ABB IRB-4600 vs KR 500 R2800-2 F
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and KR 500 R2800-2 F (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 500 R2800-2 FGermany
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- KR 500 R2800-2 F0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Price
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- KR 500 R2800-2 F$38,000–$39,000 USD
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- KR 500 R2800-2 FACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- KR 500 R2800-2 F500 kg
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- KR 500 R2800-2 F1,671 kg
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- KR 500 R2800-2 F2,800 mm
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- KR 500 R2800-2 F6
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- KR 500 R2800-2 F±0.08 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Commercial
Price (USD)
- ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
- KR 500 R2800-2 F$38,000–$39,000 USD
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- KR 500 R2800-2 F—
| | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $38,000–$39,000 USD |
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Payload (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | 500 kg |
| Robot Weight (priority for Hospitality & F&B buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | 1,671 kg |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Degrees of Freedom | 6 | 6 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.08 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | $38,000–$39,000 USD |
| Warranty (values differ) | 1 yrs | — |
| Service Network (values differ) | 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 500 R2800-2 F |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | $38,500 |
| Payback period | — | 9.2 mo |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | $211,500 |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | +549% |
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 500 R2800-2 F?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KR 500 R2800-2 F is made by KUKA Robotics, based in DE.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and KR 500 R2800-2 F compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KR 500 R2800-2 F scores 58.9. 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 500 R2800-2 F?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KR 500 R2800-2 F has a reach of 2800 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and KR 500 R2800-2 F 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 500 R2800-2 F?
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 500 R2800-2 F 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.