COMPARISON · COLLABORATIVE ROBOTS
Universal Robots UR7e vs FANUC CRX-10iA: which one to choose in 2026?
By Robot Distribution editorial teamUpdated 5 min read
IN BRIEF
Choose the UR7e for compact cells, light parts up to 7.5 kg and installations where a 20.6 kg arm on a small footprint matters. Choose the FANUC CRX-10iA when you need 10 kg, a reach of 1,249 mm or IP67 protection for wet or dusty areas. Both are available through Robot Distribution, on quote.
At a glance
Both are six-axis collaborative robots used for machine tending, assembly and handling. They do not sit in exactly the same class: the UR7e carries 7.5 kg over 850 mm, the CRX-10iA 10 kg over 1,249 mm.
| Universal Robots UR7e | FANUC CRX-10iA | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 7.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach | 850 mm (920 mm variant listed) | 1,249 mm |
| Axes | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Robot weight | 20.6 kg | 40 kg |
| Footprint | Ø151 mm | — |
| Maximum TCP speed | 4 m/s | 1,000 mm/s, 2,000 mm/s in high-speed mode |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C | 0 to 45 °C |
| Mounting | Any orientation | Floor, ceiling or angled |
| Power | 200 W typical, 570 W max | 0.3 kW average |
| Safety | 20 safety functions, EN ISO 13849-1 PLd Cat. 3, EN ISO 10218-1 | — |
| Controller | e-Series controller | R-30iB Plus (Mini Plus) |
A dash means the value is not in the manufacturer data we hold. For the UR7e, the product pages give 4 m/s of maximum TCP speed while the tech sheet lists 1 m/s, probably a typical value; ask for the figure that applies to your task.
Availability in Europe and status
Both robots are in production and available in Europe. The Universal Robots UR7e is the successor of the UR5e and shares the e-Series controller, tool connector and safety architecture. The FANUC CRX-10iA belongs to the CRX series and runs on the R-30iB Plus controller.
Robot Distribution supplies both, with integration, commissioning and training. Lead times are stated in the quote.
Strengths of each robot
Universal Robots UR7e:
- Light (20.6 kg) with a Ø151 mm footprint: easy to move between machines or mount on a mobile base.
- ±0.03 mm repeatability.
- Mounts in any orientation.
- 20 configurable safety functions, EN ISO 13849-1 PLd Cat. 3.
- Standard ISO 9409-1-50-4-M6 tool flange and the e-Series ecosystem of grippers and software.
FANUC CRX-10iA:
- 10 kg payload and 1,249 mm reach.
- IP67 body and wrist, for wet, oily or dusty environments.
- ±0.04 mm repeatability (ISO 9283).
- Programming by tablet teach pendant and hand guiding.
- High-speed mode up to 2,000 mm/s, and floor, ceiling or angled mounting.
Which use case suits which robot
- Small-part assembly, screwdriving and inspection in a compact cell: the UR7e.
- A cobot moved between several machines, or mounted on a mobile robot: the UR7e, for its weight.
- Machine tending with heavier parts or a large gripper: the CRX-10iA, for its 10 kg.
- Palletizing or picking over a wider area: the CRX-10iA, for its 1,249 mm reach.
- Coolant spray, wash-down or dusty workshops: the CRX-10iA, rated IP67.
Count the gripper in the payload. A 1.5 kg gripper leaves 6 kg for the part on a UR7e and 8.5 kg on a CRX-10iA. If you need both the Universal Robots ecosystem and a longer reach, compare the CRX-10iA with the UR12e instead.
Price
Both robots are on quote. The price depends on the controller, teach pendant, gripper, software options and integration. Robot Distribution sets out each line in a written quote.
Buying, renting or RaaS, and alternatives available now
Robot Distribution sells both cobots and can offer them as a monthly subscription (RaaS) including maintenance, on request. A feasibility test with your parts confirms payload, reach and cycle time before ordering.
Other cobots available in the same family:
- Universal Robots UR12e: 12.5 kg, 1,300 mm reach.
- AUBO i10: 10 kg, 1,350 mm reach, ±0.03 mm.
- AUBO i5: 5 kg, 886.5 mm reach.
- ABB GoFa CRB 15000: 10 kg, 1,520 mm reach.
- FANUC CRX-20iA/L: 20 kg, 1,418 mm reach.
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