The Motoman GP series is Yaskawa's current line of general purpose robots. The GP25 is a 25 kg class arm sized for machine tending, handling and assembly. The GP280L is a heavy payload, long reach robot rated for 280 kg with 3,114 mm of reach. We stock both models on our floor in Imlay City, Michigan.
Where the GP Series Fits
GP is the newest of Motoman's general purpose families, following the older HP and MH lines. The GP280L data sheet lists the YRC1000, Yaskawa's current controller. Our GP25 and GP280L listings do not name the controller, so confirm what ships with the unit before you plan your software and I/O. You can see the full brand lineup on our used Motoman robots page.
These are newer robots than most of what shows up used. Our GP25 is a 2021 unit and the GP280L is from 2022. That makes them worth a look if you want a newer Motoman for your line.
The GP25
The 25 in the name is the payload class in kilograms. That size covers a lot of everyday work. It is a common pick for machine tending robots loading a lathe or mill, robotic assembly of mid sized parts, and parts transfer robots moving work between stations. With the right dispensing package it also handles robotic dispensing of sealers and adhesives.
We do not have a GP25 data sheet on our blog, so we will not quote its reach here. If you are comparing it to other 25 kg class arms, the FANUC M-20iB/25 carries 25 kg with 1,853 mm of reach, and the Kawasaki RS025N carries 25 kg with 1,885 mm of reach. Call us for the details on our GP25.
The GP280L
The GP280L is built for heavy loads at long reach. Per our Motoman GP280L data sheet, it carries 280 kg with 3,114 mm of reach. That puts it in the same class as the big FANUC arms many plants already run. The FANUC M-900iB/280L carries the same 280 kg with 3,103 mm of reach, the FANUC M-900iA/260L carries 260 kg at 3,100 mm, and the FANUC R-2000iC/210L carries 210 kg at 3,100 mm.
Typical jobs for an arm this size are heavy material handling robots work, palletizing robots at the end of a line, and press tending, where the long reach lets the robot get into the die area without sitting on top of the press.
What to Check Before You Buy a GP Robot
- Controller and pendant. Confirm the controller and teach pendant that ship with the arm. If it is going into an existing line, read our guide to industrial robot I/O and work out how it will talk to your PLC.
- Tooling. Plan the gripper or tool for your part. Our posts on end of arm tooling and robotic quick change tooling cover the options.
- Cables and dress. On a long arm like the GP280L, hoses and cables to the tool take a beating. See our notes on robot cable management.
- Mounting. A heavy arm working at full reach puts real load into the floor, so the base plate and anchors have to be sized for it. We have a robot floor plate in stock; ask us for its dimensions before you plan around it.
- Freight. A 280 kg class robot is a big, heavy crate. Everything ships FOB Imlay City, Michigan, and the buyer arranges freight.
GP Robots and Similar Stock
Stock changes often. Click through for what is on the floor now.
- Yaskawa Motoman GP25: 25 kg class payload, 2021
- Yaskawa Motoman GP280L: 280 kg payload, 3,114 mm reach, 2022
- Yaskawa Motoman MH50-II: 50 kg payload, 2,061 mm reach, DX200
- Yaskawa Motoman UP350N: 350 kg class payload, NX100
- FANUC M-20iB/25: 25 kg payload, 1,853 mm reach
- FANUC M-20iD/25: 25 kg class payload, R-30iB Plus
- Kawasaki RS020N: 20 kg class payload, E01
- FANUC M-900iB/280L: 280 kg payload, 3,103 mm reach
- FANUC M-900iA/260L: 260 kg payload, 3,100 mm reach
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Have Robots Coming Out of Your Plant?
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For questions on the GP25 or GP280L, call 586-752-0090, extension 1 for sales, or send us a message.