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MF500-HT-TSE Hydrostatic Transmission Training Simulator

The MF500-HT-TSE Hydrostatic Transmission Training Simulator is the industry’s most advanced, safest, and instructionally powerful alternative to teaching hydrostatic drives using real skid-steer loaders. Designed specifically for education—not construction environments—it recreates the look, feel, and function of a skid-steer hydrostatic transmission without the hazards of moving machinery, exhaust, confined spaces, or unpredictable equipment motion. Students can drive the system under load in real time, perform adjustments, practice diagnostics, and troubleshoot every major hydrostatic failure mode published in manufacturer flowcharts. With dual tandem-mount axial piston pumps, electronic displacement controls, independent wheel-load systems, and a 24" touchscreen PC loaded with diagnostic activities, the MF500-HT-TSE gives instructors full control over operating conditions and fault scenarios. This setup prepares technicians for the exact challenges they’ll encounter in the field—startup checks, pressure adjustments, null adjustments, case pressure verification, and troubleshooting performance issues—while ensuring the highest levels of safety, accessibility, and team-based learning.

MF500-IS-TSE -Hydraulic Implement and Articulated Steering System Module (optional, requires MF500-HT-TSE)

The MF500-IS-TSE Implement & Steering Training Simulator transforms the MF500 Hydrostatic Transmission Trainer into a fully functional loader-style hydraulic system with articulated steering, dual work cylinders, load-holding valves, and complete diagnostic capability. Designed as an add-on training module, it gives students real, hands-on experience with implement lift, tilt, and steering circuits, without the hazards, complexity, or maintenance demands of working on actual equipment. Learners can safely perform adjustments, execute measurements, and troubleshoot every major hydraulic failure mode associated with loader functions. Ideal for advanced workforce development, heavy-equipment academies, and industrial maintenance programs, the MF500-IS-TSE allows instructors to simulate real implement tasks in a controlled environment. Students learn to identify performance issues, verify load-holding behavior, interpret cylinder motion problems, and diagnose valve, pump, and load sense faults using industry-standard tools and structured troubleshooting workflows.

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Key Features & Benefits

MF500-HT-TSE

Teaching & Learning in Real Time

Students learn on a fully functional hydrostatic transmission they can drive, load, adjust, and troubleshoot safely inside a classroom. This bridges the gap between simulated learning and real-world hands-on practice.

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The Safest Hydrostatic Training Simulator Available

No wheels on the ground, no rotating tracks, no hot engines, no hazardous exhaust, no confined spaces, no fatigue-inducing crouched work positions, and all moving components are guarded by heavy-duty Lexan® enclosures.

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Unmatched Diagnostic Capability

Faults like worn pumps, worn motors, electronic failures, unidirectional operation issues, sluggish response, and overheating can be automatically introduced for real-time troubleshooting—something impossible to simulate consistently with actual vehicles.

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Transforms Students Into Industry-Ready Technicians

Students master critical skills including pump/motor installation, pre-start checks, relief valve setup, null adjustments, case pressure checks, displacement control adjustments, and complete hydrostatic troubleshooting workflows.

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Extremely Versatile & Configurable

Trainers can teach any make or type of hydrostatic transmission. Pumps and motors can be swapped or chosen at purchase, including high-speed and low-speed motor configurations.

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Built-In Safe-T-Bleed® System

An FPTI™ exclusive enabling safe lockout, verification, and zero-energy state procedures—without discharging high-pressure oil into the atmosphere.

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Optional Implement & Articulated Steering Module (MF500-IS-TSE)

Transforms the system into a fully functional front-end loader with articulated steering and cylinder service capabilities—without introducing the hazards associated with real equipment.

MF500-IS-TSE

Adds Real Loader Functions to the MF500 System

The module includes lift and tilt cylinders, a load-holding valve, pilot controls, and an articulated steering mechanism, replicating the exact functions technicians service on mobile equipment.

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Safe, Controlled, Classroom-Ready Operation

No moving machines, no unstable loads, no pinch points, and no live equipment risks. All dynamic components are guarded and accessible for learning.

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Industry-Standard Diagnostic Training

Students perform lift/tilt troubleshooting, measure operating pressures, analyze load-holding behavior, identify cylinder drift, and verify valve performance under applied loads.

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Full Articulated Steering Simulation

Includes steering cylinder(s), steering valve, feedback linkage, and load-sense behavior, allowing learners to understand the hydraulic logic behind heavy equipment steering.

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Perfect for Real-World Skill Development

Teaches the exact skills needed in construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, and utility equipment maintenance, without the downtime or risk of damaging expensive machines.

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Pairs Seamlessly With MF500-HT-TSE

The module integrates into the hydrostatic drive trainer without requiring external machinery, engines, or hydraulics. Just connect, configure, and instruct.

Specifications

MF500-HT-TSE

Prime Mover

  • 25 HP (15 kW) electric motor

  • TEFC, C-face

  • 1800 RPM

  • 3-phase 460V (optional 230V)

 

Hydrostatic Pump System

  • Dual tandem-mount axial piston pumps

  • 10 GPM (38 L/min) each

  • 2000 PSI (138 bar)

  • Electronic displacement control

 

Drive Motors & Wheel-Load System

  • Dual high-torque, low-speed drive motors

  • Fixed displacement: 5.0 in³/rev (82 cm³/rev)

  • Independent left/right electronically controlled wheel load

  • Simulates uphill, downhill, level, and runaway conditions

 

Instrumentation & Controls

  • 24" (61 cm) full-color touchscreen PC

  • Microsoft Windows–based control & diagnostics software

  • Pre-loaded troubleshooting activities covering every major OEM-published hydrostatic failure mode

 

Diagnostics & Fault Insertion

  • Automatic fault introduction (worn components, electronic faults, unidirectional failures, sluggish operation, overheating, etc.)

