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ABB IRB-2600 vs UT-400

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and UT-400 (SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD.) — 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
  • UT-400
    UT-400China

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002015
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
  • UT-400
    UT-4000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • UT-400
    UT-400$2,000–$20,000 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
  • UT-400
    UT-400ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260020 kg
  • UT-400
    UT-40015 kg

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600235 kg
  • UT-400
    UT-400130 kg

Reach

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
  • UT-400
    UT-4002,000 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26006
  • UT-400
    UT-4004

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
  • UT-400
    UT-400±0.1 mm

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
  • UT-400
    UT-400

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • UT-400
    UT-400IP54

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000.4 s
  • UT-400
    UT-400

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600active model based
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Yes
  • UT-400
    UT-400

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260015 ms
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26008
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600smart pad
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
  • UT-400
    UT-400

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ml based
  • UT-400
    UT-400

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260012
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • UT-400
    UT-400$2,000–$20,000 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26003 yrs
  • UT-400
    UT-4001 yrs

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600global
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260014 days
  • UT-400
    UT-400

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260010 yrs
  • UT-400
    UT-400

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-2600UT-400
Investment$16,000$11,000
Payback period3.8 mo2.6 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$234,001$239,000
ROI (5 yr)+1463%+2173%

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 UT-400?

ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. UT-400 is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.

How do ABB IRB-2600 and UT-400 compare on the Robo Index?

ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. UT-400 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 UT-400?

ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. UT-400 has a reach of 2000 mm.

Are ABB IRB-2600 and UT-400 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 UT-400?

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 UT-400 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.