Which Funeral Home Body Lift Is Right for Your Prep Room?

Hilton Funeral Supply offers three battery-powered crematory and prep room lifts for funeral homes and mortuaries, county morgues, and health care facilities. The HD Scissor Lift loads crematory equipment up to 80 inches and aligns with standard roller rack first tiers at 21 inches. The Low Profile Scissor Lift drops to 13 inches to match custom low-first-tier roller rack configurations and low-deck retort equipment. The XL Electric Body & Casket Lift moves decedents and caskets laterally across the preparation room floor. It uses an electric actuator rather than hydraulics and can operate from its battery or a standard wall outlet.

Choose the HD Scissor Lift if your cremation equipment or roller rack first tier sits at or above 20.5 inches. Choose the Low Profile Scissor Lift if your roller rack first tier is configured lower — at approximately 13 inches — or if your retort loads below 20 inches. Choose the XL Electric Body & Casket Lift if your primary task is repositioning a decedent or casket across the prep room rather than loading it into cremation equipment. Many facilities need both a scissor lift and the XL Electric — one for the crematory, one for the prep room floor.

Specifications are based on current MOBI Medical Manufacturing product information and Hilton Funeral Supply listings. Specifications, pricing, and availability are subject to change.

Use this matrix to confirm which capabilities each MOBI lift includes. Scissor lifts operate on a rechargeable battery-only. The XL Electric Lift can operate on battery or wall-outlet power.

Match your transfer problem to the correct model. If your facility runs a crematory and a preparation room, review both rows — these lifts solve different problems in sequence.

All three models are available through Hilton Funeral Supply. Contact Hilton for accurate lead times before ordering.

Both MOBI scissor lifts are designed to align with mortuary roller rack tier heights — but each targets a different rack configuration. Understanding your rack's first-tier height is the key decision point before selecting a lift.

Hilton's 4-Tier MOBI End Loading Mortuary Roller Rack has a standard first-tier height of 21 inches. The HD Scissor Lift's 20.5-inch minimum height aligns directly with this configuration, allowing a single operator to slide body trays from the lift onto the first rack tier without manual lifting.

The Low Profile Scissor Lift is purpose-built for roller rack setups where the first tier has been configured lower — at approximately 13 inches from the floor. MOBI Medical Manufacturing designed the Low Profile specifically to align with this lower first-tier configuration, which is common in facilities using custom rack builds or in crematories with limited floor clearance. The 13-inch minimum height gives the Low Profile a 7.5-inch access advantage over the HD model when working with these low-tier setups.

For a full overview of roller rack types, tier configurations, and loading options available at Hilton Funeral Supply, see the Mortuary Roller Racks Buyer's Guide.

The MOBI HD Scissor Lift is the standard-height crematory loading lift in the MOBI line. MOBI Medical Manufacturing states it is built from welded steel with industrial-strength hydraulic pump cylinders rated for over 1,000 pounds. The 62.5-by-25-inch top surface supports end and side loading through a universal patent-pending roller system with roller locks. Power is 12V DC battery only — no wall outlet connection. Casters include two swivel units at the rear and two at the front with a lock-straight option for directional control when moving a loaded lift across the floor.

Best for: Crematories and roller rack setups where the loading surface sits at or above 20.5 inches. The 80-plus-inch maximum height covers the full range of standard cremation unit loading ports.

Why it works: One operator rolls the lift under the tray or cremation container, raises to loading port height, slides the load, and lowers. The two-position front caster — swivel or lock-straight — maintains directional control when the lift is loaded. The HD Scissor Lift is available at Hilton Funeral Supply.

The MOBI Low Profile Scissor Lift solves the low-deck access problem that the standard HD model cannot. MOBI Medical Manufacturing built it specifically to align with the first tier of a mortuary roller rack configured at a lower height. The 13-inch minimum height — approximately 13.5 inches with the optional digital scale — slides under low-deck retort equipment and low-first-tier roller racks without modification. Maximum height is 69-plus inches. The wider 67-by-27-inch top surface accommodates oversized cremation containers. Load capacity exceeds 1,000 pounds. Power is 12V DC battery only.

Best for: Facilities with custom roller rack setups where the first tier sits at approximately 13 inches, or crematories with low-deck retort loading. The wider table surface also handles oversized containers.

Why it works: The 7.5-inch height advantage over the HD model is the difference between a lift that fits your rack and one that doesn't. The optional LCD scale (SKU HDSL-BDS-LP) documents weight at point of transfer, supporting cremation authorization workflows. The Low Profile Scissor Lift is available at Hilton Funeral Supply.

