IRB 5500-22 vs M-900iA/700

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

QUICK TAKE

  • M-900iA/700 offers the higher payload (700 kg vs 13 kg).
  • M-900iA/700 offers the longer reach (4.68 m vs 2.98 m).
  • IRB 5500-22 offers the lighter build (600 kg vs 2,300 kg).
  • M-900iA/700 is the newer platform (2,010 vs 2,008).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 5500-22M-900iA/700
CompanyABB RoboticsFANUC
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:20082010
Weight600 kg2,300 kg
Payload13 kg700 kg
Reach2.98 m4.68 m
Degrees of Freedom66

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 5500-22 and the M-900iA/700?

IRB 5500-22 is made by ABB Robotics, while M-900iA/700 is made by FANUC. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 5500-22 or the M-900iA/700?

The M-900iA/700 has the higher payload at 700 kg, compared to 13 kg for the IRB 5500-22.