ABB IRB 8700 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 550–800 kg Heavy-Payload Robot
Updated: 2 days ago
The ABB IRB 8700 is a six-axis industrial robot with a payload of 550–800 kg, a reach of 3500–4200 mm and ±0.05–0.08 mm repeatability, listed from USD 160,000. 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 8700 is ABB's highest-payload robot. It comes as the IRB 8700-800/3.50 with an 800 kg payload, 3500 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability, or the IRB 8700-550/4.20 with a 550 kg payload, 4200 mm reach and ±0.08 mm repeatability. It is built for handling large, heavy parts on lines that run around the clock, and is listed from USD 160,000.
ABB IRB 8700 at a Glance
Payload: 550–800 kg
Reach: 3500–4200 mm
Axes: 6
Repeatability: ±0.05–0.08 mm
Controller: ABB IRC5 or OmniCore
Price: from USD 160,000
ABB IRB 8700 Technical Specifications
The table below lists the published specifications of the ABB IRB 8700.
Specification | ABB IRB 8700 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 8700 |
Robot type | Six-axis industrial robot |
Payload | 550–800 kg |
Reach | 3500–4200 mm |
Axes | 6 |
Repeatability | ±0.05–0.08 mm |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Starting price | From USD 160,000 |
Detailed Technical Data
6 axes
IRB 8700-800/3.50: payload 800 kg (630 kg with LeanID), reach 3500 mm, repeatability ±0.05 mm
IRB 8700-550/4.20: payload 550 kg (475 kg with LeanID), reach 4200 mm, repeatability ±0.08 mm
Mass 4527–4575 kg
Mounting floor
Protection IP67
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT
Design and Build Quality
The robot weighs between 4527 and 4575 kg, is floor mounted and is rated IP67. With LeanID integrated dressing the payload is 630 kg on the 3500 mm version and 475 kg on the 4200 mm version. It runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT controller.
Programming and Software
Controller
The IRB 8700 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 8700 Applications and Use Cases
Typical applications for the IRB 8700 are handling large, heavy parts, automotive body and chassis handling and heavy material transfer.
Heavy Part Handling
An 800 kg payload covers complete vehicle frames, large castings and heavy fixtures.
Long-Reach Transfer
The 4200 mm version moves 550 kg loads across wide stations and between lines.
Continuous Production
The robot is designed for lines that run around the clock, where downtime on a heavy-lift station stops the whole line.
ABB IRB 8700 Price and Value
The ABB IRB 8700 is listed from USD 160,000 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
Up to 800 kg payload, the highest in ABB's range
Reach of 3500 or 4200 mm
±0.05 mm repeatability on the 800 kg version
IP67 protection
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT
Cons
Robot weight of more than 4.5 tonnes needs a substantial foundation
LeanID reduces payload to 630 or 475 kg
Starting price of USD 160,000
Who Should Buy the ABB IRB 8700?
The IRB 8700 fits automotive, heavy vehicle and foundry plants that need to lift loads beyond the 500 kg limit of the IRB 7600.
See the full ABB IRB 8700 product listing on All Things Cobots.
ABB IRB 8700 FAQ
How much does the ABB IRB 8700 cost?
The ABB IRB 8700 is listed from USD 160,000 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 8700?
The IRB 8700 has a payload of 550–800 kg and a reach of 3500–4200 mm.
How accurate is the ABB IRB 8700?
Its published repeatability is ±0.05–0.08 mm.
How many axes does the ABB IRB 8700 have?
The IRB 8700 has 6 axes.
Which controller does the ABB IRB 8700 use?
It runs on the ABB IRC5 or OmniCore controller and is programmed in ABB's RAPID language.
How can the ABB IRB 8700 be mounted?
Published mounting options: floor.
What is the protection rating of the ABB IRB 8700?
Its published protection rating is IP67.
What is the ABB IRB 8700 used for?
Typical applications are handling large, heavy parts, automotive body and chassis handling and heavy material transfer.
Specifications and prices are based on manufacturer and distributor information. Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
