ABB IRB-2600 vs PUDU T600 Underride
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and PUDU T600 Underride (Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland

- PUDU T600 UnderrideChina

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- PUDU T600 Underride2025

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- PUDU T600 Underride0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- PUDU T600 UnderrideContact for quote

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- PUDU T600 UnderrideACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- PUDU T600 Underride—

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- PUDU T600 Underride—

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s

- PUDU T600 Underride—

MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- PUDU T600 Underride—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported

- PUDU T600 Underride—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- PUDU T600 Underride—

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- PUDU T600 UnderrideContact for quote

Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- PUDU T600 Underride—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- PUDU T600 Underride—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2025 |
| 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 Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | — |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 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 (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 | — |
| 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 | PUDU T600 Underride |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
PUDU T600 Underride 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 PUDU T600 Underride?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. PUDU T600 Underride is made by Shenzhen Pudu Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
When were ABB IRB-2600 and PUDU T600 Underride launched?
ABB IRB-2600 launched in 2015. PUDU T600 Underride launched in 2025.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and PUDU T600 Underride compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. PUDU T600 Underride grades B. 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.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and PUDU T600 Underride 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 PUDU T600 Underride?
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 PUDU T600 Underride 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.