ABB IRB-2600 vs STEIN 300e
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and STEIN 300e (STEIN Automation) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland

- STEIN 300eGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015

- STEIN 300e—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments

- STEIN 300e0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- STEIN 300eContact for quote
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE

- STEIN 300eACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg

- STEIN 300e80 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm

- STEIN 300e—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006

- STEIN 300e—
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm

- STEIN 300e—
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm

- STEIN 300e—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg

- STEIN 300e—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- STEIN 300e—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67

- STEIN 300e—
Performance
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs

- STEIN 300e—
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s

- STEIN 300e—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7

- STEIN 300econtinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based

- STEIN 300epassive
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd

- STEIN 300e—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes

- STEIN 300e—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms

- STEIN 300e—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008

- STEIN 300e—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5

- STEIN 300eSTEIN CONTROL
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP

- STEIN 300eNo PLC programming required (drag-and-drop via STEIN CONTROL)
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad

- STEIN 300e—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE

- STEIN 300e—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported

- STEIN 300enone
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT

- STEIN 300e—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based

- STEIN 300ethreshold based
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1

- STEIN 300e—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist

- STEIN 300ethrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002

- STEIN 300e0
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012

- STEIN 300e1
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD

- STEIN 300eContact for quote
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs

- STEIN 300e—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global

- STEIN 300eregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days

- STEIN 300e—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs

- STEIN 300e—
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| 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 | ||
| Payload (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 20 kg | 80 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 | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| MTBF (priority for Warehousing & Logistics buyers) (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | passive |
| 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 | STEIN CONTROL |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | No PLC programming required (drag-and-drop via STEIN CONTROL) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | 1 |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | Contact for quote |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| 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 | STEIN 300e |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | No price |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | — |
STEIN 300e 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 STEIN 300e?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. STEIN 300e is made by STEIN Automation, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and STEIN 300e compare on the Robo Index?
ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. STEIN 300e 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.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and STEIN 300e 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 STEIN 300e?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-2600 vs STEIN 300e 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.