ABB IRB-4600 vs KR 10 R900 HM-SC
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and KR 10 R900 HM-SC (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
Optimize comparison for buyer
Optimized for Home & Household buyers. Priority specs lifted to the top and marked with a target.
Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC62 kg
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC10 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC901.5 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC±0.03 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCIP65/IP67
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCIP65/IP67
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCKR C5 micro; KR C4 compact
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCKRL
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCKUKA Connect
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCthrough arm
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- KR 10 R900 HM-SCglobal
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- KR 10 R900 HM-SC—
| ||
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | Germany |
| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Home & Household buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 62 kg |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | 10 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 901.5 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.03 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65/IP67 |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65/IP67 |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | — |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | 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 | KR C5 micro; KR C4 compact |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | KRL |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | smart pad | — |
| 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 | KUKA Connect |
| 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 | through arm |
| Pneumatic Lines (values differ) | 2 | — |
| Electrical Lines (values differ) | 12 | — |
| Commercial | ||
| 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: 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 | KR 10 R900 HM-SC |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, KR 10 R900 HM-SC 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 KR 10 R900 HM-SC?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 10 R900 HM-SC is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and KR 10 R900 HM-SC compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KR 10 R900 HM-SC 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 KR 10 R900 HM-SC?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 10 R900 HM-SC has a reach of 901.5 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and KR 10 R900 HM-SC 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 KR 10 R900 HM-SC?
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.
Going deeper — picking the right robot
TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
7 min readIndustrial Arms
Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points
9 min readIndustrial Arms
Programming Approaches: Teach Pendant, Offline, AI-Assisted — What Each Costs You
8 min readIndustrial Arms
Build vs buy vs lease: which model fits a first deployment
8 min readChoosing Your First Robot
The hidden specs vendors hope you'll miss
10 min readReading the Spec Sheet
Want to be notified when specs or pricing change for these robots? Drop your email.
Other comparisons
About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs KR 10 R900 HM-SC 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.