Robotics in Manufacturing

Head to head

ABB IRB 1100 vs FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S

A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.

ABB1 wins
ABB IRB 1100

Small precise arm for assembly and dispensing

FANUC1 wins
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S

Compact short-arm robot for dense benchtop cells

Specification duel

Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.

4 kg
Payload
4 kg
580 mm
Reach
550 mm
±0.01 mm
Repeatability
±0.01 mm
6
Axes
6
21 kg
Robot mass
20 kg
2018
Introducedreference
Not confirmed

The verdict

ABB IRB 1100 reaches farther at 580 mm. Both are 6-axis industrial arms, so the choice comes down to payload headroom, cell layout, and the controller and ecosystem you already run.

ABB IRB 1100
  • +Very tight repeatability for small-parts work
  • +Compact size fits benchtop cells
  • +SafeMove options for shared workspace
  • +Fast for short-cycle assembly tasks
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S
  • +Very tight repeatability
  • +Smallest footprint in the LR Mate family
  • +Fast for short-cycle pick-and-place
  • +Easy to cluster in multi-robot cells

Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1100 or the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S?
The ABB IRB 1100 and FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S match at 4 kg.
Which reaches farther?
The ABB IRB 1100 has more reach at 580 mm versus 550 mm.
Which is more precise?
Both are rated at ±0.01 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 1100 or the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S?
Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1100 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 580 mm. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 550 mm.