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FANUC M-2000iA/2300

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The FANUC M-2000iA/2300 is an ultra-heavy six-axis industrial robot built for lifting vehicles, castings, rail components, large fabrications, and loads up to 2.3 tonnes.

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Payload
2,300 kg
Max Speed
40°/s max joint speed
Runtime
Mains powered
Navigation
Teach pendant; ROBOGUIDE offline
Environment
Heavy industrial, IP54/IP67
Best For
Ultra-heavy component handling

OVERVIEW

The FANUC M-2000iA/2300 is an ultra-heavy six-axis industrial robot designed for lifting vehicles, castings, rail components, large fabrications, and loads up to 2.3 tonnes.

It combines a 2,300 kg payload, 3,734 mm reach, ±0.18 mm repeatability, an approximately 11,000 kg mechanical unit, and a fully articulated wrist.

The robot uses FANUC R-30iB Plus control, IP67 protection at the wrist and J3 arm, and a large working envelope that can replace cranes, lifters, shuttles, and multiple conventional robots.

Its exceptional payload capacity and fully articulated wrist make M-2000iA/2300 suitable for specialised heavy-lifting cells where conventional robots, cranes, or fixed handling equipment are insufficient.

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APPLICATIONS AND USE CASE FIT

Cleaning
Warehouse transport
Material handling
Inspection
Security / patrol
Delivery / service runs
Palletizing / stacking
Pick and place / sorting
Welding / fabrication
Manufacturing automation
Human interaction / service
Home / personal use

KEY FEATURES

2,300 kg payload

Handles complete vehicles, heavy castings, train parts, tools, and large assemblies.

3,734 mm reach

Large work envelope covers heavy process stations and wide transfer areas.

Six-axis articulation

Fully oriented lifting provides more flexibility than cranes and basic manipulators.

±0.18 mm repeatability

Maintains controlled placement accuracy despite extreme payload and size.

Industrial protection

IP67 wrist and J3 arm support demanding heavy manufacturing environments.

Heavy-duty FANUC system

R-30iB Plus control and FANUC support enable engineered high-value cells.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Ultra-heavy-payload industrial robot arm

Main purpose

Ultra-heavy component handling

Operating environment

Heavy industrial, IP54/IP67

Deployment

Guarded heavy-payload production cell

Payload / load capacity

2,300 kg

Reach

3,734 mm

Mobility

Fixed floor-mounted robotic arm

Manipulation

Application-specific ultra-heavy-duty gripper or fixture

Max speed

40°/s max joint speed

Runtime

Mains powered

Power source

R-30iB Plus; 8 kW average

Navigation / control

Teach pendant; ROBOGUIDE offline

Sensors

Joint encoders; FANUC vision, force sensing and process monitoring optional

Dimensions

Maximum reach: 3,734 mm; overall envelope depends on joint pose

Weight

11,000 kg

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Oshino, Yamanashi, Japan
Worldwide via regional subsidiaries and integrators
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 cost? +

The FANUC M-2000iA/2300 price is available only through a major project quotation and depends on the complete engineered heavy-lifting system. The investment may include robot and controller, foundations, rigging, tooling, positioners, rails, guarding, building work, simulation, integration and production acceptance. The robot arm is only one part of the investment. A usable industrial robot cell may also require the controller, FlexPendant or operator interface, pedestal, end effector, dress pack, vision, fixtures, safety equipment, PLC and fieldbus integration, guarding, programming, installation, training and production acceptance. Freight, taxes, customs, spare parts and local support can also change the delivered cost.

Before comparing offers, confirm the exact variant, controller generation, condition, included equipment, software licences and service responsibilities. The better buying question is: what is included, what performance is guaranteed, and who supports the complete cell?

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 pricing or a complete automation quote through Anton Robots before committing.

Where can I buy the FANUC M-2000iA/2300? +

You can buy or request the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 through Anton Robots. Anton Robots helps industrial buyers verify the genuine commercial route, compare new, used, refurbished or integrator-built packages and determine whether the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 matches the payload, reach and process. M-2000iA/2300 remains an active FANUC ultra-heavy-payload robot with an official product page and quote route.

