Wheel Loader Design with Simscape

Design a wheel loader with Simscape, including sizing CVT components, driving on uneven terrain, and lifting different implements.

https://github.com/simscape/Wheel-Loader-Simscape

Version 26.1.1.3 (43.2 MB)
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16 May 2026

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Wheel Loader Design with Simscape
This repository contains models and code to help engineers model and simulate wheel loaders. A set of examples shows how to design a power-split hydromechanical CVT (continuously variable transmission), test driveline designs, and determine requirements for linkage actuators.
  • Early-stage physical design is supported by parameterized models of the transmission, driveline, and chassis, useful before CAD is ready
  • Design tradeoffs are explored using optimization algorithms, which are used to find gear ratios that achieve desired speed ranges
  • Interactive workflows using MATLAB® Apps are shown to explore designs
  • Integrated testing of physical system and controller is supported by a hydromechanical model of the CVT, powertrain, and linkage.
  • Exploration of electrical technology is enabled with an electrical CVT model.
  • Surface terrain definition is shown by extracting point clouds from STL geometry.
  • Tire profile definition is shown by extracting point clouds from STL geometry.
See Heavy Equipment Design with Simscape to learn more.
Use the "Download" button above to get files compatible with the latest release of MATLAB.
You can also try this example in MATLAB Online.
For earlier MATLAB releases, use "Version History" tab above or these links:
Open the project file Wheel_Loader_Simscape.prj to get started.
Wheel Loader Animation Clip
Wheel Loader Animation
Model of Wheel Loader with Configurable Powertrain and Implement
Wheel Loader Subsystems
Wheel Loader Electrical CVT
Wheel Loader Hydrostatic CVT
Wheel Loader Power Split Hydromechanical CVT
Wheel Loader Chassis, Driveline, and Implement
MATLAB App for Exploring CVT Design
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Steve Miller (2026). Wheel Loader Design with Simscape (https://github.com/simscape/Wheel-Loader-Simscape/releases/tag/26.1.1.3), GitHub. Retrieved .

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MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with R2023b to R2026a

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
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Version Published Release Notes
26.1.1.3

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Wheel-Loader-Simscape/releases/tag/26.1.1.3
25.2.1.3

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Wheel-Loader-Simscape/releases/tag/25.2.1.3
24.2.1.3

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Wheel-Loader-Simscape/releases/tag/24.2.1.3
24.2.1.2

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Wheel-Loader-Simscape/releases/tag/24.2.1.2
24.1.1.2

See release notes for this release on GitHub: https://github.com/simscape/Wheel-Loader-Simscape/releases/tag/24.1.1.2
23.2.1.0

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