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Atlas Copco QES 500 Generator Set

The Atlas Copco QES 500 is a 444 kW (555 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine. It is available at 400 V, 50 Hz and rated 721.7 A. It holds about 48 L (12.7 gal) of oil and 60 L (15.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The set measures 4590×1850×2401 mm (180.7×72.8×94.5 in), weighs about 5868 kg (12937 lb) and produces 78 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 980 L (258.9 gal), roughly 7.7 hours of runtime. The same TAD1641GE engine also powers generator sets from AKSA, Generac, Kohler, SDMO, Simson-Maxwell and Volvo Penta.

444 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
48.0 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power444 kW
Standby kVA555
Prime power400 kW
ControllerQc1112
Oil capacity48.0 L
AlternatorACA355C
Voltage options400 V
Rated current721.7 A
Power factor0.8
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4590×1850×2401 mm
Dry weight5868 kg
Sound level78.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank980.0 L
Tank runtime7.7 hr

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
Oil capacity48.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter30801086201 Amazon eBay $442.95 PartsGeek
Fuel filter330051369 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Oil filter330050545 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Belt330051528 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Coolant30.0 gal330910098 Amazon eBay PartsGeek
Oil48.0 gal330910115 Amazon eBay PartsGeek

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Atlas Copco QES 500?

The Atlas Copco QES 500 is rated 444 kW standby (555.0 kVA).

What engine does the Atlas Copco QES 500 use?

The Atlas Copco QES 500 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine.

What fuel does the Atlas Copco QES 500 use?

The Atlas Copco QES 500 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Atlas Copco QES 500?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE engine in the Atlas Copco QES 500 has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.

What alternator does the Atlas Copco QES 500 use?

The Atlas Copco QES 500 uses a ACA355C alternator.

Parts

18
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
7746012Air filter1Air filter PartsGeek
7746022Oil filter1Oil filter PartsGeek
7746032Fuel filter1Fuel filter PartsGeek
GM24832A-NPulse converter circuit boardPump PartsGeek
GM25508Filter, oil1Oil filter Amazon eBay $14.95 PartsGeek
GM25537Filter, fuel1Fuel filter Amazon eBay PartsGeek FridayParts $32.00
GM25540Air filter insert1Air filter Amazon eBay $107.25 PartsGeek
GM25554Fuel filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $19.99 PartsGeek
GM26679V-Belt set (fan)Belt PartsGeek
GM29673V-Belt set (alt)Belt PartsGeek
CL130110-200Hotstart Pre heater1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM25520Decarbonizing kitService part / kit PartsGeek
GM41339Cylinder head (includes items 2--34)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM41427Rocker arm shaft (includes item 2)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM65855Cylinder head (includes 2--34)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM65981Rocker arm shaft1Service part / kit PartsGeek
GM78736Rocker arm6Service part / kit PartsGeek
TAD1641GEService part / kit PartsGeek sinocmp $249.00

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime100%7.3
Standby2.4
Standby100%26.4

Available documents

Spec sheet — QES-range-English (Atlas Copco)Spec sheet — brochure qes specific markets english (Atlas Copco)