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Chicago Pneumatic Construction Tools

Pneumatic, gas and hydraulic breakers, rock drills, chipping and air hammers, rivet busters and tampers — plus CP portable air compressors, generators, light towers and desiccant dryers. Real stock, real prices, and people who run this equipment.

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Looking for CP shop and vehicle-service tools?

This page is Chicago Pneumatic Construction Tools. CP impact wrenches, ratchets, die grinders, sanders, drills, screwdrivers and workshop equipment are a separate division — and we stock all of it. CP7000 series air hammers and the RA and B20 scalers live here, with the chipping hammers.

CP Industrial & Workshop Tools

The short version

Breaking concrete with air on site? Start at the CP pneumatic paving breakers (30 to 90 lb class). No compressor on site? The gas-powered Red Hawk runs standalone. Working off a carrier or power pack? See the CP BRK hydraulic breakers. Drilling rock? The CP sinker drills run 9 to 60 lb class. Chipping, scaling or gasket work? Seventeen chipping and air hammers from $86, in .580 hex and .680 round for construction and 0.401 in. for shop work. Need the air to run them? CP portable compressors deliver 95 to 1,373 CFM. Need power, light or dry air on the same site? CP also builds portable generators, LED light towers and desiccant air dryers. Want every brand side by side instead of CP alone? Use the all-brands categories: paving breakers, rock drills, air compressors. Not sure? Call 1-888-883-5144 and describe the job.

CP Pneumatic Tools

Air-driven breakers, drills, hammers and tampers — the core of the Chicago Pneumatic construction line since 1901. Every tool below runs on a standard portable compressor; the CFM figure on each model tells you how big that compressor has to be.

Paving Breakers & Jackhammers

30 to 90 lb class, 45 to 81 CFM. New to sizing? Read the paving breaker buyer’s guide.

Chicago Pneumatic CP 1260 pneumatic paving breaker
★ Best SellerCP 1260 · 60 lb class · the shop standard

CP 1260 Pneumatic Paving Breaker

The 60 lb breaker that does most of the work on most crews: enough mass to move 8 in. slab and footings, still light enough that one operator can reposition it all day. Built in vibration-reduced and mufflered configurations.

Choose it when: You are breaking 6 to 12 in. reinforced slab, sidewalk, curb and light foundation and you want one breaker that covers nearly all of it.

Key specs
Weight class60 lb
Impact rate1,300 BPM
Air consumption63 CFM at 90 psi
Air inlet3/4 in. male NPT
Chuck sizes1-1/8 x 6 in. / 1-1/4 x 6 in.
OptionsMuffler, vibration reduced
From $1,3206 configurationsFull details

Pneumatic Rock Drills (Sinkers)

Hand-held sinker drills for blast holes, anchor holes, dowel bar and rebar pinning — 9 to 60 lb class. See the rock drill buyer’s guide and the drill steel & adapters guide.

Chicago Pneumatic CP 0069 pneumatic rock drill
★ Best SellerCP 0069 · 60 lb class · heaviest hand-held sinker

CP 0069 Pneumatic Rock Drill

The big sinker: 60 lb class, 130 CFM, built for production blast-hole work in hard rock where a lighter drill stalls. Available in 7/8 x 4-1/4 in. and 1 x 4-1/4 in. shank.

Choose it when: You are drilling deep blast holes or hard formation and penetration rate matters more than tool weight.

Key specs
Weight class60 lb
Air consumption130 CFM
Shank sizes7/8 x 4-1/4 in. / 1 x 4-1/4 in.
Power sourcePneumatic
$2,5942 shank sizesFull details

Rivet Busters

Also called rivet guns and rivet hammers — for shearing rivets on bridges, tanks and structural steel, and for concrete work where a breaker will not fit. See the rivet buster buyer’s guide.

Chicago Pneumatic CP 4611 pneumatic rivet buster
★ Best SellerCP 4611 · 11 in. stroke · longest reach in the line

CP 4611 Pneumatic Rivet Buster

The 11 in. cylinder stroke delivers the heaviest single blow of the three CP rivet busters, at 720 BPM. Sold in pistol grip and D-handle; the D-handle is the crew favorite for overhead and bridge work.

Choose it when: You are cutting heavy structural rivets or need maximum energy per blow rather than fast cycling.

