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.

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For earlier MATLAB releases, use "Version History" tab above or these links:

• R2025b, R2025a, R2024b, R2024a, R2023b, R2023a, R2022b, R2022a, R2021b, R2021a, R2020b, R2020a, R2019b, R2019a, R2018b, R2018a, R2017b, R2017a, R2016a, R2014a, R2013a

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

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

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