Buying for a palletizing line can pull you in two directions. Do you need a complete robot to handle the palletizing work, or do you already have a robot and just need the reduction gear that keeps it moving? That distinction decides whether the Kuka KR16-2S Palletizer Robot with Control & Arm/Head EUROBOTS System at $4,049.95 or the ABB RV250 IRB 6400R Palletizer Robot Reduction Gear at $509.99 belongs on your shortlist.
Quick verdict: If you want one unit that combines a palletizer robot with its control and arm/head, the Kuka KR16-2S is the purchase to evaluate. If you're maintaining an ABB palletizer line and your buying need is a reduction gear, the ABB RV250 is the component to look at.
| Kuka KR16-2S | ABB RV250 Reduction Gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 4,049.95 | USD 509.99 |
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| What this purchase is | Complete palletizing robot with control and arm/head | Reduction gear for a palletizer robot, 11-1/2" OD |
| Product type | Complete Robotics Systems | Reduction Gear |
| Condition | Used | Used |
| Model / MPN | KR 16-2 S / KR16-2S | RV250 / RV250 |
Where each product wins:
- The Kuka KR16-2S is the stronger choice when you want a full robot in a single purchase: the title includes the control, arm/head, and a high-speed EUROBOTS System, so the buying decision is about whole-line automation.
- The ABB RV250 reduction gear makes sense when you're repairing or rebuilding an existing palletizer: it's a specific component from the ABB RV250 family, and the lower listed price fits a maintenance budget better.
Kuka KR16-2S Palletizer Robot with Control & Arm/Head EUROBOTS System
This is the full-system option. The title names a palletizer robot, a control system, and an arm/head together, so if you're evaluating a complete robot rather than a spare part, this bundle lines up with that need. The EUROBOTS System wording and German country of origin reinforce the high-speed and engineering focus of the KR 16-2 S model. The condition is used, and the listed price is the higher of the two, which is the key limitation: you're committing more money to get a complete automation unit. If your palletizing line needs a robot from the ground up, that trade-off can be worth it; if you only needed to replace an internal gear, it would be more than the job requires.
ABB RV250 IRB 6400R Palletizer Robot Reduction Gear 11-1/2" OD
This is the component-level option. The title identifies an IRB 6400R palletizer and gives the outside diameter as 11-1/2", so it's aimed at someone who knows the exact gear they're dealing with. The ABB RV250 model and the lower listed price together make it an appealing choice for a repair or rebuild project on existing ABB palletizing equipment. The limitation is scope: what you're buying is the reduction gear, not the robot, control, or arm. If you don't have the surrounding palletizer assembly to install this gear into, this purchase won't give you a working palletizing line by itself. It's a maintenance-oriented buy rather than a complete-system buy.
Final choice by use case: Stand up a new palletizing station with a complete robot, and the Kuka KR16-2S is the buy that matches the scope. Service an existing ABB palletizer with a reduction gear, and the ABB RV250 matches the need at a much lower outlay. The right decision is simply a question of whether you're building the line or repairing the one you already have.