Key specs
Cylinder stroke11 in.
Impact rate720 BPM
Tool weight33 to 34 lb
Air inlet1/2 in. female NPT
HandlesPistol / D-handle
$1,4472 handle stylesFull details

Chipping Hammers & Air Hammers

Seventeen models from $86 to $1,076, in two families that are not interchangeable. Construction chipping hammers take .580 hex and .680 round steel, weigh 7 to 20 lb and run 20 to 33 CFM — concrete prep, scaling, gasket and weld work, light demolition. Light-duty air hammers take 0.401 in., 0.498 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. hex shanks, weigh 2.4 to 4.9 lb and run 6.4 to 25 CFM — vehicle service, fabrication, foundry and precision scaling. Buy the shank your steel already fits. See the chipping hammer buyer’s guide.

Chicago Pneumatic CP 4123 pneumatic chipping hammer
★ Best SellerCP 4123 · our highest-volume CP tool

CP 4123 Pneumatic Chipping Hammer

Six configurations across 2, 3 and 4 in. strokes in both .580 hex and .680 round shank, with the standard oval collar retainer and spring. More of these leave our dock than any other Chicago Pneumatic tool.

Choose it when: You need a general-purpose air chisel for weld cleanup, scaling, gasket removal and concrete finishing, and you want the shank that matches the steel you already own.

Key specs
Cylinder strokes2 / 3 / 4 in.
Shanks.580 hex, .680 round
Air consumption25 to 27 CFM
Tool weight13 to 16 lb
RetainerOval collar and spring
$6046 configurationsFull details

Backfill Tampers

Air tampers for trench backfill, pole holes, pipe bedding and around foundations — where a plate compactor will not fit. See the tampers & rammers buyer’s guide.

Chicago Pneumatic CP 0004 pneumatic backfill tamper
★ Best SellerCP 0004 · 6-1/4 in. butt · the trench workhorse

CP 0004 Pneumatic Backfill Tamper

The largest butt in the CP tamper line at 6-1/4 in., running 780 BPM on 28 CFM. Covers ground faster per pass than the 5 in. tool while still fitting a standard utility trench.

Choose it when: You are compacting utility trench backfill in lifts and want the widest butt that still fits between the trench walls.

Key specs
Butt size6-1/4 in.
Impact rate780 BPM
Air consumption28 CFM

Clay & Trench Diggers

Long-barrel diggers with a clay spade for hardpan, frozen ground and hand-dug trench — lighter and faster than a paving breaker in soil.

Scabblers, Chisels & Needle Scalers

Surface preparation, split by substrate. Scabblers scarify concrete — laitance, coatings and high spots — with carbide pistons hitting straight down at 3,000 BPM on 27.5 CFM. Needle scalers strip rust, mill scale, slag and failed coating off steel without cutting into the parent metal, because the needles ride the contour instead of digging a line.

CP Gas-Powered Tools: the Red Hawk Platform

One gasoline-powered platform, three different machines, all on one page: the CP Red Hawk gas line. Red Hawk tools run with no compressor, no hoses and no power pack — which is the whole point on remote right-of-way, rail, and utility work where dragging air is not practical. Pick by what the tool actually does, not by size.

The Breaker: Red Hawk Road

Chicago Pneumatic Red Hawk Road gas paving breaker
★ Best SellerRed Hawk Road · gas paving breaker · 1,440 BPM

CP Red Hawk Road Gas Paving Breaker

A self-contained gas breaker that does the work of a 60 lb air breaker without the compressor, hose or fuel to run one. Three shank sizes so it takes the steel your crew already stocks.

Choose it when: You are breaking concrete or asphalt away from the truck, on rail, or on scattered patch work where towing a compressor to each spot costs more than the tool.

Key specs
Power sourceGasoline
Impact rate1,440 BPM
Chuck sizes1 x 4-1/4 in. / 1-1/8 x 6 in. / 1-1/4 x 6 in.
$4,5413 shank sizesFull details

The Drill: Red Hawk Drill

Chicago Pneumatic Red Hawk gas rock drill and paving breaker
Red Hawk Drill · drills AND breaks

CP Red Hawk Drill Gas Rock Drill / Paving Breaker

The dual-purpose machine in the platform: rotation for drilling anchor and blast holes, and straight percussion for breaking. One tool, 7/8 x 4-1/4 in. shank, no air supply required.

Choose it when: You need to drill holes in rock somewhere a compressor cannot reach, and you would rather not carry a second tool to break with.

