ABB IRB 6730 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 190–270 kg Industrial Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 6730 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 190–270 kg, a reach of 2700–3100 mm and ±0.04–0.07 mm repeatability, listed from USD 88,000. 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 6730 is a large six-axis robot with payloads from 190 to 270 kg, reaches from 2700 to 3100 mm and repeatability of ±0.04 to ±0.07 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 88,000.
ABB IRB 6730 at a Glance
Payload: 190–270 kg
Reach: 2700–3100 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.04–0.07 mm
Controller: ABB OmniCore
Price: from USD 88,000
ABB IRB 6730 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 6730.
Specification | ABB IRB 6730 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 6730 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 190–270 kg |
Reach | 2700–3100 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.04–0.07 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 88,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
Payload range 190–270 kg
Reach range 2700–3100 mm
IRB 6730-270/2.7: repeatability ±0.04 mm
IRB 6730-240/2.9: ±0.04 mm
IRB 6730-210/3.1: ±0.07 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 6730-270/2.7 and 240/2.9 at ±0.04 mm and the 210/3.1 at ±0.07 mm.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 6730 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 6730 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 6730 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 270 kg cover heavy body parts, battery packs and powertrain components.
Machine Tending
The robot loads heavy workpieces into presses, casting machines and large machining centres.
ABB IRB 6730 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 6730 is listed from USD 88,000 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 190 to 270 kg
±0.04 mm repeatability on the 270 kg and 240 kg versions
LeanID integrated dressing available
IP67, with Foundry Plus 2 option
Runs on OmniCore
Cons
Repeatability widens to ±0.07 mm at 3100 mm reach
Floor mounting only
Starting price of USD 88,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 6730?
The IRB 6730 fits automotive and EV plants that handle parts in the 190 to 270 kg class. For heavier loads, look at the IRB 6740.
See the full ABB IRB 6730 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 6730 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 6730 cost?
The ABB IRB 6730 is listed from USD 88,000 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 6730?
The IRB 6730 has a payload of 190–270 kg and a reach of 2700–3100 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 6730?
Its published repeatability is ±0.04–0.07 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 6730 have?
The IRB 6730 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 6730 use?
It runs on the ABB OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 6730 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 6730?
Its published protection rating is IP67, Foundry Plus 2 optional.
What is the ABB IRB 6730 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.
