ABB IRB 5720 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 90–180 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 5720 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 90–180 kg, a reach of 2600–3000 mm and ±0.04–0.05 mm repeatability, listed from USD 75,000. This review covers its full specifications, design, programming options, applications and price, so you can decide whether it fits your automation project.
Quick Verdict
The IRB 5720 is a large six-axis robot with payloads from 90 to 180 kg, a reach of 2600 or 3000 mm and repeatability of ±0.04 to ±0.05 mm. It is designed for material handling, machine tending and high-precision assembly in EV battery production, automotive and general industry, and is listed from USD 75,000.
ABB IRB 5720 at a Glance
Payload: 90–180 kg
Reach: 2600–3000 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.04–0.05 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore
Price: from USD 75,000
ABB IRB 5720 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 5720.
Specification | ABB IRB 5720 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 5720 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 90–180 kg |
Reach | 2600–3000 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.04–0.05 mm |
Controller | ABB OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, 16 digital inputs, 16 digital outputs |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1, EN ISO 13849-1 Cat. 3, PL d |
Starting price | From USD 75,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Variants 180 kg / 2600 mm, 125 kg / 3000 mm, 155 kg / 2600 mm LeanID and 90 kg / 3000 mm LeanID
Repeatability ±0.04–0.05 mm
Mounting floor, tilted, inverted
Protection IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional
Controller OmniCore V250XT or V400XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot can be floor mounted, tilted or inverted. It is rated IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 as an option, and runs on the OmniCore V250XT or V400XT controller. Variants are 180 kg / 2600 mm and 125 kg / 3000 mm, plus LeanID integrated-dressing versions at 155 kg / 2600 mm and 90 kg / 3000 mm.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 5720 runs on the ABB OmniCore controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family.
RAPID and RobotStudio
Programs are written in ABB's RAPID language and can be created, simulated and tested offline in RobotStudio before they are loaded to the robot.
Industrial Communication
Published interfaces are PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link IE Field Basic, 16 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs.
ABB IRB 5720 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 5720 are material handling, machine tending and high-precision assembly.
EV Battery Production
Payloads up to 180 kg let the robot move battery modules and packs while holding ±0.04 to ±0.05 mm repeatability for assembly.
Material Handling and Machine Tending
The robot serves die casting, forging and large machining cells, including harsh environments with Foundry Plus 2.
High-Precision Assembly
LeanID versions keep process cables inside the arm for dense automotive assembly lines.
ABB IRB 5720 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 5720 is listed from USD 75,000 on All Things Cobots. The controller configuration, end effectors, safety equipment and integration affect the final price and are quoted separately. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Payloads up to 180 kg and reaches up to 3000 mm
Repeatability of ±0.04 to ±0.05 mm
Floor, tilted or inverted mounting
IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 option
LeanID integrated-dressing versions
Cons
LeanID versions carry less than the standard versions
Runs only on the OmniCore V250XT or V400XT controllers
Starting price of USD 75,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 5720?
The IRB 5720 fits automotive, EV battery and general industry plants that need a precise robot in the 90 to 180 kg class. For lighter parts, look at the IRB 5710.
See the full ABB IRB 5720 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 5720 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 5720 cost?
The ABB IRB 5720 is listed from USD 75,000 on All Things Cobots. The price is indicative and may change, and it does not include end effectors, safety equipment or integration.
What is the payload and reach of the ABB IRB 5720?
The IRB 5720 has a payload of 90–180 kg and a reach of 2600–3000 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 5720?
Its published repeatability is ±0.04–0.05 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 5720 have?
The IRB 5720 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 5720 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 5720 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor, tilted, inverted.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 5720?
Its published protection rating is IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional.
What is the ABB IRB 5720 used for?
Typical applications are material handling, machine tending and high-precision assembly.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