Key specs
Power sourceGasoline
Shank size7/8 x 4-1/4 in.
FunctionsRotary-percussive drilling and breaking

The Tie Tamper: Red Hawk Rail

Chicago Pneumatic Red Hawk Rail gas rail tamper
Red Hawk Rail · ballast and tie tamping

CP Red Hawk Rail Gas Rail Tamper

The rail-maintenance member of the family: consolidates ballast under ties to hold surface and line. Same gas platform, three shank sizes, no air on the right of way.

Choose it when: You are doing track surfacing, spot tamping or turnout work and there is no compressor within a mile of the job.

Key specs
Power sourceGasoline
Shank sizes1 x 4-1/4 in. / 1-1/8 x 6 in. / 1-1/4 x 6 in.
$4,5413 shank sizesFull details

Which Red Hawk does what

ModelBreaks concreteDrills rockTamps ballastShank sizes
Red Hawk RoadYesNoNo3
Red Hawk DrillYesYesNo1
Red Hawk RailNoNoYes3

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CP Hydraulic Tools

Tools that run off a skid steer, excavator, tractor or a CP power pack. Hydraulic gives you breaker-class energy with far less noise and no air hose — and it is the only practical way to run a post driver or post puller off a machine you already own.

Hydraulic Paving Breakers (BRK Series)

Hand-held hydraulic breakers, BRK 40 through BRK 95. These are operator-held tools, not excavator attachments — for carrier-mounted hammers see the all-brands hydraulic breaker category.

Chicago Pneumatic CP BRK 40 hydraulic paving breaker
★ Best SellerCP BRK 40 · lightest of the hand-held BRK line

CP BRK 40 Hydraulic Paving Breaker

The entry point into hand-held hydraulic breaking, in all three common shank sizes. Pairs with a CP PAC power pack or any circuit already on the machine.

Choose it when: You want breaker performance without a compressor, and you need a tool light enough to run all shift.

Key specs
Power sourceHydraulic
Chuck sizes1 x 4-1/4 in. / 1-1/8 x 6 in. / 1-1/4 x 6 in.
Pairs withCP PAC P9 or P13 power pack
$2,4673 shank sizesFull details

Hydraulic Power Packs (PAC Series)

Gas-driven hydraulic power units that make every CP hydraulic tool portable. Also in the all-brands power pack category.

Chicago Pneumatic PAC P13 hydraulic power pack
★ Best SellerCP PAC P13 · 8 GPM · 2,200 psi

CP PAC P13 Power Pack

The larger of the two CP packs: 5 to 8 GPM at 2,200 psi from a gas engine, enough to drive the bigger BRK breakers, the RDR rock drill and the PDR post drivers.

Choose it when: You are running hydraulic tools with no carrier available, or you want a dedicated power source that is not tied up when the machine leaves.

Key specs
Oil flow5 to 8 GPM
Max operating pressure2,200 psi
MotorGas
UseSingle tool

Hydraulic Post Drivers (PDR / MDR)

Hand-held post drivers for T-post, sign post, guardrail and fence work. New to post driving? The post driver buyer’s guide covers sizing across brands.

Chicago Pneumatic PDR 95R hydraulic post driver
★ Best SellerCP PDR 95R · largest driver in the CP line

CP PDR 95R Post Driver

The heavy hand-held driver, in trigger-lever and remote-valve activation. Remote valve keeps the control at the operator’s hand when the tool is up on a post.

Choose it when: You are setting guardrail, sign or heavier fence post and the 30T and 75RV are running out of energy per blow.

Key specs
Power sourceHydraulic
ActivationTrigger lever / remote valve
Pairs withCP PAC P9 or P13 power pack
$3,5252 activation typesFull details

Hydraulic Rock Drills

One true hydraulic drill in the CP line. If you want a hand-held drill on air instead, the CP sinker drills above are the deeper range.

Pick Hammers & Spike Drivers

Lighter than a breaker, heavier than a chipping hammer — for asphalt, frost, and rail spike work.

Post Pullers

The other half of a fence or guardrail job: getting the old post out without a backhoe and without bending it.

CP Site Power: Air, Electricity, Light and Dry Air

Chicago Pneumatic does not just make the tools — it makes the machines that feed them. Everything in this section is quoted rather than carted, because configuration, freight and lead time move the number. Call 1-888-883-5144 and we will price it the same day.

