Aircat 1150

[ILDurable]

So, I haven't seen much talk about Aircat tools, but I'd like to take a moment of my time to rave about the Aircat 1150. This guy is a beast in terms of power. I've been selling them for awhile now and I'm always impressed with the quality, quietness and power of this tool.

I sell them to a lot of tire shop tech's and diesel mechanics. This impact gives the 2135TiMAX a serious run for it's money. Higher torque, less money and same warranty.

Anyone else use this impact yet? I just like to show this one some love.

 

[pipsters]

I had an 1100K. I agree more power than a 2135, quite a bit actually. I sent it back only because the HF Earthquake had similar power and was less than 1/2 as much. It was not as ergonomic however, much heavier. The Aircats are good for daily users.

 

[rlitman]

I have the Aircat 1000, and the 2135TiMax, and a SnapOn gun, among others. I don't feel a difference in power between the Aircat and the IR. The SnapOn I have is just about as powerful, but isn't rated as high as an MG725. All three have plenty of power for jobs where the $20 piece of junk would fail miserably.

The Aircat is quieter than the IR. I read a post from someone here saying their SnapOn impact was a tool for turning air into noise. So true, and I got a great laugh out of it.
The Aircat is quite pleasantly quiet. The IR is acceptably quiet.
It also has a slightly more comfortable grip.

Where the IR wins is weight. The titanium cased ones are lighter than the Aircat.

 

[ILDurable]

The Aircat 1000 and 1100K are good, but the 1150 is superior. Heavier hitting, two year warranty and a max torque of 1295 ft/lbs. The quality is fantastic, I have not had to warranty one.

 

[bpankratz]

How do you guys think it compares to a 1200k?

 

[billymade]

ILDurable; tell us about durability of Aircat and what is the best way to have them serviced, maintained and repaired? Some members have noted durability issues, warranty problems and high repair costs directly from Aircat. Let us know what your personal experiences and service issues you have run into.

 

[shoggoth80]

I used an Aircat at school. I don't remember what model it was, but it was a nice impact.

 

[ILDurable]

ILDurable; tell us about durability of Aircat and what is the best way to have them serviced, maintained and repaired? Some members have noted durability issues, warranty problems and high repair costs directly from Aircat. Let us know what your personal experiences and service issues you have run into.

Well when the 1100K and 1200K first came out, there were some slight issues because of the "first batch" bugs. But once they were figured out, I had much less issues with them.

As far as the 1150, no issues at all. Not even an exaggeration.

As far as durability, because it is a composite, I would be weary of throwing them on the ground. They are not complete steel body like an IR 231C or an IR 244A. But as far as durability otherwise, the 1150 in particular is very tough. I know guys that use it for high volume tire shops, so they see a lot of work. The 1150 is a hard hitter, and the decibel output is low. As long as it is kept oiled, it's a long term gun.

As far as warranty issues, there are fewer warranty centers compared to IR, but I have had no issues with actually warrantying the impact.

 

[Jacob Starr]

If you're using Torque sticks, get the 1150 the 1200 doesn't like those lol

 

[gdocktor3]

I like this thread. I'm a big Aircat fan. It's funny reading all the comments about the mg725 because I wasn't exactly blown away by mine. I thought it would be a huge step up from my im6100, but not so. Actually, since buying my Dewalt dcf899, I haven't touched the mg725. As for Aircat, I have the 1600th at the moment. It's a beast. I also have a Florida Pneumatics air hammer.(same company). Sorry to get off topic, but how is the compact 1055-th? I've been eye balling one for a few months now, but haven't pulled the trigger. On realtoolreview and other website it takes the crown. What do you have to say about it?

 

[Jim Diesel]

If Aircat had a stronger dealer network down here in Australia I would have given them ago. I use IR for my 3/8 air ratchet, 1/2 impact and 3/4 impact. I have never had any problems with these guns and would recommended them to anyone.

For the pros out there, what is the long term use like in relation to the IR guns?

 

[Sanny81]

I just got the 1055-TH and have been using it for a week at work...I love it. With a 360 swivel connector it really can get almost anywhere. And I haven't run across anything it couldnt bust loose included stuff we run down on the max setting with the shop IR 2135.

