Best Creeper For Mechanics – Top 5

Best Creeper for mechanics: Top 5 list based on price, quality and usability are all factored in. Most creepers come in different colors, while black may seem like the best way to keep it looking good by covering dirt and grime. If it is black you may miss that same dirt and grime before you lay down on it. I personally go for a lighter color and do my best to keep it clean. To see similar posts on different products, visit our tool category page.

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Best All Around Creeper: Lisle Plastic Creeper

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-92102-Red-Plastic-Creeper/dp/B005ETSRAC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=morgmanamomm-20&linkId=c0c74e60d0d07ce82ea7da29a27adf6d&language=en_US

This Lisle creeper is my personal favorite and #1 top pick. It is durable plastic that is easily cleaned and will hold up to hard use. It is less comfortable to lay on then a fully padded style, but it is light and easily carried around. Although there are many upgraded wheels sold, the ones it comes with do just fine. It is best used on a smooth concrete surface.

Best Traditional Creeper: Williams Creeper

https://www.amazon.com/Williams-42301-Heavy-Shoulder-Creeper/dp/B002ML7WDI/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Creeper&qid=1603926771&sr=8-16&linkCode=ll1&tag=morgmanamomm-20&linkId=afc0bd15d23fadf7eff24a02159f13f4&language=en_US

Williams is a solid brand with this product being advertised as Made in USA. This is a traditional steel framed creeper and is heavier then the plastic style. However they are considered more solid and are typically more comfortable if you expect to be on it for large periods of time.

Best Mat Style Creeper: Lisle Fold Up Creeper

https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-95002-Fold-Up-Creeper/dp/B000JFHMZW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Creeper&qid=1603926771&sr=8-44&linkCode=ll1&tag=morgmanamomm-20&linkId=5bf98a51533697c18f53a69dff54291c&language=en_US

The Lisle Fold Up Creeper is best used if you often need a creeper where something on wheels would not be able to roll – like dirt or grass. This creeper also doubles as a mat to kneel on when needed. It is not ideal, but it is better then nothing.

Best Budget All Terrain Creeper: Traxion King Crawler

https://www.amazon.com/Traxion-1-200-Crawler-Mechanics-Creeper/dp/B007TMZD8Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Creeper&qid=1603931008&sr=8-14&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=morgmanamomm-20&linkId=020f6eea7f165026886f8a0eff8cbd61&language=en_US

For rougher surfaces such as cracked concrete or rough asphalt, the Traxion King crawler is my pick. It is built solid and has 5” casters making rolling over imperfections easier then the others listed. The sacrifice with this is it is not quite as low profile, meaning the vehicle may have to be lifted up higher to get under it.

Best Budget Adjustable Head Rest Creeper: Performance Tool Creeper

https://www.amazon.com/Performance-Tool-W85005-Adjustable-Headrest/dp/B000N32048/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=Creeper&qid=1603931008&sr=8-17&linkCode=ll1&tag=morgmanamomm-20&linkId=65d07f1b367f12fbda8940d48013899c&language=en_US

For the final pick on the list, it is a Performance Tool creeper with adjustable head rest. It is one of the most budget friendly options and is built solid. The adjustable head rest can come in handy when working above your body and the creeper has many good reviews as seen in the link above.

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