FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L vs ABB IRB 1600: 7 kg vs 6–10 kg Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L and the ABB IRB 1600 overlap in payload but not in size. The LR Mate 7L carries 7 kg over 911 mm with ±0.01 mm repeatability, at less than half the price. The IRB 1600 carries 6 or 10 kg over 1200 or 1450 mm.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L is the value choice for 7 kg handling within about 900 mm, with ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 55% lower. The ABB IRB 1600 is the better choice when parts reach 10 kg or the cell needs up to 1450 mm.
LR Mate 200iD/7L and IRB 1600 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 1600 carries 6 or 10 kg over 1200 or 1450 mm, repeats to ±0.02 mm (±0.05 mm for the 10 kg long-reach version) and runs on IRC5 or OmniCore.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L | ABB IRB 1600 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $19,000 | $42,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 6–10 kg |
Reach | 911 mm | 1200–1450 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02–0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 27 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L: listed from $19,000
ABB IRB 1600: listed from $42,000
Difference: $23,000
The LR Mate 7L costs roughly 55% less
Payload and reach
The LR Mate 7L carries 7 kg over 911 mm. The 6 kg IRB 1600 carries 1 kg less but reaches 1200 mm; the 10 kg version adds 3 kg and reaches 1450 mm. Heavier grippers or larger cells favor the IRB 1600.
Precision
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 7L, against ±0.02 mm for the IRB 1600 and ±0.05 mm for its 10 kg long-reach version. Precise loading of small parts into chucks and fixtures favors the LR Mate.
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 1600 on IRC5 or OmniCore for machine tending, material handling and process applications.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD/7L
7 kg handling within 900 mm
Precise machine loading
Plants standardized on FANUC
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1600
Machine tending up to 10 kg
Material handling across 1450 mm
Process applications
LR Mate 200iD/7L advantages
About 55% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
7 kg payload
LR Mate 200iD/7L limitations
911 mm reach
ABB IRB 1600 advantages
Up to 10 kg payload
Up to 1450 mm reach
ABB IRB 1600 limitations
About $23,000 higher listed price
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L for 7 kg work within 900 mm. Choose the ABB IRB 1600 for 10 kg loads and longer reach.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD/7L or the ABB IRB 1600?
The LR Mate 7L is listed from $19,000 and the IRB 1600 from $42,000, a difference of $23,000.
Which robot carries more?
The IRB 1600 carries 6 or 10 kg; the LR Mate 7L 7 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1600 reaches 1200 or 1450 mm; the LR Mate 7L 911 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 7L publishes ±0.01 mm and the IRB 1600 ±0.02 to ±0.05 mm.
What is the IRB 1600 used for?
Machine tending, material handling and process applications.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 7L for value within 900 mm. Choose the IRB 1600 for heavier loads.
