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ABB IRB-2600 vs Group 75

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Group 75 (HowToRobot) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
  • Group 75
    Group 75United Kingdom

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002015
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
  • Group 75
    Group 750 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • Group 75
    Group 75$20,982 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
  • Group 75
    Group 75ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260020 kg
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Reach

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26006
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600235 kg
  • Group 75
    Group 75400 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • Group 75
    Group 75

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000.4 s
  • Group 75
    Group 75

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
  • Group 75
    Group 75continuous 24 7

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600active model based
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Yes
  • Group 75
    Group 75

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260015 ms
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26008
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600smart pad
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
  • Group 75
    Group 75

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
  • Group 75
    Group 75X-PAD 365

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ml based
  • Group 75
    Group 75

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260012
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • Group 75
    Group 75$20,982 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26003 yrs
  • Group 75
    Group 751 yrs

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600global
  • Group 75
    Group 75regional

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260014 days
  • Group 75
    Group 75

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260010 yrs
  • Group 75
    Group 75

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)

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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

MetricABB IRB-2600Group 75
Investment$16,000$20,982
Payback period3.8 mo5.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$234,001$229,018
ROI (5 yr)+1463%+1091%

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 Group 75?

ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Group 75 is made by HowToRobot, based in GB.

How do ABB IRB-2600 and Group 75 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-2600 scores 80.7 on the Robo Score. Group 75 scores 42.6. 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.

Are ABB IRB-2600 and Group 75 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 Group 75?

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 Group 75 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.