ABB IRB-2600 vs FS 960 HV
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and FS 960 HV (Rychiger) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland

- FS 960 HVSwitzerland

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- FS 960 HV—

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- FS 960 HV0 Deployments

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

- FS 960 HVContact for quote

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- FS 960 HVACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- FS 960 HV—

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- FS 960 HV—

Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- FS 960 HV—

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- FS 960 HV—

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- FS 960 HV—

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- FS 960 HV—

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- FS 960 HV12,000 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- FS 960 HV—

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

- FS 960 HV—

MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- FS 960 HV—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- FS 960 HVcontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- FS 960 HV—

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

- FS 960 HV—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- FS 960 HV—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- FS 960 HV—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- FS 960 HV—

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

- FS 960 HV—

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- FS 960 HV—

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- FS 960 HV—

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- FS 960 HV—

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

- FS 960 HVnone

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- FS 960 HV—

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- FS 960 HVthreshold based

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

- FS 960 HV—

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

- FS 960 HV—

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- FS 960 HV—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- FS 960 HV—

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

- FS 960 HVContact for quote

Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- FS 960 HV—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- FS 960 HVglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- FS 960 HV—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- FS 960 HV—

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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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,850 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 12,000 kg |
| 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 (values differ) | 8 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | threshold 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 | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | 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, 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 | FS 960 HV |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
FS 960 HV 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-2600 and FS 960 HV?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. FS 960 HV is made by Rychiger, based in CH.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and FS 960 HV compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. FS 960 HV grades BB. 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.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and FS 960 HV 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 FS 960 HV?
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 FS 960 HV 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.