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ABB IRB-4600 vs DBSR1000

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and DBSR1000 (Woerner GmbH) — 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
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000Germany

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR10000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR10002,000 kg

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000continuous 24 7

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000active model based

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000regional

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • DBSR1000
    DBSR1000

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)

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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

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ABB IRB-4600, DBSR1000 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 DBSR1000?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. DBSR1000 is made by Woerner GmbH, based in DE.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and DBSR1000 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. DBSR1000 scores 40.9. 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.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and DBSR1000 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 DBSR1000?

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 DBSR1000 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.