![](https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20211201/excavator_wide.jpg)
The excavator has received a massive production buff. One unit of Diesel fuel will run the excavator for 2 minutes and produce any one of the following yields :
- 100 HQM
- 2000 Sulfur Ore
- 10,000 Stone
- 5000 Metal Fragments
![](https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20211201/excavator_belt.jpg)
In addition to this, a terminal can now be found next to the generator. While the excavator is powered on, the communications relay will charge. Once it has charged for 100% (10 minutes or 5 diesel by default) you can use the terminal to request airdrop supplies to the excavator.
![](https://files.facepunch.com/paddy/20211201/excavator_termal.jpg)
Hopefully these changes to the excavator will see it be a more viable and widely used monument.