FANUC LR Mate 200iD vs ABB IRB 1600: Compact vs General-Purpose Robot
The FANUC LR Mate 200iD and the ABB IRB 1600 cover different cell sizes. The LR Mate 200iD is compact, repeats to ±0.01 mm and costs less than half as much. The IRB 1600 carries up to 10 kg and reaches up to 1450 mm.
Quick verdict. The FANUC LR Mate 200iD is the value choice for compact handling and assembly, with 7 kg payload, ±0.01 mm repeatability and a listed price about 58% lower. The ABB IRB 1600 is the better choice for heavier parts and larger cells, with 6 or 10 kg payload and 1200 or 1450 mm reach.
LR Mate 200iD and IRB 1600 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 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 | ABB IRB 1600 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $17,500 | $42,000 |
Payload | 7 kg | 6–10 kg |
Reach | 717 mm | 1200–1450 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.01 mm | ±0.02–0.05 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | 25 kg | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Mate Plus | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Price comparison
FANUC LR Mate 200iD: listed from $17,500
ABB IRB 1600: listed from $42,000
Difference: $24,500
The LR Mate 200iD costs roughly 58% less
Payload and reach
The IRB 1600 carries 6 or 10 kg and reaches 1200 or 1450 mm, against 7 kg and 717 mm for the LR Mate 200iD. The 6 kg IRB 1600 carries less than the LR Mate but reaches much further; the 10 kg version adds both payload and reach.
Precision
FANUC publishes ±0.01 mm repeatability for the LR Mate 200iD, against ±0.02 mm for the IRB 1600 and ±0.05 mm for its 10 kg long-reach version. Small-part assembly and precise loading favor the LR Mate.
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. ABB runs the IRB 1600 on IRC5 or OmniCore, and uses it for machine tending, material handling and process applications.
Best applications for the LR Mate 200iD
Compact small-part handling
Precise assembly
Machine loading in tight cells
Best applications for the ABB IRB 1600
Machine tending up to 10 kg
Material handling across 1450 mm
Process applications
LR Mate 200iD advantages
About 58% lower listed price
±0.01 mm repeatability
Compact footprint
LR Mate 200iD limitations
717 mm reach
ABB IRB 1600 advantages
Up to 10 kg payload
Up to 1450 mm reach
ABB IRB 1600 limitations
About $24,500 higher listed price
Final verdict
Choose the FANUC LR Mate 200iD for compact precise work. Choose the ABB IRB 1600 for heavier parts and larger cells.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC LR Mate 200iD or the ABB IRB 1600?
The LR Mate 200iD is listed from $17,500 and the IRB 1600 from $42,000, a difference of $24,500.
Which robot carries more?
The IRB 1600 carries 6 or 10 kg; the LR Mate 200iD 7 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 1600 reaches 1200 or 1450 mm; the LR Mate 200iD 717 mm.
Which robot is more precise?
The LR Mate 200iD 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 200iD for compact precise work. Choose the IRB 1600 for larger cells.
