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I suspect success running an air impact with a newer 5-ton is easier, as their air system is designed to support full air brakes.
My '67 5-ton has air=over-hydraulic brakes, and the air demand is less than the others.
I have a 1" Chicago Pneumatic wrench and my M54A1 won't run enough air to take off more than 1 nut without a wait to rebuild air, even at high idle 2100 rpm. Apparently the line size is too small to deliver the required CFM.
I solved it by using a larger portable tank, filled from the red...