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product_id: 36416692
title: "4980 0.498\" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer/Riveter"
brand: "ap astro pneumatic tool company"
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# Requires 5+ CFM air supply 0.498" shank for heavy-duty rivets 1800 RPM max speed 4980 0.498" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer/Riveter

**Brand:** ap astro pneumatic tool company
**Price:** R8232
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡️ The 'Big Nasty' air hammer that makes every stuck bolt wish it never showed up.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 4980 0.498" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer/Riveter by ap astro pneumatic tool company
- **How much does it cost?** R8232 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/36416692-4980-0-498-shank-super-duty-air-hammer-riveter)

## Best For

- ap astro pneumatic tool company enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ap astro pneumatic tool company brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Weighs just 4.8 lbs but packs a punch that rivals larger 1" shank hammers.
- • **Pro-Grade Durability:** Built metal construction with a 0.498" shank designed to withstand the harshest worksite conditions.
- • **Unmatched Impact Power:** Delivers 5,181 PSI for tackling the toughest rusted bolts and pins with ease.
- • **Precision Variable Speed:** Adjustable 1800 RPM lets you control force for delicate or heavy-duty jobs.
- • **Versatile Industrial Use:** Perfect for off-road, automotive, and heavy equipment servicing—rivets, bushings, springs, and more.

## Overview

The Astro Pneumatic 4980 Super Duty Air Hammer/Riveter is a professional-grade pneumatic tool engineered for maximum impact power at 1800 RPM. Featuring a 0.498" shank and a 2-11/16" stroke, it excels in heavy-duty automotive, industrial, and off-road applications. Weighing only 4.8 lbs, it delivers a powerful 5,181 PSI impact force, outperforming many competitors while maintaining compactness and variable speed control. Ideal for removing/installing rivets, servicing truck bushings, springs, and king pins, this tool is a must-have for professionals demanding reliability and raw power.

## Description

The Astro 4980 0.498" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer / Riveter is built with maximum power for heavy duty off-road, industrial, and automotive applications. This unit is great for installing/removing rivets in I-beam suspension, and on site equipment, as well as heavy duty servicing of truck bushings, springs, king pins and more. Specifications: Air Inlet: 1/4" Speed: 1800 RPM Bore: 3/4" Stroke: 2-11/16" Weight: 4.8 lbs. Contents: Spring Retainer.

Review: Go no further - I used a Mayhew Pro 32011 3/8 to 18-Inch Pneumatic Taper Punch to remove one of the two brake caliper carrier bolts, the ones with the trisquare heads, from a 2011 GTI rear axle housing with a Ingersoll Rand Model 123MAX Short Barrel Air Hammer. It was rusted in so badly, it had to be first drilled, which created a 13/16th hole bisecting the bolt to get around the axle hub (too hard for me to reinstall @ 120 ft/lbs + 180 degrees more). The last of the bolt came out but the I slammed the taper punch into its place before I realized it, my lack of experience rearing its ugly head. First, I put a 9mm 12 point box end on the taper to keep a second taper on the 3/8" diameter target of the woefully wedged original but that tore off the box end splines. So, I put a 3mm divot in the end of an 18" hammer bit so it would accomplish the same thing - stay in place while beating on the stuck 3/8 taper end but that puppy was in forever. So I went to Youtube University. Like a breath of fresh air, there was Torque Test Channel along with several opinions and perspectives from many videographers. I scrolled past those intent on comparing brands & sizes to SnapOn and Harbor Freight. I can't afford anything SnapOn more than a 7mm box/open and Harbor Freight is for those who know what's good and not so. I was interested in the Big Kahuna, a real mother, one dangerous to use. I had a vision of the one time I ran a jack hammer just long enough to learn when you weigh in at 160, you're just not going to make it. That's what I wanted now, but under a car. And there it was; two words, mean. The Torque Test Channel chart showed, the next larger I-R 135 was, for my purposes, no different in PSI impact. Welterweight. But the first entry, head and shoulders above, I mean, check your insurance policy, Top 'O the List was the Astro 4980 with 5,181 max PSI vs 3,946 for the I-R 123 or a 31% increase. The I-R 135 @ 4,989 is about the same price as the Astro Then the label: "Big Nasty," from a South Main Auto Repair video jumped right off my laptop screen. Seems the professionals in Upper New York run into similar situations on suspensions all the time. It took two days to get, unbelievable service from desertcart Prime (Imagine going thru all this using snail mail shipping as we all did 50 years ago), and a half hour to be successful. Why so long ? Hey, I have a Makita 5 gal compressor, a garage size, under the bench, unobtrusive, to change winter tires, change seasonal tire pressure and blow off lawn equipment. The "Big Nasty," is an air hog as one wag declared and followed with, ya gotta have at least 5cfms and this and that. My "Big Nasty," gulps air at the rate of 5 gallons/3-5 seconds, and then becomes ineffective. So it took longer that someone with a 30 or 60 or, "Oh ma gosh," an 80 gallon tank with a 2 stage compressor. But hey, those pauses allowed me to contemplate my learning. About a half an hour. When the stuck drift shot out about two feet and clanged on the floor, you can hear the sound, I smiled.
Review: Industrial grade - I am a mechanic in an iron foundry. I am constantly driving huge pins, I have several uses for this air hammer. I played with the idea of buying the snap on air hammer off of the truck truck, most of the guys I work with recognize that as the king when it came to a seized part, which some days is all you deal with. I watched a couple reviews I am very nerdy. Every review pointed at this being the best choice. It is. Today was my first day with it and the foundry I changed a link that was broken in a tumble blast removed some very large ductile iron parts that were stuck so badly that multiple hits with a 20 pound sledge did not budge them.. I am reluctant to write reviews this early on tools however, I am extremely impressed. The pins and the tumble blast link are usually not too bad, but sometimes you just give up and cut them out. Today would’ve been one of those days where I was searching for a torch in the fab shop to bring to the other side of the foundry further delaying the repair. Instead whenever I put this air hammer to the pin It shot out with enough force to leave a little welt on my stomach. Imagine my surprise. When I told a few of the guys in the fab shop about how the air hammer dealt with the repair I was immediately greeted with “it won’t hold a candle to my snap on” By two people at different times. To be fair, I don’t think it will hold a candle to the big D handle 1 inch air hammers we use to chip the iron out of the ladle, but it is a hell of a lot closer than that snap on will ever be. The best part is that it is the same size as other air hammers and hits way harder. Getting into places is the reason why I chose this style air hammer on my own dime opposed to using the 40 pound 1 inch shank air hammer.(Chicago pneumatic) The trigger, although touchy, does have a sweet spot for lightly, engaging the actuation. It was a good decision to buy this

