ABB IRB-2600 vs KR 20 R1810 CR
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KR 20 R1810 CR (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 20 R1810 CRGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- KR 20 R1810 CR2024
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- KR 20 R1810 CR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 20 R1810 CR$32,900 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- KR 20 R1810 CRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- KR 20 R1810 CR1,813 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- KR 20 R1810 CR±0.04 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- KR 20 R1810 CR20 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 20 R1810 CRIP65
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- KR 20 R1810 CR6
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- KR 20 R1810 CR250 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 20 R1810 CRIP65
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- KR 20 R1810 CRnot specified
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- KR 20 R1810 CRKR C4
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- KR 20 R1810 CRKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- KR 20 R1810 CRsmart pad
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 20 R1810 CRKUKA.WorkVisual
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- KR 20 R1810 CRvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- KR 20 R1810 CRMQTT
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- KR 20 R1810 CRml based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- KR 20 R1810 CRISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- KR 20 R1810 CRthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 20 R1810 CR$32,900 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- KR 20 R1810 CRglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- KR 20 R1810 CR—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Germany |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2024 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $32,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 1,813 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) | 20 kg | 20 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 250 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | not specified |
| 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 | KR C4 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type | smart pad | smart pad |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | KUKA.WorkVisual |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | vendor supported | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | MQTT |
| Predictive Maintenance | ml based | 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 | $32,900 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 20 R1810 CR |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $32,900 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 7.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $217,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +660% |
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 KR 20 R1810 CR?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 20 R1810 CR is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
When were ABB IRB-2600 and KR 20 R1810 CR launched?
ABB IRB-2600 launched in 2015. KR 20 R1810 CR launched in 2024.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KR 20 R1810 CR compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 20 R1810 CR 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 20 R1810 CR?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 20 R1810 CR has a reach of 1813 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KR 20 R1810 CR 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 20 R1810 CR?
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 20 R1810 CR 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.