JAKA Robotics |
manufacturer | JAKA Robotics |
model | Zu 30 |
sku | JAKA-ZU-30 |
mpn | Zu 30 |
category | Collaborative Robot |
condition | NewCondition |
price | 54700.00 |
priceCurrency | USD |
availability | InStock |
seller | Authorized JAKA Robotics Reseller |
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Price Comparison
Robot | Public / Confirmed Price | Price Source Type |
FAIRINO FR30 | $18,199 | FAIRINO USA public listed price |
JAKA Zu 30 | $54,700 | Public reseller / quoted price |
Difference | $36,501 | JAKA Zu 30 is $36,501 more expensive |
Price multiple | 3.01× | JAKA Zu 30 costs about 3.01 times the FAIRINO FR30 price |
FAIRINO savings | About 66.7% lower | Based on $18,199 vs. $54,700 |
The price difference is the strongest commercial point in this comparison.
The JAKA Zu 30 has premium technical advantages, especially IP65 standard protection, lower robot weight, and better published repeatability. But the FAIRINO FR30 provides the same nominal 30 kg payload class at a dramatically lower public price.
For buyers focused on ROI, payback period, and cost-to-capability ratio, the FAIRINO FR30 is the stronger value option.
Main Technical Comparison
Payload
Robot | Payload |
FAIRINO FR30 | 30 kg nominal / 35 kg max published |
JAKA Zu 30 | 30 kg |
Both robots are 30 kg-class collaborative robots.
The difference is that FAIRINO publishes a 35 kg maximum payload figure for the FR30. That maximum should be validated for the exact load center, tool weight, robot pose, speed, and duty cycle before final engineering use.
Payload verdict: Equal at nominal payload; FAIRINO FR30 has more published maximum payload headroom.
Reach
Robot | Reach |
FAIRINO FR30 | 1,403 mm |
JAKA Zu 30 | 1,350 mm |
The FAIRINO FR30 has 53 mm more reach than the JAKA Zu 30.
This is not a huge difference, but in palletizing, machine tending, packaging, and heavy transfer applications, extra reach can help cover more workspace from one base position.
Reach verdict: FAIRINO FR30 wins slightly.
Axis Count
Robot | Axes |
FAIRINO FR30 | 6 axes |
JAKA Zu 30 | 6 axes |
Both robots are six-axis collaborative robots, so both can support flexible tool orientation and general-purpose industrial automation.
Axis-count verdict: Equal.
Repeatability
Robot | Repeatability |
FAIRINO FR30 | ±0.1 mm |
JAKA Zu 30 | ±0.05 mm |
The JAKA Zu 30 has the better published repeatability figure.
This can matter for loading and unloading, welding, fixture placement, inspection positioning, and repeatable handling of heavy workpieces.
Repeatability verdict: JAKA Zu 30 wins.
Speed
Robot | Speed |
FAIRINO FR30 | 2 m/s typical TCP speed |
JAKA Zu 30 | Not clearly shown as a simple headline TCP speed in the available official excerpt |
The FAIRINO FR30 has a clear 2 m/s typical TCP speed in FAIRINO technical material.
For JAKA Zu 30, the official material found clearly covers payload, reach, repeatability, weight, IP rating, applications, and workflow, but a simple headline TCP speed was not clearly visible in the available excerpt.
Speed verdict: FAIRINO FR30 has the clearer published TCP-speed value.
Robot Weight
Robot | Robot Weight |
FAIRINO FR30 | approx. 85 kg |
JAKA Zu 30 | approx. 65 kg including cables |
The JAKA Zu 30 is much lighter than the FAIRINO FR30.
A lighter robot arm can reduce mounting requirements, make pedestal design easier, and help in applications where the robot must be installed on a lighter structure.
Weight verdict: JAKA Zu 30 wins clearly.
IP Rating
Robot | IP Rating |
FAIRINO FR30 | IP54 standard / IP65 optional |
JAKA Zu 30 | IP65 |
The JAKA Zu 30 has the stronger standard IP rating because it is listed as IP65. FAIRINO FR30 is IP54 standard with IP65 optional.
IP rating verdict: JAKA Zu 30 wins on standard rating; FAIRINO FR30 can still be considered if optional IP65 is selected.