  • Real-time pressure, flow, displacement, and performance evaluations

 

Safety Systems

  • Transparent Lexan® wheel covers

  • Safe-T-Bleed® zero-energy verification system

  • Two emergency stop stations

  • Redundant electrical lockout

  • Drip-tray oil recirculating system

  • Flat-face zero-leak connections

  • Multi-lingual warning & caution decals

 

Reservoir & Hydraulics

  • 110-gallon (416 L) reservoir

  • Self-draining oil management

  • Load-holding valves throughout

 

Dimensions & Shipping

  • Footprint approx.: 82" W × 69" H × 47" D (from drawings)

  • Unit weight: 2,200 lbs (998 kg)

  • Shipping weight: 3,300 lbs (1,497 kg)

  • Shipping size: 85" T × 82" W × 90" L

 

Electrical Requirements

208/230 VAC:

  • 100-amp dedicated circuit

  • 4-conductor 4-gauge cable, 50 ft max

 

460 VAC:

  • 40-amp dedicated circuit

  • 4-conductor 8-gauge cable, 50 ft max

 

Options

  • Pumps: Sauer-Danfoss®, Rexroth®, Eaton®, Linde®, etc.

  • Pump controls: mechanical or hydraulic pilot

  • Motors: high-speed/low-torque, variable displacement

  • Implement & Steering Module (MF500-IS-TSE) with cylinders, steering valve, loader function, and diagnostic capability

MF500-IS-TSE

Implement Hydraulic Functions

  • Loader-style lift cylinder

  • Loader-style tilt cylinder

  • Load-holding valve for both implement circuits

  • Pressure test ports for performance measurement

  • Real-time movement under load conditions

 

Articulated Steering System

  • Heavy-equipment style steering cylinder(s)

  • Steering control valve

  • Hydraulic pilot controls (depending on configuration)

  • Realistic linkage and movement simulation

 

Controls (Operator Interface)

  • Directional valve controls for lift & tilt

  • Steering control lever or joystick

  • System pressure and load-sense interaction

  • Integrated with the MF500 touchscreen PC for monitoring

 

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Features

  • Pressure measurement points throughout implement and steering circuits

  • Cylinder drift and bypass verification

  • Valve performance and spool leakage checks

  • Load-holding valve diagnostics

  • Steering performance and response testing

 

Safety Systems

  • Heavy-duty guards and visibility panels

  • Zero-leak flat-face couplers

  • Integrated Safe-T-Bleed® procedures (via MF500 platform)

  • Smooth, fully contained motion, no pinch or crush hazards

 

Construction & Mounting

  • Modular steel frame assembly

  • Powder-coated surfaces for classroom durability

  • Designed specifically to mount to the MF500 platform

 

Compatibility

  • Fully compatible only with the MF500-HT-TSE

  • Optional seal kits & advanced diagnostic exercises available

Curriculum Overview & Topics Covered

MF500-HT-TSE

Curriculum Overview:
The MF500-HT curriculum teaches students how hydrostatic drive systems operate, respond to load, and fail under real-world conditions. Through structured labs, learners analyze pump and motor behavior, evaluate charge pressure requirements, observe displacement changes, and measure system response across a variety of simulated conditions. Diagnostic activities guide students through interpreting pressure signatures, identifying performance losses, and confirming the root cause of hydrostatic drive issues. The curriculum blends schematic interpretation, guided experimentation, and fault-based analysis to prepare students for maintaining and troubleshooting mobile hydrostatic equipment.

 

Topics Covered:

  • Hydrostatic transmission theory and closed-loop operation

  • Pump and motor displacement control

  • Charge pressure flow paths and diagnostics

  • Loop pressure fluctuation and load response

  • Identifying cavitation and loop instability

  • Diagnosing pump wear and inefficiency

  • Swashplate control and feedback behavior

  • Reading hydrostatic schematics and test plans

  • Fault isolation using structured diagnostic workflows

MF500-IS-TSE

Curriculum Overview:
The MF500-IS curriculum expands the MF500 platform by teaching students how implement and steering hydraulic systems operate on mobile equipment. Learners work with lift and tilt cylinders, load-holding valves, articulated steering mechanisms, and priority flow systems to understand how real loader-style hydraulics respond under load. Hands-on labs require students to assemble circuits, evaluate implement performance, measure working pressures, verify load-holding behavior, and diagnose actuator or valve irregularities. The curriculum emphasizes safe testing, correct valve adjustment, and troubleshooting of implement and steering systems. When used with the TSE version, students also diagnose electronically inserted faults that simulate realistic wear and failure conditions.

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Topics Covered:

  • Implement circuits: lift, tilt, load-holding behavior

  • Steering hydraulics: orbitrol operation, priority flow control

  • Cylinder motion characteristics and performance verification

  • Diagnosing valve or actuator performance issues

  • Pressure measurement and flow analysis under load

  • Load-holding valve operation and troubleshooting

  • Steering response testing and articulated steering mechanics

  • Understanding loader-style hydraulic system logic

  • Fault-based diagnostic procedures (with MF500-IS-TSE)

  • Reading and constructing implement/steering schematics

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