ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs RDT401
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and RDT401 (Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- RDT401China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- RDT4012012
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- RDT4010 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- RDT401Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- RDT401ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- RDT401IP54
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- RDT4011 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- RDT401200 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- RDT4014
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- RDT401±0.1 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- RDT401—
Max TCP Speed
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- RDT4014 m/s
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- RDT40185 kg
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- RDT401—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- RDT401multi shift
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- RDT401—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- RDT40124
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- RDT401—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- RDT401—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- RDT401—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- RDT401—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- RDT401—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- RDT401none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- RDT401—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- RDT401—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- RDT401—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- RDT401none
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- RDT401external only
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- RDT401—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- RDT40110
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- RDT401Contact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- RDT4012 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- RDT401regional
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2018 | 2012 |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) | IP54 | IP54 |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 12 kg | 1 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | 200 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 4 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 35 kg | 85 kg |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (values differ) | 50,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 24 7 continuous | multi shift |
| Safety | ||
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 2 | 24 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore™ | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | RAPID | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | wired touch | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | RobotStudio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | — | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | ABB Ability | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | iso 9283 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | external only |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 1 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | — | 10 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $65,000 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | 2 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, IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), Vibration Damping, Safety Category, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
ROI Comparison
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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000
| Metric | ABB IRB 120 FlexMove | RDT401 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
RDT401 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 RDT401?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. RDT401 is made by Foshan Ruipuhua Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and RDT401 launched?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove launched in 2018. RDT401 launched in 2012.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and RDT401 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove grades AA on the Robo Index. RDT401 grades AA. 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 RDT401?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. RDT401 has a reach of 200 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and RDT401 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 RDT401?
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 RDT401 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.