Finding the best topside creeper suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
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1. ATD Tools 80050 30W Underhood Light
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UL approvedDescription
Super-bright 30-Watt fluorescent bulb for excellent area illumination. Telescoping and ratcheting brackets allow perfect positioning of light. Soft, foam-covered ends on telescoping bracket allow use on hoods from 47" to 75" wide without damage to paint. 25 foot cord.2. Traxion 3-100-FFP Foldable Topside Creeper
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Adjustable height for ease of usePadded deck for comfort
Unit folds away to save space
Four casters to allow you to easily move the unit
Two locking casters to lock your position; weight capacity: 56 pounds
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Great for getting to the engine from the top of the vehicle. Allows extended periods of time spent bending over the engine without the effect of painful fatigue. Height of the Topside Creeper can be adjusted to allow use on many different types of vehicles. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a powder coat finish to protect from scratching. Deck is padded and covered with heavy vinyl for comfort and durability. Folds for easy storage.3. Traxion 3-700 ProGear Topside Creeper
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I-Base design for more flexible positioning around vehicleUpholstered cover makes replacing the deck much easier
Working height 75 inches
140 inches of engine compartment accessibility
Assembles in 12 minutes
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Traxion ProGear Topside Creeper has a fully padded frame with replaceable, padded upholstery cover. The cover is secured using Velcro, so it is removable for cleaning or replacement. The upholstered cover slides over a sling instead of a hard plywood deck. This improves comfort, reduces weight and makes replacing the deck much easier. The new ProGear Topside Creeper has an I-Base design that allows more flexible positioning around the vehicle. It allows the technician to reach 40 percent more area around the front of most vehicles and equipment. From automotive tools that make the mechanic more safe and productive to truck accessories that improve accessibility, Traxion engineered products will continue to support the needs of their customers.4. Traxion 3-100 Foldable Topside Creeper
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Adjustable height for ease of usePadded deck for comfort
Unit folds away to save space
Four casters to allow you to easily move the unit
Two locking casters to lock your position; weight capacity: 56 pounds
Description
Great for getting to the engine from the top of the vehicle. Allows extended periods of time spent bending over the engine without the effect of painful fatigue. Height of the Topside Creeper can be adjusted to allow use on many different types of vehicles. Constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a powder coat finish to protect from scratching. Deck is padded and covered with heavy vinyl for comfort and durability. Folds for easy storage.5. Adjustable Tire Service Step for Full Size Truck Car SUV - 300lb Platform - Fits Over the Wheel and Folds For Easy Storage
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Red Hound Auto premium heavy duty full size truck tire service stepLarge convenient step area of 21" x 7-1/4" with a durable non-slip surface; step easily folds for compact storage areas
Single step has a staggering weight capacity of 300 lbs; constructed of heavy duty steel to provide a strong and sturdy step
Excellent option for most service trucks, SUVs, and vehicles with roof racks; fits standard diameter tires (with up to 13" wide tread area)
Product is backed by a 1 year guarantee against defects
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Red Hound Auto Premium Heavy Duty Full Size Truck Tire Service Step. Give yourself a great big step up with this premium heavy duty adjustable full size truck step. Designed to wrap over your vehicle's tire, this product creates a convenient, sturdy, no-slip step for maintenance, cleaning, loading and much more. Tough, heavy duty steel construction (coated for rust and weather protection). Fits all standard diameter tires (with up to 13" wide tread area), with easily adjustable tire depth and step height. Product is backed by a no-hassle One Year Guarantee against defects. Great for service trucks, SUVs and vehicles with roof racks. Easy installation and folds for storage. Included: 1 heavy duty folding adjustable tire step. Dimensions: 21" x 7.25" Step Area. Durable, secure "cheese grater" style non-slip step. Material: Tough, heavy duty steel construction. Capacity: 300 lbs.6. Heininger 4040 HitchMate TireStep
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Sturdy, durable tire-mounted auto step designed for use with SUVs, RVs and light trucks is great for working on engines, changing wiper blades, cleaning inaccessible spots and packing roof racks on tall vehiclesAdjusts to three positions in both tire width and height
Fits all tires up to 12.5"
Entire unit is finished in a black powder coating, and its 22" wide x 10" deep stepping pad holds up to 400 lbs
Folds flat for easy storage in included soft storage bag
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The Heininger HitchMate TireStep is an adjustable step that hangs on tires up to 12.5" in width and can hold up to 400 pounds. It can be adjusted in height to suit different tire diameters and the user's needs. The TireStep folds flat for storage and fits easily in the included storage bag.7. Pro-Lift C-9100 Black 40" Foldable Z Creeper (450 pounds)
