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What do tile installers, concrete finishers, automotive detailers, and painters have in common? A lot of your work is spent on the ground or at a lower level, which can often lead to back, knee, and joint pain. You might reach for knee pads and kneeler boards, but there is one product that combines the comfort and support of those tools— and it’s on wheels!
MARSHALLTOWN’s RACATAC™ is an ergonomically designed kneeling/sitting creeper that allows you to roll while kneeling or sitting. This versatile tool is used across several trades and helps solve problems on the job. This guide will walk you through the innovative features, key trades of focus, and how to assemble the RACTAC™.
Innovative Problem Solver
The RACATAC™ has several innovative features that provide you with comfort and convenience, while solving common problems on the job.
- Dual-Density Knee Pads: A soft layer for knees and a firm layer on the outside provide the perfect balance between comfort and protection.
- Swivel Casters: With the five swivel casters, you can smoothly move in any direction and reposition instantly without standing up, twisting your body, or getting off the creeper. Saves you time, reduces fatigue, and minimizes strain on your knees and back.
- Tool Tray: Located in the center of the RACATAC™, the tool tray conveniently holds your tools and parts, so you can easily grab and go on the job.
- Adjustable Seat: The seat can be conformed to the angle and height needed for the job, supporting your upper body weight while leaving your feet free to control movement.
- Optional Chest Support: The optional chest support is best when working on the floor while installing tile and plank flooring, or while polishing concrete. This handy addition helps reduce your upper body fatigue and features an anti-flip clip to prevent the RACATAC™ from tipping over.
Key Trades of Focus/h3>
This versatile tool is used across several trades, including flooring, automotive, painting, concrete work/polishing, and more!
The chart below shows common usage and the impact of using the RACATAC™ for that specific trade:
Assembling Your RACATAC™
Check out the video below for instructions and tips when assembling your RACATAC™:
Whether you’re installing tile, finishing concrete, detailing vehicles, or painting, the RACATAC™ is designed to make working at ground level more comfortable, efficient, and less demanding on your body. With its thoughtful features, smooth mobility, and versatility, it goes beyond traditional knee pads and kneeler boards to provide a smarter way to work. If you have a job that keeps you low to the ground, the RACATAC™ is a product you will want to invest in for convenience, comfort, and productivity.
FAQ’s
Q: What is the RACATAC™ and what is it used for?
A: The RACATAC is an ergonomic kneeling/sitting creeper that allows you to roll while working low to the ground. It’s commonly used for flooring, tile, painting, concrete prep, detailing, polishing, and automotive work.
Q: Does it really help reduce knee and back pain?
A: The padded knee supports and rolling design significantly reduces pressure on your knees and strain on your back compared to kneeling or crawling. Many users report much less fatigue on long jobs.
Q: How is the RACATAC™ different from cheaper creepers?
A: The RACATAC™ is purpose-built for trade professionals with better ergonomics, deeper knee pads, stronger construction, smoother mobility, and better long-term comfort than basic kneeling boards or knock-offs.
Q: What versions are available?
A: It’s available with 2" or 3" swivel casters and with/without chest support.
Q: What is the benefit of the RACATAC™ with the chest support?
A: If you do work that requires leaning forward for long periods (grouting, painting, detailing, polishing), the chest support helps reduce upper-body fatigue and improves comfort.
Q: What’s the difference between the 2″ and 3″ casters?
A: 2″ casters: Lower profile, best for smooth floors; 3″ casters: Roll better over grout lines, debris, or slightly uneven surfaces
Q: What surfaces does the RACATAC™ work best on?
A: It rolls smoothly on concrete, tile, epoxy, garage floors, and other flat, hard surfaces. It’s not intended for gravel, thick carpet, or very rough terrain.
Q: How adjustable and comfortable is the RACATAC™?
A: The seat height adjusts (approximately 11.5"–15.5"), and the knee pads move with you. Users can switch between kneeling and sitting positions to stay comfortable during long work sessions.
Q: How much weight does it support?
A: The RACATAC™ supports approximately 300 lbs, making it suitable for most users and jobsite conditions.
Q: Who makes the RACATAC™ now, and are replacement parts available?
A: In 2025, MARSHALLTOWN, a long-established American manufacturer of construction tools, acquired RACATAC Products, Inc. Founded in 1999 in Church Point, Louisiana, RACATAC had built a strong reputation serving professionals across multiple trades. MARSHALLTOWN now manufactures and distributes the RACATAC™ and various replacement parts, like casters and accessories.
