Traxion 1-100 ProGear Wide Body Low Profile Automotive Creeper W/All-Terrain 5" Casters , Black

Before this creeper, I had 2 other ones, a big box store one and a $140 SnapOn basic creeper. Both of those had issues with rolling and kneeling on them, so I decided to give this one a try, after talking to a few guys and calling Traxion directly to ask about a few details. First of all, I am 6'2", 235lb, and even with my weight fully on it, it rolls unbelievably smooth and easy. Wheels go over small stuff, grime, cardboard, small hoses and pipes and occasional pebbles on the shop floor. Wheels do have a ball bearing on top (swivel) and a sleeve bearing for the axle, and are big comparing to other standard creepers. Frame is a perimeter type, with one big oval underneath the pad with no cross beams. It is sturdy, back is made out of plywood not particle board, and 4 arms with wheels are welded to the frame. I did not notice any issues with the paint as the previous reviewer mentioned, in fact, it appears to be a very nice finish - it withstood rolling over plastic and sheet metal scrap with no scratches that went all the way through to the steel. I guess only time will tell how well paint lasts, but to me, it looks very well and durable. Pad itself is the more comfortable than my previous 2 creepers. If you spend any significant time on your back on the creeper, you will appreciate a nice cushion that padded creepers provide. My first plastic creeper was way to "pointy", with all kinds of pressure points from clothing and tools that got caught underneath my back. SnapOn creeper was better in this regard, but I think this Traxion pad is even better. I just spent about 4.5 hours on it, and I do not feel a single point that hurts. It is also fairly wide, so rolling onto your side is not a problem and you will not end up on the side rails. But aside from all this, I think the biggest advantage of this creeper, for me, is the absence of side rails. Side rails on creepers add rigidity that is necessary for support, but also prevent you from kneeling or sitting on the creeper comfortably. Quite frequently my shins would get bruised from banging against the rails, and my thighs would get numb from sitting on the creeper with rails. Traxion creeper does not have rails at all, and thanx to this open design, when kneeling and sitting on it I have no issues at all. This is something that was very important for me, although I do understand other people that prefer rails for support when rolling around. I just think that because of my weight and size, I do not really roll off the pad that easily, so this side support is not something I need. Quite the opposite, I do not want it, so that I can use the creeper as a kneel board or a shallow seat. I also did not experience issues with my legs getting caught or rubbing against the wheels or arms. Maybe this is due to my longer legs that arch above the arms with wheels, but I can not be sure. Compared to my first creeper which was a dog-bone like, overhead reach and leg comfort are superior, with no problems extending arms above my head to reach stuff and no issues when rolling my head around looking for tools or bolts on the floor. The top surface of the creeper, when measured at the lowest point, is 4.75 inches from the ground, with bottom frame being just around 1 inch from the ground. For comparison, my Snappy creeper sits at 1 inch from the ground, with top surface at 4 inches from the ground. Width of the SnapOn creeper is 17.25 inches, where this one is at 19 inches. Overall, I think this is excellent creeper, and is certainly the best one I owned.

I'm going to start off by qualifying myself to lend credibility to my review. I just turned 65 years old and I've been a shade tree mechanic ever since I got my first car. I'm also a certified, licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic & Inspector on Airplanes and Helicoptors. Now, of all the creepers I've owned over the years, this is hands down the best one I've ever owned. It's the first one I've had that I could sit on the very end of it and not have it tip up or roll away from me.Most of them are difficult for an old man to get off as they want to flip up or roll away. The platform on this fits my body very well. I'm 6'2" and I weigh 250 pounds. The larger than average wheels don't get in the way at all and they roll across the garage floor with ease. Now that I've got this and know how good it is, I personally think it's worth over $100. Some reviews say the wheels are too big to go under their car. If you stop for a second and think about it, your body is higher than any wheels on any creeper when you lay down on it, so how could the wheels be to high if your body slides under the vehicle? I've rated this a five but I'd give it a a ten if I could. I JUST LOVE IT! Jim Honeycutt

They say that this creeper can roll easily over rough surfaces such as sand or gravel or leaves or whatever. I don't think so. I laid down on it and tried to move it over a Sandy gravelly area and it was very hard to move. It probably would work great on concrete but really don't expect it to work too well on leaves and rocks and sand and stuff like that. Otherwise it seems like a nice creeper. On concrete of course.

My opinion, don’t wait buy it now. Wow. Take it from a pro, don’t hesitate to. I’ve been working on stuff my whole life. Had many creepers, low and high, and for work you can’t get on a lift, this one really is worth the price for the quality. Rolls smooth out of the box but I can see if someone would want to put some rubber wheels on it it’s not some kind of proprietary system, just pic your own casters. Overall I’m buying a 2nd. Padding is great, height is just slightly above the average but unless you are on a low car that inch is worth the trade!!

This traxion 1-100 is a great creeper. It does sit up higher than most. It is about twice as tall as most Creepers so it will not roll under cars and low pickups but if they are jacked up all the way with tall jack stands its not a problem. It works great for under tall heavy equipment, semis, even ag equipment and im sure many other applications. It rolls easily over broken and cracked concrete even with dirt and rocks on the concrete. The thing is comfy and im 5' 10" and weight 240. The only problem ive had is on good concrete it rolls too easily some times and if you have a good slant on your concrete towards a drain the thing likes to head down hill easily.

I bought this after destroying a blow mold 6-wheel auto parts store creeper, while applying serious torque to some stuck fastener. I was looking for a heavy duty, low-profile creeper that could take serious punishment. This thing can definitely take serious punishment. It's solidly built, and pretty comfortable. Unfortunately, I'm too fat to use it. Same truck on the same jack stands as before, and instead of gliding under it to wrench on things, I'm getting stuck with sharp things in my belly. Ouch. The creeper is completely useless to me. My son who has a good bit less paunch can use it for some things, but he can't glide around everywhere any more than I can. One of the selling points of this thing was that it would be good at going over obstacles. When using a corded trouble light, this creeper slams into the extension cord, and refuses to move. It's not very good with my irregular asphalt driveway either. I'm looking for a creeper that might be more useful. This was kind of a waste. It's probably great if you're wrenching on a Jeep running a 6" lift and riding up on 40s though. Or, you know, if you're skinny.

As a "fat guy", I have been looking for a creeper that would support me and last a long time. This creeper fits the bill perfectly! The metal frame is very sturdy and I have had zero issues with support. The oversized wheels are also great, dirt on the floor is no longer an issue!

Best creeper ever with the big wheels. It rolls over uneven asphalt and harder terrain with ease! It’s worth the extra if you need a good creeper