Automotive · Head-to-head
Lisle 97102 Low Profile Plastic Creeper (Black) vs Whiteside MTLV6 Professional V-Drop Creeper
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Mechanic Creepers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Lisle keeps you lowest, at 7/8 in off the floor, in a light 11.5 lb shell that wipes clean and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. The Whiteside trades a little clearance for full padding and larger rollers at a lower price.
Lisle 97102 Low Profile Plastic Creeper (Black)
Buy itA one-piece molded plastic creeper with 7/8 in floor clearance, a 300 lb capacity and an 11.5 lb body, the lowest and lightest deck of the four.
- Lisle lists 7/8 in floor clearance, the lowest of the four creepers here, so you gain the most working room under a car on stands or ramps.
- The blow-molded high-density polyethylene body weighs 11.5 lbs, has handles on three sides and wipes clean because the surface resists solvents, greases and fuels.
- Six 2 in ball-bearing swivel rollers pop out of steel bushings molded into the body, so worn wheels are a quick swap with Lisle's own replacement parts.
- The 2 in rollers are the smallest size listed here alongside the Performance Tool, so cracks, cords and expansion joints in a rough floor will be felt more.
- There is no padding beyond a replaceable headrest; comfort comes from the body-fitting shape and lumbar support rather than a cushion.
- Lisle's limited lifetime warranty excludes wheels and headrests and any creeper used to move heavy parts such as a transmission.
Whiteside MTLV6 Professional V-Drop Creeper
Buy itA fully padded 40 in steel-frame creeper on six 2-1/2 in oil-resistant rollers with 1-1/4 in ground clearance, from a creeper specialist.
- Fully padded with heavy-duty vinyl, so long jobs on a hard concrete floor are kinder to shoulders and hips than bare plastic.
- Six 2-1/2 in oil-resistant rollers are larger than the 2 in wheels on the Lisle and the Performance Tool, which helps on less-than-perfect floors.
- Whiteside lists 1-1/4 in ground clearance and a powder-coated frame to prevent rust, and it costs less than the Lisle on the makers' own stores.
- Whiteside does not list a weight capacity or a warranty term on the product page, so ask before buying if you are a heavier user.
- At 1-1/4 in of ground clearance it sits higher than the Lisle's 7/8 in, which costs a little room under low cars.
- At 16 lbs it is heavier than the Lisle, and a vinyl cover can be cut by sharp edges in a way molded plastic is not.
Side by side
| Lisle 97102 Low Profile Plastic Creeper (Black) | Whiteside MTLV6 Professional V-Drop Creeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone working under low cars or vehicles on short jack stands who wants the most clearance and a deck that shrugs off oil and solvents. | Home mechanics who spend long stretches under a car and value padding and bigger wheels over the last fraction of an inch of clearance. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Lisle 97102 Low Profile Plastic Creeper (Black) - A one-piece molded plastic creeper with 7/8 in floor clearance, a 300 lb capacity and an 11.5 lb body, the lowest and lightest deck of the four. Choose the Whiteside MTLV6 Professional V-Drop Creeper instead if home mechanics who spend long stretches under a car and value padding and bigger wheels over the last fraction of an inch of clearance.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Mechanic Creepers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).