Simplest Excavators
Modby TeamSolar
Tiered excavators capable of mining in a 3x3 area
Type
Mod
CurseForge Downloads
283,261
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Modrinth Downloads
16,623
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Last Updated
Nov 6, 2026
Description
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Tired of endless terraforming in Minecraft? Use an excavator!
This mod adds excavators that function like shovels but in a 3x3 area which greatly simplifies terraforming and digging in the middle and late stages of the game.
How It Works
To obtain an excavator, you must first find a new smithing template to upgrade your shovel. It can be found in villages: most often in the weaponsmiths, toolsmiths, and armorers houses, less often in regular houses.
Using a smithing template and a block of appropriate material on a smithing table, you can upgrade your shovel to a brand new excavator.

FAQ
Q: Will you port Simplest Excavators to Fabric?
A: No, we usually only use Neoforge
Q: Will you back-port Simplest Excavators to X version?
A: No, we don't usually back-port
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