Empire’s two-day training course is designed for service personnel to gain knowledge and develop skills on basic hydraulic principles, components, functions, graphical symbols, and hydraulic systems used on Caterpillar machines.  Participants will acquire skills required to identify, adjust, and maintain hydraulic systems during classroom and lab activities.

What You Will Learn:

• Safety concerns related to hydraulics
• Hydraulic principles
• Hydraulic fluid requirements
• Fluid reservoirs and accumulators
• Hoses and couplings
• Pump and motor operation
• Pressure control valve function
• Direction control valve function
• Flow control valve function
• Hydraulic cylinder operation
• How to identify fluid power graphic symbols
• How to build circuits on a hydraulic training simulator

While Empire instructors teach on Cat equipment, the knowledge gained from the course can be applied to other heavy equipment manufacturers.

Registration Details:

The class fee is $1,300 per person and includes classroom, course presentation, training materials, computer-based training, refreshments and lunch. Complete the form below and we will contact you to complete the registration and payment process.

Classes are open to Empire clients only. If you are unsure if you are an Empire client or would like more information, please complete the form below or contact us at (775)-778-6550.