ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs KR 700 PA
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and KR 700 PA (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- KR 700 PAGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- KR 700 PA—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- KR 700 PA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- KR 700 PA$49,500
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- KR 700 PAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- KR 700 PA—
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- KR 700 PA700 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- KR 700 PA3,320 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- KR 700 PA4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- KR 700 PA±0.08 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- KR 700 PA—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- KR 700 PA2,850 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- KR 700 PA—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- KR 700 PAcontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KR 700 PA—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- KR 700 PA—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- KR 700 PAKR C2
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- KR 700 PAKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- KR 700 PAwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- KR 700 PARoboDK
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- KR 700 PAYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- KR 700 PAvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- KR 700 PAKUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- KR 700 PA—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- KR 700 PAISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- KR 700 PAnone
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- KR 700 PAthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- KR 700 PA—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- KR 700 PA$49,500
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- KR 700 PA—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- KR 700 PAglobal
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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 Range (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $49,500 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 700 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 3,320 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 2,850 kg |
| 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 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | KR C2 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | RoboDK |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | KUKA Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $49,500 |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | 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, Cybersecurity Certs, Electrical Lines, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 700 PA?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 700 PA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How much does ABB IRB 120 FlexMove cost compared to KR 700 PA?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is listed at $65,000. KR 700 PA is listed at $49,500.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 700 PA compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 59/100. KR 700 PA scores 59/100. The Product Score blends specs, pricing transparency, verified deployments, and independent media coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
How does the reach of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove compare to KR 700 PA?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. KR 700 PA has a reach of 3320 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and KR 700 PA 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 700 PA?
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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About this comparison
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs KR 700 PA 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 Robolist Product Score is calculated.