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ABB IRB-4600 vs ARC10-1600

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and ARC10-1600 (EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600China

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-16000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600$13,206 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600185 kg

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-160010 kg

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-16001,640 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-16006

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600±0.05 mm

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600IP65

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600IP67

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600Inclus (Contrôleur robot)

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600wired touch

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600through arm and wrist

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600$13,206 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-16001 yrs

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600regional

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • ARC10-1600
    ARC10-1600

Insufficient data for full comparison

The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols

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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-4600ARC10-1600
InvestmentNo price$13,206
Payback period3.2 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$236,794
ROI (5 yr)+1793%

ABB IRB-4600 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-4600 and ARC10-1600?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. ARC10-1600 is made by EFORT Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd., based in CN.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and ARC10-1600 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. ARC10-1600 scores 56.7. 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-4600 compare to ARC10-1600?

ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. ARC10-1600 has a reach of 1640 mm.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and ARC10-1600 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-4600 and ARC10-1600?

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-4600 vs ARC10-1600 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.