ABB IRB 120 FlexMove vs TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB 120 FlexMove (ABB) and TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A (FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveSwitzerland
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600AChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2018
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove0 Deployments
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600AContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveACTIVE
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove35 kg
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Payload
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove12 kg
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Reach
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove900 mm
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove6
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.03 mm
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A±0.1 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove±0.1 mm
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveIP54
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove—
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A0.5 s
MTBF
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove50,000 hrs
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove24 7 continuous
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600Acontinuous 24 7
Safety
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove2
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveOmniCore™
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRAPID
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovewired touch
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveRobotStudio
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveYes
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Connectivity
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveABB Ability
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethreshold based
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveiso 9283
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600AISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMovethrough arm and wrist
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove$65,000 USD
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600AContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMove1 yrs
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB 120 FlexMoveglobal
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600Aregional
| TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600Aindustrial-armFOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 42.9Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 35 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 12 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.1 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP54 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | — | 0.5 s |
| 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™ | — |
| 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 | ISO 9409-1 |
| 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 | 1 yrs | 1 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, Max TCP Speed, IP Rating (Wrist), 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 | TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $65,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 15.6 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $185,000 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +285% | — |
TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A 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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove is made by ABB, based in CH. TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A is made by FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A scores 42.9. 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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A?
ABB IRB 120 FlexMove has a reach of 580 mm. TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A has a reach of 600 mm.
Are ABB IRB 120 FlexMove and TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A 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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A?
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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-600A 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.