ABB IRB-2600 vs IRB 6700
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and IRB 6700 (ABB) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland

- IRB 6700Switzerland

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- IRB 6700—

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- IRB 67000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- IRB 6700$200,000–$260,000 USD

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- IRB 6700ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- IRB 6700300 kg

Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- IRB 67002,650 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- IRB 6700—

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- IRB 6700±0.07 mm

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- IRB 6700—

Max TCP Speed
- ABB IRB-2600—

- IRB 67001.2 m/s

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- IRB 67001,250 kg

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- IRB 6700IP67

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- IRB 6700—

Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- IRB 6700—

Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s

- IRB 6700—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- IRB 6700—

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- IRB 6700—

Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd

- IRB 6700—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- IRB 6700—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- IRB 6700—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- IRB 6700—

Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5

- IRB 6700IRC5

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- IRB 6700—

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- IRB 6700Teach Pendant

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- IRB 6700—

Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported

- IRB 6700—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- IRB 6700—

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- IRB 6700—

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1

- IRB 6700—

Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist

- IRB 6700—

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- IRB 6700—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- IRB 6700—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- IRB 6700$200,000–$260,000 USD

Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- IRB 6700—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- IRB 6700—

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- IRB 6700—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- IRB 6700—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $200,000–$260,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 300 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.07 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 1.2 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 1,250 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) | IP67 | IP67 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 15 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | IRC5 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | Teach Pendant |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $200,000–$260,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | — |
| Spare Parts Lead Time (values differ) | 14 days | — |
| Expected Service Life (values differ) | 10 yrs | — |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Safety I/O Pairs, Digital Twin Support, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs, Tool Changer (ISO)
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-2600 | IRB 6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $230,000 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 55.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $20,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +9% |
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-2600 and IRB 6700?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. IRB 6700 is made by ABB, based in CH.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and IRB 6700 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. IRB 6700 grades A. 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-2600 compare to IRB 6700?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. IRB 6700 has a reach of 3050 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and IRB 6700 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-2600 and IRB 6700?
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-2600 vs IRB 6700 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.