FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S vs ABB IRB 1410: Short-Arm vs Long-Reach Robot
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S and the ABB IRB 1410 sit at opposite ends of the small-robot range. The LR Mate 4S is a short-arm, 4 kg robot with ±0.01 mm repeatability for tight cells, at about half the price. The IRB 1410 reaches 1440 mm and is built for arc welding and handling across larger areas.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S is the better choice for precise small-part work in confined spaces, with ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 48% lower. The ABB IRB 1410 is the better choice for arc welding and handling over a large area, with 1440 mm reach and an 18 kg upper-arm process load.
LR Mate 200iD/4S and IRB 1410 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S carries 4 kg over 550 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 20 kg and runs on the R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The ABB IRB 1410 carries 5 kg over 1440 mm, repeats to ±0.025 mm, carries an additional 18 kg on its upper arm and runs on IRC5.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S | ABB IRB 1410 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $16,500 | $32,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 1440 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.025 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 20 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | ABB IRC5 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S: listed from $16,500
ABB IRB 1410: listed from $32,000
Difference: $15,500
The LR Mate 4S costs roughly 48% less
Reach and cell size
The IRB 1410 reaches 1440 mm, more than two and a half times the LR Mate 4S's 550 mm. It suits welding of larger parts and handling between stations. The LR Mate 4S suits benches, small enclosures and machines with limited access.
Precision and payload
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 4S, against ±0.025 mm for the IRB 1410. The IRB 1410 carries 5 kg at the wrist, 1 kg more, plus an 18 kg process load on the upper arm for equipment such as a wire feeder.
Controllers and mounting
The LR Mate 4S weighs 20 kg, mounts on the floor, upside-down or at an angle and runs on the compact R-30iB Mate Plus. ABB runs the IRB 1410 on IRC5. Each fits best in a plant that already uses the same brand.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/4S
Electronics and small-part assembly
Machine loading in tight cells
Precise pick-and-place
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1410
Arc welding of larger parts
Handling across a large area
Machine tending over 1440 mm
LR Mate 200iD/4S advantages
About 48% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
Compact 550 mm envelope
LR Mate 200iD/4S limitations
550 mm reach
ABB IRB 1410 advantages
1440 mm reach
18 kg upper-arm process load
ABB IRB 1410 limitations
±0.025 mm repeatability
About $15,500 higher listed price
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S for precise work in tight cells. Choose the ABB IRB 1410 for welding and handling over a large area.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S or the ABB IRB 1410?
The LR Mate 4S is listed from $16,500 and the IRB 1410 from $32,000, a difference of $15,500.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1410 reaches 1440 mm and the LR Mate 4S 550 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 4S publishes ±0.01 mm and the IRB 1410 ±0.025 mm.
Which robot carries more?
The IRB 1410 carries 5 kg at the wrist plus 18 kg on the upper arm; the LR Mate 4S carries 4 kg.
Which robot suits arc welding?
The IRB 1410, which is widely used for arc welding.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 4S for tight precise cells. Choose the IRB 1410 for welding and reach.
