MF200-H
Practical Hydraulic Training System

The MF102-H Hydraulic Training System is FPTI’s flagship “foundation-building” trainer engineered to help students truly understand hydraulics by connecting theory to hands-on application. Designed by one of the industry’s most respected hydraulic educators, the MF102-H takes learners from the basics of Pascal’s Law and pressure differentials to complex circuit building using real industrial components. Every activity reinforces prior learning, ensuring exceptional retention and skill development.
With six directional control valves, industry-standard port identification, a pressure-compensated axial piston pump, and a complete suite of cylinders, flow meters, gauges, and controls, the MF102-H allows students to build an almost unlimited variety of circuits. Its plug-and-play Flex-Plate system expands its capabilities even further, allowing instructors to teach any pump or valve type, even those not physically mounted on the trainer. Built for decades of classroom service, the MF102-H remains one of the most complete and instructionally powerful hydraulic training systems ever developed.
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MF102-H — Key Features & Benefits
Industry-Leading “Foundation Building” Instruction
Activities are engineered so each new lesson reinforces 90% previously taught content and introduces 10% new concepts, dramatically increasing retention.
Supports Every Major Pump/System Type
Teach fixed displacement, pressure-compensated, and optional load-sensing systems, all on one trainer.
Expansive Circuit-Building Capability
Six directional control valves (industrial + mobile) allow students to construct virtually any industrial or mobile hydraulic circuit found in the field.
Exceptional Student Retention
The MF102-H has the highest student retention rate of any hydraulic training system currently available.
Curriculum, Visual Aids & Teaching Materials Included
Comes with textbooks, illustrated student workbooks, instructor manuals, and 80+ hours of PowerPoint-based instruction.
Safe, Efficient & Environmentally Friendly
Flat-face quick-connect fittings eliminate oil leakage and reduce slip hazards. Energy-efficient design fits within tight classroom spaces and passes through standard doorways.
Plug-and-Play Flex-Plate Expandability
Easily add mobile valves, load-sense modules, proportional valves, steering valves, logic valves, and more, no mounting hardware required.
Designed by a Teaching Legend
Developed and refined by Rory S. McLaren over three decades of real classroom teaching.
MF200-H — Specifications
Hydraulic Power
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Axial piston pump, 1.0 GPM, pressure-compensated
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Adjustable pressure compensator & adjustable flow
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4.5-gallon (17 L) reservoir
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10-micron spin-on filtration with bypass gauge
Electric Drive
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Single-phase 115V TEFC motor
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1750 RPM, C-face mount
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Lockout/tagout on/off switch
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Overload protection with manual reset
Directional Control Valves (7 total)
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D03 tandem-center, solenoid-controlled w/ flow control
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D03 closed-center, solenoid-controlled w/ dual flow controls
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D03 float-center, solenoid-controlled w/ flow control
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Monoblock cylinder-spool valve w/ relief
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Monoblock motor-spool valve w/ relief
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(1) 2-position, 3-way solenoid cartridge valve
Pressure & Flow Controls
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Pilot-operated relief valve
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Direct-acting relief valve
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Sequence valve
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Pressure-reducing valve
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Counterbalance valve
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Needle valve
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Flow control valve
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Pressure-compensated flow control valve (bypass type)
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Check valve
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Pilot-operated check valve w/ manual override
Actuators
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Single-rod cylinder, 14″ stroke
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Double-rod cylinder, 14″ stroke w/ load engage/disengage mechanism
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Bi-directional gear-type hydraulic motor (variable torque)
Instrumentation
Panel-mounted touchscreen displays:
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Tachometer
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Ammeter
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Oil & ambient temperature
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Stopwatch
Physical instruments:
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(2) Flow meters: 0–2 GPM
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(3) Pressure gauges: 0–1500 PSI, glycerin-filled
Load System
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100 lb (45 kg) mechanical load
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Engage/disengage latch
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Fully enclosed transparent safety guard
Hoses & Connections
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Swing-out/stow-away hose caddy
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Per side:
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(4) × 60″ hoses
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(8) × 46″ hoses
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(6) × 26″ hoses
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SAE 100-R1 hoses with flat-face quick-connects
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(8) T-fittings per side
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Pressure/leak test pump with quick-connect
imensions & Shipping
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Footprint: 30″ D × 48″ W × 77″ H
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Single station weight: 750 lbs
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Double station weight: 900 lbs
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Shipping dimensions: 84″ × 54″ × 42″
MF200-H — Curriculum Overview & Topics Covered
Overview:
The MF102-H curriculum develops core hydraulic competencies through structured circuit-building labs, measurement activities, and instructor-led demonstrations. Students explore how hydraulic components interact, how energy is transferred, and how to interpret and build circuits using real hardware.
Topics Covered:
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Hydraulic safety and best practices
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Pumps, actuators, valves, and energy transfer
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Flow control and pressure regulation
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Directional valve operation
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Cylinder speed and force calculations
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Basic troubleshooting concepts
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Reading and constructing schematics

