This paper proposes a new accelerated life test method of hydraulic pump used in
vehicles, which have multiple alternating loads. For determination of life time of hydraulic pump
for given field conditions with respect to duty cycle, the equivalent load and speed of this unit has
to be determined. Equivalent load and speed can be calculated from the given duty cycle using the
predominant theory for cumulative fatigue damage. Finally, we can perform accelerated life test on
hydraulic pump by determination of test pressure and speed from calculated equivalent cumulative
damage per working cycle and weighted average speed.