Portable Air Compressors (CPS Series)

Fifteen towable and utility-mounted models, 95 to 1,373 CFM of actual free air — 100 psi jobsite air through 507 psi high-pressure drilling air. Full spec sections for every model are on the CP air compressors page; sizing across brands is in the air compressor buyer’s guide, and the all-brands air compressor category compares CP against everything else we stock.

Chicago Pneumatic CPS 185 towable diesel air compressor
★ Best SellerCPS 185-100 · 180 CFM actual FAD at 100 psi

CP CPS 185 Air Compressor

The volume machine of the CP range. Turbocharged four-cylinder Kohler KDI 1903 TCR Tier 4 Final, up to 12 percent better on fuel than others in its class, with a spin-on separator that services in under an hour.

Choose it when: You are running two 60 lb breakers at once or a big sinker drill and cannot afford to run out of air mid-shift.

Key specs
Actual free air delivery180 CFM
Working pressure100 psi
EngineKohler KDI 1903 TCR, Tier 4 Final
Fuel tank22.3 gal
Max ambient122 degrees F
Call to QuoteFreight quoted with the machineFull details
Chicago Pneumatic CPS 110 towable diesel air compressor
CPS 110-100 · 95 CFM actual FAD at 100 psi

CP CPS 110 Air Compressor

The compact towable. Kubota D902 Tier 4 Final, under 1,200 lb so it tows behind a half-ton, and no SCR or DPF to service. Cold start to -4 degrees F as standard.

Choose it when: You run one or two air tools at a time and want the smallest machine that will not starve them.

Key specs
Actual free air delivery95 CFM
Working pressure100 psi
EngineKubota D902, Tier 4 Final
Fuel tank7.5 gal
WeightUnder 1,200 lb
Call to QuoteFreight quoted with the machineFull details

Every CPS model

Actual free air delivery, not nameplate. Each model has a full specification section on the air compressors page.

ModelActual free air deliveryAt pressureEngineBest for
CPS 110-10095 CFM100 psiKubota D902One breaker or two chipping hammers
CPS 175-100170 CFM100 psiKubota V1505 turboTwo 90 lb breakers
CPS 185-100180 CFM100 psiKohler KDI 1903 TCRTwo 60 lb breakers or a big sinker drill
CPS 185 KDU185 CFM100 psiKubota V2403, 49 hpService-truck deck mounted, not towed
CPS 250-150 MP238 / 214 / 189 CFM100 / 125 / 150 psiKohler KDI 1903 TCRAdjustable pressure, sound attenuated
CPS 400-150400 / 375 CFM100 / 150 psiKohler KDI 3404TCRCrew-scale air, gull-wing service access
CPS 400-150 JD410 / 410 CFM100 / 150 psiJohn Deere turboNo flow penalty at 150 psi
CPS 400-200 MP400 / 375 / 350 CFM100 / 150 / 200 psiKohler KDI 3404TCROccasional 200 psi work
CPS 650-200650 / 575 CFM200 / 250 psiJohn Deere 6068HFC08250 psi, up to 15 percent fuel saving
CPS 750-200 CUD785 / 785 / 690 CFM100 / 150 / 200 psiCummins turboFlat output across two pressures
CPS 900-150 CUD850 / 785 CFM100 / 150 psiCummins turboInstrument-quality air at volume
CPS 900-150 JD867 / 750 CFM100 / 150 psiJohn Deere 6068HFC08Most air in the standard-pressure line
CPS 750-360699 CFM at 232 psi232 to 363 psiCummins 6.7 LHigh-pressure drilling, lightest of the three
CPS 1150-3601,163 CFM at 232 psi232 to 360 psiScania DC13, 493 hpProduction drilling
CPS 1400-5001,373 CFM at 232 psi232 to 507 psiScania DC16Deep drilling and geothermal

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Sizing rule: add up the CFM of every tool running at once, add 25 percent, then size against ACTUAL free air delivery, never the model number — a “185” delivers 180 CFM and a “110” delivers 95 CFM. The tool-by-tool sizing table does the math for every CP tool. Shipping: compressors are not a same-day item — stocked models ship within one business day and the rest within a few business days, with freight quoted alongside the machine.

Portable Gas Generators (CPPG Series)

Seven 60 Hz gasoline generators in two lines — inverter units for sensitive electronics and clean power, and standard units for straight jobsite duty. Not yet listed for online checkout; call for pricing and lead time.