## Features

- Maximum power air hammer for heavy duty off-road, industrial and automotive applications
- Remove or install rivets in I-beam suspension and work site equipment, heavy duty servicing of truck bushings, springs, king pins and more
- Speed: 1800 RPM
- Bore: 3/4-inch
- Stroke: 2-11/16"

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01C2RTJZK |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #265,015 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #243 in Riveters |
| Brand | AP Astro Pneumatic Tool Company |
| Color | Black Metallic |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (317) |
| Date First Available | February 22, 2016 |
| Drill Type | Hammer Drill |
| Drilling Capacity Metal | 0.5 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00745227022472 |
| Included Components | 0.498" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer / Riveter |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 4.8 pounds |
| Item model number | 4980 |
| Manufacturer | Astro Pneumatic Tool Company |
| Material | Metal |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1800 RPM |
| Part Number | 4980 |
| Power Source | Air Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 12"L x 4.25"W x 2.5"H |
| Special Feature | Variable Speed |
| Special Features | Variable Speed |
| Speed | 1800 RPM |
| Style | Air Hammer |
| UPC | 745227022472 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AP Astro Pneumatic Tool Company
- **Color:** Black Metallic
- **Included Components:** 0.498" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer / Riveter
- **Maximum Rotational Speed:** 1800 RPM
- **Power Source:** Air Powered

## Images

![4980 0.498" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer/Riveter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ro-7vQMrL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How big and nasty is she?**
A: Be prepared for action when you pull the trigger! I can't speak to the durability as I don't use it often. Used it on some hubs and ball joints and can say it speeds things up considerably compared to my old Snap On. Wish she was around when I worked in the rust belt.

**Q: So this is the big nasty that sma uses? i gotta get one now.**
A: Yes. It is big and nasty. It is SMA approved.

**Q: Is it wrong that I want a big nasty of my own despite having no real use for it?**
A: .401 air hammers can only do so much as far as a hard hitting blow. this .498 hammer. should be the go to choice unless you want to waste money and time. Sure its expensive and I took the cheap way out. Now have a hammer that does not do the job. Crap.. now have to fight the one I have. just get one and you will have whatever you need to do anything you need. Don't be like me...

