ABB IRB-2600 vs KR 700 PA
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and KR 700 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 700 PAGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- KR 700 PA—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- KR 700 PA0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 700 PA$49,500 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- KR 700 PAACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- KR 700 PA2,850 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- KR 700 PA700 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- KR 700 PA3,320 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- KR 700 PA4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- KR 700 PA±0.08 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- KR 700 PA—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 700 PA—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- KR 700 PA—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- KR 700 PA—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- KR 700 PA—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- KR 700 PAcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- KR 700 PA—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 700 PA—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- KR 700 PA—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- KR 700 PA—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- KR 700 PA—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- KR 700 PAKR C2
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- KR 700 PAKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- KR 700 PAwired button
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 700 PARoboDK
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-2600—
- KR 700 PAYes
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- KR 700 PAvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- KR 700 PAKUKA Connect
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- KR 700 PA—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- KR 700 PAISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-2600—
- KR 700 PAnone
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- KR 700 PAthrough arm and wrist
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- KR 700 PA—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- KR 700 PA—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- KR 700 PA$49,500 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- KR 700 PA—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- KR 700 PAglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- KR 700 PA—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- KR 700 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 | $49,500 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 2,850 kg |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 700 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 3,320 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| 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 C2 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | RoboDK |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | vendor supported | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | KUKA Connect |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | none |
| 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 | $49,500 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, Communication Protocols, Cybersecurity Certs
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 700 PA |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $49,500 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 11.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $200,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +405% |
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 700 PA?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 700 PA is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and KR 700 PA compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. KR 700 PA grades AA. 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 700 PA?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 700 PA has a reach of 3320 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and KR 700 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 700 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 700 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.