CPPG Inverter Line

Engine speed adapts to the load, so fuel burn and noise drop when the draw drops. True copper windings and permanent magnet alternators. 1.6 to 6 kVA nominal, 65 dB(A) or quieter at 23 ft (7 m), 46 to 287 lb. CARB and EPA3 compliant.

4
models
1.6-6 kVA
nominal output
63-65 dB(A)
at 23 ft
4-6 h
runtime at rated load
ModelPart no.Nominal / peakVoltageEngineFuel tankRuntimeWeightStart
CPPG2iW81700230191.6 kVA / 1.8 kVA120 VCP148F1.1 gal4 h46.3 lbRecoil
CPPG2.5iW81700233742.3 kVA / 2.5 kVA120 VCP165F1.05 gal4 h59.5 lbRecoil
CPPG3iW81700230203 kVA / 3.3 kVA120 VCP170FD2.64 gal5.5 h99.2 lbElectric / recoil
CPPG6iW81700233766 kVA / 7 kVA240/120 VCP190FD6.6 gal6 h287 lbElectric / recoil

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CPPG Standard Line

Straightforward gasoline generators with AVR voltage regulation, sturdy components and long runtimes — 2.5 to 6.5 kVA nominal, all 240/120 V, 8 to 11 hours at rated load. CARB and EPA3 compliant.

3
models
2.5-6.5 kVA
nominal output
240/120 V
all models
8-11 h
runtime at rated load
ModelPart no.Nominal / peakEngineFuel tankRuntimeWeightStart
CPPG2.5W81700230212.5 kVA / 2.8 kVACP200FA4 gal11 h114.6 lbRecoil
CPPG5.5W81700230225 kVA / 5.5 kVACP390FD6.6 gal10 h174.2 lbElectric / recoil
CPPG7W81700230236.5 kVA / 7 kVACP420FD6.6 gal8 h183 lbElectric / recoil

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Which line?

Inverter (iW) when you are running electronics, chargers, survey gear or anything voltage-sensitive, or when noise matters. Standard (W) when you are running lights, heaters, pumps and hand tools and want the longest runtime per gallon.

Sizing

Nominal kVA is what the generator holds continuously; peak is the surge headroom for motor starts. Size on nominal and leave the peak for inrush.

Get a price

Call 1-888-883-5144 with the model and quantity. Multi-unit pricing is available on the CPPG line.

Portable Light Tower (CPLT V17)

One model, four 350 W SMD LED floodlights, 24 ft mast. Not yet listed for online checkout; call for pricing and lead time.

CPLT V17 KH

SMD LED rather than COB, which is where the 20 percent extra coverage comes from: 79,222 sq ft at an average of 2 foot-candles, or 45,800 sq ft at a 0.5 foot-candle minimum, from 225,600 total lumens. A Kohler KDW702 Tier 4 Final diesel burns 0.24 gal/h with all four lights on, which is 105 hours on the 26 gallon tank — better than four nights of unattended running. Manual mast rotates 340 degrees and is rated stable to 68 mph wind. RedRock canopy on an undercarriage trailer frame.

24 ft
mast height
225,600 lm
total output
79,222 sq ft
at 2 ft-c average
105 h
runtime, all lights on
0.24 gal/h
fuel burn
68 dB(A)
at 23 ft
SpecificationCPLT V17 KH
Lights4 x 350 W SMD LED
Total lumens225,600 lm
Mast height / rotation24 ft / 340 degrees, manual
EngineKohler KDW702, 2-cylinder, Tier 4 Final
Rated output2.4 kW / alternator 4 kVA
Rated voltage / frequency120 Vac / 60 Hz
Fuel tank26 gal
Fuel consumption0.24 gal/h, all lights on
Fuel autonomy105 h
Operating temperature14 to 120 degrees F
Altitude capability11,483 ft
Sound power / pressure90 dB(A) LWA / 68 dB(A) at 23 ft
Wind stability68 mph
Transport dimensions75 x 48 x 91 in.
Weight, dry / wet1,548 lb / 1,755 lb
Oil service interval250 h

Options include spark arrestor, several towing hitch styles, road light system, E-stop, battery isolator and a DC electric winch. Tell us how the tower will be towed and stored and we will spec it.

Portable Desiccant Air Dryers (CPD Series)

Twin-tower desiccant dryers that pull moisture out of compressed air down to a -40 degrees F pressure dew point — for sandblasting, instrument air, pipeline work and anything where wet air causes corrosion or product defects. Not yet listed for online checkout; call for pricing and lead time.

