FAIRINO FR10 vs. ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300: 10 kg Cobot Comparison
Updated: Nov 2
10 kg-class collaborative robot comparison • Payload, reach, precision and U.S. pricing
🤖 Overview: The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 from ABB and the FAIRINO FR10 are both shortlisted for 10 kg-class automation cells. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 offers 11 kg of rated payload, 900 mm of reach and ±0.02 mm repeatability. The FAIRINO FR10 answers with 10 kg, 1,400 mm and ±0.05 mm at a published U.S. price of $11,599. This comparison separates published specifications from the points that should be confirmed in a demo or quotation.
Note: The SWIFTI CRB 1300 is offered as 11 kg / 0.9 m, 10 kg / 1.15 m and 7 kg / 1.4 m variants; this comparison uses the 11 kg / 900 mm version. It reaches collaborative safety through ABB SafeMove and an external safety laser scanner.
FAIRINO FR10 10 kg-class cobot 
ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 cobot
⚖️ Quick Verdict: FAIRINO FR10 vs. ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300
Choose the FAIRINO FR10 when it keeps the budget low and reaches further, at a published $11,599.
Choose the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 when it offers more rated payload, tighter repeatability, from $45,000 (indicative list price).
Validate both with your real gripper, part mass and layout; installed-cell cost and measured cycle time decide ROI.
📊 FAIRINO FR10 vs. ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 Specifications
Specification | FAIRINO FR10 | ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 |
|---|---|---|
Rated payload | 10 kg | 11 kg |
Maximum payload | 14 kg | See manufacturer datasheet |
Reach | 1,400 mm | 900 mm |
Repeatability | ±0.05 mm | ±0.02 mm |
Axes | 6 | 6 |
Arm weight | ≈40 kg | See manufacturer datasheet |
IP rating | IP54 / IP65 optional | IP40 (IP67 optional) |
TCP speed | 1.5 m/s typical | 6.2 m/s maximum |
Public price | $11,599 (FAIRINO USA) | From $45,000 (indicative list price) |
🏋️ Payload: 10 kg vs. 11 kg
ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 carries 1 kg more rated payload. In practice, payload includes the gripper, adapter plate, sensors and cabling, so the tool consumes a large share of either rating. Ask both suppliers for the payload curve at your tool offset and orientation.
📏 Reach: 1,400 mm vs. 900 mm
FAIRINO FR10 reaches 500 mm (about 56%) further. Extra reach can let one robot serve a machine, an infeed and an inspection station without a riser or linear track, while a shorter arm keeps the swept area compact and simplifies guarding. Simulate both robots in your actual cell layout.
🎯 Repeatability and Precision
ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 publishes the tighter repeatability (±0.02 mm vs. ±0.05 mm). For most tending, packaging and handling work both are sufficient; for tight insertions and vision-guided placement, fixturing, TCP calibration and gripper compliance matter as much as the datasheet figure.
🛡️ Environment and Safety
The FAIRINO FR10 is offered with IP54 protection and an IP65 option, while the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 is published at IP40 (IP67 optional). Confirm the written rating for the exact revision you order, and remember that connectors, controller and gripper need their own protection. Every collaborative application still needs a risk assessment under ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
🏭 Applications Where Each Robot Fits
CNC machine tending: reach to the chuck and part trays decides the layout; FAIRINO FR10 has the longer envelope.
Pick-and-place and packaging: check gripper plus part mass against the 10 kg limit of the smaller rating.
Screwdriving and dispensing: tool power, cable routing and repeatability drive quality more than top speed.
💰 Price and Total Cost of Ownership
FAIRINO USA lists the FAIRINO FR10 at $11,599. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 is listed from $45,000 (indicative list price), so the published arm prices differ by about $33,401 (roughly 74% less for the FAIRINO). Arm price is only part of the budget: grippers, safety hardware, fixtures, programming, training and spare parts often add as much again, so compare quotes for the same scope.
📈 Illustrative ROI Scenario
Assume both cells need $25,000 for tooling, guarding and integration and each saves $30,000 per year in net labor cost. The FAIRINO FR10 cell would total about $36,599, a simple payback of roughly 1.2 years. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 cell would total about $70,000, or roughly 2.3 years. These figures are illustrative; model your own cell.
✅ Buyer's Evaluation Checklist
Total gripper + part mass and center of gravity against each payload curve
Reach to every pick, place and inspection point in a CAD simulation
Written IP rating, warranty and delivery terms for the exact revision
Measured cycle time with real parts, including fault recovery
Installed-cell quotes for the same scope from both suppliers
🏁 Conclusion
The FAIRINO FR10 stands out for value, with 10 kg payload, ±0.05 mm repeatability and a transparent $11,599 price. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 brings more rated payload, tighter repeatability and the ABB ecosystem at a higher published price. Shortlist the arm whose reach, payload and integration needs match your cell, then confirm with a trial and an installed-cell quote.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which cobot carries more payload, the FAIRINO FR10 or the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300?
ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 has the higher rated payload: 10 kg for the FAIRINO FR10 vs. 11 kg for the ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300.
Which robot has the longer reach?
FAIRINO FR10 reaches 500 mm further (1,400 mm vs. 900 mm).
Which robot is more repeatable?
ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 publishes the tighter repeatability: ±0.02 mm vs. ±0.05 mm.
How much do the FAIRINO FR10 and ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 cost?
FAIRINO USA lists the FAIRINO FR10 at $11,599. The ABB SWIFTI CRB 1300 is listed from $45,000 (indicative list price).
Can both be used for machine tending and pick-and-place?
Yes. Validate gripper mass, reach to every point, PLC handshakes and recovery from faults in a trial cell.
Does either robot remove the need for a risk assessment?
No. Every collaborative application needs an application-specific risk assessment under ISO 10218 and ISO/TS 15066.
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