FM-X iGo - Automated Reach Truck or Drum Motors?
Both solutions from the Automate transports in the warehouse area, compared feature by feature. Ratings come from verified practitioners.
14 differences across 15 features · As of 01 October 2026
| Feature | FM-X iGo - Automated Reach Truck | Drum Motors |
|---|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel Logistics, Pharma, Manufacturing, Returns, Textiles & Fashion | Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel Logistics, Pharma, Manufacturing, Returns, Textiles & Fashion |
| Communication Protocols | CAN-Bus, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Profinet, MQTT | not maintained |
| Soft Facts | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone | Direct Sales, Partner Sales, On-site Service Technician Not Required |
| Load unit (LU) | EURO format (1200 x 800 mm), Wire mesh boxes, Industrial format (1200 x 1000 mm) | not maintained |
| Charging method | Battery swap | not maintained |
| Warehouse system type | Mobile Roboter | not maintained |
| Market segment | Enterprise, Mid-market | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market |
| Navigation technology | Laser / LiDAR (SLAM) | not maintained |
| Temperature range | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Frozen (-18 °C and colder), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C) |
| Pricing model | Leasing, Miete, Kauf / Einmalzahlung | Kauf / Einmalzahlung |
| Max. load capacity per loading unit | 2330 Kilogram | not maintained |
| System height | {'max': 10, 'min': 0} Meter | not maintained |
| Number of devices in operation | not maintained | 100000 Devices |
| Noise level | not maintained | 65 Decibel |
| Travel speed | not maintained | 2.5 Meters per second |
