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ABB IRB-2600 vs SCARA Robot AR Series

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and SCARA Robot AR Series (STEP Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR SeriesChina

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002015
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR SeriesContact for quote

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR SeriesACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260020 kg
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series20 kg

Reach

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series1,000 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26006
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series4

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600235 kg
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series46.3 kg

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000.4 s
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Seriescontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600active model based
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Seriesactive model based

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Yes
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260015 ms
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26008
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR SeriesIntegrated drive and controller

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600smart pad
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ml based
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260012
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR SeriesContact for quote

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26003 yrs
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600global
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Seriesglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260014 days
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260010 yrs
  • SCARA Robot AR Series
    SCARA Robot AR Series

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)

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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

MetricABB IRB-2600SCARA Robot AR Series
Investment$16,000No price
Payback period3.8 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$234,001
ROI (5 yr)+1463%

SCARA Robot AR Series 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes ABB IRB-2600 and SCARA Robot AR Series?

ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. SCARA Robot AR Series is made by STEP Robotics, based in CN.

How do ABB IRB-2600 and SCARA Robot AR Series compare on the Robo Index?

ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. SCARA Robot AR Series grades BBB. 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 SCARA Robot AR Series?

ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. SCARA Robot AR Series has a reach of 1000 mm.

Are ABB IRB-2600 and SCARA Robot AR Series 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 SCARA Robot AR Series?

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 SCARA Robot AR Series 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.