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IRB 5500-25 vs NJ4-170-2.9

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

QUICK TAKE

  • NJ4-170-2.9 offers the higher payload (170 kg vs 13 kg).
  • NJ4-170-2.9 offers the longer reach (2.92 m vs 2.7 m).
  • IRB 5500-25 offers the more degrees of freedom (7 vs 6).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 5500-25NJ4-170-2.9
CompanyABB RoboticsComau
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2008—
Weight—1,240 kg
Payload13 kg170 kg
Reach2.7 m2.92 m
Degrees of Freedom76

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 5500-25 and the NJ4-170-2.9?

IRB 5500-25 is made by ABB Robotics, while NJ4-170-2.9 is made by Comau. Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 5500-25 or the NJ4-170-2.9?

The NJ4-170-2.9 has the higher payload at 170 kg, compared to 13 kg for the IRB 5500-25.