The ABB IRB lineup from the compact IRB 1200 to the heavy-duty IRB 6700 — payload, reach and application recommendations for each model.
ABB's IRB lineup spans from 3kg tabletop robots to 800kg heavy industrial machines. Choosing the wrong model costs money in over-engineering or under-capability. Here is a practical guide based on what we deploy most frequently in Israeli manufacturing.
Light Payload (3–20kg): IRB 1100, IRB 1200, IRB 1300
Best for:
- IRB 1100 (4kg / 475mm) — electronics assembly, small component handling, inspection
- IRB 1200 (7kg / 700mm) — machine tending, small press loading, assembly
- IRB 1300 (11kg / 1,400mm) — pick-and-place, conveyor picking, long-reach assembly
Medium Payload (20–60kg): IRB 2600, IRB 4600
Workhorses of manufacturing:
- IRB 2600 (20kg / 1,650mm) — arc welding, machine tending, material handling. Best path accuracy in its class
- IRB 4600 (60kg / 2,050mm) — palletizing, automotive, press tending. Direct FANUC M-710 competitor
Heavy Payload (150–800kg): IRB 6700, IRB 8700
Heavy industry:
- IRB 6700 (235kg / 2,650mm) — heavy palletizing, foundry, press shops
- IRB 8700 (800kg / 3,500mm) — largest ABB robot. Casting, forging, heavy material handling
Cobots: GoFa CRB 15000, YuMi IRB 14000
Human-collaborative:
- GoFa CRB 15000 (5kg / 950mm) — force sensing on all joints, safe for human contact
- YuMi IRB 14000 (0.5kg / arm, dual-arm) — electronics assembly, small-part handling. Unique dual-arm design
NOTE
As a certified ABB integrator in Israel, Xpert Robotics can perform a free application review to recommend the right IRB model for your specific cycle time, payload, and footprint requirements.
