Backhoe Model in Simscape

Backhoe model, including hydraulic actuators for arm and bucket tilt, and multibody dynamics.

This file contains a model of a backhoe arm built using Simscape. The hydraulic actuation system, including pump, valves, and hydraulic cylinders, actuates the arm and bucket. The three-dimensional mechanical system is modeled, including the arm joints and bucket linkage. Examples in this submission show how to model custom hydraulic valves, tune controller and physical system parameters, and generate C code from the entire model.

Please read the README.md file to get started.

Use the "Download" button above to get files compatible with the latest release of MATLAB.

Use the links below to get files compatible with earlier releases of MATLAB.

• For R2022a: Use Download button
• For R2021b: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/21.2.2.11.zip
• For R2021a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/21.1.2.10.zip
• For R2020b: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/20.2.2.9.zip
• For R2020a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/20.1.2.8.zip
• For R2019b: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/19.2.2.7.zip
• For R2019a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/19.1.2.6.zip
• For R2018b: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/18.2.2.4.zip
• For R2018a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/18.1.2.3.zip
• For R2017b: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/17.2.2.2.zip
• For R2017a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/17.1.2.1.zip
• For R2016a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/16.1.2.0.zip
• For R2014a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/14.1.1.7.zip
• For R2013a: https://github.com/mathworks/Simscape-Backhoe-Arm/archive/13.1.1.5.zip

Try these free, hands-on tutorials to learn how to use Simscape:

• https://www.mathworks.com/learn/tutorials/simscape-onramp.html
• https://www.mathworks.com/learn/tutorials/circuit-simulation-onramp.html

See an overview of this model in this video (5 min):

• https://www.mathworks.com/videos/applications-and-tasks-in-simhydraulics-74107.html

Find other Simscape examples by searching posts for the keyword "physical modeling"

• https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/?term=%22physical+modeling%22

Learn more about MathWorks Simscape Products:

• https://www.mathworks.com/physical-modeling/