ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs ECR5-900
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and ECR5-900 (EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- ECR5-900China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- ECR5-9002019
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- ECR5-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- ECR5-900$2,999–$3,999 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- ECR5-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- ECR5-9005 kg
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- ECR5-90020.5 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- ECR5-900928 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- ECR5-9006
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- ECR5-900±0.03 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- ECR5-900—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- ECR5-900IP54
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- ECR5-900—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- ECR5-900continuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- ECR5-900—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- ECR5-900—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- ECR5-9008
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- ECR5-900M-Cabinet, S-Cabinet, C-Cabinet, Explosion Protection - Cabinet, Collaborate - Cabinet
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- ECR5-900RPL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- ECR5-900wired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- ECR5-900—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- ECR5-900—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- ECR5-900vendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- ECR5-900—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- ECR5-900—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- ECR5-900—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- ECR5-900—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- ECR5-900—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- ECR5-900$2,999–$3,999 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- ECR5-900—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- ECR5-900regional
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $2,999–$3,999 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 5 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 20.5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 928 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | continuous 24 7 |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | — | 8 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | M-Cabinet, S-Cabinet, C-Cabinet, Explosion Protection - Cabinet, Collaborate - Cabinet |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | RPL |
| Teach Pendant Type | wired touch | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | $2,999–$3,999 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO), Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.
Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ABB IRB 120 FlexMove | ECR5-900 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | $3,499 |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | $246,501 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | +7045% |
Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ECR5-900?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. ECR5-900 is made by EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ECR5-900 launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. ECR5-900 launched in 2019.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ECR5-900 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. ECR5-900 scores 70.8. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to ECR5-900?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. ECR5-900 has a reach of 928 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ECR5-900 in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and ECR5-900?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs ECR5-900 compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Score is calculated.