ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs Racer-5-0.80
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and Racer-5-0.80 (Comau) — specs, pricing, Robolist Product Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- Racer-5-0.80Italy
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- Racer-5-0.80—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- Racer-5-0.800 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price Range (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- Racer-5-0.80$28,000–$35,000
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- Racer-5-0.80ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- Racer-5-0.80IP54
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- Racer-5-0.805 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- Racer-5-0.80809 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- Racer-5-0.806
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- Racer-5-0.80±0.03 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- Racer-5-0.80—
Max TCP Speed
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Racer-5-0.806 m/s
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- Racer-5-0.8034 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- Racer-5-0.80—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- Racer-5-0.80not specified
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- Racer-5-0.80Cat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Racer-5-0.80Yes
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- Racer-5-0.80—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- Racer-5-0.80R1C
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- Racer-5-0.80—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- Racer-5-0.80—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- Racer-5-0.80RoboDK
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- Racer-5-0.80—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- Racer-5-0.80—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- Racer-5-0.80—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- Racer-5-0.80ISO 9409 – 1 – A 25
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- Racer-5-0.80through arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- Racer-5-0.80—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000
- Racer-5-0.80$28,000–$35,000
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- Racer-5-0.80—
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- Racer-5-0.80global
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Italy |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price Range (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $28,000–$35,000 |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 809 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.03 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 6 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 34 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | not specified |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | — | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | Yes |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | R1C |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | RoboDK |
| 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 | ISO 9409 – 1 – A 25 |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 | $28,000–$35,000 |
| 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, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, 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
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Racer-5-0.80?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. Racer-5-0.80 is made by Comau, based in IT.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Racer-5-0.80 compare on the Robolist Product Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 97/100. Racer-5-0.80 scores 83/100. 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 Racer-5-0.80?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. Racer-5-0.80 has a reach of 809 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and Racer-5-0.80 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 Racer-5-0.80?
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 Racer-5-0.80 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.