Before buying, confirm the exact robot variant, serial number where applicable, controller, RobotWare version, mounting orientation, environmental protection, end effector, process equipment, safety architecture, shipping, warranty and commissioning. A bare manipulator listing is not the same as a production-ready cell. Professional buyers should compare the total installed system, production target and support route rather than only the lowest displayed robot price.

To start, request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 buying or sourcing guidance through Anton Robots.

Where can I find a FANUC M-2000iA/2300 for sale? +

You can source a FANUC M-2000iA/2300 through FANUC, authorised heavy-automation integrators and Anton Robots. Finding a FANUC M-2000iA/2300 for sale is only the first step. Buyers should verify whether the offer is a new supported robot, an integrator package, remaining stock, a used manipulator, a refurbished system or an incomplete arm without the correct controller and software. Confirm payload, reach, controller, foundation loads, tool, utilities, lifting plan, building access, safety, installation, warranty and service.

A useful comparison should cover the exact payload and reach variant, controller generation, operating hours, maintenance, calibration, batteries, cables, tooling, safety hardware, delivery, commissioning and warranty. Avoid treating a marketplace listing as proof that ABB will support the exact serial number or configuration.

If you are evaluating a FANUC M-2000iA/2300, contact Anton Robots. We can also compare it with other robotic arms for the same application.

Can I get a quote for the FANUC M-2000iA/2300? +

Yes. You can request a FANUC M-2000iA/2300 project quote through Anton Robots. A useful quote should identify the exact robot variant, controller, operator interface, RobotWare options, cabling, mounting, protection class, freight, warranty and available support. The proposal should define the load, centre of gravity, inertia, orientations, process, cycle, floor and building structure, tooling, safety and acceptance tests.

The supplier also needs the part weight and dimensions, tool mass and centre of gravity, required reach, cycle time, accuracy, process equipment, floor layout, utilities, communications and safety constraints. This allows the proposal to be based on the real application rather than a generic arm price. Ask for a clear statement of integration scope, production acceptance test, exclusions, delivery milestones and responsibility after commissioning.

Anton Robots can help compare the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 against other industrial robot arms and prepare a package around the actual task.

What is included when you buy the FANUC M-2000iA/2300? +

A typical FANUC M-2000iA/2300 package may include the ultra-heavy manipulator, R-30iB Plus controller, teach pendant, robot cables, mounting hardware and selected heavy-duty equipment. The exact contents vary by country, controller generation, integrator and application, so buyers should request a written bill of supply:

  • FANUC M-2000iA/2300 robot
  • R-30iB Plus controller and pendant
  • Robot, power and communication cables
  • Engineered foundation and anchoring system
  • Heavy gripper, fixture or lifting tool
  • Positioner, rail or auxiliary axes where required
  • Guarding, scanners, PLC and safety system
  • Rigging, installation, programming and support

Civil, structural, tooling and integration costs are central and may exceed the manipulator price. End effectors and integration are especially important. The same robot can be configured for welding, machine tending, palletizing, handling, dispensing or assembly, but each task needs different tooling, fixtures, process equipment and safety validation. A low robot-only price may exclude most of what makes the system productive.

You can request an itemised FANUC M-2000iA/2300 package quote through Anton Robots before approving the cell.

What are the payload and reach of the FANUC M-2000iA/2300? +

The M-2000iA/2300 has a 2,300 kg payload and 3,734 mm reach. FANUC lists six axes, ±0.18 mm repeatability, an 11,000 kg mechanical weight and approximately 8 kW average power consumption. The practical result depends on the exact variant, controller, payload centre of gravity, tool, mounting position, process and cell design rather than the headline specification alone. The tool is part of the payload, and the allowable centre of gravity and inertia must be checked for every orientation.

Before buying or integrating the robot, verify tool and load mass, centre of gravity, inertia, wrist moments, reach, floor load and dynamic cycle. A proper evaluation should use RobotStudio simulation, load diagrams, the real parts and tools, representative cycle testing and a documented safety assessment. Use FANUC load diagrams and a complete structural analysis.

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete cell or a more suitable current ABB alternative.

