ABB IRB-4600 vs KR 120 R2700-2
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and KR 120 R2700-2 (KUKA Robotics) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- KR 120 R2700-2Germany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- KR 120 R2700-20 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- KR 120 R2700-2$32,900 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- KR 120 R2700-2ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- KR 120 R2700-2120 kg
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- KR 120 R2700-21,069 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- KR 120 R2700-22,701 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- KR 120 R2700-26
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- KR 120 R2700-2±0.05 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- KR 120 R2700-2—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- KR 120 R2700-2IP65
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- KR 120 R2700-2—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- KR 120 R2700-2—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- KR 120 R2700-2KR C4
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- KR 120 R2700-2—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- KR 120 R2700-2—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- KR 120 R2700-2$32,900 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- KR 120 R2700-2global
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- KR 120 R2700-2—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- KR 120 R2700-2—
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Price (values differ) | Contact for quote | $32,900 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 120 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 1,069 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 2,701 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | IP65 |
| 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 (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 C4 |
| Programming Languages (values differ) | TP, KAREL | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | $32,900 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 | KR 120 R2700-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $32,900 |
| Payback period | — | 7.9 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $217,100 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +660% |
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 KR 120 R2700-2?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 120 R2700-2 is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and KR 120 R2700-2 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KR 120 R2700-2 scores 64.6. 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 120 R2700-2?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 120 R2700-2 has a reach of 2701 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and KR 120 R2700-2 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 120 R2700-2?
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 KR 120 R2700-2 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.