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ABB IRB-4600 vs PD400FA

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and PD400FA (Nitto Seiko America) — 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
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAJapan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAIP4X

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAwireless tablet

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • PD400FA
    PD400FAregional

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • PD400FA
    PD400FA

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

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ABB IRB-4600, PD400FA 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.

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Frequently asked

Who makes ABB IRB-4600 and PD400FA?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. PD400FA is made by Nitto Seiko America, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and PD400FA compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. PD400FA scores 39.4. 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.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and PD400FA 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 PD400FA?

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 PD400FA 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.