
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
NiftyCarts
A Fabric Port of the AstikorCarts mod. It adds carts for travel, shipping and farming.
Quick answer
Which NiftyCarts release should I use?
NiftyCarts 21.11.0 targets 1.21.11 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 2 required mods have matching files.
Where it goes
Is NiftyCarts required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does NiftyCarts 21.11.0 need?
21.11.0. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
Install Fabric API, Forge Config API Port first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
2 extra mods were pulled in by other dependencies. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add NiftyCarts without breaking your instance.
Built for NiftyCarts 21.11.0. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
- 01
Stick to this file
Use 21.11.0. It targets 1.21.11 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
Install Fabric API, Forge Config API Port first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup. 2 come through another mod in the chain.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
- 04
Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 21.11.0. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does NiftyCarts add?
NiftyCarts

A mod that adds horse drawn carts to Minecraft.
Links
- This Project: On CurseForge and On Github
- AstikorCarts (Forge 1.12.2, 1.16.4/5, 1.18.2, 1.19.2): On CurseForge (Original Mod)
- AstikorCarts Redux (Forge 1.19.4-1.20.1): On Modrinth and On CurseForge
Carts
This mods adds six different carts:
Supply Cart

- Double Chest worth of inventory space
- one seat in the back
Plow

- Has space for 3 tools (hoes, shovels, axes)
- Uses these tools on the block beneath (tills, makes path, strips logs)
Animal Cart

- two seats for both players on mobs
Hand Cart

- Smaller version of supply cart
- 27 slots of inventory space
- can only be pulled by players
Seed Drill
- Has 9 slots for seeds
- Plants seeds on farmland when pulled
Reaper
- Harvest crops
- Use seat on the reaper to operate
Usage
Nearby Carts can be attached and detached from the entity you're riding by pressing the 'Action Key' hotkey (default 'R').
Pressing the Sprint button once toggles the 'Slow Mode'. Your mount and cart will be slower.
Recipes
Wheel

Supply Cart

Plow

Animal Cart

Hand Cart

Reaper

Seed Drill

Mod Showcase (by Zeddy Minecraft, Outdated)
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
NiftyCarts by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.11
1 loader build1.21.8
1 loader build1.21.7
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
1 loader build1.21
1 loader build1.20.6
1 loader build1.20.4
1 loader build1.20.2
1 loader build1.20.1
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 15 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
NiftyCarts versions and loaders
21.11.0
niftycarts-21.11.0.jar
9 Mar 2026
21.8.0
niftycarts-21.8.0.jar
16 Sept 2025
21.5.1
niftycarts-21.5.1.jar
16 Sept 2025
21.1.1
niftycarts-21.1.1.jar
16 Sept 2025
20.1.5
niftycarts-20.1.5.jar
16 Sept 2025
21.8.0-beta
niftycarts-21.8.0-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
21.5.1-beta
niftycarts-21.5.1-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
21.1.1-beta
niftycarts-21.1.1-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
20.1.5-beta
niftycarts-20.1.5-beta.jar
4 Sept 2025
20.1.4-hotfix
niftycarts-20.1.4-hotfix.jar
4 Sept 2025
20.1.4
niftycarts-20.1.4.jar
4 Sept 2025
21.5.0-hotfix
niftycarts-21.5.0-hotfix.jar
2 May 2025
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.