Robots for Sale UK: Buy a Robot from UK Stock
Looking to buy a robot? Robot Store sells new, used and refurbished industrial robots from ABB, KUKA and FANUC to manufacturers across the UK and Europe. Every robot is sold with its controller, inspected and tested before dispatch, and priced from £6,500. Buy the robot on its own, or purchase a robot with tooling, programming and installation as a ready-to-run cell.
Robots with controller from (ex VAT)
Typical saving on a used robot vs new
Not months: lead time on robots from UK stock
Delivery, installation and support
How do you want to buy a robot?
Every factory is different, so we don’t sell robots just one way. Pick a tested robot from UK stock, add only the help you need, or let us hand over a complete cell that’s already running your parts.
Start small and grow. Buy the robot today and add tooling, programming or a full cell later. Nothing you buy is wasted, and you deal with one UK team the whole way.
- Tested before dispatch
- UK stock, fast delivery
- Engineer support
- Upgrade any time
Buy the robot and start fast
From £6,500 ex VAT
You know robots. You just need the right one, quickly, at the right price.
- Choose from tested ABB, KUKA and FANUC robots in UK stock
- A complete set: arm, matching controller, teach pendant and cables
- Inspected, serviced and run under power before it ships
- On your site in days to weeks, not months
- Typically 40–60% less than buying the same robot new
Ideal for: in-house engineers, integrators, line expansions and like-for-like replacements
Robot + start-up package: ready to work
Robot price + only what you need
Your first robot without the learning curve. We set it up so your team can run it from day one.
- Everything in Option 1
- Tooling matched to your part: gripper, vacuum, torch or spindle
- Programmed for your process and target cycle time
- Installed and commissioned on your site by our engineers
- Hands-on training so your operators are confident from the start
Ideal for: first-time buyers and SMEs automating one task, such as machine tending, welding or palletising
Complete robotic cell, handed over running
Typically £35k–£250k+
Hand us the problem. We hand back a safe, working, production-ready cell.
- Cell design and simulation to prove the cycle time before you commit
- Robot, tooling, fixtures, guarding and safety system
- PLC, HMI, conveyor and vision integration with your line
- Installation, commissioning and operator training
- Handed over running your parts at the agreed cycle time
Ideal for: new production lines and complex, multi-process or high-volume work
Prices exclude VAT and delivery. Not sure which option suits you? Tell us about your parts and we’ll recommend one, free of charge.
Need your robot integrated into your line?
A robot only pays back once it’s working in production. Our engineers design, build and commission robotic cells around ABB, KUKA and FANUC robots, and connect them to the machines, conveyors and controls you already have.
Design & simulation
Cell layout and offline simulation prove reach and cycle time before anything is built.
Tooling & safety
End-of-arm tooling, fixtures, guarding, light curtains and interlocks, built around your risk assessment.
PLC, HMI & line integration
Your robot talks to PLCs, conveyors, CNC machines and vision systems.
Install, commission & train
On-site installation, sign-off at the agreed cycle time, and training for your team.
Industrial robots for sale by industry
Start with your industry and we’ll narrow it down. These are the models our customers buy most often for each sector, available new or refurbished depending on current stock.
Automotive
High-volume robots for spot and arc welding, painting and assembly lines.
ABB: IRB 2600, IRB 6700
FANUC: R-2000, ARC Mate, M-20
KUKA: KR QUANTEC, KR FORTEC
Metal & fabrication
Robust robots for welding, cutting, grinding and heavy-duty handling.
ABB: IRB 1600, IRB 2400
FANUC: ARC Mate 100iD, M-20iD
KUKA: KR CYBERTECH, KR QUANTEC
Food & beverage
Fast, hygienic robots for picking, packing, sorting and palletising.
ABB: IRB 360 FlexPicker, IRB 460
FANUC: M-410, DR-3iB
KUKA: KR DELTA series
General manufacturing
Flexible robots for machine tending, handling and multi-product cells.
ABB: IRB 2600, IRB 6700
FANUC: M-20, R-2000
KUKA: KR QUANTEC, KR AGILUS
Electronics
Compact, precise robots for small-part assembly, testing and inspection.
