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ABB IRB-4600 vs Thor series

Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and Thor series (Agile Robots) — 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
  • Thor series
    Thor seriesGermany

Year First Available

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002015
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Layer 2: Operational

Availability Status

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
  • Thor series
    Thor seriesACTIVE

Arm Mechanics

Payload

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460060 kg
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Reach

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Degrees of Freedom

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46006
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Repeatability

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Path Accuracy

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Robot Weight

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600235 kg
  • Thor series
    Thor series

IP Rating (Arm)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Thor series
    Thor series

IP Rating (Wrist)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IP67
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Performance

Cycle Time (25/305/25)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46000.4 s
  • Thor series
    Thor series

MTBF

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Duty Cycle

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Vibration Damping

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600active model based
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Safety

Safety Category

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Dual Check Safety

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Safety I/O Pairs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46008
  • Thor series
    Thor series

E-Stop Response

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 ms
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Safe Zone Count

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46003
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Controller & Programming

Controller Model

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Programming Languages

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Teach Pendant Type

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600smart pad
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Offline Programming

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Digital Twin Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600Yes
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Connectivity

ROS-Industrial Support

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
  • Thor series
    Thor series

IoT / Cloud Platform

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Cybersecurity Certs

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Predictive Maintenance

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600threshold based
  • Thor series
    Thor series

End-Effector

Tool Flange Standard

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Tool Changer (ISO)

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600ATI
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Internal Cable Routing

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Pneumatic Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46002
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Electrical Lines

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460012
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Commercial

Warranty

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-46001 yrs
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Service Network

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-4600global
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Spare Parts Lead Time

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460014 days
  • Thor series
    Thor series

Expected Service Life

  • ABB IRB-4600
    ABB IRB-460010 yrs
  • Thor series
    Thor series

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Verified Deployments, Price, Battery / Shift Runtime, Max TCP Speed, Communication Protocols, Price (USD)

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ROI Comparison

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Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

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ABB IRB-4600, Thor series 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 Thor series?

ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. Thor series is made by Agile Robots, based in DE.

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

ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. Thor series scores 36.5. 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 Thor series 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 Thor series?

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 Thor series 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.