Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1100 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?

The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more payload at 12 kg versus 4 kg.

Which reaches farther?

The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more reach at 1441 mm versus 580 mm.

Which is more precise?

The ABB IRB 1100 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.

Should I choose the ABB IRB 1100 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?

Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1100 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 580 mm. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm.

Head to head

ABB IRB 1100 vs FANUC M-10iD/12

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

ABB2 wins

ABB IRB 1100

Small precise arm for assembly and dispensing

FANUC2 wins

FANUC M-10iD/12

Slim, hollow-wrist mid-payload for dense cells.

Specification duel

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

4 kg

Payload

12 kg

580 mm

Reach

1,441 mm

±0.01 mm

Repeatability

±0.02 mm

Axes

21 kg

Robot mass

145 kg

2018

Introducedreference

2017

The verdict

FANUC M-10iD/12 carries more payload at 12 kg. FANUC M-10iD/12 reaches farther at 1441 mm. ABB IRB 1100 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 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 M-10iD/12 →

+Internal cable routing reduces snagging
+Strong reach-to-footprint ratio

Full ABB IRB 1100 page →Full FANUC M-10iD/12 page →

Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1100 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?: The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more payload at 12 kg versus 4 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The FANUC M-10iD/12 has more reach at 1441 mm versus 580 mm.
Which is more precise?: The ABB IRB 1100 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 1100 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?: Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1100 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 4 kg and 580 mm. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm.