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IRB 1090-3.5/0.58 vs KR 6 R900-2

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

QUICK TAKE

  • KR 6 R900-2 offers the higher payload (6 kg vs 3.5 kg).
  • KR 6 R900-2 offers the longer reach (901 mm vs 580 mm).
  • IRB 1090-3.5/0.58 offers the lighter build (14 kg vs 52 kg).
  • IRB 1090-3.5/0.58 is the newer platform (2,022 vs 2,016).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 1090-3.5/0.58KR 6 R900-2
CompanyABB RoboticsKUKA
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20222016
Weight14 kg52 kg
Payload3.5 kg6 kg
Reach580 mm901 mm
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life—24 hours

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 1090-3.5/0.58 and the KR 6 R900-2?

IRB 1090-3.5/0.58 is made by ABB Robotics, while KR 6 R900-2 is made by KUKA. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 1090-3.5/0.58 or the KR 6 R900-2?

The KR 6 R900-2 has the higher payload at 6 kg, compared to 3.5 kg for the IRB 1090-3.5/0.58.