ABB IRB-2600 vs SR-9iA/R
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and SR-9iA/R (FANUC) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- SR-9iA/RJapan
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- SR-9iA/R2025
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- SR-9iA/R0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- SR-9iA/RContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- SR-9iA/RACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- SR-9iA/R±0.01 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- SR-9iA/R—
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- SR-9iA/R620 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- SR-9iA/R9 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- SR-9iA/R4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- SR-9iA/R—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- SR-9iA/R76 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- SR-9iA/R—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- SR-9iA/R—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- SR-9iA/R—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- SR-9iA/Rcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- SR-9iA/Ractive model based
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- SR-9iA/RCat.3 PLd
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- SR-9iA/RYes
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- SR-9iA/R—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- SR-9iA/R—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- SR-9iA/RR-30 i B Compact Plus
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- SR-9iA/RTP/KAREL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- SR-9iA/Rsmart pad
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- SR-9iA/RROBOGUIDE
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- SR-9iA/Rvendor supported
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- SR-9iA/RFANUC ZDT
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- SR-9iA/Rthreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- SR-9iA/RISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-2600—
- SR-9iA/Rproprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- SR-9iA/Rthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- SR-9iA/R—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- SR-9iA/R—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- SR-9iA/RContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- SR-9iA/R—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- SR-9iA/Rglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- SR-9iA/R—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- SR-9iA/R—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| 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 | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.01 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 1,850 mm | 620 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | 9 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 76 kg |
| 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 | active model based | active model based |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category | Cat.3 PLd | Cat.3 PLd |
| Dual Check Safety | Yes | 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 | R-30 i B Compact Plus |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | TP/KAREL |
| Teach Pendant Type | smart pad | smart pad |
| Offline Programming | ROBOGUIDE | ROBOGUIDE |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support | vendor supported | vendor supported |
| IoT / Cloud Platform | FANUC ZDT | FANUC ZDT |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | — | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| 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
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 | SR-9iA/R |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
SR-9iA/R 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 SR-9iA/R?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. SR-9iA/R is made by FANUC, based in JP.
When were ABB IRB-2600 and SR-9iA/R launched?
ABB IRB-2600 launched in 2015. SR-9iA/R launched in 2025.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and SR-9iA/R compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. SR-9iA/R 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 SR-9iA/R?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. SR-9iA/R has a reach of 620 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and SR-9iA/R 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 SR-9iA/R?
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 SR-9iA/R 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.