ABB IRB-2600 vs KR 120 R2700-2 HO
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KR 120 R2700-2 HO (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO$40,000–$45,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO120 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO2,696 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO1,104 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOIP65/IP67
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOYes
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOKR C4
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOsmart pad
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOKUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOKUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO$40,000–$45,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- KR 120 R2700-2 HOglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- KR 120 R2700-2 HO—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $40,000–$45,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 120 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 2,696 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 1,104 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65/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 | Yes | 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 | KR C4 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type | smart pad | smart pad |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | KUKA.Sim |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | KUKA Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Internal Cable Routing | through arm and wrist | through arm and wrist |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $40,000–$45,000 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 | KR 120 R2700-2 HO |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $42,500 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 10.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $207,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +488% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-2600 and KR 120 R2700-2 HO?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 120 R2700-2 HO is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KR 120 R2700-2 HO compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 120 R2700-2 HO 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 KR 120 R2700-2 HO?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 120 R2700-2 HO has a reach of 3100 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KR 120 R2700-2 HO 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 KR 120 R2700-2 HO?
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 KR 120 R2700-2 HO 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.