 

[stikman56]

The newer ones have much better built inlet valves and much bigger rotor output than the 2135 as well. They don't break in those areas like a 2135 will eventually. I've just seen it too many times to want one for myself. I really like them. I have a 1000m at home and work ( they were small rotors as well though back then, I converted one to the big rotor, that I use at work). The Nitrocat's are just smooth with the pin hammers, I like that better than the twin hammers, even though it's not quite as durable of a design.

 

[General Geoff]

Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but my dad just bought one of these (Aircat 1150) and he said the manual explicitly states to NOT use a quick disconnect nozzle on the tool, and to instead thread a 25' 1/2" hose directly to it from the compressor. He's using Milton V-style hi-flow fittings, and I know for a fact that his existing setup (which goes into a 50-foot 3/8" hose) flows lots of air, at least 40cfm while running a grinder under load.

Should he expect significantly reduced torque from spec if he uses a V-style nozzle on the end, through a 50' 3/8" hose? I think Aircat's recommendation is overkill for a 1/2" gun.

 

[dnschmidt]

The problem with Aircat impacts is the trigger. It has no feathering action whatsoever. I't either full bore or off. In every other aspect their great but that's a big negative for me. The I-R 231 has a beautiful trigger. My Aircats **** in this regard.

 

[JoJoSnap]

ir>aircat


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[gdocktor3]

Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but my dad just bought one of these (Aircat 1150) and he said the manual explicitly states to NOT use a quick disconnect nozzle on the tool, and to instead thread a 25' 1/2" hose directly to it from the compressor. He's using Milton V-style hi-flow fittings, and I know for a fact that his existing setup (which goes into a 50-foot 3/8" hose) flows lots of air, at least 40cfm while running a grinder under load.

Should he expect significantly reduced torque from spec if he uses a V-style nozzle on the end, through a 50' 3/8" hose? I think Aircat's recommendation is overkill for a 1/2" gun.

Any air tool will perform better without quick couplers. I wouldn't say there's a significant difference, but the larger volume of air will make a difference.

 

[gdocktor3]

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IR cost > Aircat cost

 

[Ree75]

So, I haven't seen much talk about Aircat tools, but I'd like to take a moment of my time to rave about the Aircat 1150. This guy is a beast in terms of power. I've been selling them for awhile now and I'm always impressed with the quality, quietness and power of this tool.

I sell them to a lot of tire shop tech's and diesel mechanics. This impact gives the 2135TiMAX a serious run for it's money. Higher torque, less money and same warranty.

Anyone else use this impact yet? I just like to show this one some love.

Last shop I was at destroyed an aircat, which I will say that it was probably an operator problem more than the tool itself, I don't think it ever got oiled, but I never used it, I stuck to my IR 231c
As far as power compared to the 2135 I don't know, I have the 2235qTiMax which is stronger than than 2135.

 

[WhiffySpark]

IR cost > Aircat cost

I saw this earlier and meant to take a picture of my 3 year old 2235 vs my 4 month old air cat

 

[WhiffySpark]

Finally remembered

 

[gdocktor3]

I thought you were done, hands washed, waste of money, throw that Aircat in the garbage, worst impact wrench ever a few months ago... Or was that someone else....

 

[WhiffySpark]

I thought you were done, hands washed, waste of money, throw that Aircat in the garbage, worst impact wrench ever a few months ago... Or was that someone else....

Haven't felt like spending the money on the ir yet. It's still on my **** list. I really only use it when my m18 won't break a caliper bolt loose.

I still won't recommend it to anyone simply based on that on/off trigger

 

[Mhyde52]

Not sure if the triggers are different, but my 1250K is easy to manipulate and very nice to use. And I have spent a lot of time with IR impacts so I can compare the two directly. I will say that the impacts are very different to use, with regard to applying different amounts of tightening torque. It was somewhat easy to over tighten even pretty large bolts, not due to the trigger but the sound and feel of the internals (clutch, hammers, whatever). The IR guns I have/have used kind of predictably pound away till I'm satisfied. The nitrocat is "sneaky powerful" in that it doesn't feel or sound like it's tightened the fastener. In reality, it's an extra half turn past tight.