ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs KR 50 R2100 HO
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and KR 50 R2100 HO (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- KR 50 R2100 HOGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- KR 50 R2100 HO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- KR 50 R2100 HOContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- KR 50 R2100 HOACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- KR 50 R2100 HO2,101 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- KR 50 R2100 HO±0.05 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- KR 50 R2100 HO61 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- KR 50 R2100 HO665 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- KR 50 R2100 HOKR C5; KR C4[2][5]
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- KR 50 R2100 HOContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- KR 50 R2100 HO—
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | 2,101 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 61 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 665 kg |
| 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; KR C4[2][5] |
| 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 50 R2100 HO |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
KR 50 R2100 HO 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 50 R2100 HO?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 50 R2100 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 50 R2100 HO compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KR 50 R2100 HO scores 63.2. 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 KR 50 R2100 HO?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. KR 50 R2100 HO has a reach of 2101 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 50 R2100 HO 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 50 R2100 HO?
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 50 R2100 HO 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.