FANUC CRX-10iA vs ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9: Cobot Comparison
The FANUC CRX-10iA and the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9 are priced only $1,000 apart and carry about the same load. The CRX-10iA reaches further, weighs 39 kg and is taught by hand-guiding. The SWIFTI is an industrial cobot with ±0.02 mm repeatability and a 6.2 m/s maximum TCP speed.
Quick verdict. The FANUC CRX-10iA is the better choice for easy deployment, with 1249 mm reach, hand guiding and tablet programming. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9 is the better choice for fast, precise work in a compact cell, with ±0.02 mm repeatability and a listed price $1,000 lower.
CRX-10iA and SWIFTI at a glance
The FANUC CRX-10iA carries 10 kg over 1249 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 | ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $46,000 | $45,000 |
Payload | 10 kg | 11 kg |
Reach | 1249 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: listed from $46,000
ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9: listed from $45,000
Difference: $1,000
The SWIFTI costs roughly 2% less
Reach and payload
The CRX-10iA reaches 1249 mm, about 350 mm more than the 900 mm of the SWIFTI. That suits palletizing small cases, tending larger machines or welding longer seams. The SWIFTI carries 11 kg, 1 kg more, in a more compact envelope.
Speed and precision
The SWIFTI is an industrial cobot: ABB publishes a maximum TCP speed of 6.2 m/s and ±0.02 mm repeatability, two and a half times as tight as the ±0.05 mm of the CRX-10iA. That favors fast pick-and-place, screwdriving and assembly where cycle time matters.
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 blocks. The CRX-10iA weighs 39 kg; the SWIFTI 75 kg, rated IP40 with IP67 as an option.
Best applications for the CRX-10iA
Machine tending
Small-case palletizing
Collaborative arc welding
Best applications for the ABB SWIFTI
Fast assembly and screwdriving
Machine tending in compact cells
Inspection
CRX-10iA advantages
1249 mm reach
39 kg arm
Hand guiding and tablet programming
CRX-10iA limitations
±0.05 mm repeatability
ABB SWIFTI advantages
±0.02 mm repeatability
6.2 m/s TCP speed
IP67 option
ABB SWIFTI limitations
900 mm reach
75 kg arm
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC CRX-10iA for reach and easy programming. Choose the ABB SWIFTI for speed and precision.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC CRX-10iA or the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300-11/0.9?
The SWIFTI is listed from $45,000 and the CRX-10iA from $46,000, a difference of $1,000.
Which cobot has the longer reach?
The CRX-10iA reaches 1249 mm; the SWIFTI 900 mm.
Which cobot is more precise?
The SWIFTI publishes ±0.02 mm and the CRX-10iA ±0.05 mm.
Which cobot is faster?
ABB publishes a 6.2 m/s maximum TCP speed for the SWIFTI.
Which cobot is lighter?
The CRX-10iA weighs 39 kg; the SWIFTI 75 kg.
Which cobot should I buy?
Choose the CRX-10iA for reach and ease of use. Choose the SWIFTI for speed and precision.
