Head to head
ABB IRB 1200 vs KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
ABB2 wins
ABB IRB 1200
Compact arm tuned for small-parts and tending.
KUKA1 wins
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)
Fast small robot for high-speed handling.
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
7 kg
Payload
6 kg
703 mm
Reach
901 mm
±0.02 mm
Repeatability
±0.03 mm
6
Axes
6
52 kg
Robot mass
52 kg
2014
Introducedreference
2012
The verdict
ABB IRB 1200 carries more payload at 7 kg. KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) reaches farther at 901 mm. ABB IRB 1200 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 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 1200 →
- +Compact working envelope
- +Good for dense workcells
KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) →
- +High speed
- +Multiple mounting options
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1200 or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
- The ABB IRB 1200 has more payload at 7 kg versus 6 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) has more reach at 901 mm versus 703 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The ABB IRB 1200 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
- Should I choose the ABB IRB 1200 or the KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus)?
- Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1200 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 703 mm. The KUKA KR 6 R900 (Agilus) is a 6-axis industrial arm at 6 kg and 901 mm.