APT Pneumatic Paving Breakers & Jackhammers — 30 to 90 lb
Four weight classes of American Pneumatic Tools air jackhammers, all in stock in Denver: the 33-lb M117 for slab and confined work, the 43-lb M140 for plant maintenance and bridge deck, the 68-lb M160 general-purpose breaker, and the 90-lb M190 for heavy demolition and road building. Standard back heads or Airgo-Line® anti-vibration versions, with points, chisels, and APT parts on the same shelf.
The short version
Match the breaker to the concrete: sidewalks, floors, and confined spots take the 33-lb M117; general slab, asphalt, and frozen ground take the 68-lb M160; reinforced pavement, bridge deck, and foundations call for the 90-lb M190. Every model ships same day from $1,288. New to breakers? Read our Paving Breaker Buyer’s Guide, or compare every brand we stock at all paving breakers & jackhammers. Not sure? Call 1-888-883-5144 and we will size it to your job.
Pick Your APT Paving Breaker
Every variation below is in stock — choose the chuck (and back head) and add it straight to your cart.
The APT Paving Breaker Ladder
Every APT breaker shares the same proven architecture — automatic valve, built-in oiler, latch-type retainer, swivel hose connection, and a four-bolt back head — scaled from 33 to 90 lb. Pick the weight class for your concrete, then the chuck size to match your steel. The A-suffix Airgo-Line® models swap in an ergonomic vibration-reducing back head (interchangeable with the standard back head) for crews on the tool all day.
APT 117 Pneumatic Paving Breaker
The light breaker for concrete floors, sidewalk, and confined spaces — easy to handle all day without giving up breaking force.
33 lb · 21-3/4 in. · 1,850 BPM · 34–38 CFM @ 90 psi
APT 140 Pneumatic Paving Breaker
The rugged middleweight for light-to-medium construction, plant maintenance, and bridge deck demolition — more punch than a 30-lb tool while the crew still moves the breaker constantly.
43 lb · 21-1/8 in. · 1,500 BPM · 48 CFM @ 90 psi · 1 x 4-1/4 in. chuck
M160 · 60-lb Class · Old Part #5235 / 5236
APT 160 Pneumatic Paving Breaker
The general-purpose jobsite breaker and a top pick for asphalt cutting — the class most crews reach for on slab, roadway, and medium demolition.
68 lb · 25-3/4 in. · 1,680 BPM · 60–65 CFM @ 90 psi
APT 190 Pneumatic Paving Breaker
The most powerful breaker in the APT lineup: slow, hard blows through the hardest reinforced concrete for heavy demolition, road building, and foundation removal.
90 lb · 29 in. · 1,350 BPM · 75–80 CFM @ 90 psi · 6-1/8 in. stroke
APT Paving Breaker Spec Comparison
Factory specs from the 2025 APT catalog. Airgo-Line® models are the same machine with the ergonomic anti-vibration back head.
| Model | Class | Chuck (in.) | BPM | CFM @ 90 psi | Stroke (in.) | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M117 | 30 lb | 7/8 x 3-1/4 or 1 x 4-1/4 | 1,850 | 34–38 | 3-3/8 | 33 lb | $1,288 |
| M140 | 40 lb | 1 x 4-1/4 | 1,500 | 48 | 4-1/4 | 43 lb | $1,288 |
| M140A Airgo | 40 lb | 1 x 4-1/4 | 1,500 | 48 | 4-1/4 | 43 lb | $1,648 |
| M160 | 60 lb | 1-1/8 or 1-1/4 x 6 | 1,680 | 60–65 | 4-1/8 | 68 lb | $1,378 |
| M160A Airgo | 60 lb | 1-1/8 or 1-1/4 x 6 | 1,680 | 60–65 | 4-1/8 | 70 lb | $1,762 |
| M190 | 90 lb | 1-1/8 or 1-1/4 x 6 | 1,350 | 75–80 | 6-1/8 | 90 lb | $1,446 |
| M190A Airgo | 90 lb | 1-1/8 or 1-1/4 x 6 | 1,350 | 75–80 | 6-1/8 | 90 lb | $1,853 |
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Which Jackhammer Do I Need?
Sidewalk, floors & interior demo
4–6 in. unreinforced slab, tile beds, confined spots: the 33-lb M117 keeps the crew fresh.
APT M117General slab, asphalt & frozen ground
The 60-lb class is the do-most breaker; the M160 is a favorite for asphalt cutting. Tight on air? The 43-lb M140 runs on 48 CFM.
APT M160Reinforced pavement & heavy demo
Road building, bridge deck, foundations: 90 lb and a 6-1/8 in. stroke put the M190 through rebar-laced concrete.
APT M190Steel, Air & Parts — on the Same Order
APT Jackhammer Questions, Answered
What is a pneumatic paving breaker?
A pneumatic paving breaker — the tool most crews call a jackhammer — is an air-powered demolition hammer that drives a steel point or chisel into concrete, asphalt, or rock. It runs off a portable air compressor and is sized by weight class: 30-lb tools for light slab, 60-lb for general work, and 90-lb for heavy pavement demolition. APT builds all four classes: the M117, M140, M160, and M190.
What size jackhammer do I need?
Match weight to concrete. A 30-lb breaker (M117) handles 4–6 in. unreinforced slab, floors, and overhead-adjacent work. The 60-lb class (M160) is the general-purpose choice for slab, roadway, and asphalt. Go 90-lb (M190) for reinforced concrete over 6 in., bridge deck, and road building — its slower 1,350 BPM blows each hit harder. The 43-lb M140 splits the difference when air supply or carry weight is tight.
What is the Airgo-Line back head?
Airgo-Line® is APT’s anti-vibration option: an ergonomic back head that reduces vibration to the operator’s hands and arms with no loss of impact power. It is interchangeable with the standard back head and adds about 2–3 in. of length. Crews running a breaker all shift — or tracking vibration exposure hours — order the M140A, M160A, or M190A versions.
What air compressor do these breakers need?
At 90 psi: the M117 uses 34–38 CFM, the M140 uses 48, the M160 uses 60–65, and the M190 uses 75–80. A 185-CFM towable compressor runs two 60-lb breakers at once; a 110-CFM machine runs any single breaker on this page. Size with headroom for hose length and altitude, and see the compressors we stock.
Are these the same tools as APT part numbers 5235, 5239, or 17923?
Yes. APT renumbered its catalog: 5199/5200 are the M117 chuck options, 17923 is the M140, 18041 the M140A, 5235/5236 the M160, 17746/17747 the M160A, 5239/5240 the M190, and 18618/18619 the M190A. Order by either number — the tools are identical, and every option above is the current-production version.
Which shank steel do APT breakers take?
The M117 takes 7/8 x 3-1/4 or 1 x 4-1/4 in. hex steel depending on chuck; the M140 takes 1 x 4-1/4; the M160 and M190 take the standard heavy-breaker shanks, 1-1/8 x 6 or 1-1/4 x 6 in. We stock moil points, chisels, asphalt cutters, and clay spades in all four shanks — add them to the same order.
Do you stock APT parts?
Yes — chisel retainers, rubber bumpers, whip hose assemblies, repair kits, pistons, and handle parts for the whole APT breaker line are on our shelves in Denver. Call 1-888-883-5144 with your model and part number and parts ship same day.
How fast do APT breakers ship?
In-stock breakers — every configuration on this page — ship same day on orders placed by 4 PM Eastern. Most orders go free by UPS Ground, and we ship nationwide from Denver, Colorado.
Put an APT Breaker to Work
Tell us the concrete, the air you have on site, and how long the crew is on the tool — we will match the weight class, chuck, and steel in one call.