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product_id: 100525071
title: "AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools 1178-VXL: 1/2-Inch Vibrotherm Drive Impact Wrench 1,300 ft-lbs of Torque - Standard Anvil"
brand: "aircat"
price: "2090.89 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/100525071-aircat-pneumatic-tools-1178-vxl-1-2-inch-vibrotherm-drive
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
---

# 7,500 RPM high-speed impact 86 dBA patented quiet exhaust 1,300 ft-lbs loosening torque AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools 1178-VXL: 1/2-Inch Vibrotherm Drive Impact Wrench 1,300 ft-lbs of Torque - Standard Anvil

**Brand:** aircat
**Price:** 2090.89 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power Meets Precision: Rule the Workshop Quietly

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools 1178-VXL: 1/2-Inch Vibrotherm Drive Impact Wrench 1,300 ft-lbs of Torque - Standard Anvil by aircat
- **How much does it cost?** 2090.89 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/100525071-aircat-pneumatic-tools-1178-vxl-1-2-inch-vibrotherm-drive)

## Best For

- aircat enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted aircat brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted by Pros:** Preferred over premium brands by mechanics with 40+ years experience—join the elite who demand the best.
- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Lightweight 4.5 lbs and just 8.4 inches long—perfect for tight spaces and extended use.
- • **Unmatched Torque Power:** Delivers a massive 1,300 ft-lbs of loosening torque to conquer the toughest bolts with ease.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Patented tuned exhaust system keeps noise levels down to 86 dBA—work hard without the headache.
- • **Ergonomic Vibration-Dampening Grip:** Vibrotherm Drive technology reduces vibration for all-day comfort and precision control.

## Overview

The AIRCAT 1178-VXL is a professional-grade 1/2-inch pneumatic impact wrench featuring a patented Vibrotherm Drive for vibration reduction, delivering up to 1,300 ft-lbs of loosening torque and 7,500 RPM. Its innovative tuned exhaust system minimizes noise to 86 dBA, making it one of the quietest in its class. Lightweight and ergonomically designed, this tool is engineered for heavy-duty use and favored by seasoned mechanics for its power, durability, and comfort.

## Description

AIRCAT Pneumatic Tools 1178-VXL: 1/2-Inch Vibrotherm Drive Impact Wrench 1,300 ft-lbs of Torque - Standard Anvil | For Heavy-Duty Use with Vibration-Dampening Ergonomic Design, 950 ft-lb Max Torque, Quiet Tuned Exhaust at 86 dBA - desertcart.com

Review: Better than matco - The gun is very ergonomic and it’s easy to put it from forward and reverse as well as it’s very quiet and light weight and small but very powerful definitely recommend for the price. I use it everyday and never have a problem taking off lugs it’s so good that people who own Matco air guns often ask to borrow mine.
Review: Awesome impacts - As a mechanic of 40 years I absolutely love this impact. I’ve broken many bolts with this sucker. It’s awesome. I’ve got a 3/8 and a 1/2 inch one. Great purchase for any mechanic.

## Features

- Power and Performance: 950 ft-lbs of maximum torque; 1,300 ft-lbs of loosening torque
- Vibrotherm Drive: Includes the new, patented AIRCAT design impact wrench mechanism
- Tuned Exhaust System: Patented silencing technology reduces the noise level to 86 dBA
- Impact Wrench: Ergonomic handle for the user's ultimate comfort; 7,500 RPM
- AIRCAT Line: The most significant advances in the performance of pneumatic power tools

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | AIRCAT |
| Color | Red, Black, Silver |
| Finish Types | Finished |
| Head Style | Fixed Square |
| Item Length | 8.4 inches |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Torque | 1300 ft-lb |
| Item Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Material | Metal |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Operation Mode | Pneumatic |
| Package Quantity | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** AIRCAT
- **Color:** Red, Black, Silver
- **Item Length:** 8.4 inches
- **Item Weight:** 4.5 pounds
- **Material:** Metal

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What size hose and air pressure for 1178vxl impack**
A: 3/8 hose at no more than 100 psi. I think the manual says 90 psi max.

**Q: Have they fix the trigger issue yet?**
A: Nope

**Q: Is there a protective cover or boot for this model?**
A: No but the over moldings are very durable i have whiped them down with mineral spirits and also Virgin Mask Wash (think like Lacquer thinner but stronger) and the results are a clean tool. No color removal or fading of any kind. I got the mask wash on my Dewalt 1/2" impact and it resulted in the plastic looking like spider web cracks, it was only visual though. But not on the AirCat it's built with industrial shop life in mind

**Q: Is this the 1/2" or the 3/4???**
A: 1/2

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than matco
*by N***A on July 29, 2022*

The gun is very ergonomic and it’s easy to put it from forward and reverse as well as it’s very quiet and light weight and small but very powerful definitely recommend for the price. I use it everyday and never have a problem taking off lugs it’s so good that people who own Matco air guns often ask to borrow mine.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome impacts
*by J***R on July 5, 2026*

As a mechanic of 40 years I absolutely love this impact. I’ve broken many bolts with this sucker. It’s awesome. I’ve got a 3/8 and a 1/2 inch one. Great purchase for any mechanic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The bar has been raised by Aircat
*by M***E on July 3, 2020*

Love love love Aircat products. I am a professional auto tech and use this gun daily. It is amazingly quiet and deceptively powerful. The antivibration makes it seem like it is not as strong as some guns like the IR Titanium series, but make no mistake, it will do anything that IR will do and more. It also has one of the best triggers I have ever used. I am able to feather the plastic GM lug covers on without stripping them, yet has more than enough power to bust rusty chassis bolts free in an instant. Can't say enough good about Aircat. I own several of their tools and use them in a professional environment, they are tough and reliable. This gun is so smooth and strong that I can't even articulate what Alice tool it is.

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*Product available on Desertcart Tunisia*
*Store origin: TN*
*Last updated: 2026-08-15*