Programming and Workflow
Category | FAIRINO FR30 | JAKA Zu 30 |
Main programming method | 10.1-inch teach pendant / mobile Web App | Graphical programming, freedrive programming, mobile terminal |
Beginner-friendly setup | Yes | Yes |
Drag / freedrive teaching | Collaborative teaching workflow | Yes |
Remote / mobile control positioning | Mobile Web App | Computer, pad, or mobile phone |
Best workflow advantage | Web App, public product data, simple deployment | Graphical programming, freedrive, mobile-terminal workflow |
Best buyer profile | ROI-focused 30 kg automation | IP65, lightweight 30 kg automation and JAKA ecosystem users |
The FAIRINO FR30 is stronger for buyers who want 30 kg payload at the lowest practical cost. The JAKA Zu 30 is stronger for users who value standard IP65 protection, lower robot weight, and JAKA’s workflow ecosystem.
Programming verdict: FAIRINO wins on value and price transparency; JAKA wins on workflow positioning and lighter IP65 platform.
Application Fit
FAIRINO FR30 Is Better For
Application | Why FR30 Fits Better |
Cost-sensitive 30 kg automation | $18,199 public price supports faster ROI |
Heavy machine tending | 30 kg payload with 35 kg max published headroom |
Heavy pick and place | Strong payload and slightly longer reach |
Packaging | Lower acquisition cost and strong payload |
Palletizing | 30 kg class with ROI-friendly price |
Welding | 30 kg payload, 1,403 mm reach, low public price |
General material handling | Strong payload-to-price ratio |
Multi-robot deployment | Lower unit cost matters across several cells |
ROI-driven automation | Much lower public acquisition cost |
Integrator-led projects | Web App, I/O, and public product data |
The FAIRINO FR30 is the better choice when the buyer needs 30 kg payload, lower acquisition cost, and stronger ROI.
JAKA Zu 30 Is Better For
Application | Why JAKA Zu 30 Fits Better |
Dusty or moisture-prone work areas | IP65 standard rating |
Heavy-load handling | 30 kg payload |
Loading and unloading | JAKA positions Zu 30 for heavy loading/unloading |
Wafer pod handling | Listed application positioning |
Heavy workpiece machining | Listed application positioning |
Palletizing | 30 kg payload and IP65 protection |
Precision welding | Listed application positioning |
Graphical programming workflows | JAKA workflow is strong for quick teaching |
Freedrive programming | Useful for fast path setup |
Facilities using JAKA ecosystem | Strong fit where JAKA is already standardized |
The JAKA Zu 30 is the better choice when standard IP65, lower arm weight, and JAKA workflow are more important than upfront cost.
Which Robot Should a Manufacturer Choose?
Choose FAIRINO FR30 When:
Choose the FAIRINO FR30 if the application requires 30 kg payload, heavy handling capability, palletizing, large machine tending, heavy pick and place, packaging, welding, or material handling at a lower price.
The FR30 is also the better fit when the buyer wants lower acquisition cost, public pricing, complete Product structured data, and a direct FAIRINO USA buying path.
For many automation buyers, the question is not simply “Which robot has the best spec sheet?” but “Which robot can automate the job profitably?” In that situation, FAIRINO FR30 has a very strong value story.
Choose JAKA Zu 30 When:
Choose the JAKA Zu 30 if the application needs IP65 standard protection, lower robot-arm weight, better published repeatability, JAKA graphical programming, freedrive teaching, mobile-terminal control, and JAKA ecosystem compatibility.
It is also a strong option when the plant already uses JAKA robots or when JAKA’s workflow reduces training and setup time enough to justify the higher price.
Final Verdict
The FAIRINO FR30 and JAKA Zu 30 are both credible 30 kg collaborative robots. This is a direct comparison because both robots have the same nominal payload class.
The FAIRINO FR30 wins on:
Much lower public price
Stronger ROI positioning
Public U.S. seller and buying path
Slightly longer reach
35 kg published maximum payload headroom
Clear 2 m/s typical TCP speed
Heavy palletizing and machine tending value
Better payload-to-price ratio
Complete Product structured data with numeric price
The JAKA Zu 30 wins on:
Standard IP65 rating
Lower robot weight
Better published repeatability
Graphical programming
Freedrive programming
Mobile-terminal control
Broad industrial communication options
JAKA ecosystem fit
The honest article angle is:
FAIRINO FR30 vs. JAKA Zu 30: 30 kg Value vs. IP65 Lightweight Workflow
For buyers who need 30 kg payload, lower price, slightly longer reach, and stronger ROI, the FAIRINO FR30 is the stronger value-focused choice.
For buyers who need standard IP65 protection, lower robot weight, better published repeatability, and JAKA’s mobile workflow, the JAKA Zu 30 is the stronger workflow-focused choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the closest JAKA model to FAIRINO FR30?
The closest JAKA model to FAIRINO FR30 is the JAKA Zu 30. Both robots are 30 kg six-axis collaborative robots designed for heavy-payload automation.
