ABB IRB-4600 vs KAWASAKI MX700N
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and KAWASAKI MX700N (Kawasaki Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland

- KAWASAKI MX700NJapan

Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015

- KAWASAKI MX700N2010

Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments

- KAWASAKI MX700N0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote

- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000 USD

Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE

- KAWASAKI MX700NACTIVE

Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg

- KAWASAKI MX700N700 kg

IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N2,540 mm

Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006

- KAWASAKI MX700N6

Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N±0.5 mm

Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7

- KAWASAKI MX700Ncontinuous 24 7

Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based

- KAWASAKI MX700Nactive model based

Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore

- KAWASAKI MX700NF04

Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL

- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki AS (Advanced Servo)

Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad

- KAWASAKI MX700Nwired button

Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE

- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K-ROSET

Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT

- KAWASAKI MX700NKawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System)

Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based

- KAWASAKI MX700Nthreshold based

End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1

- KAWASAKI MX700NISO 9409-1

Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist

- KAWASAKI MX700Nthrough arm

Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote

- KAWASAKI MX700N$42,000–$48,000 USD

Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global

- KAWASAKI MX700Nglobal

Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs

- KAWASAKI MX700N—

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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | 2010 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $42,000–$48,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 700 kg |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Last-Mile Delivery buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.5 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 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 | F04 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | Kawasaki AS (Advanced Servo) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | ROBOGUIDE | Kawasaki K-ROSET |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| ROS-Industrial Support (values differ) | vendor supported | — |
| IoT / Cloud Platform (values differ) | FANUC ZDT | Kawasaki K- iPS (Intelligent Production System) |
| Cybersecurity Certs (values differ) | IEC 62443 SL1 | — |
| Predictive Maintenance | threshold based | threshold based |
| End-Effector | ||
| Tool Flange Standard | ISO 9409-1 | ISO 9409-1 |
| Tool Changer (ISO) (values differ) | ATI | — |
| Internal Cable Routing (values differ) | through arm and wrist | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Price (USD) (values differ) | Contact for quote | $42,000–$48,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network | global | global |
| 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 | KAWASAKI MX700N |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $45,000 |
| Payback period | — | 10.8 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $205,000 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +456% |
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 KAWASAKI MX700N?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KAWASAKI MX700N is made by Kawasaki Robotics, based in JP.
When were ABB IRB-4600 and KAWASAKI MX700N launched?
ABB IRB-4600 launched in 2015. KAWASAKI MX700N launched in 2010.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and KAWASAKI MX700N compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KAWASAKI MX700N scores 68.2. 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 KAWASAKI MX700N?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KAWASAKI MX700N has a reach of 2540 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and KAWASAKI MX700N 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 KAWASAKI MX700N?
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 KAWASAKI MX700N 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.