ABB IRB 6700 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 150–300 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 6700 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 150–300 kg, a reach of 2600–3200 mm and ±0.05–0.10 mm repeatability, listed from USD 80,000. 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 6700 is a family of large six-axis robots with payloads from 150 to 300 kg, reaches from 2600 to 3200 mm and repeatability of ±0.05 to ±0.10 mm. It is built for spot welding, material handling and machine tending in automotive and general industry, and every variant is available with LeanID integrated dressing. It is listed from USD 80,000.
ABB IRB 6700 at a Glance
Payload: 150–300 kg
Reach: 2600–3200 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05–0.10 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 80,000
ABB IRB 6700 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 6700.
Specification | ABB IRB 6700 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 6700 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 150–300 kg |
Reach | 2600–3200 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05–0.10 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 80,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Variants 150/3.20, 155/2.85, 175/3.05, 200/2.60, 205/2.80, 235/2.65, 245/3.00 and 300/2.70 (kg / m)
Repeatability ±0.05–0.10 mm
Mass 1205–1540 kg
Mounting floor
Protection IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore V250XT / V400XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot weighs between 1205 and 1540 kg and is floor mounted. It is rated IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 as an option, and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore V250XT / V400XT controller. Eight variants cover 150 kg / 3.20 m through 300 kg / 2.70 m.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 6700 runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller. OmniCore is ABB's current robot controller family, and IRC5 is its long-established predecessor.
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 and digital I/O.
ABB IRB 6700 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 6700 are spot welding, material handling and machine tending.
Spot Welding
The IRB 6700 carries heavy spot welding guns on automotive body lines, with LeanID keeping the dress pack inside the arm.
Material Handling
Payloads up to 300 kg cover handling of body parts, engines, castings and large fixtures.
Machine Tending
The robot loads large machine tools, presses and die casting machines.
ABB IRB 6700 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 6700 is listed from USD 80,000 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
Eight variants from 150 to 300 kg
Reaches up to 3200 mm
LeanID available on every variant
IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 option
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore
Cons
Repeatability widens to ±0.10 mm on some variants
Floor mounting only
Robot weight of 1205 to 1540 kg
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 6700?
The IRB 6700 fits automotive body shops and heavy handling applications that need a proven large robot, including plants still running IRC5.
See the full ABB IRB 6700 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 6700 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 6700 cost?
The ABB IRB 6700 is listed from USD 80,000 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 6700?
The IRB 6700 has a payload of 150–300 kg and a reach of 2600–3200 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 6700?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05–0.10 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 6700 have?
The IRB 6700 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 6700 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 6700 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 6700?
Its published protection rating is IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional.
What is the ABB IRB 6700 used for?
Typical applications are spot welding, material handling and machine tending.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
