APT Pneumatic Rivet Busters — 6, 8 & 11 in. Stroke
The APT CN rivet buster family, all in stock in Denver: the compact 6-in.-stroke M633CN for tight spaces, the 8-in. M133CN that meets bridge-deck weight rules while hitting like a 60-lb breaker, and the 11-in.-stroke M1133CN Jumbo for reinforced concrete and tank cutting. Drop-forged D, pistol-grip, or T handles, running jumbo 11X extra-heavy-duty steel.
The short version
A rivet buster is the horizontal demolition answer: breaker-class impact at half the weight, held at waist or chest height. Tight quarters take the 28-lb M633CN; bridge deck and general demo take the 30-lb M133CN — our best seller; maximum force is the 11-in.-stroke M1133CN Jumbo. How to choose: the Rivet Buster Buyer’s Guide, or compare every brand at all rivet busters. Questions? Call 1-888-883-5144.
Pick Your APT Rivet Buster
Every handle option below is in stock — choose it and add straight to your cart.
The APT CN Rivet Buster Family
All three share deep case-hardened alloy cylinders, heavy-duty upper and lower sleeves, adjustable exhaust deflectors, and jumbo 11X extra-heavy-duty tool steel. Stroke length sets the personality: longer stroke, harder blow, slower rate. Then pick the handle — drop-forged D, pistol grip, or T — to match how you hold the work.
APT 633 Pneumatic Rivet Buster
The compact one: an advanced cylinder design trims weight to 28 lb with no loss of hitting force — precision demolition in confined areas where a longer tool will not fit.
28 lb · 6-in. stroke · 1,100 BPM · 42–46 CFM @ 90 psi
M133CN · 8-in. Stroke · Old Part #18757 / 18768 / 19444
APT 133 Pneumatic Rivet Buster
The sweet spot and our best-selling rivet buster: impressive impact energy at half the weight of a 60-lb breaker, and it meets bridge-deck repair weight requirements. The power-to-weight pick of the lineup.
30 lb (T-handle 36 lb) · 8-in. stroke · 1,140 BPM · 42–46 CFM @ 90 psi
APT 1133 Pneumatic Rivet Buster
The heavy hitter: an extended 11-in. stroke delivers maximum force for breaking reinforced concrete and cutting underground tanks — the go-to when nothing else moves the work.
33 lb (T-handle 39 lb) · 11-in. stroke · 850 BPM · 48–52 CFM @ 90 psi
APT Rivet Buster Spec Comparison
Longer stroke = harder blow at a slower rate. All three run jumbo 11X extra-heavy-duty steel.
| Model | Stroke | BPM | CFM @ 90 psi | Weight | Handles | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M633CN | 6 in. | 1,100 | 42–46 | 28 lb | D, Pistol | Tight spaces, precision demo | $1,582 |
| M133CN | 8 in. | 1,140 | 42–46 | 30–36 lb | D, Pistol, T | Bridge deck, general demo | From $1,648 |
| M1133CN | 11 in. | 850 | 48–52 | 33–39 lb | D, Pistol, T | Reinforced concrete, tanks | From $1,807 |
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Which Rivet Buster Do I Need?
Working in tight quarters
Between beams, inside structures, under decks — the compact M633CN fits where the work is.
APT M633CNBridge deck & wall demolition
The M133CN meets deck weight requirements and hits like a 60-lb breaker held sideways.
APT M133CNReinforced concrete & tank cutting
When maximum force is required, the 11-in.-stroke M1133CN Jumbo is the strongest blow in the family.
APT M1133CNSteel, Air & Parts — on the Same Order
Rivet Buster Questions, Answered
What is a rivet buster?
A rivet buster is a long-stroke pneumatic hammer built for horizontal work: originally for cutting hot rivets on structural steel, today mostly for breaking bridge deck, walls, and reinforced concrete at waist-to-chest height. It delivers breaker-class impact energy at roughly half a breaker’s weight, which is why bridge crews — where deck weight rules apply — run them daily.
What is the difference between a rivet buster and a jackhammer?
Orientation and weight. A jackhammer (paving breaker) works straight down with its own 30–90 lb doing part of the work. A rivet buster is built to be held horizontally or at an angle: lighter (28–39 lb), longer stroke, and balanced for demolition you attack from the side — walls, deck edges, tanks, and overhead-adjacent work.
Which stroke length should I choose?
Stroke sets blow energy: the 6-in. M633CN trades some punch for compactness in tight quarters; the 8-in. M133CN is the do-most middle and our best seller; the 11-in. M1133CN Jumbo hits hardest at 850 BPM for reinforced concrete and tank cutting. When in doubt, the M133CN.
D handle, pistol grip, or T handle?
Pistol grip points the tool naturally at horizontal work; the D handle gives a closed grip for control at odd angles; the T handle adds leverage and a two-hand stance (and 6 lb) for downward or heavy pushing work. Same tool underneath — pick how you hold the job.
What air compressor do rivet busters need?
The M633CN and M133CN run on 42–46 CFM at 90 psi; the M1133CN wants 48–52. Any 110-CFM class towable compressor powers one with headroom — see the compressors we stock.
What steel do APT rivet busters use?
Jumbo 11X extra-heavy-duty shank steel — backout punches, chisels, and cutters. Call 1-888-883-5144 and we will pull the right steels with your tool so it all ships together.
Are these the same tools as APT 18768 or 18846?
Yes — old numbers map to current models: 18848/18849 = M633CN handles, 18757/18768/19444 = M133CN handles, 18846/18847/19060 = M1133CN handles. Order by either number.
How fast do APT rivet busters ship?
In-stock tools ship same day on orders placed by 4 PM Eastern, most free by UPS Ground from Denver.
Put an APT Rivet Buster to Work
Tell us the material and the position you work in — we will match the stroke, handle, and steel in one call.