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ABB IRB-4600 vs KW1012B-2010

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and KW1012B-2010 (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
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010China

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-20100 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010$8,500–$22,000 USD

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010ACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-201012 kg

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-20102,010 mm

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-20106

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010±0.05 mm

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Commercial

Price (USD)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Contact for quote
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010$8,500–$22,000 USD

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-20101 yrs

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • KW1012B-2010
    KW1012B-2010

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

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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-4600KW1012B-2010
InvestmentNo price$15,250
Payback period3.7 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$234,750
ROI (5 yr)+1539%

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 KW1012B-2010?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. KW1012B-2010 is made by Shandong Tengyang Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd, based in CN.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and KW1012B-2010 compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. KW1012B-2010 scores 54.6. 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 KW1012B-2010?

ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. KW1012B-2010 has a reach of 2010 mm.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and KW1012B-2010 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 KW1012B-2010?

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 KW1012B-2010 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.