Digging Machine / Automatic Mining Machine
by loqle
Digging Machine is a Forge mod that adds an automatic mining machine which digs the blocks in front of it.
What it does
Players fuel the machine and place it so its front faces the area to clear. Once running, it mines blocks in that direction and sends the drops into its own inventory block, so collected items do not spill onto the ground. The mod covers Forge builds for 1.17 – 1.21.1 and needs both the server and every player to run it.
Key features
Automatic mining
The machine breaks blocks in front of it without a player digging by hand.
Built-in inventory
Mined drops go into the machine's own inventory block, which holds them until they are removed.
Fuel-driven operation
The machine needs fuel to keep working, so it stops once its supply runs out.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Machines mod runs on Forge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 under the MIT License, and is not open source. Machines runs on Forge and NeoForge for 1.7.10 – 1.20.6, and is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digging Machine / Automatic Mining Machine | Forge | 1.17 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2024-09-17 |
| Machines mod | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-17 |
| Machines | Forge and NeoForge | 1.7.10 – 1.20.6 | Client and server | 2024-10-13 |
Questions
Does Digging Machine need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does Digging Machine support?
In the catalog
Digging Machine / Automatic Mining Machine is one of 8,499 Technology mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,122 Technology mods for Forge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
This block will mine blocks in front of the machine and add them to the inventory of the block. Fuel is required, and this mod also supports a dedicated cargo cart with a drop system when the cart gets full.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/digging-machine
- Owner
- loqle
- Published
- 2024-08-25
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2024-09-17
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15