What can the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 lift? +

The robot can handle vehicle bodies, castings, rail components, large fabrications, dies, fixtures and other loads up to 2.3 tonnes. Its articulated wrist can orient loads that would otherwise need cranes, custom manipulators or multiple robots. The practical result depends on the exact variant, controller, payload centre of gravity, tool, mounting position, process and cell design rather than the headline specification alone. Fragile, flexible, hot or poorly constrained loads require specialised tooling and process controls.

Before buying or integrating the robot, verify load geometry, pick points, tool, sag, temperature, collision envelope, stability and failure consequences. A proper evaluation should use RobotStudio simulation, load diagrams, the real parts and tools, representative cycle testing and a documented safety assessment. Engineer the load and end effector as one lifting system.

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete cell or a more suitable current ABB alternative.

How accurate is the FANUC M-2000iA/2300? +

FANUC specifies ±0.18 mm repeatability. This supports consistent placement of very heavy parts within engineered manufacturing and assembly systems. The practical result depends on the exact variant, controller, payload centre of gravity, tool, mounting position, process and cell design rather than the headline specification alone. Absolute positioning, deflection, foundation movement, tooling compliance and load variation can be larger than repeatability.

Before buying or integrating the robot, verify required tolerance, Absolute Accuracy options, foundation, tool stiffness, calibration, payload, process and acceptance measurement. A proper evaluation should use RobotStudio simulation, load diagrams, the real parts and tools, representative cycle testing and a documented safety assessment. Validate the actual heavy-load process, not just the datasheet number.

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete cell or a more suitable current ABB alternative.

What foundation does the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 require? +

M-2000iA/2300 requires a purpose-engineered industrial foundation and anchoring system. The robot itself weighs approximately 11 tonnes and generates substantial static and dynamic loads while moving a 2.3-tonne payload. The practical result depends on the exact variant, controller, payload centre of gravity, tool, mounting position, process and cell design rather than the headline specification alone. An ordinary factory slab cannot be assumed suitable, and nearby pits, joints or weak soil can affect performance.

Before buying or integrating the robot, verify FANUC foundation loads, slab and soil survey, reinforcement, anchors, vibration, building structure, installation route and certification. A proper evaluation should use RobotStudio simulation, load diagrams, the real parts and tools, representative cycle testing and a documented safety assessment. Complete structural engineering before final cell approval.

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete cell or a more suitable current ABB alternative.

Can the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 replace a crane? +

In selected processes, the robot can replace cranes, lifters and shuttles while adding programmable six-axis motion. It can pick, orient and place heavy loads repeatedly without waiting for manual crane operation. The practical result depends on the exact variant, controller, payload centre of gravity, tool, mounting position, process and cell design rather than the headline specification alone. Cranes can cover larger buildings and flexible ad hoc lifts, while the robot needs a defined work envelope and engineered tools.

Before buying or integrating the robot, verify load variety, reach, orientations, cycle, operator use, uptime, tooling, maintenance, safety and capital cost. A proper evaluation should use RobotStudio simulation, load diagrams, the real parts and tools, representative cycle testing and a documented safety assessment. Compare total process throughput and risk rather than equipment price alone.

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete cell or a more suitable current ABB alternative.

What environmental protection does FANUC M-2000iA/2300 have? +

The robot has IP54 body protection with IP56 optional and IP67 at the wrist and J3 arm. This supports heavy manufacturing where dust, contamination or process splash may occur around the working end. The practical result depends on the exact variant, controller, payload centre of gravity, tool, mounting position, process and cell design rather than the headline specification alone. The tool, cables, controller and auxiliary equipment may have lower protection, and the robot is not automatically foundry or explosion rated.

Before buying or integrating the robot, verify exact option, contaminants, temperature, fluid, cleaning, tool rating, connectors and maintenance procedure. A proper evaluation should use RobotStudio simulation, load diagrams, the real parts and tools, representative cycle testing and a documented safety assessment. Specify the full environmental exposure during quotation.

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete cell or a more suitable current ABB alternative.

