ABB IRB-4600 vs GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot (Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot$4,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing RobotACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot3,160 mm
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot±0.1 mm
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot180 kg
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing RobotIP54
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot1,150 kg
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robotcontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robotactive model based
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing RobotAC servo + fieldbus
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robotwired touch
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot$4,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robotregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot—
| GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robotindustrial-armGood Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. 57.5Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | — |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 3,160 mm |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.1 mm |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 180 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | IP54 |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | 1,150 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 | active model based | 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 | AC servo + fieldbus |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired touch |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| 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 (values differ) | ISO 9409-1 | — |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | — |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $4,000 USD |
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 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: Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols
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 | GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $4,000 |
| Payback period | — | < 1 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $246,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +6150% |
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.
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Frequently asked
Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot is made by Good Robot (Shandong) Automation Equipment Co., Ltd..
How do ABB IRB-4600 and GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot 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 GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing Robot has a reach of 3160 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing 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-4600 and GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing 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.
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs GD180/3200 Heavy Duty Palletizing 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.