FANUC M-410iC/185 vs ABB IRB 660: Palletizing Robot Comparison
The FANUC M-410iC/185 and the ABB IRB 660 are direct competitors: four-axis palletizers with about 3.15 m reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability. The IRB 660 costs about 6% less and offers a 250 kg version. The M-410iC/185 carries 185 kg.
Quick verdict. The ABB IRB 660 is the slightly better value, with 180 or 250 kg, 3150 mm reach and a listed price $5,000 lower. The FANUC M-410iC/185 is the natural choice for plants standardized on FANUC, with 185 kg over 3143 mm and the same ±0.05 mm repeatability.
M-410iC/185 and IRB 660 at a glance
The FANUC M-410iC/185 carries 185 kg over 3143 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm and runs on the R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) controller. It weighs 1600 kg on the pedestal base, controller included.
The ABB IRB 660 carries 180 or 250 kg over 3150 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm and runs on IRC5 or OmniCore.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC M-410iC/185 | ABB IRB 660 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $80,000 | $75,000 |
Payload | 185 kg | 180–250 kg |
Reach | 3143 mm | 3150 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 4 | 4 |
Arm weight | 1600 kg (pedestal base, controller included) | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Price comparison
FANUC M-410iC/185: listed from $80,000
ABB IRB 660: listed from $75,000
Difference: $5,000
The IRB 660 costs roughly 6% less
Payload and reach
The two are almost identical in reach: 3143 mm for the FANUC and 3150 mm for the ABB. The M-410iC/185 carries 185 kg, slightly more than the 180 kg IRB 660, but ABB also offers a 250 kg version for heavy layer grippers and multi-case picks.
Line layout
With over 3.1 m of reach, both robots can serve several infeed conveyors and pallet stations from one position. ABB highlights this for the IRB 660. Both use four axes to keep the gripper level, and both publish ±0.05 mm repeatability, more than enough for stable stacks.
Installation and controllers
FANUC quotes 1600 kg for the M-410iC/185 on its pedestal base with the controller included, and runs it on the R-30iB Plus. ABB runs the IRB 660 on IRC5 or OmniCore.
Best applications for the M-410iC/185
Case and bag palletizing
Multi-line palletizing
Plants standardized on FANUC
Best applications for the ABB IRB 660
Heavy layer palletizing up to 250 kg
Multi-line palletizing
Depalletizing
M-410iC/185 advantages
185 kg payload
±0.05 mm repeatability
M-410iC/185 limitations
About $5,000 higher listed price
ABB IRB 660 advantages
About 6% lower listed price
250 kg version available
ABB IRB 660 limitations
180 kg in the base version
Final verdict
Choose the ABB IRB 660 for value and a 250 kg option. Choose the FANUC M-410iC/185 for FANUC-standardized lines.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC M-410iC/185 or the ABB IRB 660?
The IRB 660 is listed from $75,000 and the M-410iC/185 from $80,000, a difference of $5,000.
Which robot carries more?
The IRB 660 offers a 250 kg version; in base versions the M-410iC/185 carries 185 kg against 180 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
They are almost equal: 3150 mm for the IRB 660 and 3143 mm for the M-410iC/185.
Which robot is more precise?
Both publish ±0.05 mm.
How many axes do they have?
Both are four-axis palletizing robots.
Which robot should I buy?
Choose the IRB 660 for value. Choose the M-410iC/185 for FANUC lines.
