Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 2600 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?

The ABB IRB 2600 has more payload at 20 kg versus 12 kg.

Which reaches farther?

The ABB IRB 2600 has more reach at 1650 mm versus 1441 mm.

Should I choose the ABB IRB 2600 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?

Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 2600 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 20 kg and 1650 mm. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm.

Head to head

ABB IRB 2600 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 2600

Mid-size arm for welding and material handling

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.

20 kg

Payload

12 kg

1,650 mm

Reach

1,441 mm

±0.04 mm

Repeatability

±0.02 mm

Axes

272 kg

Robot mass

145 kg

2011

Introducedreference

2017

The verdict

ABB IRB 2600 carries more payload at 20 kg. ABB IRB 2600 reaches farther at 1650 mm. FANUC M-10iD/12 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 2600 →

+QuickMove and TrueMove motion tuning for path accuracy
+Multiple mounting orientations
+Foundry-sealed variant available
+Large installed base with deep integrator support

FANUC M-10iD/12 →

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

Full ABB IRB 2600 page →Full FANUC M-10iD/12 page →

Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 2600 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?: The ABB IRB 2600 has more payload at 20 kg versus 12 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The ABB IRB 2600 has more reach at 1650 mm versus 1441 mm.
Which is more precise?: The FANUC M-10iD/12 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.02 mm.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 2600 or the FANUC M-10iD/12?: Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 2600 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 20 kg and 1650 mm. The FANUC M-10iD/12 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 12 kg and 1441 mm.