ABB IRB-2600 vs KR 420 R3100-2 HI
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KR 420 R3100-2 HI (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 420 R3100-2 HIGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 420 R3100-2 HIContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- KR 420 R3100-2 HIACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI420 kg
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI2,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI±0.04 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 420 R3100-2 HIIP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- KR 420 R3100-2 HIKR C5, KR C5 micro
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 420 R3100-2 HIContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- KR 420 R3100-2 HI—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 420 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.04 mm | ±0.04 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | 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, KR C5 micro |
| 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 (values differ) | 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 420 R3100-2 HI |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
KR 420 R3100-2 HI 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 420 R3100-2 HI?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 420 R3100-2 HI is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KR 420 R3100-2 HI compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 420 R3100-2 HI 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 420 R3100-2 HI?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 420 R3100-2 HI has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KR 420 R3100-2 HI 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 420 R3100-2 HI?
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 420 R3100-2 HI 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.