ABB: IRB 1200, IRB 1300
FANUC: LR Mate 200iD
KUKA: KR AGILUS
Logistics & warehousing
Efficient robots for sorting, end-of-line palletising and distribution.
ABB: IRB 460
FANUC: M-410, M-710
KUKA: KR QUANTEC
Shop robots for sale by brand
IRB 120 to IRB 7600 · IRC5 · S4C+
KR 10 to KR 1000 TITAN · KR C2 · KR C4
LR Mate to M-900iA · RJ3iB · R-30iA/iB
Need Yaskawa Motoman (GP, MA, AR series) or a collaborative robot such as Universal Robots, ABB GoFa or FANUC CRX? We source these to order, so tell us the model and we’ll confirm availability and price. Prefer to shop by weight? Compare robotic arms by payload.
New, used or refurbished: which robot should you purchase?
Both are good buys in the right situation. Your budget, timescale and how long you plan to run the robot usually decide it.
| Buying factor | New robot | Used / refurbished robot |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | Highest, typically £15,000–£150,000+ | From £6,500, often 40–60% less than new |
| Lead time | Often several months | Days to weeks from UK stock |
| Condition | Brand new | Inspected, serviced and tested; refurbished robots are also reconditioned |
| Controller | Latest generation (e.g. OmniCore, KR C5, R-30iB Plus) | Original or compatible, tested (e.g. IRC5, KR C2/KR C4, R-30iA) |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty | Options on selected robots |
| Payback | Longer | Often around half that of a new robot |
| Best for | Specialised, high-spec or long-term projects | Most SME automation, tight budgets and proven applications |
Scroll sideways on mobile to see all columns. Weighing up the options? Read why manufacturers choose refurbished robots.
How to purchase a robot from Robot Store
Buying an industrial robot is simpler than most people expect. Here’s what happens from your first message to a robot running on your floor.
Tell us your application
Describe the job, part weight, reach and cycle time, or simply send the brand and model you want.
We match robots to the job
Our engineers shortlist suitable robots from stock, checking payload, reach, speed and controller.
Choose new or refurbished
Pick the condition, and any tooling, programming or installation you’d like added.
Receive a clear quote
One written quote covering the robot, availability, delivery and any extra services. No obligation.
Testing & dispatch
Your robot is inspected, serviced and tested, then packed and delivered to your site.
Install, train & support
If you need it, we commission the robot, train your team and stay on hand for support and spare parts.
Send us the brand, model, payload, reach and application. We’ll check current stock and come back with availability and price.
What you get when you buy a robot from us
A robot arm on its own won’t do anything. Every robot we sell comes as a working set, ready to power up and program.
Exact contents depend on the robot. Your quote lists everything included. Need spares for a robot you already own? See robot parts.
- Robot arm and matching controllerPaired and checked together, e.g. ABB with IRC5, KUKA with KR C4, FANUC with R-30iA/iB.
- Teach pendant and interconnect cablesEverything you need to jog, teach and run the robot.
- Inspected, serviced and testedUsed and refurbished robots are checked and run under power before they leave us.
- Warranty optionsAvailable on selected robots, depending on the robot and project.
- UK and European deliveryWe supply industrial robots to manufacturers across the UK and Europe based on project needs.
- Spare parts and support after you buyABB, KUKA, FANUC and Motoman spares, plus programming and troubleshooting help.
Robotics on sale: clearance and part-exchange robots
Our stock changes every week as robots come out of production lines across the UK and Europe. Some sell at reduced prices to clear space, including ex-production robots, older-controller models and multi-robot bundles. Ask for the current sale list and we’ll send what’s available for your application.
- Ex-production robots
- Older-controller models
- Multi-robot bundles
- Robot + controller sets
- Spare robots for parts
- UK stock, fast dispatch
What to check before you buy a robot
Buying the wrong robot is the most expensive mistake in automation. Check these six points against your part, tooling and cell layout, or send them to us and we’ll check them for you.
Application
Welding, handling, palletising, machine tending or painting. The task decides the robot type, tooling and options you need.
