ABB IRB-4600 vs TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A (FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600AChina
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600AACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A±0.15 mm
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A4
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A0.4 s
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600Acontinuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600AISO 9409-1
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A1 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600Aregional
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A—
| TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600Aindustrial-armFOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 42.9Robo Score | |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | Switzerland | China |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2015 | — |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Repeatability (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.15 mm |
| IP Rating (Arm) (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Reach (priority for Healthcare & Hospitals buyers) (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Payload (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| Robot Weight (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 0.4 s | 0.4 s |
| MTBF (values differ) | 100,000 hrs | — |
| Duty Cycle | continuous 24 7 | 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 | ISO 9409-1 | 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 | ||
| Warranty | 1 yrs | 1 yrs |
| Service Network (values differ) | global | regional |
| 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: Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols, Price (USD)
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 | TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A 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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A is made by FOSHAN TEFUDE AUTOMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A scores 42.9. 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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A has a reach of 1600 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A 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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A?
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 TEFUDE TFD-RD4-1600A 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.