FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L vs ABB IRB 1410: Payload vs Reach Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L and the ABB IRB 1410 trade payload against reach. The LR Mate 7L carries 7 kg over 911 mm with ±0.01 mm repeatability and costs about 41% less. The IRB 1410 carries 5 kg over 1440 mm and adds an 18 kg upper-arm load for welding equipment.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L is the better choice for precise handling of parts up to 7 kg within about 900 mm, at a listed price about 41% lower. The ABB IRB 1410 is the better choice for arc welding and handling across 1440 mm, with room for a wire feeder on the upper arm.
LR Mate 200iD/7L and IRB 1410 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L carries 7 kg over 911 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 27 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/7L | ABB IRB 1410 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $19,000 | $32,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 5 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 1440 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.025 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 27 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | ABB IRC5 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L: listed from $19,000
ABB IRB 1410: listed from $32,000
Difference: $13,000
The LR Mate 7L costs roughly 41% less
Payload versus reach
The LR Mate 7L carries 7 kg at the wrist, 2 kg more than the IRB 1410. The IRB 1410 reaches 1440 mm, 529 mm more than the LR Mate 7L's 911 mm. Heavier grippers favor the LR Mate; larger working areas favor the IRB 1410.
Precision and processes
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 7L, against ±0.025 mm for the IRB 1410. The IRB 1410 is widely used for arc welding, and its upper arm carries an 18 kg process load such as a wire feeder.
Controllers and mounting
The LR Mate 7L weighs 27 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 already using the same brand.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7L
Machine tending up to 7 kg
Precise small-part loading
Plants standardized on FANUC
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1410
Arc welding
Handling across a large area
Plants standardized on ABB
LR Mate 200iD/7L advantages
7 kg payload
±0.01 mm repeatability
About 41% lower listed price
LR Mate 200iD/7L limitations
911 mm reach
ABB IRB 1410 advantages
1440 mm reach
18 kg upper-arm process load
ABB IRB 1410 limitations
5 kg wrist payload
About $13,000 higher listed price
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L for payload and precision within 900 mm. Choose the ABB IRB 1410 for welding and long reach.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L or the ABB IRB 1410?
The LR Mate 7L is listed from $19,000 and the IRB 1410 from $32,000, a difference of $13,000.
Which robot carries more at the wrist?
The LR Mate 7L carries 7 kg and the IRB 1410 5 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1410 reaches 1440 mm and the LR Mate 7L 911 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 7L publishes ±0.01 mm and the IRB 1410 ±0.025 mm.
Which robot suits arc welding?
The IRB 1410, which carries an 18 kg upper-arm process load.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 7L for payload and precision. Choose the IRB 1410 for welding and reach.
