ABB IRB-2600 vs KR 240 R3400-2
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KR 240 R3400-2 (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 240 R3400-2Germany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- KR 240 R3400-20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 240 R3400-2Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- KR 240 R3400-2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- KR 240 R3400-2240 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 240 R3400-2IP65
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- KR 240 R3400-23,400 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- KR 240 R3400-26
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- KR 240 R3400-2±0.08 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- KR 240 R3400-21,597 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 240 R3400-2IP67
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- KR 240 R3400-2—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- KR 240 R3400-2—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- KR 240 R3400-2KR C5
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- KR 240 R3400-2—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- KR 240 R3400-2—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 240 R3400-2Contact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- KR 240 R3400-2global
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- KR 240 R3400-2—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- KR 240 R3400-2—
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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 | Contact for quote |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 240 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 3,400 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 1,597 kg |
| IP Rating (Wrist) | IP67 | IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 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 | KR C5 |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | 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, 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 240 R3400-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
KR 240 R3400-2 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 KR 240 R3400-2?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 240 R3400-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KR 240 R3400-2 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 240 R3400-2 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 240 R3400-2?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 240 R3400-2 has a reach of 3400 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KR 240 R3400-2 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 240 R3400-2?
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 240 R3400-2 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.