1,000 lb Hydraulic Mortuary Scissor Lift

The 1,000-lb Hydraulic Mortuary Scissor Lift handles cadaver transfer between cooler racks, embalming tables, autopsy tables, and cremation retorts. Built for funeral homes, hospital morgues, coroner and medical examiner facilities, crematories, and anatomy programs where operator-safe vertical body transfer is daily workflow.

At a glance

• 1,000 lb working load capacity
• Hydraulic scissor lift — foot-pump actuation
• Single-operator design for safe vertical transfer
• Stainless and powder-coat finishes
• Heavy-duty casters with locking brakes
• Made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the lifts and racks line

The Hydraulic Mortuary Scissor Lift pairs with rack-and-cooler installations where vertical transfer between rack tiers, embalming tables, autopsy tables, and cremation retorts is daily workflow. Pair with the 4 Tier Side-Loading Rack, 3 Tier End Loading Rack, and Oversized Hydraulic Embalming Table.

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Specifications

Why a dedicated lift

Manual cadaver transfer between rack tiers, embalming tables, and retorts is the leading source of musculoskeletal injury claims in funeral and morgue work. A 1,000-lb-rated hydraulic scissor lift removes that lift load from the operator’s back — the case-volume threshold where a lift pays for itself in claims and downtime avoidance is lower than most facilities estimate.

The foot-pump hydraulic actuation keeps both operator hands on the load during vertical positioning — the critical safety distinction from cable-and-winch lifts where one hand is committed to the crank.

Workflow integration

Pairs with the AMC walk-in cooler line for rack-to-floor and rack-to-cot transfer. With the Oversized Hydraulic Embalming Table for prep-room handoff. With autopsy and pathology equipment for examination table transfer. With cremation equipment for retort loading.

Pricing and financing

Starts at $3,491.25 factory direct.

• 0% financing at checkout — Shop Pay Installments for qualified buyers
• 1% back on every Shop Pay purchase
• Extended financing on bundle orders over $5,000 — apply here
• Section 179 in-year tax treatment — guidance here

Shipping and lead time

Most orders ship within 2 business days from Tennessee. See delivery times by region.

Regional desks: Southeast · Midwest · Northeast · Southwest · Rocky Mountain · Pacific · Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the working load capacity?

1,000 lb. Sized for the bariatric case range and standard rack-tier transfer.

Is this a one-person lift?

Yes. Foot-pump hydraulic actuation keeps both operator hands on the load during vertical positioning.

What does it pair with?

Walk-in cooler rack systems, embalming tables, autopsy tables, and cremation retorts. See the workflow integration section above for product links.

What finishes are available?

Powder coat standard, stainless steel option for high-sanitation environments.

Can it be financed?

Yes. Shop Pay Installments at 0% for qualified buyers with 1% back. Bundle orders over $5,000 qualify for extended financing.

Where is it made?

Johnson City, Tennessee. American Mortuary Equipment is family-owned, American-made since 2009, A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau.

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