ABB IRB 6740 260/3.00

Robot details

The ABB IRB 6740‑260/3.00 is a very heavy‑duty 6‑axis industrial robot, engineered to combine extremely high payload capacity with extended reach and exceptional rigidity. Part of ABB’s proven IRB 6700 series, this robot is designed for continuous high‑duty industrial applications where strength, stability, and long‑term reliability are essential.

With a maximum payload of 260 kg and an extended reach of 3,000 mm, the IRB 6740‑260/3.00 is ideally suited for handling very large and heavy components, including automotive body‑in‑white (BIW) handling, press tending, machine loading, and heavy material transfer. Its reinforced mechanical structure and optimized arm geometry ensure smooth motion, stable path accuracy, and consistent repeatability, even when operating at full payload across a wide working envelope.

Powered by the ABB IRC5 controller, the robot fully benefits from ABB’s advanced motion technologies such as TrueMove™ and QuickMove™, providing precise trajectory control, synchronized axis movements, and reduced cycle times. Despite its extreme payload and long reach, the robot maintains a compact footprint relative to its class, enabling efficient integration into modern heavy‑automation cells.

The ABB IRB 6740‑260/3.00 is the ideal solution for manufacturers seeking long‑reach very‑heavy automation with proven ABB industrial robustness.

Robot applications

• Press tending
• Loading and unloading of parts
• Machining
• Handling of parts
• Polishing
• Arc welding
• Spotwelding
• Palletising
• Measurement
• Laser cutting
• Laser welding Nd-Yag
• Glueing - Adhesive bonding
• Assembly of parts

TECHNICAL DATA – ABB IRB 6740‑260/3.00

• Robot type: 6‑axis articulated very heavy‑payload industrial robot
• Maximum payload: 260 kg
• Maximum reach: 3,000 mm
• Repeatability: ±0.05 mm
• Number of axes: 6
• Robot weight: approx. 1,600–1,700 kg
• Protection rating: IP54 (higher protection available depending on configuration)
• Controller: ABB IRC5
• Motion control: ABB QuickMove™ and TrueMove™ technologies
• Installation options: Floor mounting (standard)

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Automotive body‑in‑white (BIW) handling
• Press tending and transfer systems
• Heavy machine loading and unloading
• Large structure and frame manipulation
• Heavy material handling
• Foundry and casting automation
• High‑duty industrial production lines