The APT 160 from American Pneumatic Tools is a 60 lb-class pneumatic paving breaker and a long-running workhorse for contractors and rental fleets. Its 1,680 BPM impact rate the fastest cadence in its class among the breakers Crowder Supply stocks rides on 65 CFM at 90 psi, in a 68 lb tool measuring 25-3/4 in. overall that chews through concrete slab break-out, asphalt removal, utility trenching and foundation demolition.

Choose 1-1/8 x 6 in. or 1-1/4 x 6 in. hex chucks on either the APT 160 or the 70 lb APT 160A version. American Pneumatic Tools builds the APT breaker line in the United States with deep parts support, and it competes head-on with the imports in our full paving breaker selection. Keep the air side healthy with rock drill and pneumatic tool oil fed through an inline oiler, and add a whip check at every hose coupling.

• 60 lb-class pneumatic paving breaker; 68 lb tool weight (70 lb for APT 160A), 25-3/4 in. overall
• Fast 1,680 BPM impact rate on 65 CFM at 90 psi through a 1/2 NPT inlet
• Chuck options: 1-1/8 x 6 in. or 1-1/4 x 6 in. hex shank
• Made in the USA by American Pneumatic Tools with long-term parts availability
• Applications: concrete slab break-out, asphalt removal, utility trenching, foundation demolition, road repair
• Legacy APT part numbers have transitioned to Bosch part numbering
• Stocked by Crowder Supply in Denver; ships free via UPS Ground

APT 160 Paving Breaker FAQ

What size air compressor do I need for the APT 160?
It consumes 65 CFM at 90 psi through a 1/2 NPT inlet, so size the compressor to hold at least 65 CFM at the tool, with an inline oiler feeding oil through the air line.

What is the difference between the APT 160 and the APT 160A?
Both run the same 1,680 BPM mechanism on 65 CFM at 90 psi. The 160A weighs 70 lb at 28-1/4 in. overall versus 68 lb and 25-3/4 in. for the 160, and each takes a 1-1/8 x 6 in. or 1-1/4 x 6 in. hex chuck.

Is a 60 lb breaker enough, or do I need a 90 lb jackhammer?
The 60 lb class covers sidewalks, slabs and general road repair. For full-section concrete and full-depth highway asphalt, step up to a 90 lb tool such as the Tamco/Toku TPB-90 the paving breaker buyer’s guide compares the classes.