CPD 850, CPD 1200, CPD 1700

Fully pneumatic controls, so there is no external power to run — connect air and go. Each machine carries a water separator, an oil-coalescing filter and an outlet dust filter, so the desiccant never sees liquid water and the tool never sees desiccant fines. Up to 20 percent extra activated alumina and wide vessels for low air speed and long contact time. Stackable crash frame with lifting lugs and forklift slots on all four sides.

3
models
880-1,700 CFM
at 100 psi
-40 F
pressure dew point
225 psi
max inlet pressure
Activated alumina
desiccant
SpecificationCPD 850CPD 1200CPD 1700
Flow at 100 psi880 CFM1,200 CFM1,700 CFM
Flow at 145 psi1,060 CFM1,440 CFM2,040 CFM
Flow at 175 psi1,290 CFM1,752 CFM2,482 CFM
Flow at 200 psi1,430 CFM1,944 CFM2,754 CFM
Max inlet pressure225 psi225 psi225 psi
Pressure dew point-40 degrees F-40 degrees F-40 degrees F
Inlet air temperature34 to 120 degrees F34 to 120 degrees F34 to 120 degrees F
ConnectionsDN 80 ASMEDN 80 ASMEDN 100 ASME
Inlet filterUD 850UD 1200UD 1700
Outlet filterDDp 1200DDp 1200DDp 1700
Dimensions (L x W x H)86.3 x 51.2 x 89.8 in.86.3 x 55.1 x 89.8 in.92.8 x 67.4 x 89.8 in.
Weight5,071 lb5,622 lb7,716 lb

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Flow ratings are at 95 degrees F inlet air and 100 percent relative humidity. Match the dryer to the compressor: a CPS 400 at 400 CFM is comfortably inside a CPD 850.

Steel, Parts and Wear Items

The tool is the small part of the spend. We stock the consumables that keep CP equipment running — and we ship parts the same day just like machines.

Not sure which platform you need?

You already own a compressor

Go pneumatic. Cheapest tools, simplest service, widest model range.

CP pneumatic tools

No compressor, scattered work

Go gas. The Red Hawk platform runs standalone with nothing to tow.

CP Red Hawk gas tools

You have a machine with hydraulics

Go hydraulic. Quieter, no hose freeze-up, and post drivers become practical.

CP hydraulic tools

You need the power source too

Compressors, generators, light towers and dryers — quoted same day.

CP site power

Chicago Pneumatic FAQ

Is Chicago Pneumatic the same company as Atlas Copco?

They are related but separate brands. Chicago Pneumatic was founded in 1901 and has been part of the Atlas Copco group since 1987; both brands are sold and serviced independently, with their own model lines, part numbers and dealers. We are a stocking dealer for both, so if a CP tool is on backorder we can usually cross you to the equivalent Atlas Copco machine and tell you honestly which one is the better buy that week.

Do you sell CP shop and vehicle-service air tools like the CP7769 impact wrench?

Yes, and we stock the full line. Chicago Pneumatic makes two very different families of tools, and we carry both. This page is CP Construction Tools: breakers, rock drills, chipping and air hammers, rivet busters, tampers, compressors and site power. The CP industrial and workshop division — impact wrenches, air ratchets, die grinders, angle grinders, sanders and polishers, drills, screwdrivers, riveting tools, air motors, cutting tools and shop equipment — has its own home at CP Industrial & Workshop Tools, with 179 tools and over 1,200 accessories and service parts. One exception worth knowing: the CP7000 series air hammers and the RA1, RA2, CP0456 and B20 scalers are catalogued industrial by the factory, but they do the same job as a chipping hammer, so we list them here alongside the construction hammers rather than making you cross two pages to compare them.

What is the difference between a construction chipping hammer and a light-duty air hammer?

Shank, weight and what the tool is trying to do. A construction chipping hammer takes .580 hex or .680 round steel, weighs 7 to 20 lb and draws 20 to 33 CFM: it is sized for concrete prep, heavy scaling, gasket and weld work and light demolition, and the steel is thick enough to take that abuse. A light-duty air hammer takes a 0.401 in., 0.498 in., 3/8 in. or 1/2 in. hex shank, weighs 2.4 to 4.9 lb and draws 6.4 to 25 CFM: it is for vehicle service, fabrication, foundry cleanup and precision scaling on castings and thin material, where a 13 lb hammer would deform the work. The shanks do not interchange, so the practical rule is to buy the family that matches the steel you already own. The one tool that blurs the line is the CP9362 — 7.4 lb, but on full .580 hex or .680 round steel.

