ABB IRB-4600 vs YNT-A3Z-1405
Side-by-side comparison of ABB IRB-4600 (ABB) and YNT-A3Z-1405 (SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD.) — specs, pricing, Robo Score, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- ABB IRB-4600Switzerland
- YNT-A3Z-1405China
Year First Available
- ABB IRB-46002015
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Verified Deployments
- ABB IRB-46000 Deployments
- YNT-A3Z-14050 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- ABB IRB-4600ACTIVE
- YNT-A3Z-1405ACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Robot Weight
- ABB IRB-4600235 kg
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Payload
- ABB IRB-460060 kg
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Reach
- ABB IRB-46002,550 mm
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Degrees of Freedom
- ABB IRB-46006
- YNT-A3Z-14054
Repeatability
- ABB IRB-4600±0.05 mm
- YNT-A3Z-1405±0.02 mm
Path Accuracy
- ABB IRB-4600±0.5 mm
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
IP Rating (Arm)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
IP Rating (Wrist)
- ABB IRB-4600IP67
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Performance
Cycle Time (25/305/25)
- ABB IRB-46000.4 s
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
MTBF
- ABB IRB-4600100,000 hrs
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Duty Cycle
- ABB IRB-4600continuous 24 7
- YNT-A3Z-1405continuous 24 7
Vibration Damping
- ABB IRB-4600active model based
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Safety
Safety Category
- ABB IRB-4600Cat.3 PLd
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Dual Check Safety
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Safety I/O Pairs
- ABB IRB-46008
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
E-Stop Response
- ABB IRB-460010 ms
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Safe Zone Count
- ABB IRB-46003
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- ABB IRB-4600OmniCore
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Programming Languages
- ABB IRB-4600TP, KAREL
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Teach Pendant Type
- ABB IRB-4600smart pad
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Offline Programming
- ABB IRB-4600ROBOGUIDE
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Digital Twin Support
- ABB IRB-4600Yes
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Connectivity
ROS-Industrial Support
- ABB IRB-4600vendor supported
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
IoT / Cloud Platform
- ABB IRB-4600FANUC ZDT
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Cybersecurity Certs
- ABB IRB-4600IEC 62443 SL1
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Predictive Maintenance
- ABB IRB-4600threshold based
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
End-Effector
Tool Flange Standard
- ABB IRB-4600ISO 9409-1
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Tool Changer (ISO)
- ABB IRB-4600ATI
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Internal Cable Routing
- ABB IRB-4600through arm and wrist
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Pneumatic Lines
- ABB IRB-46002
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Electrical Lines
- ABB IRB-460012
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Commercial
Warranty
- ABB IRB-46001 yrs
- YNT-A3Z-14051 yrs
Service Network
- ABB IRB-4600global
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Spare Parts Lead Time
- ABB IRB-460014 days
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
Expected Service Life
- ABB IRB-460010 yrs
- YNT-A3Z-1405—
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| 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 | ||
| Robot Weight (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 235 kg | — |
| Payload (priority for Cleaning & Facilities buyers) (values differ) | 60 kg | — |
| Reach (values differ) | 2,550 mm | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | 6 | 4 |
| Repeatability (values differ) | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
| Path Accuracy (values differ) | ±0.5 mm | — |
| IP Rating (Arm) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| IP Rating (Wrist) (values differ) | IP67 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Cycle Time (25/305/25) (values differ) | 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 (values differ) | 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 | — |
| 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 | YNT-A3Z-1405 |
|---|---|---|
| Investment | No price | No price |
| Payback period | — | — |
| Net savings (5 yr) | — | — |
| ROI (5 yr) | — | — |
ABB IRB-4600, YNT-A3Z-1405 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 YNT-A3Z-1405?
ABB IRB-4600 is made by ABB, based in CH. YNT-A3Z-1405 is made by SHANDONG UNITY ROBOTICS CO., LTD., based in CN.
How do ABB IRB-4600 and YNT-A3Z-1405 compare on the Robo Score?
ABB IRB-4600 scores 72.8 on the Robo Score. YNT-A3Z-1405 scores 43.7. 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 YNT-A3Z-1405?
ABB IRB-4600 has a reach of 1811 mm. YNT-A3Z-1405 has a reach of 1400 mm.
Are ABB IRB-4600 and YNT-A3Z-1405 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 YNT-A3Z-1405?
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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TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming
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About this comparison
ABB IRB-4600 vs YNT-A3Z-1405 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.