ABB IRB-2600 vs ECR5-900
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and ECR5-900 (EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- ECR5-900China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- ECR5-9002019
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- ECR5-9000 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- ECR5-900$2,999–$3,999 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- ECR5-900ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- ECR5-90020.5 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- ECR5-9005 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- ECR5-900928 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- ECR5-9006
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- ECR5-900±0.03 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- ECR5-900—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- ECR5-900IP54
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- ECR5-900—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- ECR5-900—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- ECR5-900—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- ECR5-900continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- ECR5-900—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- ECR5-900—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- ECR5-900—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- ECR5-900—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- ECR5-9008
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- ECR5-900M-Cabinet, S-Cabinet, C-Cabinet, Explosion Protection - Cabinet, Collaborate - Cabinet
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- ECR5-900RPL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- ECR5-900wired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- ECR5-900—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- ECR5-900vendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- ECR5-900—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- ECR5-900—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- ECR5-900—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- ECR5-900—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- ECR5-900—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- ECR5-900—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- ECR5-900$2,999–$3,999 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- ECR5-900—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- ECR5-900regional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- ECR5-900—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- ECR5-900—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2019 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $2,999–$3,999 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 20.5 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 5 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 928 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | M-Cabinet, S-Cabinet, C-Cabinet, Explosion Protection - Cabinet, Collaborate - Cabinet |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | RPL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | vendor supported | 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 | $2,999–$3,999 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| 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, Max TCP Speed, 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 | ECR5-900 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $3,499 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $246,501 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +7045% |
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 ECR5-900?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. ECR5-900 is made by EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB-2600 and ECR5-900 launched?
ABB IRB-2600 launched in 2015. ECR5-900 launched in 2019.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and ECR5-900 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. ECR5-900 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-2600 compare to ECR5-900?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. ECR5-900 has a reach of 928 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and ECR5-900 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 ECR5-900?
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 ECR5-900 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.