Pricing and Purchasing
Common questions about what the J1600 costs and how to buy one. All prices are 2026 end-user list prices in euros.
What does the J1600 cost?
The J1600 self-driving pallet jack starts at €65,000.
What is the full price list?
| Item | End-user list price |
|---|---|
| J1600 self-driving pallet jack | €65,000 |
| Two-week paid trial, including setup and support | €4,000 |
| Installation and commissioning | €10,000 |
| Manual charger | €3,600 |
| Automatic charger | €8,400 |
| Advanced software upgrade | €14,500 |
| Fleet Manager, per robot | €6,500 |
| Basic Care, per robot per year | €4,900 |
| Full Care, per robot per year | €13,000 |
| On-site support, per day plus travel | €2,400 |
Prices are time-sensitive; confirm current figures with the company or a local partner.
What does a typical configuration cost?
Around or below €80,000. Two reference configurations at list price:
- J1600 + manual charger + installation and commissioning: €78,600;
- J1600 + automatic charger + installation and commissioning: €83,400.
A charger is not included with the base robot — see Charging and battery.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes, three ways:
- a hands-on demo (30–60 minutes) at a partner experience center or your site;
- a two-week paid trial for €4,000 including setup and support, with free return at any time, no questions asked;
- a proof of concept at the Copenhagen demo area or at your own plant.
See Partners and availability.
How do I buy one?
List prices are public, and you can request or book demos, trials, and purchases through www.mobilerobot.com. The company does not sell robots directly to end users — inquiries are routed to the distributor, integrator, or service partner covering your area, and at purchase you choose an after-sales package. See Service and warranty.
What is the return on investment?
The J1600 saves up to 80% of the manual work and operator time on repetitive transport — not 80% of every process. The economics are designed to work for a single-shift SME operating eight hours per day, five days per week. The €65,000 entry price contrasts with full automation projects, which can reach approximately €1 million once WMS-to-fleet-manager integration is included. A complete ROI model (wage assumptions, utilization, maintenance, financing, payback period) is not available — build the business case on your own site figures.
What benefits count beyond labor savings?
Non-labor benefits include fewer workplace accidents, injuries, and product damage; higher employee satisfaction from removing repetitive walking; better inventory tracking and control in an automated process; steadier material flow and throughput; more productive use of skilled labor; easier response to labor shortages; and lower implementation and change risk than rigid full automation.
How does it compare economically with the alternatives?
| Model | Setup | Flexibility | Labor saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual pallet jack | None | Full manual flexibility | None |
| J1600 dual mode | Hours | Manual control plus saved autonomous delivery | Up to 80% of operator time on target travel |
| Fully automated system | Weeks or a longer project | Preprogrammed, expert-configured | Up to 100% of task labor, if fully automated |
See Dual mode for why the product targets 80% automation rather than 100%.