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AR1730 vs IRB 1600-6/1.45

YASKAWA Electric vs ABB Robotics — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

AR1730 robot
AR1730
YASKAWA Electric
Not announced
IRB 1600-6/1.45 robot
IRB 1600-6/1.45
ABB Robotics
Not announced

QUICK TAKE

  • AR1730 offers the higher payload (25 kg vs 6 kg).
  • AR1730 offers the longer reach (1.73 m vs 1.45 m).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

AR1730IRB 1600-6/1.45
CompanyYASKAWA ElectricABB Robotics
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:—2004
Weight250 kg250 kg
Payload25 kg6 kg
Reach1.73 m1.45 m
Degrees of Freedom66
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the AR1730 and the IRB 1600-6/1.45?

AR1730 is made by YASKAWA Electric, while IRB 1600-6/1.45 is made by ABB Robotics. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the AR1730 or the IRB 1600-6/1.45?

The AR1730 has the higher payload at 25 kg, compared to 6 kg for the IRB 1600-6/1.45.