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Transforms with no tools in seconds40" Steel frame construction, Seat Size: 14" x 12-1/4"
Padded seat and headers
450 pounds rated capacity
Six 3" polyurethane, oil resistant, full bearing casters for easy movement
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Pro Lift C-9100 Creeper is a 2 in 1 creeper that is designed to be folded in a "Z" shape for use as a mechanics seat or unfolded for use as a mechanics creeper. With Its thick padded bed, it gives you the extra comfort while getting your job done. Pro Lift C-9100 Creeper features with 6 swivel casters. They provide users with the full mobility and ease of use to get under the tight area. In addition, Pro Lift C-9100 Creepers is built with the heavy duty frame. It supports up to 450 pounds capacity. Folded to be "Z" Shape as Mechanic Seat. Six Swivel Casters for Mobility. Thick Padded Cushions for extended Comfort. 450 pounds Load Capacity. Specifications. Capacity: 450 pounds. Dimension: 41-2/9 x 6-3/4 x 19-3/5 inch. GW: 25-1/2 pounds. Six 3-inch Casters.8. Premium Magnetic Fender Cover Gripper Automotive Mechanic Work Mat By OCM
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Constructed of durable non-slip PVC material 24" x 32" - Cleans Quickly and Easily with mild solvents and detergentsSoft cloth backing protects paint finish on fenders while working under the hood
Strong Magnets sewn into the top secures cover in place
Folds easily for compact storage
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This Premium magnetic fender cover is great to use on any vehicle and the soft cloth backing is ideal to protect your paint finish from scratches and damages during engine repairs and maintenance.It features Strong Magnets that are sewn into the top and helps hold the fender cover securely in place.The 24" x 32" durable PVC cover cleans quickly and easily with mild solvents and detergents.It folds easily for compact storage. Dimensions: 24 inch X 32 inch.9. ATD Tools 8116F Foldable Topside Creeper
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Constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a powder coat finish to protect from scratchingDeck is padded and covered with heavy vinyl for comfort and durability
Folds for easy storage
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The Foldable Topside Creeper is great for getting to the engine from the top of the vehicle. It allows extended periods of time spent bending over the engine without the effect of painful fatigue. The height of the Topside Creeper can be adjusted to allow use on many different types of vehicles.10. Traxion 3-120 Topside Junior Creeper
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Features heavy-duty steel framePadded deck for comfort
Unit folds away to save space
300 pounds weight capacity
Weighs just 21 pounds
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Traxion Topside Junior Creeper is a tremendous advance in comfort and safety. It helps take the work out of work place. This creeper features a heavy duty steel frame, 10 inches by 13 inches padded chest rest and 300 pounds working capacity. The Topside Junior weighs just 21 pounds for easy transport from car to car and stores compactly. The Topside Junior protects the vehicle and your back when working over the engine compartment. From automotive tools that make the mechanic more safe and productive to truck accessories that improve accessibility, Traxion engineered products will continue to support the needs of their customers.11. Professional Over the Engine Creeper (OTE) - by Whiteside Manufacturing
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Heavy duty steel frame creeper fits easily over the engine of your car and is powder coated to prevent rustingTop adjusts from 43-1/4 inch to 57-3/4 inch
Padded top for comfort while working
Wheels allow for easy maneuvering around car
Load rating of 300 pounds
Description
Perfect for grueling engine compartment work. Versatile and comfortable. Heavy-duty steel frame. Top adjusts from 43-1/4 inch to 57-3/4 inch. Wheels allow for easy moving. Powder coat finish. Ships unassembled.12. REL Stapleton Foldable Topside Creeper - Model# 1-00020
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3 lean-in angle adjustmentsLocking casters
Powder-coat finish
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Patented, award-winning design allows safe and easy access to most trucks and 4-wheel drive vehicles. Capacity (lbs.): 400, Material: Steel, Padded: Yes, Foldable: Yes, Adjustable (in.): 48 - 6413. $FOLDABLE TOPSIDE CREEPER
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$FOLDABLE TOPSIDE CREEPER by TRAXION ENGINEERING PRODUCTSDescription
$FOLDABLE TOPSIDE CREEPER TRAXION ENGINEERING PRODUCTS14. ProGear TopSide Creeper Tools Equipment Hand Tools
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Traxion Engineered ProductsProGear TopSide Creeper
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Description
Features and Benefits:
- New and improved design, safe and productive engine access for 3/4 ton, 1 ton and up trucks
- Fully padded ergonomic sling deck, forms to your body
- Easy 15 minute assembly
- Takes up 54% less space than the original design
- 17% higher reach, 18% wider steps, I frame design give 20% more access under the hood
Weight capacity is 400 lbs. The ProGear TopSide Creeper has a fully powder coated frame in Red and Black. Replaceable Red Padded upholstery cover. New I beam base design allows 40% more positioning over the engine.
This product meets the oversized requirement per UPS/FedEx. The shipping weight reflected is the dimensional weight. This product also meets the large package requirement per UPS/FedEx. The estimated shipping cost will include this fee.