Skip to content

ABB IRB-2600 vs VS-068/087

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and VS-068/087 (DENSO) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

Prices in
View saved

Optimized for Warehousing & Logistics buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.

Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087Japan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002015
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/0870 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260020 kg
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/0877 kg

Reach

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087710 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26006
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/0876

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087±0.02 mm

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600235 kg
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087IP67

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600IP67
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Performance

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26000.4 s
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600active model based
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600Yes
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260015 ms
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26008
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600smart pad
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087WINCAPS III

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ml based
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26002
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260012
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087$30,000–$36,000 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-26003 yrs
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-2600global
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087global

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260014 days
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-2600
    ABB IRB-260010 yrs
  • VS-068/087
    VS-068/087

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)

best in categoryweakest in categoryvalues differ

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-2600VS-068/087
Investment$16,000$33,000
Payback period3.8 mo7.9 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$234,001$217,000
ROI (5 yr)+1463%+658%

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 VS-068/087?

ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. VS-068/087 is made by DENSO, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB-2600 and VS-068/087 compare on the Robo Index?

ABB IRB-2600 grades AAA on the Robo Index. VS-068/087 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 VS-068/087?

ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. VS-068/087 has a reach of 905 mm.

Are ABB IRB-2600 and VS-068/087 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 VS-068/087?

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.

Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.

Get updates:

Other comparisons

About this comparison

ABB IRB-2600 vs VS-068/087 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.