Overview#
The Atlas Copco QAS 700 VD is the flagship of the QAS portable generator series — a 700 kVA unit powered by a Volvo TWD1683GE 16.1L inline-6 engine. Delivering 560 kW prime / 616 kW standby, it is the largest single-engine portable generator in the Atlas Copco US lineup. The sound-attenuated enclosure keeps noise to 76 dBA at 7 meters at 75% load — remarkably quiet for 560 kW, and 5-8 dB lower than most competitors in the 500+ kW portable class. EPA Tier 4 Final with SCR aftertreatment, CARB compliant, and legal for operation throughout California without restriction.
Technical highlights#
The QAS 700 pairs the Volvo TWD1683GE 16.1L heavy-duty platform with a Leroy Somer LSA 47.2 L9 alternator featuring Class H insulation and voltage regulation within ±0.25%. The engine runs at 1800 RPM and is one of Volvo's most proven industrial power platforms, used across marine, mining, and power generation applications worldwide. A 707-gallon integral diesel tank and 43.4-gallon DEF tank — both the largest in the QAS lineup — provide extended runtime for multi-day operations without refueling infrastructure. Three-phase 277/480V output at 60 Hz and excellent paralleling capability allow the QAS 700 to serve as a standalone prime mover or as part of a multi-unit temporary power plant for loads exceeding 1 MW.
Our service experience#
The QAS 700 represents Atlas Copco's best engineering: Swedish design, Volvo power, Leroy Somer alternator, and a quiet, compact package for 560 kW. It is a genuinely impressive machine. Where Atlas Copco falls short — and this matters more at 560 kW where downtime costs thousands of dollars per hour — is after-sale service. Unreturned calls, $311+/hr travel charges, and parts delays are the most common complaints from fleet operators and rental houses in Northern California. The Volvo TWD1683GE is a well-supported platform with a strong dealer network, but Atlas Copco's own service layer adds friction. OnPoint provides a local Bay Area and NorCal service alternative — responsive scheduling, transparent pricing, and technicians experienced with heavy-duty Volvo engines and Leroy Somer alternators. If you own or rent QAS 700 units in Northern California, we are here to keep them running.


