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ABB IRB-4600 vs KW1120M-2400

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and KW1120M-2400 (Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400China

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-24000 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-24004

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-24001 yrs

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • KW1120M-2400
    KW1120M-2400

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)

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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

MetricABB IRB-4600KW1120M-2400
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Payback period
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ROI (5 yr)

ABB IRB-4600, KW1120M-2400 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 KW1120M-2400?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KW1120M-2400 is made by Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd, based in CN.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and KW1120M-2400 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KW1120M-2400 scores 40.7. 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 KW1120M-2400?

ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KW1120M-2400 has a reach of 2400 mm.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and KW1120M-2400 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 KW1120M-2400?

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 KW1120M-2400 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.