FANUC LR Mate 200iD vs ABB IRB 1200: Compact 7 kg Robot Comparison
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD and the ABB IRB 1200 are the best-known compact six-axis robots of their makers. Both carry 7 kg over about 700 mm. The LR Mate 200iD repeats more tightly and costs about a third less. The IRB 1200 adds a 900 mm reach version.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is the value choice, with 7 kg payload, 717 mm reach, ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 33% lower. The ABB IRB 1200 is the better choice when a 900 mm reach option or an ABB-based line matters.
LR Mate 200iD and IRB 1200 at a glance
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD carries 7 kg over 717 mm, repeats to ±0.01 mm, weighs 25 kg and runs on the R-30iB Mate Plus controller.
The ABB IRB 1200 comes as the 7 kg / 700 mm version or the 5 kg / 900 mm version, repeats to ±0.02–0.025 mm and runs on OmniCore or IRC5.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC LR Mate 200iD | ABB IRB 1200 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $17,500 | $26,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 5–7 kg |
Reach | 717 mm | 700–900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02–0.025 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 25 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | ABB OmniCore or IRC5 |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD: listed from $17,500
ABB IRB 1200: listed from $26,000
Difference: $8,500
The LR Mate 200iD costs roughly 33% less
Payload, reach and precision
The LR Mate 200iD carries 7 kg over 717 mm, close to the IRB 1200-7/0.7. FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability, at least twice as tight as the IRB 1200's ±0.02 mm. Small-part assembly and precise machine loading favor the LR Mate.
Reach options
ABB also offers the IRB 1200-5/0.9, which reaches 900 mm with a 5 kg payload. FANUC covers longer reach with separate models such as the LR Mate 200iD/7L. Buyers who need a single family with two reaches may prefer the IRB 1200.
Controllers and mounting
The LR Mate 200iD weighs 25 kg, mounts on the floor, upside-down or at an angle and runs on the compact R-30iB Mate Plus controller. ABB offers the IRB 1200 on OmniCore or IRC5. Plants usually favor the brand their technicians already know.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD
Precise small-part assembly
Machine loading in tight cells
Plants standardized on FANUC
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1200
Material handling in small cells
Machine tending over 900 mm
Plants standardized on ABB
LR Mate 200iD advantages
About 33% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
7 kg payload
LR Mate 200iD limitations
Single 717 mm reach
ABB IRB 1200 advantages
700 mm or 900 mm reach versions
OmniCore or IRC5 controller
ABB IRB 1200 limitations
About $8,500 higher listed price
±0.02–0.025 mm repeatability
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD for precision and value. Choose the ABB IRB 1200 for a 900 mm option and ABB-based lines.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the ABB IRB 1200?
The LR Mate 200iD is listed from $17,500 and the IRB 1200 from $26,000, a difference of $8,500.
Do both robots carry 7 kg?
The LR Mate 200iD carries 7 kg; the IRB 1200 carries 7 kg in its 700 mm version and 5 kg in its 900 mm version.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD publishes ±0.01 mm and the IRB 1200 ±0.02 to ±0.025 mm.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1200-5/0.9 reaches 900 mm; the LR Mate 200iD reaches 717 mm.
Which controller does each use?
The LR Mate 200iD runs on the R-30iB Mate Plus; the IRB 1200 on OmniCore or IRC5.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the LR Mate 200iD for value and precision. Choose the IRB 1200 for reach options.
