Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC R-2000iC/165F?

The FANUC R-2000iC/165F has more payload at 165 kg versus 150 kg.

Which reaches farther?

The ABB IRB 6700 has more reach at 3200 mm versus 2655 mm.

Which is more precise?

Both are rated at ±0.05 mm repeatability.

Should I choose the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC R-2000iC/165F?

Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 6700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 150 kg and 3200 mm. The FANUC R-2000iC/165F is a 6-axis industrial arm at 165 kg and 2655 mm.

Head to head

ABB IRB 6700 vs FANUC R-2000iC/165F

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

ABB1 wins

ABB IRB 6700

ABB's flagship heavy six-axis family.

FANUC2 wins

FANUC R-2000iC/165F

The world's most common heavy-duty spot-welding arm.

Specification duel

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

150 kg

Payload

165 kg

3,200 mm

Reach

2,655 mm

±0.05 mm

Repeatability

±0.05 mm

Axes

1,280 kg

Robot mass

1,090 kg

2013

Introducedreference

Not confirmed

The verdict

FANUC R-2000iC/165F carries more payload at 165 kg. ABB IRB 6700 reaches farther at 3200 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 R-2000iC/165F →

+Enormous installed base
+Wide reach and payload envelope

Full ABB IRB 6700 page →Full FANUC R-2000iC/165F page →

Common questions

Which has more payload, the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC R-2000iC/165F?: The FANUC R-2000iC/165F has more payload at 165 kg versus 150 kg.
Which reaches farther?: The ABB IRB 6700 has more reach at 3200 mm versus 2655 mm.
Which is more precise?: Both are rated at ±0.05 mm repeatability.
Should I choose the ABB IRB 6700 or the FANUC R-2000iC/165F?: Match the pick to the job. The ABB IRB 6700 is a 6-axis industrial arm at 150 kg and 3200 mm. The FANUC R-2000iC/165F is a 6-axis industrial arm at 165 kg and 2655 mm.