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MF600-1HP (1-HumanPower™) Basic Hydraulics Training System

The MF600-1HP (1-HumanPower™) Basic Hydraulics Training System is a zero-emissions, human-powered learning platform that teaches fundamental hydraulics in the most intuitive way possible. By using the student as the prime mover, the system allows learners to feel how changes in flow, pressure, torque, and horsepower directly affect actuator behavior. Pedaling speed becomes flow. Pedaling force becomes pressure. These real-time cause-and-effect relationships make abstract concepts instantly understandable.

A back-lit crane assembly with boom, mast rotation, and hydraulic winch enables learners to see pressure, area, load, torque, and speed interactions in a clear and visual format. With digital instrumentation and a complete set of industrial hydraulic components, the MF600-1HP provides one of the most engaging and memorable introductions to hydraulic science, perfect for high schools, technical colleges, workforce development, and entry-level industry training programs.

Product Details

Key Features + Benefits

Students Experience Hydraulics Physically — Not Theoretically

Because the student is the prime mover, they immediately feel how changes in pedal force and speed affect system pressure, flow, and actuator response.

Makes Pressure, Force, Torque and Area Concepts Easy to Understand

The crane boom cylinder shows how pressure changes with surface area when the load is held constant. These concepts are normally difficult to teach with theory alone.

Real Hydraulic Components for Real Learning

The system includes cylinders, motors, a fixed-displacement pump, D03 solenoid valves, flow controls, a hydraulic winch, and digital instrumentation, all visible and accessible.

Zero Emissions. Zero Noise. Zero Hazards.

The only power source is the student, making the system ideal for indoor classrooms, labs, and youth training environments, no electrical motors, no fumes, no risk.

Brings Hydraulics to Life Through Movement

Learners see actuator speed change as they pedal faster or slower and see pressure rise as the load increases or boom geometry changes.

Supports 14 Essential Learning Outcomes

Includes hydraulics safety, torque calculation, actuator speed calculation, pressure differential, hydraulic horsepower, force/area relationship, pump behavior, and more.

Specifications

Prime Mover + Power System

  • Prime mover: student-powered (pedal-driven)
  • Human mechanical energy converted to hydraulic energy via flywheel and belt-driven pump
  • Pedal speed = flow rate
  • Pedal torque/force = pressure generation

Crane Functions

  • Boom raise/lower (dual-acting cylinder)
  • Mast rotation left/right (180° either direction)
  • Hydraulic winch with belt and hook for attaching weight

Hydraulic Components

  • Fixed displacement gear pump
  • Dual double-acting cylinders (boom raise/lower)
  • Single-rod double-acting mast extension cylinder
  • (2) Bi-directional hydraulic motors (belt reel and rotation)
  • (4) D03 solenoid-controlled directional valves
  • One-way flow control valve
  • 0.75-gallon (3.79 L) hydraulic tank

Digital Instrumentation

  • Flow meter
  • Pressure gauge
  • Digital tachometer (pedal/flywheel speed)

Seat + Ergonomics

  • Comfortable gel seat
  • Tool-free height and lateral adjustment

Learning Activities (14 Outcomes)

Students learn:

  • Hydraulic safety
  • Force and torque calculation
  • Relationship between flow, speed, and torque
  • Actuator speed calculation
  • Pressure sourcing and pump behavior
  • Load vs. pressure changes
  • Pressure vs. area relationships
  • Hydraulic horsepower
  • Pressure differential

Dimensions + Shipping

  • Height: 80″ (2032 mm)
  • Width: 51.5″ (1308 mm)
  • Depth: 89″ (2261 mm) at full boom extension
  • Shipping weight: 700 lb (318 kg)

Curriculum Overview + Topics Covered

Overview
The MF600-1HP curriculum allows students to physically experience how hydraulic variables interact by using their own power to generate flow and pressure. Hands-on crane operations reinforce fundamental hydraulic concepts.

Topics Covered

  • Flow, pressure, torque, and force relationships
  • Hydraulic horsepower
  • Load-induced pressure changes
  • Actuator speed and control
  • Pump and valve fundamentals
  • Safety procedures
  • Interpreting measurements from live systems
Transportation Catalog
DAKTIC-Transportation-2025-FINAL-compressed.pdf
Spec Sheet - MF600-1HP
FluidPower-MF600-1HP.pdf