ABB IRB-2600 vs KR 470 PA
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KR 470 PA (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 470 PAGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- KR 470 PA—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- KR 470 PA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 470 PAContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- KR 470 PAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- KR 470 PA2,331 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- KR 470 PA470 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- KR 470 PA3,150 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- KR 470 PA5
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- KR 470 PA±0.15 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- KR 470 PA—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 470 PAIP 65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 470 PA—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- KR 470 PA—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- KR 470 PA—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- KR 470 PAcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- KR 470 PA—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 470 PA—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- KR 470 PA—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- KR 470 PA—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- KR 470 PA—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- KR 470 PAKR C5
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- KR 470 PA—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- KR 470 PAwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 470 PA—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- KR 470 PA—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- KR 470 PA—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- KR 470 PA—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- KR 470 PAISO 9409-1
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- KR 470 PAthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- KR 470 PA—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- KR 470 PA—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 470 PAContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- KR 470 PA—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- KR 470 PAglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- KR 470 PA—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- KR 470 PA—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 2,331 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 470 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 5 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.15 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP 65 |
| 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 | continuous 24 7 | 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 | wired button |
| 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 | 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 470 PA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
KR 470 PA 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 470 PA?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 470 PA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KR 470 PA compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 470 PA 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 470 PA?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 470 PA has a reach of 3150 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KR 470 PA 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 470 PA?
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 470 PA 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.