ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs KR 10 R900 CR
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and KR 10 R900 CR (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- KR 10 R900 CRGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- KR 10 R900 CR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- KR 10 R900 CRContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- KR 10 R900 CRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- KR 10 R900 CR11.3 kg
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- KR 10 R900 CR55 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- KR 10 R900 CR901 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- KR 10 R900 CR±0.02 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- KR 10 R900 CR—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- KR 10 R900 CRIP65
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- KR 10 R900 CRKR C5 micro, KR C4, KR C4 compact
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- KR 10 R900 CR—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- KR 10 R900 CRContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- KR 10 R900 CR—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- KR 10 R900 CR—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 11.3 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | 55 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 901 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | IP65 |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | — |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | KR C5 micro, KR C4, KR C4 compact |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 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 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
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, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, 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 | KR 10 R900 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
KR 10 R900 CR has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.
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.
Trade-offs at a glance
Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 10 R900 CR?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 10 R900 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 10 R900 CR compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove grades AA on the Robo Index. KR 10 R900 CR grades A. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends 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 KR 10 R900 CR?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. KR 10 R900 CR has a reach of 901 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 10 R900 CR 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 KR 10 R900 CR?
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 KR 10 R900 CR 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 Index is calculated.