500E Standard Mortuary Cot

The 500E is the standard-tier first-call mortuary cot in the American Mortuary Equipment cot line — the workhorse removal stretcher for funeral homes, removal services, hospital morgues, and crematories. 4-level height adjustment, 550-lb working capacity, single-operator loading.

At a glance

• 550 lb working load capacity
• 4 height positions at each end (8 total operator settings)
• Auto-locking legs — single-operator load and unload
• Anodized aluminum frame, stainless-plated hardware
• 5″ casters with foot brake
• Ships fully assembled with pad, straps, and fitted cover
• Made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the cot line

The 500E is the entry tier in the AME cot family. Step up to the PRO 650X Multi-Level Mortuary Cot (600 lb, 5 height positions per end) for the premium tier, or the 1000E Bariatric Mortuary Cot (1,000 lb) for heavy-capacity work.

For the full cot catalog and removal workflow, see the mortuary cots collection and first-call removal equipment. Background: four tips to find the best mortuary cot.

Specifications

What ships in the box

• 500E cot, fully assembled
• 1″ mattress pad
• Buckle-strap restraint set
• Fitted cot cover

Single-operator design

The 500E is engineered for one-operator removal work — auto-locking legs and 4-level height adjustment let a single removal tech level the cot to floor, van deck, and embalming-table height without a second pair of hands.

That matters in residential first-call work where the second operator is positioning the deceased, managing family, or staging the next handoff. Stainless-plated hardware on every load-bearing fastener handles the corrosion exposure that’s the real-world failure mode on removal cots — humidity, body-fluid contact, and repeated wash-down.

Cooler and rack compatibility

The 500E rolls directly into any AMC walk-in mortuary cooler ordered in the slab-mount no-floor configuration — including the 8×8, 8×10, 10×10, and larger units across the walk-in line.

For interior load-out, pair with the 4 Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack or browse racks and lifts. For embalming-room handoff, pair with the Oversized Hydraulic Embalming Table.

Pricing and financing

Starts at $1,139.26 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
• Broader options: funeral home financing article

Shipping and lead time

Ships fully assembled in a single carton, most orders 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?

550 lb. For higher capacity, see the PRO 650X (600 lb) or 1000E Bariatric (1,000 lb).

What ships in the box?

The cot fully assembled, a 1″ mattress pad, a buckle-strap restraint set, and a fitted cot cover. No assembly required.

Is the 500E a one-person cot?

Yes. Auto-locking legs and 4-level height adjustment at each end let one operator handle full removal workflow.

Will the 500E load into my walk-in cooler?

Any AMC walk-in mortuary cooler ordered in the slab-mount no-floor configuration accepts cot-direct roll-in. See the walk-in line.

How does it compare to Ferno or MOBI standard cots?

American manufactured, factory direct, 550 lb working load, full accessory kit included, 2-business-day shipping from Tennessee. See the MOBI vs AMC comparison.

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.

Direct procurement: 1-888-792-9315 · po@mymortuarycooler.com · request catalog · dealer inquiries