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The KUKA KR 16 is a 16 kg six-axis industrial robot class built for handling, machine tending, assembly, processing, welding, inspection, and compact production cells.

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Payload
16 kg
Max Speed
Axis and process speeds depend on the exact KR 16 generation and variant
Runtime
Mains powered
Navigation
KUKA controller and teach pendant
Environment
Indoor industrial spaces
Best For
Handling, welding and machine tending

OVERVIEW

The KUKA KR 16 is a 16 kg six-axis industrial robot class designed for handling, machine tending, assembly, processing, welding, inspection, and compact production cells.

For a current new purchase, KUKA’s KR CYBERTECH portfolio includes KR 16 R1610-2 and KR 16 R2010-2 variants with 1,612 mm and 2,013 mm of reach respectively.

The current family combines ±0.03 mm repeatability, IP65 protection, installation on the floor, wall, ceiling, or an angle, and KR C5 controller compatibility.

Because the KR 16 name spans multiple generations, the exact variant is essential; current KR CYBERTECH versions are best suited to compact production cells that need a 16 kg payload with flexible mounting and modern KUKA control.

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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

16 kg payload

Supports medium grippers, workpieces, cameras, weld torches, and process tools.

1,612–2,013 mm reach

Two current variants cover compact and extended production workspaces.

±0.03 mm repeatability

Supports repeatable handling, machine tending, assembly, and processing.

IP65 protection

Suitable for normal demanding industrial environments with appropriate application design.

Flexible mounting

Installs on floor, wall, ceiling, or angle to optimise cell layout.

Current KR C5 control

Modern controller support improves integration, diagnostics, and lifecycle planning.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Industrial robot arm

Main purpose

Handling, welding and machine tending

Operating environment

Indoor industrial spaces

Deployment

Under-specified legacy entry; exact KR 16 suffix required before procurement

Payload / load capacity

16 kg

Reach

KR 16-2 reference: 1,611 mm; other variants differ

Mobility

Fixed; floor, wall or ceiling

Manipulation

Application-specific gripper, welding torch or process tool

Max speed

Axis and process speeds depend on the exact KR 16 generation and variant

Runtime

Mains powered

Power source

Electric through the generation-appropriate KUKA controller

Navigation / control

KUKA controller and teach pendant

Sensors

Joint encoders; vision, force sensing and process sensors were application-specific

Dimensions

Exact dimensions require the full KR 16 variant designation

Weight

KR 16-2 reference: 235 kg; other variants differ

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Augsburg, Germany
Worldwide via KUKA offices and partners
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the KUKA KR 16 cost? +

The KUKA KR 16 price is available by quote and depends on whether the buyer means a current KR 16 R1610-2 or R2010-2, or a legacy KR 16 generation. The complete installed cost depends on reach, controller, tooling, process package, guarding, fixtures, programming and integration. A displayed arm price or used-market figure is not the final cost of a productive robot system. Buyers may also need a controller, teach pendant, end effector, dress pack, pedestal, guarding, safety equipment, software, integration, programming, shipping, taxes, commissioning, training, warranty and spare parts.

Before comparing offers, confirm the exact generation, reach, controller, environmental version, included equipment and support route. The better buying question is: what is included, what is excluded, and who guarantees the completed application?

You can request KUKA KR 16 pricing or a system review through Anton Robots before approving a budget.

Where can I buy the KUKA KR 16? +

You can buy or request a KUKA KR 16 through Anton Robots after confirming the exact variant. Anton Robots helps buyers verify the exact robot, legitimate commercial route and complete automation package. Current 16 kg models are active within the KR CYBERTECH family, while older robots sold simply as KR 16 or KR 16-2 remain on the used market.

Before buying or importing a unit, confirm the full model code, generation, controller, software, payload data, delivery country, warranty, spare parts and local service. A family name, old brochure or secondary-market listing does not always identify the same mechanical arm or supported controller generation. Professional buyers should compare the complete cell and integration responsibility rather than choosing only the lowest robot price. For medical, collaborative or used equipment, also verify the applicable certification and risk-assessment requirements.

To start, request KUKA KR 16 buying or sourcing guidance through Anton Robots.

Where can I find a KUKA KR 16 for sale? +

You can find a KUKA KR 16 for sale through KUKA and system partners for current variants or used-equipment channels for legacy units. Finding a KUKA KR 16 for sale is only the first step. Buyers should verify whether the offer is current, new, used, refurbished, incomplete, controller-only, arm-only or unsupported outside its original region. Require the complete model code, reach, generation, controller, software, year and condition because the generic name covers materially different robots.

