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-2600Switzerland

- Group 75United Kingdom

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- Group 75—

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- Group 750 Deployments

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

- Group 75$20,982 USD

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- Group 75ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- Group 75—

Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- Group 75—

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- Group 75—

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- Group 75—

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- Group 75—

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- Group 75400 kg

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- Group 75—

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- Group 75—

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

- Group 75—

MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- Group 75—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- Group 75continuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- Group 75—

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

- Group 75—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- Group 75—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- Group 75—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- Group 75—

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

- Group 75—

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- Group 75—

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- Group 75—

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- Group 75—

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

- Group 75—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- Group 75X-PAD 365

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- Group 75—

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

- Group 75—

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

- Group 75—

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- Group 75—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- Group 75—

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

- Group 75$20,982 USD

Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- Group 751 yrs

Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- Group 75regional

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- Group 75—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- Group 75—

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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | United Kingdom |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $20,982 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | — |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 400 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| 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 | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | X-PAD 365 |
| 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 | $20,982 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 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 | Group 75 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $20,982 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 5.0 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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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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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.