Head to head
ABB IRB 1200 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP7
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Compact arm tuned for small-parts and tending.
Compact fast robot for small parts assembly
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
The specs separate them here: the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 reaches farther, 927 mm to 703 mm. If precision drives the job, the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 holds the tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm. They run different controllers, the ABB IRB 1200 on the IRC5 and the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 on the YRC1000, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the ABB IRB 1200 lists Inverted and Angle mounting while the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 lists Tilt and Ceiling mounting, which the other does not. Both are aimed at assembly, with the ABB IRB 1200 stretching to machine tending and material handling and the Yaskawa Motoman GP7 to small parts handling and dispensing.
- Compact working envelope
- Good for dense workcells
- High speed for light payload work
- Slim wrist for tight fixture access
- Washdown rated wrist for light fluids
- Compact footprint
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1200 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP7?
- The ABB IRB 1200 and Yaskawa Motoman GP7 match at 7 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 has more reach at 927 mm versus 703 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
- Should I choose the ABB IRB 1200 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP7?
- Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1200 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 703 mm. The Yaskawa Motoman GP7 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 7 kg and 927 mm.