
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Simple Excavators
Mine faster and wider with Simple Excavators that break 3x3 areas of blocks at once.
Quick answer
Which Simple Excavators release matches 26.1.1 Forge?
Simple Excavators v1.0.5 targets 26.1.1 with Forge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Simple Excavators 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 Simple Excavators v1.0.5 need?
v1.0.5 on 26.1.1 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Simple Excavators without breaking your instance.
Built for Simple Excavators v1.0.5 on 26.1.1 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use v1.0.5. It targets 26.1.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside v1.0.5. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Simple Excavators add?
Mine faster and wider with Simple Excavators!
This lightweight Fabric mod adds a collection of powerful excavators that break 3×3 areas of blocks at once — perfect for tunneling, terraforming, or clearing space in seconds.
Features
- Excavators can be crafted from several materials: Wooden, Stone, Copper, Iron, Emerald, Diamond, and Netherite excavators
- All excavators can mine a 3x3 area
- Hold Shift to mine a single block for precision work
- Durability and sneak mining can be configured
- Excavators can also make 3x3 or 1x1 paths!
Issues & Feedback
If you find any issues, report them on our Github issues page for this mod.
If you would like me to port the mod to other version, feel free to let me know. I don't plan to port it to versions older than 1.20.1 tho as there's already enough good mods with excavators.

Check out my other projects at my website!
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Simple Excavators by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
3 loader builds26.1.2
3 loader builds26.1.1
3 loader builds26.1
3 loader builds1.21.11
3 loader builds1.21.10
1 loader build1.21.6
1 loader build1.21.5
1 loader build1.21.4
1 loader build1.21.1
3 loader builds1.20.6
1 loader buildShowing the newest 12 of 17 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
Simple Excavators versions and loaders
v1.0.5
simpleexcavators-forge-26.1.1-1.0.5.jar
12 May 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.