A useful comparison should cover the exact model code, serial number, manufacturing year, operating hours, controller, teach pendant, cables, mastering status, service history, software licences, warranty and available parts. For used industrial robots, require a powered inspection and confirm that the selected integrator can recommission the system safely.

If you are looking for a KUKA KR 16, contact Anton Robots. We can also compare it with other robots in the same category.

Can I get a quote for the KUKA KR 16? +

Yes. You can request a KUKA KR 16 quote through Anton Robots. A useful quotation should identify the exact robot and controller, end effector, payload and inertia assumptions, mounting structure, safety system, application software, fixtures, integration, commissioning, training and acceptance criteria. The proposal should define whether 1,612 or 2,013 mm reach is required and identify tool, part, cycle, mounting, process, controller and safety.

Buyers should provide the destination country, workpiece, tool, required reach, cycle time, environment, process, production schedule and any existing machines or fieldbus systems. That information allows the supplier to verify load data and determine whether the proposed configuration is technically suitable. The quote should state who owns programming, risk assessment, documentation and production acceptance.

Anton Robots can help compare the KUKA KR 16 against other relevant robots.

What is included when you buy the KUKA KR 16? +

A typical KUKA KR 16 package normally includes the selected six-axis arm, KR C5 controller, smartPAD, cables, software and documentation. The exact contents vary by country, seller, controller generation, configuration and product condition, so buyers should request a written list:

  • KR 16 R1610-2 or R2010-2 arm
  • KR C5 or compatible controller
  • KUKA smartPAD
  • Robot and power cables
  • Gripper, torch or process tool
  • Pedestal, dress pack and fixtures
  • Guarding, safety and integration
  • Freight, commissioning, training and warranty

Legacy used packages may contain KR C2, KR C4 or other controller generations and must not be compared as equivalent to a new KR C5 system. A robot arm alone does not create a working automation cell. Tooling, guarding, fixtures, software, machine interfaces, safety validation and production testing can equal or exceed the hardware cost. For used equipment, mastering data, backups, cables and compatible software are especially important.

You can request an itemised KUKA KR 16 offer or availability review through Anton Robots before committing.

What are the payload and reach options for the current KUKA KR 16? +

Current KR CYBERTECH options carry 16 kg with 1,612 mm or 2,013 mm of reach. The models are designated KR 16 R1610-2 and KR 16 R2010-2. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. The nominal payload includes tool and workpiece, while longer reach can change cycle, stiffness and inertia margins.

Before purchase or integration, verify the complete load, centre of gravity, required poses, machine depth, obstacles, speed and future product range. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Choose the shorter robot unless the application genuinely needs the extended envelope.

You can request KUKA KR 16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Is KUKA KR 16 a current or discontinued robot? +

The answer depends on the exact model: current KR 16 variants are active, while older KR 16 and KR 16-2 generations are legacy. KUKA’s current portfolio uses the KR 16 R1610-2 and R2010-2 designations. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. A seller using only KR 16 may conceal a much older controller and mechanical generation.

Before purchase or integration, verify the nameplate, full model, year, controller, software, serial number, condition and official support. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Never approve a purchase from the generic name alone.

You can request KUKA KR 16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

How accurate is the current KUKA KR 16? +

The current KR CYBERTECH family is specified at approximately ±0.03 mm repeatability. Its motion and wrist design support handling, machine loading, assembly and process applications at industrial speeds. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. Robot repeatability does not include tool, fixture, mastering, temperature, path or process errors.

Before purchase or integration, verify the required tolerance, tool data, fixture, path accuracy, calibration, mastering and capability test. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Validate the completed process, especially for machining and metrology.

You can request KUKA KR 16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

What applications suit the KUKA KR 16? +

The robot suits handling, machine tending, assembly, welding, dispensing, inspection, packaging and light machining. Its 16 kg payload and two reach options cover a broad middle ground between small high-speed arms and larger process robots. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. High cutting forces, very large tools, heavy welding equipment or long-reach palletizing may require another family.

Before purchase or integration, verify the tool, process force, workpiece, reach, cycle, path, environment, duty and safety. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. It is a general-purpose industrial arm rather than a collaborative robot.

You can request KUKA KR 16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Can the KUKA KR 16 be wall or ceiling mounted? +

Current KR 16 variants support floor, wall, ceiling and angled mounting. This allows integration above machines, beside conveyors and inside compact process cells. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. Legacy generations may have different approved orientations and load data.

