FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S vs ABB IRB 1660ID: Compact vs Integrated-Dress Robot
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S and the ABB IRB 1660ID start at the same 4 kg payload but serve different cells. The LR Mate 4S is a short-arm precise robot at about a third of the price. The IRB 1660ID reaches 1550 mm with its process cables and hoses inside the upper arm.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S is the better choice for precise small-part work in tight cells, with ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 63% lower. The ABB IRB 1660ID is the better choice for arc welding and machine tending over a large area, with 1550 mm reach and integrated process dressing.
LR Mate 200iD/4S and IRB 1660ID 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 1660ID carries 4 or 6 kg over 1550 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm and runs on IRC5.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S | ABB IRB 1660ID |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $16,500 | $45,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 4–6 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 1550 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02 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 1660ID: listed from $45,000
Difference: $28,500
The LR Mate 4S costs roughly 63% less
Reach and process dressing
The IRB 1660ID reaches 1550 mm, almost three times the LR Mate 4S's 550 mm. Its process cables and hoses run inside the upper arm, which protects them and keeps their movement predictable in welding and machine-tending cells.
Payload and precision
The IRB 1660ID comes in 4 kg and 6 kg versions; the LR Mate 4S carries 4 kg. FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 4S, against ±0.02 mm for the IRB 1660ID.
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 1660ID on IRC5 for arc welding and machine tending.
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 1660ID
Arc welding
Machine tending over 1550 mm
Cells where cable wear is a concern
LR Mate 200iD/4S advantages
About 63% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
Compact 550 mm envelope
LR Mate 200iD/4S limitations
550 mm reach
ABB IRB 1660ID advantages
1550 mm reach
Cables and hoses inside the upper arm
4 or 6 kg versions
ABB IRB 1660ID limitations
About $28,500 higher listed price
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S for precise compact work. Choose the ABB IRB 1660ID for welding and machine tending over a large area.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4S or the ABB IRB 1660ID?
The LR Mate 4S is listed from $16,500 and the IRB 1660ID from $45,000, a difference of $28,500.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1660ID reaches 1550 mm and the LR Mate 4S 550 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 4S publishes ±0.01 mm and the IRB 1660ID ±0.02 mm.
What does ID mean on the IRB 1660ID?
Its process cables and hoses run inside the upper arm.
Which robot carries more?
The IRB 1660ID comes in 4 kg and 6 kg versions; the LR Mate 4S carries 4 kg.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 4S for compact precise work. Choose the IRB 1660ID for welding and reach.
