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

- HSR SeriesJapan

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- HSR Series—

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- HSR Series0 Deployments

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

- HSR SeriesContact for quote

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- HSR SeriesACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- HSR Series—

Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- HSR Series8 kg

Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- HSR Series650 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- HSR Series4

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- HSR Series±0.01 mm

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- HSR Series—

Max TCP Speed
- ABB IRB-2600—

- HSR Series8.9 m/s

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- HSR Series32 kg

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- HSR Series—

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

- HSR Series—

MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- HSR Series—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- HSR Seriescontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- HSR Seriesactive model based

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

- HSR Series—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- HSR Series—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- HSR Series—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- HSR Series—

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

- HSR SeriesRC8A

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- HSR Series—

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- HSR Serieswired button

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- HSR SeriesWINCAPS III

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

- HSR Series—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- HSR Series—

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- HSR Series—

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

- HSR Series—

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

- HSR Seriesthrough arm

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- HSR Series4

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- HSR Series—

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

- HSR SeriesContact for quote

Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- HSR Series—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- HSR Seriesglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- HSR Series—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- HSR Series—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| 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 | ||
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Payload (priority for Agriculture buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 8 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 650 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Max TCP Speed (values differ) | — | 8.9 m/s |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 32 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 | active model based | 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 | RC8A |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | WINCAPS III |
| 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 | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | 4 |
| 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, 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 | HSR Series |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
HSR Series 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 HSR Series?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. HSR Series is made by DENSO, based in JP.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and HSR Series compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. HSR Series 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 HSR Series?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. HSR Series has a reach of 650 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and HSR Series 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 HSR Series?
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 HSR Series 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.