FANUC M-410iC/500 vs ABB IRB 760: Heavy Palletizing Robot Comparison
The FANUC M-410iC/500 and the ABB IRB 760 are direct competitors: heavy four-axis palletizers for full layers with about 3.15 m reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability. The M-410iC/500 carries 500 kg. The IRB 760 carries 450 kg, is rated IP67 and costs about a quarter less.
Quick verdict. The ABB IRB 760 is the better value for full-layer palletizing, with 450 kg, 3180 mm reach, IP67 protection and a listed price $30,000 lower. The FANUC M-410iC/500 is the better choice when layer grippers and loads exceed 450 kg.
M-410iC/500 and IRB 760 at a glance
The FANUC M-410iC/500 carries 500 kg over 3143 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm and runs on the R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) controller. It weighs 2410 kg on the pedestal base, controller included.
The ABB IRB 760 carries 450 kg over 3180 mm, repeats to ±0.05 mm, is rated IP67 and runs on IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT.
Main specification comparison
Specification | FANUC M-410iC/500 | ABB IRB 760 |
Brand | FANUC | ABB |
Listed price | $120,000 | $90,000 |
Payload | 500 kg | 450 kg |
Reach | 3143 mm | 3180 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.05 mm |
Axes | 4 | 4 |
Arm weight | 2410 kg (pedestal base, controller included) | Not specified |
Controller | R-30iB Plus (A- or B-cabinet) | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Price comparison
FANUC M-410iC/500: listed from $120,000
ABB IRB 760: listed from $90,000
Difference: $30,000
The IRB 760 costs roughly 25% less
Payload and reach
The M-410iC/500 carries 500 kg, 50 kg more than the IRB 760, which matters with heavy vacuum or clamp layer grippers. The IRB 760 reaches 3180 mm, slightly beyond the 3143 mm of the FANUC. Both publish ±0.05 mm repeatability.
Full-layer palletizing
ABB builds the IRB 760 for full-layer palletizing and depalletizing. Both robots use four axes, which keeps layers level but cannot tilt products. Either one can serve several pallet positions from a single base thanks to over 3.1 m of reach.
Protection and installation
The IRB 760 is rated IP67 and runs on IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT. FANUC quotes 2410 kg for the M-410iC/500 on its pedestal base with the controller included, and runs it on the R-30iB Plus. Both mount on the floor.
Best applications for the M-410iC/500
Full-layer palletizing above 450 kg
Heavy depalletizing
Plants standardized on FANUC
Best applications for the ABB IRB 760
Full-layer palletizing
Depalletizing
Wet or dusty end-of-line areas
M-410iC/500 advantages
500 kg payload
±0.05 mm repeatability
M-410iC/500 limitations
About $30,000 higher listed price
ABB IRB 760 advantages
About 25% lower listed price
3180 mm reach
IP67
ABB IRB 760 limitations
450 kg payload
Final verdict
Choose the ABB IRB 760 for value in full-layer palletizing. Choose the FANUC M-410iC/500 for loads above 450 kg.
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, the FANUC M-410iC/500 or the ABB IRB 760?
The IRB 760 is listed from $90,000 and the M-410iC/500 from $120,000, a difference of $30,000.
Which robot carries more?
The M-410iC/500 carries 500 kg; the IRB 760 450 kg.
Which robot has the longer reach?
The IRB 760 reaches 3180 mm; the M-410iC/500 3143 mm.
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 760 for value. Choose the M-410iC/500 above 450 kg.