Should I buy FANUC M-2000iA/2300 or a smaller heavy robot? +

Choose M-2000iA/2300 only when the tool-plus-load genuinely needs its 2.3-tonne capacity. FANUC offers other M-2000 variants with lower payload and different reach, while R-2000 and M-1000 classes cover much smaller loads. The practical result depends on the exact variant, controller, payload centre of gravity, tool, mounting position, process and cell design rather than the headline specification alone. Oversizing increases foundation, tooling, safety, freight, energy and maintenance cost.

Before buying or integrating the robot, verify maximum and normal payload, reach, inertia, cycle, orientations, future loads, building and total installed cost. A proper evaluation should use RobotStudio simulation, load diagrams, the real parts and tools, representative cycle testing and a documented safety assessment. Select the smallest robot with a verified engineering margin.

You can request FANUC M-2000iA/2300 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete cell or a more suitable current ABB alternative.

Can the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 be shipped internationally? +

The FANUC M-2000iA/2300 can be supplied internationally through specialist heavy-industrial projects. Industrial robot delivery depends on the destination country, robot condition, controller, freight method, export rules, customs and local service coverage. Its 11,000 kg mass requires abnormal freight planning, cranes, transport restraints, route surveys, foundation preparation and specialist installation.

Before ordering, confirm who disconnects, preserves, packs, lifts, insures, imports, installs, anchors, reconnects, calibrates and recommissions the system. Used robots should be shipped with transport restraints, controller cabinets, FlexPendant, cables, backups and maintenance records. A robot that can physically be transported is not necessarily supported or ready for production in another country.

You can request international availability for the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 through Anton Robots so the complete delivery and commissioning route can be checked. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration project, or production deployment.

Is the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 in stock and how long does delivery take? +

FANUC M-2000iA/2300 availability and lead time can change according to model status, variant, controller, options, integrator capacity and destination. The model is active but normally project-built, with long lead times driven by robot allocation, tooling, civil work and integrator capacity.

Before committing to a production date, ask whether the robot is factory ordered, remaining stock, used, refurbished or already allocated, and whether the controller, tooling, safety system and integration resources share the same schedule. Cell design, RobotStudio simulation, manufacturing of fixtures, software, factory acceptance testing, freight, installation and site acceptance often take longer than obtaining the arm itself.

You can request current FANUC M-2000iA/2300 availability and project lead time through Anton Robots. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration project, or production deployment.

What warranty and support should I check for the FANUC M-2000iA/2300? +

Before buying the FANUC M-2000iA/2300, check the warranty or refurbishment guarantee, covered components, service territory, repair process, software entitlement, spare-parts availability and who supports the integrated cell. Confirm FANUC coverage for robot and controller and integrator responsibility for foundation, tool, auxiliary axes, PLC, safety and production performance. Ask:

  • Is the manipulator, controller, FlexPendant and process equipment covered?
  • Who handles diagnostics, calibration, repairs and replacement parts?
  • Are RobotWare licences, backups and RobotStudio files transferred?
  • Are preventive maintenance, grease, batteries and dress packs included?
  • Who supports the gripper, welder, vision, PLC and safety system?
  • What response time and production-recovery commitment is provided?

For a legacy robot, serial-number support and spare-parts horizon are primary buying criteria. Contact Anton Robots to review the complete package. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration project, or production deployment.

Is the FANUC M-2000iA/2300 worth buying? +

The FANUC M-2000iA/2300 is worth considering if you need genuine multi-tonne robotic handling with full articulation and a measurable safety or throughput advantage over cranes. Its strongest value comes from its unmatched 2.3-tonne payload, 3.734 m reach, six-axis flexibility and proven heavy-industrial construction.

However, a robot arm only creates value when the task, tool, fixture, controller, safety design, cycle time and support are correctly engineered. It requires a major capital project and is economically inappropriate when a crane, shuttle or smaller robot can meet the process.

Buyers should compare total installed cost, expected throughput, quality, uptime, maintenance, energy, changeover and remaining product life rather than only payload and purchase price. For a legacy unit, a low acquisition cost can be outweighed by integration, batteries, calibration, parts and downtime risk. Compare other robotic arms and request application advice through Anton Robots.

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