FANUC CRX-10iA/L vs ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9: Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-10iA/L is the long-arm CRX, reaching 1418 mm with 10 kg. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9 reaches 900 mm with 11 kg but repeats to ±0.02 mm and moves at up to 6.2 m/s. The SWIFTI is listed about 11% lower.
Quick verdict. The FANUC CRX-10iA/L is the better choice when the cell needs reach, with 1418 mm, a 39 kg arm and hand-guided programming. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9 is the better choice for fast, precise work in compact cells, with a listed price $5,700 lower.
CRX-10iA/L and SWIFTI at a glance
The FANUC CRX-10iA/L carries 10 kg over 1418 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, weighs 39 kg and runs on the R-30iB Mini Plus controller. It stops on contact and can be taught by hand-guiding.
The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9 carries 11 kg over 900 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm, weighs 75 kg, reaches 6.2 m/s TCP speed and runs on OmniCore C30.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC CRX-10iA/L | ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $50,700 | $45,000 |
Payload | 10 kg | 11 kg |
Reach | 1418 mm | 900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Speed | 1000 mm/s (collaborative mode); 2000 mm/s (high-speed mode) | 6.2 m/s max. TCP speed |
Arm weight | 39 kg | 75 kg |
Controller | R-30iB Mini Plus | ABB OmniCore C30 |
Price comparison
FANUC CRX-10iA/L: listed from $50,700
ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9: listed from $45,000
Difference: $5,700
The SWIFTI costs roughly 11% less
Reach
The CRX-10iA/L reaches 1418 mm, more than half a meter beyond the 900 mm of the SWIFTI. That lets one cobot palletize to taller stacks, reach deep into a machine or weld longer seams without a seventh axis.
Speed and precision
ABB publishes a maximum TCP speed of 6.2 m/s and ±0.02 mm repeatability for the SWIFTI, two and a half times as tight as the ±0.05 mm of the CRX-10iA/L. In fast pick-and-place, screwdriving and small assembly, that shortens cycles and holds tighter positions.
Programming and installation
The CRX series stops on contact and supports hand guiding and drag-and-drop programming on a tablet. ABB programs the SWIFTI in RAPID, offline in RobotStudio, or with Wizard Easy Programming. The CRX-10iA/L weighs 39 kg; the SWIFTI 75 kg, rated IP40 with IP67 as an option.
Best applications for the CRX-10iA/L
Palletizing to taller stacks
Machine tending with deep reach
Collaborative arc welding
Best applications for the ABB SWIFTI
Fast assembly and screwdriving
Compact machine tending
Inspection
CRX-10iA/L advantages
1418 mm reach
39 kg arm
Hand guiding
CRX-10iA/L limitations
About $5,700 higher listed price
±0.05 mm repeatability
ABB SWIFTI advantages
About 11% lower listed price
±0.02 mm repeatability
6.2 m/s TCP speed
ABB SWIFTI limitations
900 mm reach
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC CRX-10iA/L for reach. Choose the ABB SWIFTI for speed, precision and price.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-10iA/L or the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9?
The SWIFTI is listed from $45,000 and the CRX-10iA/L from $50,700, a difference of $5,700.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CRX-10iA/L reaches 1418 mm; the SWIFTI 900 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The SWIFTI publishes ±0.02 mm and the CRX-10iA/L ±0.05 mm.
Which cobot carries more?
The SWIFTI carries 11 kg; the CRX-10iA/L 10 kg.
Which cobot is lighter?
The CRX-10iA/L weighs 39 kg; the SWIFTI 75 kg.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the CRX-10iA/L for reach. Choose the SWIFTI for speed and precision.
