Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 6640 or the ABB IRB 6700?

The ABB IRB 6640 has more payload at 235 kg versus 150 kg.

Which reaches farther?

The ABB IRB 6700 has more reach at 3200 mm versus 2550 mm.

Which is more precise?

Both are rated at ±0.05 mm repeatability.

Should I choose the ABB IRB 6640 or the ABB IRB 6700?

Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 6640 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 235 kg and 2550 mm. The ABB IRB 6700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 150 kg and 3200 mm.

Head to head

ABB IRB 6640 vs ABB IRB 6700

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

ABB1 of 5 categories

ABB IRB 6640

Heavy-payload foundry-proven material handler

ABB2 of 5 categories

ABB IRB 6700

ABB's flagship heavy six-axis family.

Specification duel

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

235 kg

Payload

150 kg

2,550 mm

Reach

3,200 mm

±0.05 mm

Repeatability

±0.05 mm

Axes

1,310 kg

Robot mass

1,280 kg

2007

Introducedreference

2013

The verdict

The specs separate them here: the ABB IRB 6640 carries more, 235 kg to the ABB IRB 6700's 150 kg, and the ABB IRB 6700 reaches farther, 3200 mm to 2550 mm. They run different controllers, the ABB IRB 6640 on the IRC5 and the ABB IRB 6700 on the OmniCore / IRC5, so whichever platform your team already programs and stocks parts for is a real tiebreaker. Both are aimed at material handling and machine tending, with the ABB IRB 6640 stretching to palletizing and the ABB IRB 6700 to spot welding.

ABB IRB 6640

Proven in foundry and press-tending duty
High payload with foundry-sealed options
Rigid structure holds accuracy under load
Long service life in continuous operation

ABB IRB 6700

Long reach variants
Strong service tooling

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Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 6640 or the ABB IRB 6700?: The ABB IRB 6640 has more payload at 235 kg versus 150 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The ABB IRB 6700 has more reach at 3200 mm versus 2550 mm.
Which is more precise?: Both are rated at ±0.05 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 6640 or the ABB IRB 6700?: Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 6640 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 235 kg and 2550 mm. The ABB IRB 6700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 150 kg and 3200 mm.