The MOBI XL Electric Body & Casket Lift is a preparation room transfer tool, not a crematory loading lift. MOBI Medical Manufacturing built it from welded structural steel with a 12V DC electric actuator — no hydraulic fluid in the system. It runs on battery alone or plugged into a standard wall outlet. Load capacity is 900-plus pounds. The dual power option is the operational distinction from the scissor lifts: the wall outlet connection keeps the lift operational during a high-volume day when battery charge is a concern.

Best for: Moving decedents or caskets laterally across the preparation room — from a removal cot to the embalming table, or into position for casketing. This lift does not load cremation equipment.

Why it works: Eliminating hydraulic fluid removes maintenance variables and potential spill risk in the preparation room. The electric actuator requires no fluid line maintenance or periodic replacement. The XL Electric Body & Casket Lift is available at Hilton Funeral Supply.

All three MOBI lifts are rated for single-operator use. That matters because over 60 percent of funeral directors plan to retire by 2028, and women now make up 72 percent of mortuary science graduates nationwide. A lift that turns a two-person manual transfer into a one-person mechanical operation addresses both realities at once — fewer staff, and equipment that any trained operator can run regardless of physical size or strength.

— Conner Patten, Product Specialist, Hilton Funeral Supply

OSHA addresses ergonomic hazards in funeral homes through the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act. While there is no specific OSHA lifting standard for funeral homes, OSHA recognizes that employees who regularly lift heavy objects without mechanical assistance may be exposed to ergonomic hazards. Mechanical lifting equipment can help reduce the physical demands associated with heavy manual transfers.

What is the difference between the MOBI HD and Low Profile scissor lifts?

The key difference is minimum height. The HD Scissor Lift reaches 20.5 inches minimum, which aligns with the standard 21-inch first tier on Hilton's mortuary roller racks. The Low Profile Scissor Lift reaches 13 inches minimum, designed for custom roller rack setups where the first tier is configured lower. Both carry 1,000-plus pounds and support end and side loading. Both run on 12V DC battery only — neither connects to a wall outlet.

Do the MOBI body lifts plug into a wall outlet?

Yes. Both the HD Scissor Lift and the Low Profile Scissor Lift run on 12V DC rechargeable battery. The XL Electric Body & Casket Lift offers the option to plug into a standard wall outlet during use in addition to wireless battery operation.

Which MOBI scissor lift works with mortuary roller racks?

Both scissor lifts are designed to align with mortuary roller rack tiers. The HD Scissor Lift aligns with the standard 21-inch first-tier height on Hilton's 4-Tier MOBI End Loading Mortuary Roller Rack. The Low Profile Scissor Lift is purpose-built for custom roller rack configurations where the first tier sits at approximately 13 inches. See the Mortuary Roller Racks Buyer's Guide for a full overview of rack types and tier configurations available at Hilton Funeral Supply.

Does the MOBI XL Electric Body & Casket Lift use hydraulic fluid?

No. The XL Electric Body & Casket Lift uses an electric actuator and contains no hydraulic fluid. MOBI Medical Manufacturing states this explicitly. The electric actuator eliminates fluid line maintenance and spill risk in the preparation room.

Can one person operate a MOBI lift without help?

Yes. All three MOBI lifts — the HD Scissor Lift, the Low Profile Scissor Lift, and the XL Electric Body & Casket Lift — are designed for single-operator use. The battery-powered raise and lower mechanism, multi-directional rollers, and caster configurations allow one trained operator to complete a full transfer without a second staff member.

Is a digital weight scale available on the MOBI scissor lifts?

Yes. An optional LCD digital weight scale is available on both the HD Scissor Lift (SKU HDSL-BDS) and the Low Profile Scissor Lift (SKU HDSL-BDS-LP) for an additional $850. The scale adds approximately 0.5 inches to the Low Profile's minimum height. The XL Electric Body & Casket Lift does not offer a scale option.

How long does a MOBI lift take to ship?

All three MOBI lifts are built to order and typically ship in 2 to 4 weeks. Contact Hilton Funeral Supply for an accurate lead time before placing your order. All models are Made in the USA by MOBI Medical Manufacturing and carry a one-year warranty.

Need Help Choosing the Right MOBI Lift?

The right lift depends on your equipment, roller rack configuration, available clearance, and the type of transfers your staff performs most often. Hilton Funeral Supply can help you compare the MOBI HD Scissor Lift, Low Profile Scissor Lift, and XL Electric Body & Casket Lift to determine which configuration fits your facility.

Contact Hilton Funeral Supply for current pricing, availability, and help selecting the right lift for your prep room or crematory. Visit the MOBI category to browse our mortuary equipment.