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ABB IRB-4600 vs SIA5D

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and SIA5D (Yaskawa) — 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
  • SIA5D
    SIA5DJapan

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Verified Deployments

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D0 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • SIA5D
    SIA5DACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D7

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D28 hrs

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • SIA5D
    SIA5DDX100

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • SIA5D
    SIA5D

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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ROI (5 yr)

ABB IRB-4600, SIA5D 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 SIA5D?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. SIA5D is made by Yaskawa, based in JP.

How do ABB IRB-4600 and SIA5D compare on the Robo Score?

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. SIA5D scores 56.3. 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 SIA5D?

ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. SIA5D has a reach of 559 mm.

Are ABB IRB-4600 and SIA5D 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 SIA5D?

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 SIA5D 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.