ABB Robotics IRB 8700 Overview
The ABB IRB 8700 is a six-axis industrial robot available with an 800 kg payload and 3500 mm reach or a 550 kg payload and 4200 mm reach, with a position repeatability of ±0.05 mm and ±0.08 mm respectively. It is ABB's highest-payload robot and is built for handling large, heavy parts on lines that run around the clock. The robot weighs between 4527 and 4575 kg, is floor mounted, is rated IP67 and runs on the IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT controller.
Key Specifications
Specification | ABB Robotics IRB 8700 |
Manufacturer | ABB Robotics |
Model | IRB 8700 |
Category | Robot arm / Industrial 6-axis robot |
Payload | 550–800 kg |
Reach | 3500–4200 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05–0.08 mm |
Axes (DoF) | 6 |
Controller | ABB IRC5 or OmniCore |
Interfaces | PROFINET; EtherNet/IP; digital I/O |
Certifications | ISO 10218-1 |
Price | From USD 160,000 |
Prices are indicative, are not final and may change.
Applications
Material handling
Machine tending
Assembly
Packaging
Inspection
Dispensing
Industries
Automotive · Electronics · Metalworking · Plastics · Food and beverage · Pharmaceuticals · Logistics
Technical Details
6 axes
IRB 8700-800/3.50: payload 800 kg (630 kg with LeanID), reach 3500 mm, repeatability ±0.05 mm
IRB 8700-550/4.20: payload 550 kg (475 kg with LeanID), reach 4200 mm, repeatability ±0.08 mm
Mass 4527–4575 kg
Mounting floor
Protection IP67
Controller IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT
ABB Robotics IRB 8700 Review Summary
The IRB 8700 is ABB's highest-payload robot. It comes as the IRB 8700-800/3.50 with an 800 kg payload, 3500 mm reach and ±0.05 mm repeatability, or the IRB 8700-550/4.20 with a 550 kg payload, 4200 mm reach and ±0.08 mm repeatability. It is built for handling large, heavy parts on lines that run around the clock, and is listed from USD 160,000.
Pros
Up to 800 kg payload, the highest in ABB's range
Reach of 3500 or 4200 mm
±0.05 mm repeatability on the 800 kg version
IP67 protection
Runs on IRC5 or OmniCore V400XT
Cons
Robot weight of more than 4.5 tonnes needs a substantial foundation
LeanID reduces payload to 630 or 475 kg
Starting price of USD 160,000
Who It Is For
The IRB 8700 fits automotive, heavy vehicle and foundry plants that need to lift loads beyond the 500 kg limit of the IRB 7600.
Full review: ABB IRB 8700 Review: Specs, Price and Applications of the 550–800 kg Heavy-Payload Robot