Payload
The heaviest part plus the gripper or tool, with a safety margin. Payload is the maximum weight the robot can carry at its wrist.
Reach & work envelope
The robot must reach every pick, place and process point in your cell without working at the limits of its range.
Cycle time & speed
Match the robot's speed to your throughput target, so it keeps pace with the machines and people around it.
Controller & communication
Check the controller generation (IRC5 or OmniCore, KR C4 or KR C5, R-30iB Plus), its I/O and how it talks to your PLC, conveyors and vision.
Tooling, safety & space
Budget for end-of-arm tooling, guarding, light curtains and interlocks, and make sure the cell fits your floor space.
Not sure which type you need? Our guide to types of robots explains articulated, SCARA, delta and collaborative robots.
Robots for sale: prices at a glance
The price tag is only half the story. What matters is how quickly the robot pays for itself, and after that, how much it keeps saving you every year.
The robot is usually the biggest single cost in an automation project. Buying used or refurbished cuts that cost by 40–60%, so the same savings on your shop floor pay back the investment in around half the time. Industrial robots are built for decades of multi-shift use, so every month after payback goes straight to your bottom line.
- Prices ex VAT
- Payback often in months, not years
- Free payback estimate
Used & refurbished robots
From £6,500
Fastest payback: often around half the time of a new robot
- Most models £8,000–£16,000
- Extra-heavy payloads up to around £48,000
- Robot arm and controller included
- In your factory and saving money in days to weeks
New industrial robots
Typically £15k–£150k+
Longer payback: highest upfront cost, and savings start after a longer lead time
- Latest controllers and features
- Full manufacturer warranty
- Lead times often several months
- Best for specialised or long-term projects
Complete robotic cells
Typically £35k–£250k+
Payback planned up front: we estimate it with you before you commit
- Robot, tooling, guarding and controls
- Programming, commissioning and training
- Priced for your parts and cycle time
- Using a refurbished robot can lower the total cost
How quickly does a robot pay for itself?
Payback is simple: total investment ÷ monthly savings = months to pay back. Here’s a typical example: a robot taking over one repetitive operator role, such as machine tending or palletising.
| Worked example | Refurbished robot | New robot |
|---|---|---|
| Robot and controller | £12,000 | £40,000 |
| Tooling, guarding, installation and programming | £18,000 | £18,000 |
| Total investment | £30,000 | £58,000 |
| Annual saving | £36,000 | £36,000 |
| Payback period | ≈ 10 months | ≈ 19 months |
| Net saving after 5 years | £150,000 | £122,000 |
Illustrative example only. Annual saving assumes one full-time operator role redeployed (about £32,000 a year including NI and pension) plus about £4,000 a year less scrap and rework. Your figures will depend on your process, shifts and wages.
Where your savings come from
- Labour on repetitive jobs. Move people from loading, stacking and spraying to higher-value work.
- More output. A robot can keep working through breaks and shift changes, and run extra shifts.
- Less scrap and rework. The same motion every cycle means a consistent part every time.
- Fewer injuries and absences. Robots take on heavy, repetitive and hazardous tasks.
- Easier recruitment. You need fewer hard-to-fill roles on unpopular shifts.
Send us your process, shifts and volumes. We’ll calculate the payback for your robot, free.
Indicative prices only. Final cost depends on brand, model, payload, condition and the work around the robot. For model-by-model prices, tooling, integration and running costs, see our full robot prices guide.
Why buy your robot from Robot Store?
We don’t just ship a robot and disappear. You get one UK partner for the robot, the engineering around it and the support afterwards.
New, used & refurbished
Choose the condition that fits your application, timescale and budget.
Leading robot brands
ABB, FANUC and KUKA from stock, with Yaskawa Motoman sourced to order.
Engineer-led selection
Practical advice on payload, reach, cycle time, condition and controller.
Simulation & offline programming
Prove the cell and cycle time in simulation before production is disturbed.
Integration & commissioning
PLC and HMI integration, safety design, installation and turnkey cells.
Robot training
Beginner to advanced programming, plus maintenance and diagnostics, on-site or in-house.
