Yaskawa Motoman
PL500
A high-payload 4-axis palletizer in Yaskawa's PL line — 500 kg payload with 3159 mm reach, built for high-throughput end-of-line palletizing.
Full specifications
Performance
How much it lifts, how far it reaches, how precisely it repeats.
- Payload
Maximum mass the robot can carry at the wrist flange, including the gripper/tool. Higher means it can handle heavier parts.
- 500 kg 71th pct in class
- Reach
Maximum horizontal distance from the base axis to the wrist — defines the size of the work area. Higher means a larger envelope.
- 3,159 mm 50th pct in class
- Axes (DOF)
Number of independently driven joints / degrees of freedom. 6 is standard for articulated arms; 4 for SCARA/palletizers; 7 adds elbow redundancy.
- 4
Power & controller
Electrical supply and the control cabinet that drives it.
- Controller
The control cabinet / unit that runs the robot.
- YRC1000
Industrial Robotics Hub — industrialroboticshub.com
Specifications sourced from Yaskawa Motoman official datasheet ↗. Specs last verified 2026-08-31.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the payload of the Yaskawa Motoman PL500? +
The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 has a maximum payload of 500 kg.
What is the reach of the Yaskawa Motoman PL500? +
The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 has a maximum reach of 3,159 mm (3.16 m).
How many axes does the Yaskawa Motoman PL500 have? +
The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 is a 4-axis palletizer robot.
What is the Yaskawa Motoman PL500 used for? +
The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 is typically used for palletizing.
What controller does the Yaskawa Motoman PL500 use? +
The Yaskawa Motoman PL500 runs on the YRC1000 controller.
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