**Q: Would this work correctly to remove Torsion Bar on a 1997 Ford F-150 4x4?**
A: I just used this to remove the torsion bars on my 98 F150 because I needed to replace my lower control arms.  My torsion bars were frozen solid to the key at the rear and the control arm up front from 22 years of rust.  This Big Nasty air hammer made the job possible for the amateur shade tree parts changer that I am.  It still wasn't easy, but it got the job done.  If this tool won't accomplish the task I suggest you just light the truck on fire and walk away.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go no further
*by S***N on August 24, 2023*

I used a Mayhew Pro 32011 3/8 to 18-Inch Pneumatic Taper Punch to remove one of the two brake caliper carrier bolts, the ones with the trisquare heads, from a 2011 GTI rear axle housing with a Ingersoll Rand Model 123MAX Short Barrel Air Hammer. It was rusted in so badly, it had to be first drilled, which created a 13/16th hole bisecting the bolt to get around the axle hub (too hard for me to reinstall @ 120 ft/lbs + 180 degrees more). The last of the bolt came out but the I slammed the taper punch into its place before I realized it, my lack of experience rearing its ugly head. First, I put a 9mm 12 point box end on the taper to keep a second taper on the 3/8" diameter target of the woefully wedged original but that tore off the box end splines. So, I put a 3mm divot in the end of an 18" hammer bit so it would accomplish the same thing - stay in place while beating on the stuck 3/8 taper end but that puppy was in forever. So I went to Youtube University. Like a breath of fresh air, there was Torque Test Channel along with several opinions and perspectives from many videographers. I scrolled past those intent on comparing brands & sizes to SnapOn and Harbor Freight. I can't afford anything SnapOn more than a 7mm box/open and Harbor Freight is for those who know what's good and not so. I was interested in the Big Kahuna, a real mother, one dangerous to use. I had a vision of the one time I ran a jack hammer just long enough to learn when you weigh in at 160, you're just not going to make it. That's what I wanted now, but under a car. And there it was; two words, mean. The Torque Test Channel chart showed, the next larger I-R 135 was, for my purposes, no different in PSI impact. Welterweight. But the first entry, head and shoulders above, I mean, check your insurance policy, Top 'O the List was the Astro 4980 with 5,181 max PSI vs 3,946 for the I-R 123 or a 31% increase. The I-R 135 @ 4,989 is about the same price as the Astro Then the label: "Big Nasty," from a South Main Auto Repair video jumped right off my laptop screen. Seems the professionals in Upper New York run into similar situations on suspensions all the time. It took two days to get, unbelievable service from Amazon Prime (Imagine going thru all this using snail mail shipping as we all did 50 years ago), and a half hour to be successful. Why so long ? Hey, I have a Makita 5 gal compressor, a garage size, under the bench, unobtrusive, to change winter tires, change seasonal tire pressure and blow off lawn equipment. The "Big Nasty," is an air hog as one wag declared and followed with, ya gotta have at least 5cfms and this and that. My "Big Nasty," gulps air at the rate of 5 gallons/3-5 seconds, and then becomes ineffective. So it took longer that someone with a 30 or 60 or, "Oh ma gosh," an 80 gallon tank with a 2 stage compressor. But hey, those pauses allowed me to contemplate my learning. About a half an hour. When the stuck drift shot out about two feet and clanged on the floor, you can hear the sound, I smiled.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Industrial grade
*by J***R on December 21, 2023*

I am a mechanic in an iron foundry. I am constantly driving huge pins, I have several uses for this air hammer. I played with the idea of buying the snap on air hammer off of the truck truck, most of the guys I work with recognize that as the king when it came to a seized part, which some days is all you deal with. I watched a couple reviews I am very nerdy. Every review pointed at this being the best choice. It is. Today was my first day with it and the foundry I changed a link that was broken in a tumble blast removed some very large ductile iron parts that were stuck so badly that multiple hits with a 20 pound sledge did not budge them.. I am reluctant to write reviews this early on tools however, I am extremely impressed. The pins and the tumble blast link are usually not too bad, but sometimes you just give up and cut them out. Today would’ve been one of those days where I was searching for a torch in the fab shop to bring to the other side of the foundry further delaying the repair. Instead whenever I put this air hammer to the pin It shot out with enough force to leave a little welt on my stomach. Imagine my surprise. When I told a few of the guys in the fab shop about how the air hammer dealt with the repair I was immediately greeted with “it won’t hold a candle to my snap on” By two people at different times. To be fair, I don’t think it will hold a candle to the big D handle 1 inch air hammers we use to chip the iron out of the ladle, but it is a hell of a lot closer than that snap on will ever be. The best part is that it is the same size as other air hammers and hits way harder. Getting into places is the reason why I chose this style air hammer on my own dime opposed to using the 40 pound 1 inch shank air hammer.(Chicago pneumatic) The trigger, although touchy, does have a sweet spot for lightly, engaging the actuation. It was a good decision to buy this

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ When a .401 Shank Hammer Isn't Enough.
*by K***H on September 1, 2025*

Bought this after recommendation from South Main Auto (Eric O.) for stubborn half shaft removal when a .401 shank gun couldn't do the job, this .498 did.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Astro Pneumatic Tool 4980 0.498" Shank Super Duty Air Hammer/Riveter
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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*