Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1200 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?

The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 has more payload at 8 kg versus 7 kg.

Which reaches farther?

The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 has more reach at 727 mm versus 703 mm.

Should I choose the ABB IRB 1200 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?

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 GP8 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 8 kg and 727 mm.

Head to head

ABB IRB 1200 vs Yaskawa Motoman GP8

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

ABB0 wins

ABB IRB 1200

Compact arm tuned for small-parts and tending.

Yaskawa4 wins

Yaskawa Motoman GP8

Nimble 8 kg arm with a fast wrist.

Specification duel

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

7 kg

Payload

8 kg

703 mm

Reach

727 mm

±0.02 mm

Repeatability

±0.01 mm

Axes

52 kg

Robot mass

32 kg

2014

Introducedreference

2017

The verdict

Yaskawa Motoman GP8 carries more payload at 8 kg. Yaskawa Motoman GP8 reaches farther at 727 mm. Yaskawa Motoman GP8 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 1200 →

+Compact working envelope
+Good for dense workcells

Yaskawa Motoman GP8 →

+Fast
+Flexible mounting

Full ABB IRB 1200 page →Full Yaskawa Motoman GP8 page →

Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1200 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?: The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 has more payload at 8 kg versus 7 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 has more reach at 727 mm versus 703 mm.
Which is more precise?: The Yaskawa Motoman GP8 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.01 mm.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 1200 or the Yaskawa Motoman GP8?: 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 GP8 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 8 kg and 727 mm.