The invention discloses a development test platform for drum type coal mining machine advanced cutting transmission system, comprising a mechanical part and a measurement and control part, wherein the mechanical part comprises a driving part, a transmission part and a loading part; the loading part and the transmission part are connected through an inertial flywheel; the driving part and the transmission part are connected through a star type coupler; a first rotation speed torque sensor is positioned between the transmission part and the star type coupler; the measurement and control part comprises an upper computer and a controller; the upper computer transmits an order to the driving part and the loading part through the controller and receives data transmitted from the driving part, the transmission part and the loading part. The development test platform is complete in functions, small in occupied space, high in feasibility, good in stability, good in controllability, low in cost and easy to implement.