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ABB IRB-4600 vs EVS3-400

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and EVS3-400 (EVS TECH 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
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400China

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-4000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-4004

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400±0.01 mm

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • EVS3-400
    EVS3-400

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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Payback period
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ROI (5 yr)

ABB IRB-4600, EVS3-400 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.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and EVS3-400?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. EVS3-400 is made by EVS TECH CO., LTD, based in CN.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and EVS3-400 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. EVS3-400 scores 53.7. 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 EVS3-400?

ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. EVS3-400 has a reach of 400 mm.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and EVS3-400 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 EVS3-400?

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 EVS3-400 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.