Head to head
ABB IRB 5710 vs KUKA KR 120 R2700-2
A specification duel across payload, reach, precision, and footprint, with a plain read on which arm suits which job.
Slim paint-family arm for finishing and dispensing
Workhorse heavy robot for general industrial handling
Specification duel
Green marks the stronger figure. Unconfirmed specs are shown but not scored.
The verdict
On paper these two are close, 110 kg against 120 kg and 2300 mm against 2701 mm of reach, near enough that the spec sheet alone will not decide it. They run different controllers, the ABB IRB 5710 on the OmniCore V250XT and the KUKA KR 120 R2700-2 on the KR C4, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. For a tight or overhead cell, the ABB IRB 5710 lists Angled and Inverted mounting, which the other does not. They target different work: the ABB IRB 5710 at painting and dispensing, the KUKA KR 120 R2700-2 at palletizing and material handling.
- Slim profile for tight booth clearance
- Sealed construction for solvent exposure
- Long reach for full-panel coverage
- Internal process line routing
- Well proven QUANTEC platform
- Flexible mounting including ceiling
- Strong payload to footprint ratio
- Broad tooling and integration support
Common questions
- Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 5710 or the KUKA KR 120 R2700-2?
- The KUKA KR 120 R2700-2 has more payload at 120 kg versus 110 kg.
- Which reaches farther?
- The KUKA KR 120 R2700-2 has more reach at 2701 mm versus 2300 mm.
- Which is more precise?
- The ABB IRB 5710 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.04 mm.
- Should I choose the ABB IRB 5710 or the KUKA KR 120 R2700-2?
- Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 5710 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 110 kg and 2300 mm. The KUKA KR 120 R2700-2 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 120 kg and 2701 mm.