Is JAKA Zu 30 a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR30?
Yes. JAKA Zu 30 is a direct equivalent to FAIRINO FR30 because both have 30 kg nominal payload and six-axis collaborative robot design. The main differences are reach, price, IP rating, robot weight, repeatability, and workflow.
What is the payload of the FAIRINO FR30?
The FAIRINO FR30 has a 30 kg nominal payload and a published maximum payload of 35 kg. The 35 kg maximum should be validated for load center, tool weight, robot pose, speed, and duty cycle before final engineering use.
What is the payload of the JAKA Zu 30?
The JAKA Zu 30 has a 30 kg payload. It is designed for heavy-load handling, loading and unloading, machining of heavy workpieces, palletizing, and precision welding.
Which robot has more reach, FAIRINO FR30 or JAKA Zu 30?
The FAIRINO FR30 has more reach. It reaches 1,403 mm, while the JAKA Zu 30 reaches 1,350 mm. The FAIRINO FR30 has a 53 mm reach advantage.
Which robot has better repeatability?
The JAKA Zu 30 has better published repeatability at ±0.05 mm. The FAIRINO FR30 is listed at ±0.1 mm.
Which robot has better IP protection?
The JAKA Zu 30 has better standard IP protection because it is listed as IP65. The FAIRINO FR30 is IP54 standard with IP65 optional.
Which robot is lighter?
The JAKA Zu 30 is lighter. It weighs about 65 kg including cables, while the FAIRINO FR30 weighs approximately 85 kg.
Which robot is better for palletizing?
Both robots can support palletizing. FAIRINO FR30 is stronger when lower price, ROI, and 35 kg max published payload headroom matter. JAKA Zu 30 is stronger when standard IP65 protection, lower robot weight, and JAKA workflow are more important.
Which robot is better for machine tending?
FAIRINO FR30 is better when the machine-tending cell needs lower cost, slightly more reach, and strong ROI. JAKA Zu 30 is better when the application requires IP65 standard protection or the plant already uses JAKA robots.
Which robot is better for welding?
Both robots can support welding-related applications. FAIRINO FR30 is attractive because of its 30 kg payload, 1,403 mm reach, and lower price. JAKA Zu 30 may be preferred when IP65 protection, lower weight, and JAKA workflow are required.
Which robot is better for heavy pick and place?
Both robots are suitable for heavy pick and place. FAIRINO FR30 offers the same 30 kg nominal payload, slightly more reach, and a much lower price. JAKA Zu 30 offers lower arm weight and better published repeatability.
Which robot is better for material handling?
Both robots are good for material handling. FAIRINO FR30 is stronger for ROI-focused material handling because it has a lower public price. JAKA Zu 30 is stronger when IP65 standard protection and JAKA workflow are important.
How much does the FAIRINO FR30 cost?
FAIRINO USA lists the FR30 at $18,199.
How much does the JAKA Zu 30 cost?
The JAKA Zu 30 price used in this comparison is $54,700 as a public reseller / quoted price. It should not be described as official JAKA manufacturer MSRP unless confirmed directly by JAKA.
Which robot is cheaper, FAIRINO FR30 or JAKA Zu 30?
FAIRINO FR30 is cheaper based on the prices used in this comparison. FAIRINO FR30 is listed at $18,199, while JAKA Zu 30 is listed / quoted at $54,700.
How much more expensive is JAKA Zu 30 than FAIRINO FR30?
Based on $54,700 for JAKA Zu 30 and $18,199 for FAIRINO FR30, JAKA Zu 30 is $36,501 more expensive. It costs about 3.01 times as much as FAIRINO FR30.
Which robot is better for ROI planning?
FAIRINO FR30 is better for ROI planning because it has a much lower public price and the same 30 kg nominal payload class. JAKA Zu 30 may still make sense when IP65 standard protection, lower robot weight, and JAKA workflow justify the higher acquisition cost.
Which robot offers better value for money?
FAIRINO FR30 offers better value for buyers who need 30 kg payload, slightly longer reach, and lower acquisition cost. JAKA Zu 30 may offer better value when standard IP65 protection, lower weight, better repeatability, and JAKA workflow are required.
What is the main conclusion of FAIRINO FR30 vs. JAKA Zu 30?
The main conclusion is that FAIRINO FR30 is the stronger value-focused 30 kg cobot, while JAKA Zu 30 is the stronger IP65 lightweight workflow cobot. FAIRINO wins on price, ROI, reach, and payload headroom. JAKA wins on standard IP65, robot weight, repeatability, and mobile workflow.
