4 Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack

The 4 Tier Side-Loading Mortuary Rack is the high-density side-loading rack in the American Mortuary Equipment line. Built for funeral homes, hospital morgues, county coroner offices, crematories, and medical examiner facilities where maximum body density inside a fixed walk-in footprint is the constraint.

At a glance

• 4-body capacity — side-loading design
• 4 storage tiers for maximum density
• 10-gauge American structural steel
• 5″ swivel casters with locking brakes
• 15-year structural warranty
• Ships unassembled — two-person stack-together setup
• Made in Johnson City, Tennessee

Where it fits in the racking line

The 4 Tier Side-Loading is the density-optimized rack for parallel installations in standard walk-in coolers. Pair with the 3 Tier End Loading Mortuary Rack when first-tier bariatric clearance is needed.

Full catalog: racks and lifts · all-access mortuary racking · 4-tier rack collection. Background: four rack types for a walk-in mortuary cooler.

Specifications

Why 10-gauge steel matters

10-gauge structural steel is roughly 60% thicker than the 14-gauge frames that dominate imported mortuary racks. For a rack carrying daily case loads in the 150–400+ lb range across multiple tiers, that’s the difference between a rack that holds geometry for a decade and one that develops tier sag inside two years.

Cooler compatibility

Sized for parallel side-loading installation in any AMC walk-in mortuary cooler at the 8×10 footprint or larger. Walk-in capacity tables:

• 8×10 — 1 rack, 7-body
• 10×10 — 1 rack, 8-body
• 8×12 — 2 parallel racks, 9-body
• 8×14 — 2 parallel racks, 11-body
• 8×16 — 3 parallel racks, 14-body
• 10×16 — parallel banks, 14-body
• 8×18 — 4 parallel racks, 16-body
• 8×20 — 4–5 parallel racks, 18-body
• 10×20 — parallel banks, 20-body

For the full walk-in line, see the walk-in mortuary cooler collection. For bariatric-rated installations, see bariatric coolers and the bariatric buyer’s guide.

Compliance and procurement

OSHA-compliant ergonomic handling. A+ Rated by the Better Business Bureau. Documentation packages for AHJ review ship with every quote — spec sheet, structural certifications, clearance drawings. See county morgue requirements and state body-storage code.

Bundle and save

Multi-rack bundles, cooler-and-rack combos, and lift-and-rack packages are quoted directly. Custom finishes and configurations available on request through the catalog request.

Pricing and financing

Starts at $1,598.39 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 pickup

Most orders ship within 2 business days. Same-day pickup available in Johnson City, Tennessee. See delivery times by region.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many bodies does the 4-tier side-loading rack hold?

Four. Side-loading design across 4 storage tiers for high-density parallel installation.

How does this rack compare to the 3-tier end-loading rack?

4-tier side-loading optimizes for body density in parallel installations. The 3-tier end-loading trades a tier for a 21″ first-tier bariatric clearance.

What gauge steel is used?

10-gauge American structural steel.

Does it ship assembled?

No. Stack-together unassembled to reduce freight cost. Two-person setup.

What warranty is included?

15-year structural steel frame warranty — full terms in the Warranty Policy (WR-1.0).

Can it be bundled with a cooler or lift?

Yes. Rack, cooler, and lift packages quoted directly through the catalog request.

Where is it manufactured?

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