Are you an authorized Chicago Pneumatic dealer?

Yes. Crowder Supply is a stocking Chicago Pneumatic construction tool dealer shipping nationwide. Stocking matters more than the title: most of the tools on this page ship the same day, not in six weeks from a factory order.

What size air compressor do I need to run a CP breaker?

Add up the CFM of every tool you plan to run at the same time, then add about 25 percent for hose losses and duty cycle. Size against the compressor’s ACTUAL free air delivery, not its model number: a CPS 110 delivers 95 CFM and a CPS 185 delivers 180 CFM. So a CP 1260 at 63 CFM runs comfortably on the CPS 110; two of them, or a CP 1290 at 81 CFM alongside a chipping hammer, want the CPS 175 or the CPS 185. Our CP portable compressors run 95 to 400 CFM actual across 15 models, up to 1,373 CFM on the high-pressure drilling machines. Full specs and a tool-by-tool sizing table are on the CP air compressors page.

What is the difference between a CP paving breaker and a clay digger?

A paving breaker is built to fracture concrete and asphalt: heavier, slower-cycling, more energy per blow. A clay digger has a longer barrel and runs a clay spade to shear and lift soil, hardpan and frozen ground. Using a breaker in dirt wastes energy and buries the tool; using a clay digger on concrete will not break it. If the material is a mix, most crews buy the breaker and add a spade shank for the dirt work.

Do you carry CP generators, light towers and air dryers?

Yes, on a quote basis. The CPPG generator line, the CPLT V17 light tower and the CPD 850, 1200 and 1700 desiccant dryers are all available through us, with full specs published on this page. They are not yet set up for online checkout, so pricing, freight and lead time come from a phone call to 1-888-883-5144. Multi-unit pricing is available on the generator line.

Which CP rock drill should I buy?

Match the drill to the hole and the air you have. The CP 0009 at 9 lb class and 20 CFM is for shallow anchor holes and light rebar pinning off a small compressor. The CP 0014 (15 lb, 38 CFM) and CP 0022 (30 lb, 56 CFM) cover most utility and foundation work. The CP 0032 (45 lb, 103 CFM) and CP 0069 (60 lb, 130 CFM) are production blast-hole tools and need a CPS 185 or larger to keep up.

What shank or chuck size do I need?

The shank has to match the steel you already own, not the other way around. CP breakers ship in 1 x 4-1/4 in., 1-1/8 x 6 in. and 1-1/4 x 6 in.; sinker drills in 7/8 x 3-1/4 in., 3/4 x 4-1/4 in., 7/8 x 4-1/4 in. and 1 x 4-1/4 in.; construction chipping hammers in .580 hex and .680 round; light-duty air hammers in 0.401 in., 0.498 in., 3/8 in. and 1/2 in. hex. Measure a chisel you have or send us a photo and we will identify it. One thing to know before you order steel: for .580 hex and .680 round we sell our own points and chisels rather than the factory part numbers, in lengths from 8 to 120 in.; for the light-duty air hammers we sell the manufacturer’s SKUs.

Do you stock parts and repair kits for CP tools?

Yes. Wear parts, seal kits, retainers, springs and pistons for the CP construction line are part of our regular stock, and parts orders ship the same day on the same cutoff as machines. Call 1-888-883-5144 with the model and, if you have it, the part number off the old piece.

Gas, pneumatic or hydraulic: which platform should I standardize on?

Pneumatic if you already own or rent a compressor: lowest tool cost, simplest service, widest range. Gas if the work is scattered and remote and towing air to every spot costs more than the tool. Hydraulic if you have a carrier or a power pack, want much lower noise, or need post drivers and post pullers, which have no practical pneumatic equivalent. Most crews end up with pneumatic as the base and one gas or hydraulic tool for the exceptions.

How fast do CP tools ship?

Same Day Shipping on orders by 4 PM Eastern on stocked items. We ship nationwide from our own stock and, on some lines, direct from the manufacturer, so transit times depend on the item rather than on one warehouse. Larger machines such as compressors, generators and light towers ship by freight, and we quote the freight with the machine so there is no surprise at delivery.

Talk to someone who has run this equipment

Tell us the material, the air or hydraulics you have, and the hole or the slab. We will tell you which Chicago Pneumatic tool fits and which one is overkill.

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