Giant Excavator

If you're looking to gather mass amounts of metal, sulfur, stone, or HQM, the Giant Excavator is an excellent destination. By utilizing Diesel found on the map, you can power the Giant Excavator and receive one airdrop for every 5 barrels of diesel.

Time & Diesel Limits

To maintain accessibility for all players, there are limits on the amount of diesel you can use at once and a time limit to collect your newfound riches.

The limit is currently 20 barrels of diesel per visit to the Giant Excavator.

Why these numbers?

It takes 2 minutes to use one 1 barrel of diesel. By limiting you to 20 barrels, you'll have a total running time of 40 minutes. You then have 20 minutes to transport your loot back to your base, either by helicopter, car, or, if priorities are misplaced, by foot. By then, the monument resets, and the scientists protecting it respawn. If this happens, your time limit is up, and you should not attempt to use more diesel; the monument is now available for another player to use.

No Return Rule

Once you've used your allotted time (up to 1 hour in total), you cannot return to the monument for at least 30 minutes. This means you cannot call out Giant Excavator again or use your diesel in it for at least 30 minutes. Doing so is unfair and prevents other players from using it.

Calling it Out

Communication is key to ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to use the Giant Excavator. Call @Giant Excavator to let players know that your time has started.

No Teaming

Do not use your team advantage to tag the Giant Excavator multiple times. Many players are solos and will have no opportunity to use the Giant Excavator if you do this. If running the Giant Excavator multiple times benefits you or your team, it's unfair to other players on the server.