Reference

Mechanic creeper sizing reference

Worked body-weight and tools examples and class checks for US mechanic creeper screens.

Required = body_lb + tools_lb. Never exceed nameplate; flat floor; chock vehicle; creeper is not a jack stand.

Details

Tools may be 0; body weight must be greater than zero.

Tools

180 + 20 = 200 → 300 lb class.

Details

Enter body_lb 180, tools_lb 20.

Tools

280 + 40 = 320 → 400 lb class.

Details

Enter body_lb 280, tools_lb 40.

Guides

380 + 40 = 420 → 450 lb class.

Details

Clears 400; lands in 450 / class 450.

Reference

420 + 50 = 470 exceeds the 450 lb ceiling.

Details

Do not force a 450 lb class for this load.

Guides

Guides, calculator, and comparisons.