Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1600 or the FANUC M-10iA/12?

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

Which reaches farther?

The ABB IRB 1600 has more reach at 1450 mm versus 1420 mm.

Which is more precise?

The ABB IRB 1600 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 mm.

Should I choose the ABB IRB 1600 or the FANUC M-10iA/12?

Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1600 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 10 kg and 1450 mm. The FANUC M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1420 mm.

Head to head

ABB IRB 1600 vs FANUC M-10iA/12

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

ABB2 wins

ABB IRB 1600

Compact fast arm tuned for arc welding cells

FANUC2 wins

FANUC M-10iA/12

Compact fast arm for welding and light handling

Specification duel

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

10 kg

Payload

12 kg

1,450 mm

Reach

1,420 mm

±0.05 mm

Repeatability

±0.08 mm

Axes

250 kg

Robot mass

130 kg

2005

Introducedreference

Not confirmed

The verdict

FANUC M-10iA/12 carries more payload at 12 kg. ABB IRB 1600 reaches farther at 1450 mm. ABB IRB 1600 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 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 1600 →

+High acceleration for short-cycle welding
+Compact envelope for tight fixture layouts
+Reliable in multi-shift welding duty
+Strong integrator familiarity

FANUC M-10iA/12 →

+Fast cycle times for its payload class
+Hollow wrist simplifies cable and torch routing
+Compact base footprint
+Good reach-to-size ratio

Full ABB IRB 1600 page →Full FANUC M-10iA/12 page →

Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 1600 or the FANUC M-10iA/12?: The FANUC M-10iA/12 has more payload at 12 kg versus 10 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The ABB IRB 1600 has more reach at 1450 mm versus 1420 mm.
Which is more precise?: The ABB IRB 1600 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 mm.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 1600 or the FANUC M-10iA/12?: Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 1600 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 10 kg and 1450 mm. The FANUC M-10iA/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1420 mm.