ABB IRB-2600 vs KAWASAKI MX700N
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KAWASAKI MX700N (Kawasaki Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland

- KAWASAKI MX700NJapan

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- KAWASAKI MX700N2010

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- KAWASAKI MX700N0 Deployments

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

- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000 USD

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- KAWASAKI MX700NACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- KAWASAKI MX700N700 kg

Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N2,540 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- KAWASAKI MX700N6

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N±0.5 mm

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

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

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- KAWASAKI MX700Ncontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- KAWASAKI MX700Nactive model based

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

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

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

- KAWASAKI MX700NF04

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki AS (Advanced Servo)

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- KAWASAKI MX700Nwired button

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K-ROSET

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

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System)

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- KAWASAKI MX700Nthreshold based

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

- KAWASAKI MX700NISO 9409-1

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

- KAWASAKI MX700Nthrough arm

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

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

- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000 USD

Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- KAWASAKI MX700Nglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $42,000–$48,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 700 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| 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 | F04 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | Kawasaki AS (Advanced Servo) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | Kawasaki K-ROSET |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | Kawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System) |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $42,000–$48,000 USD |
| 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 | KAWASAKI MX700N |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $45,000 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 10.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $205,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +456% |
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 KAWASAKI MX700N?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KAWASAKI MX700N is made by Kawasaki Robotics, based in JP.
When were ABB IRB-2600 and KAWASAKI MX700N launched?
ABB IRB-2600 launched in 2015. KAWASAKI MX700N launched in 2010.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KAWASAKI MX700N compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KAWASAKI MX700N 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 KAWASAKI MX700N?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KAWASAKI MX700N has a reach of 2540 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KAWASAKI MX700N 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 KAWASAKI MX700N?
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 KAWASAKI MX700N 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.