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IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 vs KR 6 R900-2

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

QUICK TAKE

  • IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 offers the longer reach (1.55 m vs 901 mm).
  • KR 6 R900-2 offers the lighter build (52 kg vs 250 kg).
  • KR 6 R900-2 is the newer platform (2,016 vs 2,015).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 1660ID-6/1.55KR 6 R900-2
CompanyABB RoboticsKUKA
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20152016
Weight250 kg52 kg
Payload6 kg6 kg
Reach1.55 m901 mm
Degrees of Freedom66
Battery Life—24 hours

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 and the KR 6 R900-2?

IRB 1660ID-6/1.55 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.