Before purchase or integration, verify the exact model manual, orientation, support structure, anchors, cable routing, gravity load, workspace and maintenance. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Confirm orientation from the serial-specific documentation.

You can request KUKA KR 16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, medical programme, or production deployment.

What controller does the current KUKA KR 16 use? +

Current variants support the KR C5 and related current controller architecture. This provides modern KUKA programming, diagnostics, interfaces and safety options. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. Used KR 16 robots may use much older KR C2 or KR C4 controllers with different software, hardware and support.

Before purchase or integration, verify controller type, KSS version, smartPAD, fieldbus, safety options, licences, backups and cybersecurity. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Controller generation can matter more than the arm price in a used purchase.

You can request KUKA KR 16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Should I buy KR 16 R1610-2 or R2010-2? +

Choose R1610-2 for a compact rigid cell and R2010-2 when the process needs the extra 401 mm of reach. Both carry 16 kg and share the current KR CYBERTECH platform. The practical result depends on the exact model, controller, tool, load data, installation, environment and application rather than the headline specification alone. Longer reach can enlarge the cell, increase interference and reduce practical margin in difficult wrist poses.

Before purchase or integration, verify every target, tool centre point, machine depth, fixtures, ceiling height, cycle time and collision model. A proper feasibility study should simulate or test the real tool, workpiece, paths, obstacles, process forces and cycle requirement instead of relying only on catalogue reach. Use offline simulation to prove that the longer arm is necessary.

You can request KUKA KR 16 application advice through Anton Robots and compare the complete system before purchase.

Can the KUKA KR 16 be shipped internationally? +

Current and verified used KUKA KR 16 systems can be supplied internationally. Delivery depends on the destination country, product status, freight method, export controls, customs, electrical standards, controller configuration and local service coverage. Confirm exact generation, controller voltage, certifications, freight, local integrator, software and service capability.

Before ordering, confirm who acts as importer of record, whether the controller and software are supported in the destination and who will install, master, commission and validate the robot. Industrial arms require suitable lifting, packaging, foundation planning and protection against transit damage. Medical and collaborative systems can also involve additional regulatory and application-specific responsibilities.

You can request international availability for the KUKA KR 16 through Anton Robots so the complete route can be checked. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, medical programme, or production deployment.

Is the KUKA KR 16 in stock and how long does delivery take? +

KUKA KR 16 availability and delivery time can change according to the exact variant, controller, production allocation, seller inventory, refurbishment work and integration scope. Current variants are supplied through KUKA project sales; used availability depends on model code and reseller stock. A robot appearing online should not automatically be treated as a complete locally stocked system.

Before committing to a production date, ask whether the quoted arm is built to order, physically in stock, used, refurbished or only subject to manufacturer confirmation. Lead time can also be affected by tooling, safety equipment, fixtures, software, freight, customs, commissioning and factory acceptance testing.

You can request current KUKA KR 16 availability through Anton Robots. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, medical programme, or production deployment.

What warranty and support should I check for the KUKA KR 16? +

Before buying the KUKA KR 16, confirm the warranty or seller guarantee, covered components, controller and software entitlement, exclusions, service territory, parts availability and repair process. For new systems confirm KUKA coverage; for used systems require powered inspection, mastering, controller, cables, pendant and parts support. Ask these questions:

  • Is the arm new, manufacturer-refurbished, integrator-refurbished, or sold as-is?
  • Who supports the controller, drives, motors, encoders, cables and teach pendant?
  • Are mastering, backups, software licences and safety options included?
  • What response time and spare-parts commitment applies to production failures?
  • Who performs installation, risk assessment and application acceptance?
  • How long will the exact generation remain serviceable in the destination country?

Lifecycle support can be more important than the initial hardware price. Contact Anton Robots to review the package before purchase. Buyers should obtain written confirmation of these points before approving a budget, purchase order, integration, medical programme, or production deployment.

Is the KUKA KR 16 worth buying? +

The KUKA KR 16 is worth considering if you need a versatile 16 kg industrial arm and select the exact current or legacy variant around the real cell requirement. Its strongest value comes from its balanced payload, choice of reach, high repeatability, flexible mounting and broad application range.

However, the purchase only makes sense when the exact model, payload, reach, controller, environment and support match the application. The generic name creates procurement risk unless the full model code and controller generation are specified. Buyers should compare complete installed cost, cycle time, expected uptime, energy, maintenance, integration risk and currently supported alternatives. For a production project, define measurable acceptance criteria before approving the cell rather than selecting a robot only by brand or nominal payload.

Compare other robots in the same category and request application advice through Anton Robots.

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