ABB IRB 6720 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 150–240 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 6720 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 150–240 kg, a reach of 2500–3100 mm and ±0.04–0.06 mm repeatability, listed from USD 84,000. 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 6720 is a large six-axis robot with payloads from 150 to 240 kg, reaches from 2500 to 3100 mm and repeatability of ±0.04 to ±0.06 mm. It is built for material handling, assembly, spot welding and machine tending, mainly in automotive and EV production, and is available with LeanID integrated dressing. It is listed from USD 84,000.
ABB IRB 6720 at a Glance
Payload: 150–240 kg
Reach: 2500–3100 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.04–0.06 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore
Price: from USD 84,000
ABB IRB 6720 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 6720.
Specification | ABB IRB 6720 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 6720 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 150–240 kg |
Reach | 2500–3100 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.04–0.06 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 84,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Payload range 150–240 kg
Reach range 2500–3100 mm
IRB 6720-240/2.65: repeatability ±0.04 mm
IRB 6720-210/2.8: ±0.05 mm
IRB 6720-170/3.1: ±0.06 mm
Mounting floor
Protection IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional
Controller OmniCore V250XT or V400XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot is floor mounted, is rated IP67 with a Foundry Plus 2 option and runs on the OmniCore V250XT or V400XT controller. Published variants include the IRB 6720-240/2.65 at ±0.04 mm, the 210/2.8 at ±0.05 mm and the 170/3.1 at ±0.06 mm.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 6720 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 6720 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 6720 are material handling, assembly, spot welding and machine tending.
Spot Welding
The robot carries heavy welding guns with the dress pack routed inside the arm on LeanID versions.
Material Handling and Assembly
Payloads up to 240 kg cover body parts, battery packs and large sub-assemblies.
Machine Tending
Reaches up to 3100 mm let the robot load large presses and machines.
ABB IRB 6720 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 6720 is listed from USD 84,000 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 from 150 to 240 kg
Reaches from 2500 to 3100 mm
LeanID integrated dressing available
IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 option
Runs on OmniCore
Cons
Repeatability widens to ±0.06 mm at the longest reach
Floor mounting only
Starting price of USD 84,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 6720?
The IRB 6720 fits automotive and EV plants that need a wide choice of payload and reach in one robot family on the OmniCore platform.
See the full ABB IRB 6720 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 6720 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 6720 cost?
The ABB IRB 6720 is listed from USD 84,000 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 6720?
The IRB 6720 has a payload of 150–240 kg and a reach of 2500–3100 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 6720?
Its published repeatability is ±0.04–0.06 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 6720 have?
The IRB 6720 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 6720 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 6720 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 6720?
Its published protection rating is IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional.
What is the ABB IRB 6720 used for?
Typical applications are material handling, assembly, spot welding and machine tending.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
