ABB IRB 1660ID vs Mitsubishi MELFA RV-FR
Head-to-head comparison of ABB Robotics ABB IRB 1660ID and Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi MELFA RV-FR. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Overall Score
81.7/ 100
ABB IRB 1660ID
ABB Robotics
81.7/ 100
Mitsubishi MELFA RV-FR
Mitsubishi Electric
Score Breakdown
84
Performance84
86
Reliability86
80
Ease of Use78
74
Intelligence78
82
Value80
82
Ecosystem80
82
Safety84
78
Design76
Specs Comparison
| Spec | ABB IRB 1660ID | Mitsubishi MELFA RV-FR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $48,000 | $32,000 |
| Axes | 6 | — |
| Reach Mm | 1550 | 911 |
| Controller | OmniCore | — |
| Payload Kg | 6 | 7 |
| Application | Arc welding | — |
| Cable Routing | Fully integrated internal | — |
| Repeatability Mm | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Maintenance Savings | 50% | — |
| Ai | — | AI servo tuning |
| Dof | — | 6 |
| Vision | — | RT VisualBox |
| Predictive Maintenance | — | MELFA Smart Plus |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | ABB IRB 1660ID | Mitsubishi MELFA RV-FR |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $67,200 | $44,800 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |