Covered Cadaver Carrier with Hand Crank

The Covered Cadaver Carrier with Hand Crank (USPE-6400) is the manual-elevation covered transport trolley in the U.S. Pathology Equipment line — hand-crank height adjustment, full stainless cover for dignified movement, no hydraulics and no electrical dependency. Built for hospital morgues, university anatomy programs, ME and coroner offices, and any facility wanting covered cadaver transport with zero powered-system maintenance.

At a glance

• Hand-crank elevation — no hydraulics, no electrical, no maintenance cycle
• Full stainless cover — dignified movement through public corridors
• 304 stainless construction — morgue equipment grade
• Heavy-duty casters with locking brakes
• USPE-6400 — image-of-record model number
• 10-year structural warranty
• American made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the cadaver transport line

The USPE-6400 is the manual-mechanism alternative to the hydraulic USPE-1038-2ATH Concealed Cadaver Transport Cart. Hand crank vs. hydraulic is a maintenance-philosophy choice: the crank mechanism has no seals to fail, no fluid to leak, and no actuator to service — preferred by university anatomy programs and county facilities with long replacement cycles and lean maintenance budgets. For autopsy workstation trolleys, see the USPE-1038-2ATRT and USPE-1038-BAT Bariatric Autopsy Trolley.

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Why hand crank in 2026

Hydraulic systems are faster per cycle, but every hydraulic actuator is a future service ticket. The hand-crank mechanism on the USPE-6400 trades cycle speed for zero-dependency reliability — the unit elevates and lowers identically on day 1 and year 15. For facilities where the carrier sees intermittent use (university anatomy labs between terms, county coroner offices with variable caseload, disaster-response caches in storage), the crank design eliminates the failure mode of hydraulic seals degrading in storage.

Specifications

Workflow integration

Pairs with the full AMC cooler line for cooler-bay transfer, the USPE-1035-PED Pedestal Autopsy Table for autopsy suite handoff, and the 4-Tier Side-Loading Rack for racked storage transfer. Crank elevation matches carrier height to receiving surface.

Pricing and financing

$5,102.45 factory direct.

• 0% financing at checkout — Shop Pay Installments for qualified buyers
• Extended financing — apply here
• Section 179 in-year tax treatment
• Net terms for institutional and university buyers

Shipping and lead time

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

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

Competitor benchmarks

Comparable covered cadaver carriers from MOBI Lab (mobilab.us), Mopec, Mortech, and Ferno run higher per-unit with longer lead times. The USPE-6400 offers factory-direct American manufacturing without distributor markup.

Frequently asked questions

Hand crank vs. hydraulic — which is right?

Crank (USPE-6400) for zero-maintenance reliability and intermittent-use facilities. Hydraulic (USPE-1038-2ATH) for faster cycle speed in high-volume daily workflow.

Does it need electrical power?

No. The hand-crank mechanism requires no power, no hydraulic fluid, and no actuator service.

What’s the cover made of?

Full 304 stainless, removable for cleaning.

What’s the lead time?

2 weeks for standard configurations.

How does it compare to MOBI Lab and Mopec covered carriers?

Factory-direct, faster lead times, 10-year warranty. mobilab.us equivalents run higher per-unit.

Where is it manufactured?

Johnson City, Tennessee. U.S. Pathology Equipment, American made by the family-owned morgue equipment manufacturer since 2009, A+ Rated by the BBB.

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