Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC M-900iB/700?

The FANUC M-900iB/700 has more payload at 700 kg versus 150 kg.

Which reaches farther?

The ABB IRB 6700 has more reach at 3200 mm versus 2832 mm.

Which is more precise?

The ABB IRB 6700 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 mm.

Should I choose the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC M-900iB/700?

Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 6700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 150 kg and 3200 mm. The FANUC M-900iB/700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 700 kg and 2832 mm.

Head to head

ABB IRB 6700 vs FANUC M-900iB/700

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

ABB3 wins

ABB IRB 6700

ABB's flagship heavy six-axis family.

FANUC1 wins

FANUC M-900iB/700

Heavy-payload giant for press tending and casting

Specification duel

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

150 kg

Payload

700 kg

3,200 mm

Reach

2,832 mm

±0.05 mm

Repeatability

±0.1 mm

Axes

1,280 kg

Robot mass

2,800 kg

2013

Introducedreference

Not confirmed

The verdict

FANUC M-900iB/700 carries more payload at 700 kg. ABB IRB 6700 reaches farther at 3200 mm. ABB IRB 6700 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 6700 →

+Long reach variants
+Strong service tooling

FANUC M-900iB/700 →

+Very high payload for a standard six-axis arm
+Rigid structure holds accuracy under heavy loads
+Long service life in foundry and press duty
+Wide selection of heavy-duty EOAT partners

Full ABB IRB 6700 page →Full FANUC M-900iB/700 page →

Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC M-900iB/700?: The FANUC M-900iB/700 has more payload at 700 kg versus 150 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The ABB IRB 6700 has more reach at 3200 mm versus 2832 mm.
Which is more precise?: The ABB IRB 6700 holds tighter repeatability at ±0.05 mm.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC M-900iB/700?: Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 6700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 150 kg and 3200 mm. The FANUC M-900iB/700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 700 kg and 2832 mm.