IRB 8700-550/4.20 vs MC1000DL

ABB Robotics vs Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. (Robotics Division) — specs, price, and data-backed comparison.

QUICK TAKE

  • MC1000DL offers the higher payload (1,000 kg vs 550 kg).
  • IRB 8700-550/4.20 offers the longer reach (4.2 m vs 3.97 m).

SPECIFICATIONS COMPARED

IRB 8700-550/4.20MC1000DL
CompanyABB RoboticsNachi-Fujikoshi Corp. (Robotics Division)
CategoryIndustrial-RobotIndustrial-Robot
Price:Not announcedNot announced
Released:2015—
Weight1,650 kg—
Payload550 kg1,000 kg
Reach4.2 m3.97 m
Degrees of Freedom6—

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the difference between the IRB 8700-550/4.20 and the MC1000DL?

IRB 8700-550/4.20 is made by ABB Robotics, while MC1000DL is made by Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. (Robotics Division). Both are industrial-robots, so the differences come down to price and specifications.

Which has the higher payload, the IRB 8700-550/4.20 or the MC1000DL?

The MC1000DL has the higher payload at 1,000 kg, compared to 550 kg for the IRB 8700-550/4.20.