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XGL or VROB — Do You Need a BAUTRAX Glass Lifter or Glass Installation Robot in 2026?
Contractors who work with glass panels regularly face the same question: which equipment handles the job? The answer depends on whether the main problem is lifting a heavy panel safely — or positioning and installing it with precision. These are different tasks, and they need different machines. BAUTRAX makes both. Choosing the wrong category costs time, money and sometimes panels.
Two Different Tools for Glass Work
BAUTRAX XGL400, BAUTRAX XGL600, BAUTRAX XGL800 and BAUTRAX XGL1200 are vacuum glass lifters. They attach to a crane, spider crane or lifting boom and hold glass panels securely with vacuum pads while the crew positions and fixes them. The crane does the lifting. The XGL does the holding.
BAUTRAX VROB600 and BAUTRAX VROB800 are glass installation robots. They are standalone machines with a powered arm and vacuum pad system that can pick up, transport and position glass, marble, wood and sheet panels without a separate crane in many working conditions. The VROB is the machine, the crane and the handler in one.
The price difference between the two families reflects this difference in capability: XGL lifters start at €2,350. VROB robots start at €17,900. Both are BAUTRAX own-brand equipment, sold at dealer prices, serviced in-house through the Rentex Group network.
What Sites and Jobs Is This Equipment Suitable For?
Both XGL lifters and VROB robots are used in professional glazing and facade installation. The right choice depends on the site, the workflow and the volume of panels handled per day.
XGL vacuum glass lifters are suitable for:
Window installation on multi-story buildings using a crane or spider crane
Facade glazing with panels up to 1,200 kg on commercial and residential projects
Curtain wall installation where the crane is already on site and doing other work
Renovation projects where individual panels are removed and replaced
Sites where glass handling is one part of the job, not the only task
VROB glass installation robots are suitable for:
Glazing companies where glass panel installation is the core daily workflow
High-volume facade and curtain wall projects (20 or more panels per day)
Sites where no crane is available or where positioning precision is critical
Contractors installing glass, marble, wooden cladding and sheet materials on the same robot platform
Projects requiring consistent speed and panel placement accuracy across multiple floors
BAUTRAX XGL — Vacuum Glass Lifters (400 kg to 1,200 kg)
XGL lifters are for contractors who already have crane access on site and need a reliable vacuum attachment for glass panels. Four models cover the full range of professional glazing work, from single-pane windows to heavy curtain-wall panels.
| Model | Capacity | Vacuum pads | Best for | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XGL400 | 400 kg | 4 | Windows, residential and light commercial panels | €2,350 |
| XGL600 | 600 kg | 6 | Double-glazed window units, medium facade panels on mid-rise projects | €2,950 |
| XGL800 | 800 kg | 8 | Facades, shop fronts, balustrade glass, most commercial projects | €3,350 |
| XGL1200 | 1200 kg | 12 | High-rise curtain wall, structural facade, panels above 800 kg | €3,800 |
BAUTRAX VROB — Glass Installation Robots (600 kg to 800 kg)
VROB robots are for glazing companies that install glass as a daily business and need a purpose-built machine — not a crane attachment. Both models handle glass, marble, wooden panels and sheet materials, and both operate without requiring a separate crane in standard working conditions.
BAUTRAX VROB600 — 600 kg · 6 × Ø300 mm pads · 3,700 mm lifting height
The standard glass installation robot for professional glazing and facade contractors. The VROB600 picks up panels, positions them and holds them at heights up to 3,700 mm. Its 6-pad configuration handles a wide range of glass and cladding panel sizes encountered on typical commercial facade and shop-front projects.
Best for: Facade contractors installing glass and cladding panels at high daily volume where consistent precision and speed matter more than one-off lifts.
Explore VROB600 → Current price & availability
BAUTRAX VROB800 — 800 kg · 8 × Ø300 mm pads · 5,000 mm lifting height
The heavy-duty version with a 5,000 mm lifting height — 1,300 mm more reach than the VROB600. The 8-pad configuration handles larger and heavier panels. For contractors working on taller facades or with larger panel formats where VROB600 does not cover the required height or capacity.
Best for: High-volume facade work with large panels or installation heights above 3,700 mm.
Quick Decision Guide
You have a crane on site and handle glass occasionally → XGL
If lifting equipment is already there and glass handling is one part of the job rather than the whole job, an XGL lifter is the right scale of investment. Choose the model that covers your heaviest panel: XGL400 for panels up to 400 kg, XGL600 up to 600 kg, XGL800 up to 800 kg, XGL1200 up to 1,200 kg. The XGL attaches to the crane hook and holds the panel while the team fits it.
You install glass as a daily business and need a dedicated machine → VROB
If a glazing company installs 20 or more panels per day and needs a machine that does the positioning work rather than just holding while the crane positions, the VROB is the right investment. Choose VROB600 for standard facade heights up to 3,700 mm. Choose VROB800 when panels are large or when installation heights go above 3,700 mm (up to 5,000 mm).
You are not sure which fits → send the panel weight, daily volume and site photos
The fastest way to confirm the right model is to describe the actual job: panel dimensions and weight, how many panels per day, installation height, whether a crane is available. Send that to BAUTRAX and the team can confirm the right model and whether a spider crane should be included in the quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. XGL models (XGL400, XGL600, XGL800, XGL1200) are vacuum glass lifters — accessories that attach to a crane. They do not move independently. BAUTRAX VROB600 and VROB800 are glass installation robots — standalone machines with powered arms.
No. VROB600 and VROB800 are glass installation robots. They are purpose-built for handling and installing glass, marble, wooden and sheet panels on construction sites. They are not general-purpose industrial robots.
XGL lifters are significantly cheaper: XGL400 is listed at €2,350, XGL600 at €2,950, XGL800 at €3,350, XGL1200 at €3,800. VROB robots reflect the standalone machine capability: VROB600 is €17,900, VROB800 is €21,900.
Yes. Both VROB600 and VROB800 handle glass, marble, wooden panels and sheet materials. The vacuum pad system works on any smooth, non-porous surface that can form a reliable seal. Always confirm surface compatibility for non-standard materials before use.
XGL lifters have no fixed installation height limit of their own — height is determined by the crane they are attached to. VROB600 has a maximum lifting height of 3,700 mm. VROB800 has a maximum lifting height of 5,000 mm.
BAUTRAX XGL1200. It is rated to 1,200 kg and has a 12-pad configuration for large-format glass. It requires a tower crane or large mobile crane with sufficient hook capacity at the working height for the combined weight of lifter, spreader bar and panel.
Yes. On a large facade project, an XGL1200 on a tower crane might handle the heaviest structural panels while a VROB600 handles the day-to-day positioning and fitting of standard panels at lower floors. The two product families are not alternatives in every scenario — they can complement each other on complex projects.
Contact BAUTRAX or check rentex.bg for current hire availability. The Rentex Group operates a rental fleet alongside the sales catalogue.
Ready to Choose the Right Glass Equipment for Your Site?
Tell us the panel weight, installation height, whether a crane is available and how many panels you install per day. BAUTRAX will confirm the right XGL or VROB model and can include a spider crane in the quote if needed. Delivered and serviced nationwide through the Rentex Group network.