ABB IRB-2600 vs Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-2600 (ABB) and Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot (Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-2600Switzerland
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA RobotChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-26002015
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-26000 Deployments
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot$4,750 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-2600ACTIVE
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-2600235 kg
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Payload
- ABB IRB-260020 kg
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Reach
- ABB IRB-26001,850 mm
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-26006
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot4
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-2600±0.04 mm
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot±0.03 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-2600±0.5 mm
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-2600IP67
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-26000.4 s
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-2600100,000 hrs
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-2600continuous 24 7
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-2600active model based
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-2600Cat.3 PLd
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-2600Yes
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-260015 ms
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-26008
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-2600OmniCore V250XT/V400XT or IRC5
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-2600KAREL, TP
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-2600smart pad
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-2600ROBOGUIDE
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-2600vendor supported
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-2600FANUC ZDT
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-2600ml based
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-2600ISO 9409-1
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-2600through arm and wrist
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-26002
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-260012
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-2600$11,000–$20,999 USD
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot$4,750 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-26003 yrs
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-2600global
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-260014 days
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-260010 yrs
- Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot—
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|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $4,750 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 20 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 1,850 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.04 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| 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 (values differ) | continuous 24 7 | — |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| 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 | — |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | KAREL, TP | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | ml based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | $11,000–$20,999 USD | $4,750 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 3 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | 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, 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 | Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | $16,000 | $4,750 |
| Payback period | 3.8 mo | 1.1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | $234,001 | $245,250 |
| ROI (5 yr) | +1463% | +5163% |
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 Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot?
ABB IRB-2600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot is made by Shanghai Shengqi Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-2600 and Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-2600 scores 80.7 on the Robo Score. Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot scores 39.0. The Robo Score is a 0–100 credibility figure blending 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 Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot?
ABB IRB-2600 has a reach of 1811 mm. Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot has a reach of 600 mm.
Are ABB IRB-2600 and Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot 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 Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot?
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 Zihoo ZH-4S SCARA Robot 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 Score is calculated.