FANUC M-2000iAvspudu t300
For automotive and metal industry heavy parts handling and car body transfer, M-2000iA is easier to deploy today — t300 is the longer bet on capability.
M-2000iA
2 wins
t300
1 wins
Category breakdown
Deploy & operate
Readiness, uptime, navigation & connectivity
- 90Deployment readiness78
- 60Maintenance confidence60
- Vision-led navigation (estimated)NavigationVision-led navigation (estimated)
- Wi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)ConnectivityWi-Fi / cloud fleet management (estimated)
Cost & ROI
Price accessibility and ROI clarity
- 10Price accessibility76
- 85ROI clarity72
Capability
Payload, speed, runtime & labor replacement
- 85Labor replacement68
- 900–2300 kg (variant-dependent; M-2000iA/900L, /1200, /1700L, /2300)Payload300 kg (661 lbs); 400 kg in tow mode
- 60–130° per second (max axis speed, variant-dependent)SpeedMaximum 1.2 m/s
- Not applicable (mains-powered, industrial AC supply)Battery12 h (no load), 6 h (fully loaded)
Fit & future
Environment fit, footprint & long-term upside
- 75Environment fit80
- 65Future potential70
- M-2000iA/2300 base footprint 1540 × 1480 mm; full arm reach 3734–4683 mm horizontal, 6200 mm verticalFootprint780 × 500 × 1350 mm (W × D × H)
M-2000iA · Best for
Automotive and metal industry heavy parts handling and car body transfer
t300 · Best for
Automotive parts fabrication — autonomous tray delivery between assembly stations (6 h continuous, 400 kg tow mode)
Final judgment
If immediate deployment is the priority, choose M-2000iA. If the goal is to be ready when t300's capabilities mature, track it.

