The best alternatives to EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a (2026)
As of Oktober 2026: even lists 63 alternatives to EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a in the category Automate transports in the warehouse, the highest rated is AGILOX ONE with ★5,0 from 2 reviews (category average: ★4,8). The ranking is earned: verified profiles and real user reviews decide, there are no paid placements.
EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a
JungheinrichRating 4,7 out of 5, 1 reviewsUse case: High liftBattery technology: Lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion)Industry: Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Returns, Textiles and fashion
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AGILOX
even Score95out of 100
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Carrybots GmbH
even Score91out of 100
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4.5
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4.0
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4.5
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EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a and alternatives in a feature comparison
| Feature | EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a(this solution) | AGILOX ONE | AGILOX OCF | HERBIE M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★4,7 (1) | ★5,0 (2) | ★5,0 (1) | ★4,3 (2) |
| Use case | High lift | Low lift | Low lift | Towing / tugger, Low lift, Underride |
| Battery technology | Lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion) | — | — | Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) |
| Industry | Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Returns, Textiles and fashion | — | — | Automotive, E-Commerce, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Textiles and fashion |
| Communication protocols | CAN-Bus, EtherCAT, HTTP/HTTPS | — | — | CAN-Bus, Ethernet/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, Modbus, WebSocket |
| Charging options | Charging via sliding contacts | Charging via sliding contacts | Charging via sliding contacts | Battery swap systems, Inductive charging with spot charging systems, Wired charging |
| Humidity | Dry | Dry | Dry | Humid, Dry |
| Market segment | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market | Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market | Enterprise, Mid-market |
| Possible handover points | Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Rack | — | — | Block, Turntable, Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Manual handover, Rack, Gravity roller conveyor |
| Navigation technology | Inductive guidance, RFID tags | Contour navigation, Laser navigation | Contour navigation, Laser navigation | Contour navigation, RFID tags, Optical track |
| Temperature range | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) | Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C) |
| Soft Facts | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales | 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone |
| Pricing model | One-time payment, Leasing | One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use | One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use | Subscription, One-time payment, Leasing, Rental |
| Noise level | 65 db | — | — | — |
| Load capacity | 1.600 Kilogramm | 1.000 Kilogramm | 1.500 Kilogramm | 250 Kilogramm |
| Number of devices in operation | — | 1.600 Geräte | 1.600 Geräte | 200 Geräte |
| Interface standard | — | — | — | VDA5050-ready |
| Number of customers (worldwide) | — | — | — | 50 Kunden |
How do the alternatives differ from EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a?
- AGILOX ONE: Use case: Low lift instead of High lift; Navigation technology: Contour navigation, Laser navigation instead of Inductive guidance, RFID tags; Temperature range: Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) instead of Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C); Soft Facts: 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales instead of 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone; Pricing model: One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use instead of One-time payment, Leasing; Load capacity: 1.000 Kilogramm instead of 1.600 Kilogramm.
- AGILOX OCF: Use case: Low lift instead of High lift; Navigation technology: Contour navigation, Laser navigation instead of Inductive guidance, RFID tags; Temperature range: Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C) instead of Ambient (+14 °C to +21 °C), Fresh (+4 °C to +7 °C), Ultra-fresh (0 °C to +4 °C); Soft Facts: 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales instead of 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone; Pricing model: One-time payment, Leasing, Rental, Pay-Per-Use instead of One-time payment, Leasing; Load capacity: 1.500 Kilogramm instead of 1.600 Kilogramm.
- HERBIE M: Use case: Towing / tugger, Low lift, Underride instead of High lift; Battery technology: Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) instead of Lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion); Industry: Automotive, E-Commerce, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Textiles and fashion instead of Automotive, E-Commerce, Retail, Food, Parcel logistics, Pharma, Production, Returns, Textiles and fashion; Communication protocols: CAN-Bus, Ethernet/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, Modbus, WebSocket instead of CAN-Bus, EtherCAT, HTTP/HTTPS; Charging options: Battery swap systems, Inductive charging with spot charging systems, Wired charging instead of Charging via sliding contacts; Humidity: Humid, Dry instead of Dry; Market segment: Enterprise, Mid-market instead of Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market; Possible handover points: Block, Turntable, Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Manual handover, Rack, Gravity roller conveyor instead of Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Rack; Navigation technology: Contour navigation, RFID tags, Optical track instead of Inductive guidance, RFID tags; Pricing model: Subscription, One-time payment, Leasing, Rental instead of One-time payment, Leasing; Load capacity: 250 Kilogramm instead of 1.600 Kilogramm.
- "Goods on Hanger" Solutions for Industry: Market segment: Enterprise, Small business instead of Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market; Soft Facts: CE Certification, Standalone instead of 24/7 Support, CE Certification, Direct Sales, Partner Sales, Standalone.
- ACH iGo - Autonomous Horizontal Goods Transport: Use case: Mobile robots instead of High lift; Battery technology: Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion) instead of Lead-acid batteries, Lithium-ion batteries (Li-Ion); Communication protocols: Ethernet/IP, HTTP/HTTPS, MQTT, OPC UA instead of CAN-Bus, EtherCAT, HTTP/HTTPS; Charging options: Charging via contact points instead of Charging via sliding contacts; Market segment: Enterprise, Mid-market instead of Enterprise, Small business, Mid-market; Possible handover points: Floor single-level, Floor multi-level, Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Manual handover instead of Conveyor system closed, Conveyor system open, Rack; Navigation technology: Grid navigation instead of Inductive guidance, RFID tags; Pricing model: One-time payment, Leasing, License-based instead of One-time payment, Leasing; Load capacity: 1.500 Kilogramm instead of 1.600 Kilogramm.
Frequently asked questions about EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a alternatives
What is the best alternative to EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a?
On even, AGILOX ONE by AGILOX is currently the highest-rated alternative to EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a: ★5,0 from 2 reviews (as of Oktober 2026).
How many alternatives to EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a are there?
even currently lists 63 alternatives to EKX 514a / 516ka / 516a in the Automate transports in the warehouse category, with vendor profiles and, where available, real user reviews.
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