ABB IRB-2600 vs KR 360 R2800-2
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KR 360 R2800-2 (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 360 R2800-2Germany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- KR 360 R2800-20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 360 R2800-2Contact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- KR 360 R2800-2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- KR 360 R2800-2360 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- KR 360 R2800-22,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- KR 360 R2800-26
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- KR 360 R2800-2±0.08 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- KR 360 R2800-21,660 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 360 R2800-2IP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 360 R2800-2IP65/IP67
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- KR 360 R2800-2continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- KR 360 R2800-2Yes
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- KR 360 R2800-2KR C5
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- KR 360 R2800-2KRL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- KR 360 R2800-2smart pad
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 360 R2800-2KUKA.Sim
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- KR 360 R2800-2community
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- KR 360 R2800-2KUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- KR 360 R2800-2threshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- KR 360 R2800-2ISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- KR 360 R2800-2through arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 360 R2800-2Contact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- KR 360 R2800-2global
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- KR 360 R2800-2—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- KR 360 R2800-2—
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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 Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 360 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 2,800 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 | 1,660 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65/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 (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 C5 |
| 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 | community |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | KUKA Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | threshold 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 | 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 360 R2800-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
KR 360 R2800-2 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 360 R2800-2?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 360 R2800-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KR 360 R2800-2 compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 360 R2800-2 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 360 R2800-2?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 360 R2800-2 has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KR 360 R2800-2 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 360 R2800-2?
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 360 R2800-2 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.