Big Wheel Creeper Experiences?

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I'm tired of my cheap creeper, and I'm thinking a big wheel creeper would be handy for what I work on. My garage and driveway have large expansion joints that are a pain in the *** on a standard creeper. I also end up working on my trailers in the street, which also ***** on a standard creeper. I noticed SnapOn sells this one:https://store.snapon.com/Specialty-Creepers-Flat-Oval-Big-Wheel-Creeper-P890386.aspx which looks great, but about double the cost what I can make it for. Anyone have experience with this or similar 6" wheel models (search came up empty)?

Pro's:
-Rolls over just about anything
-I'll custom make it to "fit" me

Con's:
-Heavy (big wheels, real metal frame)
-Taller wheel height (will still be same platform height as standard creeper)
-Wide to give the casters room to swivel
-Cost (those casters alone are ~$115)

I don't work on cars, so the height isn't really an issue to me as this type of creeper would easily fit under any of my vehicles.

 

[Michael_in_DE]

I have two Snap-on creepers that have the 3" wheels. It's a world of difference over the those small standard 1.5" wheels. the used 3" SO creepers can be had cheaply. I also found that after some proper maintenance of cleaning and lubing the wheels and casters, it worked WAAAAAY better.

 

[driz]

I'm tired of my cheap creeper, and I'm thinking a big wheel creeper would be handy for what I work on. My garage and driveway have large expansion joints that are a pain in the *** on a standard creeper. I also end up working on my trailers in the street, which also ***** on a standard creeper. I noticed SnapOn sells this one:https://store.snapon.com/Specialty-Creepers-Flat-Oval-Big-Wheel-Creeper-P890386.aspx which looks great, but about double the cost what I can make it for. Anyone have experience with this or similar 6" wheel models (search came up empty)?

Pro's:
-Rolls over just about anything
-I'll custom make it to "fit" me

Con's:
-Heavy (big wheels, real metal frame)
-Taller wheel height (will still be same platform height as standard creeper)
-Wide to give the casters room to swivel
-Cost (those casters alone are ~$115)

I don't work on cars, so the height isn't really an issue to me as this type of creeper would easily fit under any of my vehicles.

Wow $115 those better be special wheels . Honestly, ( and I’ll take **** for it ) but why not just grab some at HF or Surplus Center online. I know they aren’t the most durable/ well made but considering how little rolling they’ll do and how little weight will be on them...........


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[Professional Tool User]

I'm tired of my cheap creeper, and I'm thinking a big wheel creeper would be handy for what I work on. My garage and driveway have large expansion joints that are a pain in the *** on a standard creeper. I also end up working on my trailers in the street, which also ***** on a standard creeper. I noticed SnapOn sells this one:https://store.snapon.com/Specialty-Creepers-Flat-Oval-Big-Wheel-Creeper-P890386.aspx which looks great, but about double the cost what I can make it for. Anyone have experience with this or similar 6" wheel models (search came up empty)?

Pro's:
-Rolls over just about anything
-I'll custom make it to "fit" me

Con's:
-Heavy (big wheels, real metal frame)
-Taller wheel height (will still be same platform height as standard creeper)
-Wide to give the casters room to swivel
-Cost (those casters alone are ~$115)

I don't work on cars, so the height isn't really an issue to me as this type of creeper would easily fit under any of my vehicles.

If that one is the same as the rebranded Whiteside Mac one that is the shop creeper where I work, don't get it. The casters don't roll well. If I were you, I'd look at one of the three Bone models. My supervisor's bone rolls like a dream.

 

[L.Cheapo]

My supervisor's bone rolls like a dream.

I think I would have worded that differently.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

If that one is the same as the rebranded Whiteside Mac one that is the shop creeper where I work, don't get it. The casters don't roll well. If I were you, I'd look at one of the three Bone models. My supervisor's bone rolls like a dream.

It appears very similar to the Whiteside (probably made by them) and definitely uses the same wheels (made by Shepherd). I'm surprised to hear they don't roll well. Can you elaborate why? BTW, this is the kind of experience I was looking for, thanks!

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Wow $115 those better be special wheels . Honestly, ( and I’ll take **** for it ) but why not just grab some at HF or Surplus Center online. I know they aren’t the most durable/ well made but considering how little rolling they’ll do and how little weight will be on them...........


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Probably because the only casters offered by HF in 6" are wide and extremely heavy for a creeper. Also, they are $19+tax each, vs ~$30 for the appropriate caster made in USA. The goal is to end up with a unit that is better than I can buy, or else I'd just go buy another *********** creeper.

