The APT 131 is a pneumatic backfill tamper from American Pneumatic Tools for soil compaction, temporary hole filling and asphalt packing foundation and pavement repair through setting power and telephone poles. Three butt styles tailor it to the work: an internally reinforced 6 in. malleable iron butt for open backfill, a 3 in. solid butt for confined spaces and a half-moon pole butt that wraps compaction tight against a pole.

A flapper valve lets dirt pass through without stopping the tool, and a built-in automatic oiler keeps it lubricated without adding hardware to the air line. Compare the rest of the APT tamper line, browse every pneumatic backfill tamper we stock in Denver, or start with the buyers guide to tampers; a whip check across the hose coupling is cheap insurance on any air tool.

• Pneumatic backfill tamper for soil compaction, hole filling, asphalt packing and pole setting
• Butt options: 6 in. reinforced malleable iron, 3 in. solid, or half-moon pole butt each approx. 5 lb
• Half-moon pole butt compacts fill tight around power and telephone poles
• 3 in. solid butt reaches confined-space compaction the wider butts can’t
• Built-in automatic oiler; flapper valve passes dirt without stopping the tool
• Free UPS Ground shipping from Crowder Supply in Denver

APT 131 Backfill Tamper FAQ

Which butt style should I order?
Match the butt to the work: the internally reinforced 6 in. malleable iron butt covers open trench and foundation backfill, the 3 in. solid butt reaches confined spaces the wider face can’t, and the half-moon pole butt wraps compaction tight against power and telephone poles. Each butt weighs approximately 5 lb.

Does the APT 131 need an in-line oiler on the air hose?
No a built-in automatic oiler keeps the tool lubricated without adding hardware to the line, and the flapper valve lets dirt pass through without stopping the tool.

What jobs is a pneumatic backfill tamper used for?
Soil compaction, temporary filling of holes and asphalt packing from foundation and pavement repair to setting power and telephone poles. The tampers buyer’s guide walks through matching a tamper to the job.