ABB IRB-4600 vs BAT13000M-S15
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and BAT13000M-S15 (Robotphoenix Technology Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- BAT13000M-S15China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- BAT13000M-S15—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- BAT13000M-S150 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- BAT13000M-S15ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- BAT13000M-S15±0.08 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- BAT13000M-S15IP54
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- BAT13000M-S151,300 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- BAT13000M-S1514 kg
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- BAT13000M-S154
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- BAT13000M-S15—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- BAT13000M-S15100 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- BAT13000M-S15—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- BAT13000M-S15—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- BAT13000M-S15—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- BAT13000M-S15continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- BAT13000M-S15—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- BAT13000M-S15—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- BAT13000M-S15—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- BAT13000M-S15—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- BAT13000M-S15—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- BAT13000M-S15—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- BAT13000M-S15Kingkong (self-developed controller with integrated vision)
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- BAT13000M-S15proprietary (Kingkong controller)
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- BAT13000M-S15wired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- BAT13000M-S15RoboDK
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- BAT13000M-S15No
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- BAT13000M-S15none
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- BAT13000M-S15—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- BAT13000M-S15—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- BAT13000M-S15—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- BAT13000M-S15ISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- BAT13000M-S15proprietary
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- BAT13000M-S15through arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- BAT13000M-S15—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- BAT13000M-S15—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- BAT13000M-S15—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- BAT13000M-S15regional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- BAT13000M-S15—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- BAT13000M-S15—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 14 kg |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 100 kg |
| 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 | continuous 24 7 | continuous 24 7 |
| Vibration Damping (values differ) | active model based | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Safety I/O Pairs (values differ) | 8 | — |
| E-Stop Response (values differ) | 10 ms | — |
| Safe Zone Count (values differ) | 3 | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | OmniCore | Kingkong (self-developed controller with integrated vision) |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | proprietary (Kingkong controller) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | RoboDK |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | none |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | — |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance (values differ) | threshold based | — |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | proprietary |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 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: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols, Price (USD)
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-4600 | BAT13000M-S15 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, BAT13000M-S15 have 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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and BAT13000M-S15?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. BAT13000M-S15 is made by Robotphoenix Technology Co., Ltd., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and BAT13000M-S15 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. BAT13000M-S15 scores 57.5. 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 BAT13000M-S15?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. BAT13000M-S15 has a reach of 1300 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and BAT13000M-S15 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 BAT13000M-S15?
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 BAT13000M-S15 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.