 

[IdahoMan]

Piece of cardboard from a casket box is what I use.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Piece of cardboard from a casket box is what I use.

What size wheels do you have on it?

 

[RedneckWelder]

The big wheel Lisle jeeper creepers roll really well and are well priced. I wanted to get one but the clearance under backhoes and the smaller dozers would not allow its use for me so i has to go with the small wheel ones

I’m not sure id like one like the picture in your first post the wheel arms look like good snag points

 

[goat1252002]

I have used the Snap-on heavy duty model with the 4 inch casters it makes a world of difference compared to your standard small wheeled creepers if you’re going to use one definitely buy the bigger wheels

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I have used the Snap-on heavy duty model with the 4 inch casters it makes a world of difference compared to your standard small wheeled creepers if you’re going to use one definitely buy the bigger wheels

Is this the one you are talking about?
https://store.snapon.com/Heavy-Duty...al-Adjustable-Heavy-Duty-Creeper-P889900.aspx

 

[gatlibs]

The big wheel Lisle jeeper creepers roll really well and are well priced. I wanted to get one but the clearance under backhoes and the smaller dozers would not allow its use for me so i has to go with the small wheel ones

I’m not sure id like one like the picture in your first post the wheel arms look like good snag points

I have the low profile Lisle and it is nice with the ergonomics. I don't have hoses to roll under the creeper. Maximizing space is the bigger issue for me. The small and big wheel seem to be the same creeper with different wheels and can be found around $60.

 

[Vette10R]

I'm not sure what size the wheels are on this but I would guess around 3"? Has anyone had experience with this? The price is right!

https://m.harborfreight.com/40-in-300-lbs-capacity-low-profile-creeper-63372.html

 

[Vette10R]

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[Qualitytools]

I have the bone, it has large wheels!

 

[joe_padavano]

I also got tired of my creeper wheels getting caught on the air hose, electric cord, cracks, and every little pebble on the floor. I got a Bone creeper. Good news is that it rolls very easily. Bad news is that it rolls too easily. Any time you try to apply any force to a part under the car, the creeper rolls off in the other direction.

 

[RedneckWelder]

I also got tired of my creeper wheels getting caught on the air hose, electric cord, cracks, and every little pebble on the floor. I got a Bone creeper. Good news is that it rolls very easily. Bad news is that it rolls too easily. Any time you try to apply any force to a part under the car, the creeper rolls off in the other direction.

How comfortable is it without a head pad? That’s the only thing about a Bone that hasn’t made sense to me

 

[Professional Tool User]

It appears very similar to the Whiteside (probably made by them) and definitely uses the same wheels (made by Shepherd). I'm surprised to hear they don't roll well. Can you elaborate why? BTW, this is the kind of experience I was looking for, thanks!

After trying the Mac creeper out again, it rolls okay. The only part I don't like about how it rolls is that it feels kind of awkward when the casters swivel.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

After trying the Mac creeper out again, it rolls okay. The only part I don't like about how it rolls is that it feels kind of awkward when the casters swivel.

I can see how that would be with how big they are.

 

[LXCam]

Piece of cardboard from a casket box is what I use.

Now that's creepy

 

[kaffine]

I used The Bone Creeper for years. The issue I had with it in my drive way was one the expansion cracks were wider than the wheel was and it would drop in at times. I kept thinking about using a caulk in the joint but never got around too it.

I also used it when I was a truck mechanic. It was fairly low to the ground which was great for getting under the trucks as I'm not a skinny person although some with the low ground clearances I still didn't fit.

I used it for about 2 years as a truck mechanic and several years before and after that as a hobbyist. It was one of their earlier models that had the head/neck pad. It was fairly comfortable and held up well. I only got rid of it as I thought I was done needing it when I got my lift (oops).

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have an older Craftsman Professional with air tires. They were often the first to debut new ideas, and then all the other tool companies would pick it up a few years after. It works much better after I replaced all 4 tubes with ones that hold air. I work on power wheel chairs and scooters, in my spare time, so I was able to source the 5" inner tubes. I use it working on tractors and equipment. The newer Bone creepers with the big wheels look like they would be great.

 

[driz]

Heck I rarely ever use mine. Long ago I went to large cardboard chunks. Then one day I discovered thick pile carpet. Nice 6-7’ x 2’ **** , oh yea. I’m still crawling but it’s soft and insulating and I slide in and out very easily. It gets you a couple more inches of clearance as well . When it’s funky I pressure wash it.


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[Evan(CA)]

Anyone get their "off road" creeper from snap on yet?