# FANUC M-900iB/280L

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The FANUC M-900iB/280L is a six-axis industrial robot in the M-900 series. It has a 280 kg maximum payload at the wrist, a 3103 mm reach, 1600 kg mechanical weight, and ±0.1 mm repeatability. It is compatible with R-30iB Plus A-Cabinet and B-Cabinet controllers and is used for heavy workpiece handling, layer palletizing, and spot welding.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | industrial robot |
| Axes | 6 |
| Payload | 280 kg |
| Reach | 3103 mm |
| Repeatability | 0.1 mm |
| Weight | 1600 kg |
| Power consumption | 3 kW |

### Joints

| Name | Max speed (°/s) |
|---|---|
| J1 | 110 |
| J2 | 105 |
| J3 | 100 |
| J4 | 125 |
| J5 | 125 |
| J6 | 205 |

## Connected

- Manufacturer: [FANUC](https://machineschema.com/manufacturer/fanuc.md)
- Controllers: [FANUC R-30iB Plus A-Cabinet](https://machineschema.com/controller/fanuc-r-30ib-plus-a-cabinet.md), [FANUC R-30iB Plus B-Cabinet](https://machineschema.com/controller/fanuc-r-30ib-plus-b-cabinet.md)

## Safety

- Body protection is IP54 standard or IP56 optional; wrist and J3 arm protection is IP67.

## Study notes

- The document labels M-900iB/280L as 'Long arm'.
- The mechanical unit uses a supporting parallel link arm.
- Mounting options are floor, ceiling and angle.
- Controller series is R-30iB Plus.
- Motion range totals are J1 370°, J2 151°, J3 224°, J4 720°, J5 250° and J6 720°.
- J4/J5/J6 moment/inertia ratings are 1700 N·m/215 kg·m², 1700 N·m/215 kg·m² and 950 N·m/140 kg·m².
- Optional severe dust and liquid protection (SDLP) is available.

## Sources

1. [M-900iB/280L](https://www.fanucamerica.com/products/robot/m-900ib-280l) (accessed 2026-10-25)
2. [m 900ib 280l datasheet](https://www.fanucamerica.com/uploads/files/data-sheets/m-900ib-280l-datasheet.pdf) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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