Spare parts & support
Robot spares, programming help and troubleshooting long after you buy.
UK & European supply
Robots delivered to manufacturers across the UK and Europe.
Learn more about our robotics company, or see our robot programming and robot training services.
How to Purchase a Robot: Choose the Right Robot for Manufacturing
Choosing to purchase a robot and selecting the right one is a crucial decision for your manufacturing needs. We help UK manufacturers in selecting, integrating, and maintaining robots for improved performance and ROI. We provide both new and refurbished robots, integration services, long-term support, and training. Make informed decisions by partnering with us.
Key terms when you purchase a robot
You’ll see these four terms on every robot spec sheet and quote. Knowing them makes it much easier to compare robots for sale.
Payload
The maximum weight a robot can carry at its wrist, including the gripper or tool. Choose a robot with headroom above your heaviest part plus tooling.
Reach
The furthest distance the robot’s wrist can extend from its base. Together with the work envelope, it decides which points in your cell the robot can get to.
End-of-arm tooling (EOAT)
The gripper, vacuum cup, welding torch, spindle or spray gun fitted to the robot’s wrist. It’s what lets the robot do your specific job.
Robot cell & layout
The robot plus everything around it: fixtures, conveyors, guarding and controls, arranged so parts flow safely and efficiently through the cell.
Robots for sale: buying FAQs
How do I buy a robot in the UK?
Tell us what the robot needs to do, or the brand and model you want. We’ll shortlist suitable robots from stock, send a written quote with availability and delivery, then inspect, test and dispatch the robot once you order. You can buy the robot on its own or add tooling, programming and installation. Start your enquiry here.
How much does it cost to buy a robot?
Used and refurbished industrial robots with a controller start from £6,500, with most models between £8,000 and £16,000. New robots typically cost £15,000–£150,000+, and a complete robotic cell £35,000–£250,000+. Prices exclude VAT. For a full breakdown, see our robot prices guide.
Do you sell new, used and refurbished robots?
Yes. We supply all three. Used and refurbished robots cost 40–60% less than new and are usually available from UK stock within days to weeks. New robots suit specialised or long-term projects that need the latest controllers and a full manufacturer warranty.
Is it safe to purchase a used robot?
Yes. Industrial robots are built for decades of multi-shift use, and a well-maintained used robot can give many more years of service. Our used and refurbished robots are inspected, serviced and tested before supply, and warranty options are available on selected robots. Read more about buying refurbished robots.
Does the robot come with a controller and teach pendant?
Yes. Every robot is sold with its matching controller, teach pendant and interconnect cables, so it’s ready to power up and program. Your quote lists exactly what’s included.
Can I buy a robot without integration?
Yes. Many customers buy the robot only and integrate it themselves. If you later need help, we can add tooling, programming, installation, commissioning or training at any stage.
How quickly can I get a robot delivered?
Robots from our UK stock usually ship within days to weeks, compared with several months for many new robots. Delivery time depends on the model, any preparation needed and your location. We deliver across the UK and Europe.
Do you have any robots on sale or discounted?
Yes, from time to time. Clearance and ex-production robots, older-controller models and multi-robot bundles are sometimes sold at reduced prices. Ask for our current sale list and tell us your application.
Which robot brands do you supply?
ABB, KUKA and FANUC from stock, as they’re the most widely installed brands in UK factories, so spares and programming skills are easy to find. We also source Yaskawa Motoman robots and collaborative robots such as Universal Robots, ABB GoFa and FANUC CRX to order.
Can you help me choose the right robot?
Yes. Send us your application, part weight, required reach, cycle time and budget. Our engineers will recommend suitable robots from stock and explain the trade-offs between models and conditions, free of charge.
Can you integrate the robot into my production line?
Yes. We provide cell design, simulation, end-of-arm tooling, safety systems, PLC and HMI integration, programming, installation and commissioning, up to complete turnkey cells. See robotic integration.
Robots by application
Ready to buy a robot?
Tell us your application, part weight, reach and budget, or the exact model you’re after. We’ll check our robots for sale and send a clear quote with availability and delivery. It’s free and there’s no obligation.
