This is American Pneumatic Tool part number 1280583441, which replaced the older number 01978 handle Sub-Ass’y, stocked at Crowder Supply as APT1978. It carries the operator’s grip and the vibration path from the tool. Damage here is a comfort and control issue before it is a mechanical one.
You will find it on the diagram for the 131 Backfill Tamper. It comes off the APT 131 Pneumatic Backfill Tamper. Compare it to the reference callout on the diagram to be sure it is the position you need.
Everything else on that machine is one page away, and the parts diagram hub indexes every breakdown we publish. Stocked in Denver orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day when the part is on the shelf.
- Part number: 1280583441
- Previous part number: 01978
- Manufacturer: American Pneumatic Tool
- Crowder SKU: APT1978
- Listed on breakdowns for: 131 Backfill Tamper

