Course on Hydraulic Systems for Agricultural Implements
Online 300-hour course on hydraulic systems for agricultural implements. 6 modules covering ISO 5675 (rapid hydraulic couplings for agricultural tractors), ISO 730 (three-point linkage) and Automation Studio. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the tractor hydraulic system and its interaction with implements.
Identify the operation of hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders and motors.
Size cylinders, hoses and flow rates for an implement.
Configure the connection and regulation of implements using directional valves and Load Sensing.
Diagnose hydraulic faults through pressure and flow measurements.
Apply safety measures when working with agricultural hydraulic systems.
Propose efficiency improvements in the hydraulic circuit of an implement.
Who it's for
- Agricultural hydraulics technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic systems for agricultural implements.
- Agricultural machinery mechanic who wants to specialise in Hydraulic systems for agricultural implements.
- Implement design engineer who wants to specialise in Hydraulic systems for agricultural implements.
- Dealership service technician who wants to specialise in Hydraulic systems for agricultural implements.
- Agricultural workshop manager who wants to specialise in Hydraulic systems for agricultural implements.
- Mechanisation technical adviser who wants to specialise in Hydraulic systems for agricultural implements.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to join agricultural implement manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 5675 (rapid hydraulic couplings for agricultural tractors)
- ISO 730 (three-point linkage)
- ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power. Safety)
- ISO 1219-1 (graphic symbols for hydraulic fluid power)
- ISO 4406 (fluid cleanliness code)
- ISO 4254-1 (agricultural machinery. Safety)
- Regulation (EU) 167/2013 (type-approval of agricultural and forestry vehicles)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Role of hydraulics in agricultural machinery1.2Open-centre and closed-centre circuits1.3Gear and piston pumps1.4Flow, pressure and hydraulic power1.5Tractor directional valves and controls1.6Hydraulic outlets and their standardisation1.7Three-point linkage and draft control1.8Steering and brake circuits1.9Reservoir, filtration and cooling1.10Workshop: reading a tractor hydraulic diagram
2.1Single-acting and double-acting cylinders2.2Hydraulic motors and their applications2.3Pressure, flow and check valves2.4Load-holding and lowering control valves2.5Flow dividers and their use2.6Accumulators and their function2.7Quick couplers and their maintenance2.8Hoses, tubes and bend radii2.9Seals, gaskets and fluid compatibility2.10Practical: identifying the components of a circuit
3.1Calculating cylinder force3.2Actuation speed and required flow3.3Pressure losses in lines3.4Sizing hoses and couplers3.5Power available at the hydraulic outlet3.6Tractor and implement compatibility3.7Flow distribution between functions3.8Overpressure protection3.9Calculation examples for common implements3.10Practical: sizing the circuit of an implement
4.1Pre-connection checks4.2Safe connection and disconnection of outlets4.3Bleeding the circuit and residual pressure4.4Flow regulation by function4.5Linkage adjustment: position and draft4.6Float and constant pressure4.7Adjusting implements with several functions4.8Typical incompatibility problems4.9Checking operation after connection4.10Practical: connecting and adjusting two implements
5.1Hydraulic oil: types and changes5.2Filtration and contamination control5.3Oil analysis and particle counting5.4Leaks: detection and safety5.5Diagnosing loss of force and speed5.6Overheating and its causes5.7Noise and cavitation in the pump5.8Pressure checks with a gauge5.9Hose replacement and good practice5.10Practical: guided diagnosis of three faults
6.1Hydraulic hazards: injection and ejection6.2Energy isolation before intervention6.3Supporting suspended loads6.4Energy efficiency of the circuit6.5Load-sensing systems and savings6.6Electronic hydraulics and its diagnosis6.7Waste and used oil management6.8Common errors in implement installation6.9Documentation and operating diagrams6.10Final project: design and commissioning of an implement circuit
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Automation Studio, FluidSIM, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures for measuring flow and pressure at hydraulic outlets, implement connection practice and bench-based circuit diagnosis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the tractor hydraulic system and its interaction with implements.
Identify the operation of hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders and motors.
Size cylinders, hoses and flow rates for an implement.
Configure the connection and regulation of implements using directional valves and Load Sensing.
Diagnose hydraulic faults through pressure and flow measurements.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with Automation Studio, FluidSIM, MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids) and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is an in-house programme, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Please check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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