Friday, November 18, 2011

What are the weight ratings for mechanic's Creeper Seats?

I want to buy my boyfriend a creeper seat for Christmas, and since he is of larger proportions (6'9" 300+) none of the ones I can find at Craftsman or Snap-on have weight ratings...Can anyone recommend a good heavy duty seat to work on a motorcycle?


Thanks!

What are the weight ratings for mechanic's Creeper Seats?
Hmm, to me a creeper is the flat roller seat that you lay on to get under a vehicle. I would suggest the Craftsman Professional 40inch Sears item# 00951168000 Mfr. model# MTLPNEU as a good unit for larger folks. Now if you need a roller seat to remain upright while working on a motorcycle...I would recommend this... Racatac Kneeling/Sitting Creeper


Sears item# 00951162000 Mfr. model# 01RAC3. This seat helps spread the load from the seat and the knees for those of heavy poundage. My only concern would be the thigh length on your boyfriend. He may find the seat too close to the kneepads on that seat. Good luck.
Reply:This may sound goofy but it is true and worked out great. Two friends gave me a birthday gift that consisted of an old beer keg strapped to a steel frame six wheel creeper with what appeared to be an english saddle. Still have this thing and sure beats all the squatting I used to do. Not as tall as your hubby but no lightweight...This little gem lets me scoot around my cars and bike without a whole lot of calasthentics and is a nice tool-tote to boot.
Reply:How about a bottle jack with a tractor seat and heavy duty caster wheels.


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