FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH vs ABB IRB 1660ID: High-Speed vs Integrated-Dress Robot
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH and the ABB IRB 1660ID suit very different cells. The LR Mate 4SH is a 5-axis, high-speed handler for light parts at about a third of the price. The IRB 1660ID is a 6-axis robot with 1550 mm reach and its process cables inside the upper arm.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH is the better choice for fast pick-and-place in tight cells, with joint speeds up to 1500°/s, ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 64% lower. The ABB IRB 1660ID is the better choice for arc welding and machine tending over a large area.
LR Mate 200iD/4SH and IRB 1660ID at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH carries 4 kg over 550 mm with 5 axes, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 19 kg and runs on the R-30iB Plus series controller.
The ABB IRB 1660ID carries 4 or 6 kg over 1550 mm with 6 axes, repeats to ±0.02 mm and runs on IRC5.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH | ABB IRB 1660ID |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $16,000 | $45,000 |
Payload | 4 kg | 4–6 kg |
Reach | 550 mm | 1550 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 5 | 6 |
Speed | J1 460°/s; J2 460°/s; J3 520°/s; J4 560°/s; J5 1500°/s | Not specified |
Arm weight | 19 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Plus series | ABB IRC5 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH: listed from $16,000
ABB IRB 1660ID: listed from $45,000
Difference: $29,000
The LR Mate 4SH costs roughly 64% less
Speed and axes
The LR Mate 4SH is the short-arm, high-speed LR Mate, with joint speeds of 460°/s on J1 and J2, 520°/s on J3, 560°/s on J4 and 1500°/s on J5. Its 5 axes suit fast pick-and-place; welding and complex tending need the IRB 1660ID's 6 axes.
Reach and process dressing
The IRB 1660ID reaches 1550 mm, against 550 mm for the LR Mate 4SH. Its process cables and hoses run inside the upper arm, which protects them in welding and machine-tending cells.
Precision and mounting
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 4SH, against ±0.02 mm for the IRB 1660ID. The LR Mate 4SH weighs 19 kg and mounts on the floor, at an angle or inverted. ABB runs the IRB 1660ID on IRC5.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/4SH
High-speed pick-and-place
Machine loading in confined spaces
Light handling up to 4 kg
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1660ID
Arc welding
Machine tending over 1550 mm
Cells where cable wear is a concern
LR Mate 200iD/4SH advantages
Joint speeds up to 1500°/s
±0.01 mm repeatability
About 64% lower listed price
LR Mate 200iD/4SH limitations
5 axes and 550 mm reach
ABB IRB 1660ID advantages
6 axes and 1550 mm reach
Cables and hoses inside the upper arm
ABB IRB 1660ID limitations
About $29,000 higher listed price
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH for fast handling. Choose the ABB IRB 1660ID for welding and tending over a large area.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/4SH or the ABB IRB 1660ID?
The LR Mate 4SH is listed from $16,000 and the IRB 1660ID from $45,000, a difference of $29,000.
How many axes do they have?
The LR Mate 4SH has 5 axes and the IRB 1660ID 6.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1660ID reaches 1550 mm and the LR Mate 4SH 550 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 4SH publishes ±0.01 mm and the IRB 1660ID ±0.02 mm.
What is the IRB 1660ID used for?
Arc welding and machine tending, with cables inside the upper arm.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 4SH for fast handling. Choose the IRB 1660ID for welding.
