Vehicles in Ultimate Mining Tycoon
Cargo haulers and drill vehicles — stats, spawn rules, and factory pairing.
Ultimate Mining Tycoon ships nine vehicles that move ore from The Mine to your plot Ore Unloader. Five are cargo haulers (transport only); four are drill vehicles added in the v0.5.0 Mining Vehicles Update (balance through v0.5.13, 20 April 2026). Innovation Inc. developers madattak and Rolijok (place ID 18680867089, 71M+ visits) gate late-game throughput behind Super Crawler and Exa-Drill investments.
This page is the stat reference — not a tier ranking. For S/A/B/F rankings and buy-order advice, see Vehicles Tier List. For round-trip strategy, see Vehicle Logistics.
How to spawn vehicles
Vehicles spawn at the Vehicle Spawner on your private plot (unlocked during the build tutorial). Walk to the spawner sign and hold interact to open the vehicle menu. One active vehicle per player — despawn the current one before selecting another.
Enter and exit with the interact key (E on PC). Driving uses standard Roblox vehicle physics; handbrake, flip recovery, and drill toggles vary by platform — full bindings on Controls. Since v0.5.0, ores load instantly when entering a vehicle near mined blocks, and factory-bound minerals persist when you leave the game.
If inventory glitches after reconnect, recover stored ores at the Ore Recovery Centre near spawn.
Cargo haulers — full stats
Cargo vehicles carry ore and gems only. You mine with your equipped pickaxe, fill vehicle storage, drive home, dump at the unloader.
| Vehicle | Cost | Speed | Capacity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadbike | Free | 3.7 | 8 | Starter |
| Cargo Quadbike | $1,000 | 3.7 | 16 | Early upgrade |
| Minidumper | $5,000 | 4.8 | 32 | First real hauler |
| Mini-Truck | $20,000 | 5.2 | 56 | Mid bridge |
| Super Crawler | $200,000 | 5.3 | 180 | Late cargo meta |
Super Crawler features low profile for mine ceilings and four-wheel steering for tight tunnels — critical at Deep Caverns and Underworld depths covered in Mid-Game Progression.
Cargo spawn notes
All five cargo vehicles are cash purchases from the spawner menu. They reset on Prestige and must be repurchased. Free Quadbike matches starter Micro Backpack (8 slots) — replace with Cargo Quadbike ($1K) or Minidumper ($5K) within your first hour.
Drill vehicles — full stats
Drill vehicles mine stone and ore while driving. Drill speed and strength scale as a percentage of your equipped pickaxe — upgrading pickaxes directly improves drill performance.
| Vehicle | Cost | Capacity | Drill speed | Drill strength | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minekart | 4 Medals | 12 | 58% | 88% | Prestige currency |
| Mini-Muncher | $180,000 | 36 | 60% | 88% | Entry drill |
| Power Drill | $800,000 | 48 | 90% | 93% | Mid drill |
| Exa-Drill | $8,000,000 | 120 | 100% | 100% | Endgame hybrid |
Exa-Drill cost rose from $6M to $8M in v0.5.4 (22 March 2026). Power Drill rose to $800K in the same patch. Always verify prices in the spawner after Updates — older guides may show outdated numbers.
Minekart costs 4 Medals (prestige currency from Prestige and Medals), not cash. It persists as a prestige unlock unlike cash vehicles.
Drill % of pickaxe explained
Drill strength determines which ores the vehicle breaks while tunneling. Mini-Muncher at 88% strength cannot break ores your pickaxe handles at 100% efficiency if the ore gates above 88% of your pickaxe tier. Exa-Drill at 100%/100% mirrors your pickaxe fully — pair it with Diamond ($2.5M, strength 400) or higher for all-ore access.
Drill speed sets how fast stone and ore break while the drill mode is active. Prestige Pickaxe Speed (+10%/level) and Vehicle Power (+15%/level) stack with drill stats — v0.5.7 tied Vehicle Power to air resistance for faster Super Crawler and Exa-Drill acceleration.
Toggle drill mode with the in-game prompt (platform-specific). Obsidian blocks cannot be drilled — use explosives per Explosives and Obsidian.
Unloader pairing requirements
Vehicle capacity is wasted if your factory chokes on dumps:
| Vehicle | Typical load | Unloader need |
|---|---|---|
| Quadbike – Minidumper | 8–32 items | Starter unloader + basic belts |
| Mini-Truck | 56 items | Expanded output belts |
| Super Crawler | 180 items | Max unloader throughput |
| Exa-Drill | 120 items | Max unloader + jam-free layout |
Upgrade unloader and belt width before buying Super Crawler. A 180-item dump into a starved factory backs up smelters and reverses Early Game Money gains. Layout guidance: Factory Layout.
Prestige and persistence
| Vehicle | Resets on Prestige? |
|---|---|
| All cash cargo haulers | Yes |
| Mini-Muncher, Power Drill, Exa-Drill | Yes |
| Minekart (4 Medals) | No — Medal unlock persists |
Prestige Vehicle Power upgrades persist and stack across resets. Rebuy Minidumper → Super Crawler early each prestige run if haul speed matters.
Vehicle vs backpack vs pickaxe
Three systems interact:
- Backpack — walking carry (8–64 slots); see Backpacks Reference.
- Vehicle — mobile storage (8–180 slots cargo; 12–120 drill).
- Pickaxe — gates ore types and sets drill %; see Equipment Reference.
Mine into backpack, overflow into vehicle, drive to unloader. Drill vehicles combine steps 2 and 3 while moving.
Patch history affecting vehicles
Key changes from Mining Vehicles Update through v0.5.13:
- v0.5.0 — Drill vehicles added; instant enter/load; Prestige rename.
- v0.5.4 — Exa-Drill $8M; Power Drill $800K.
- v0.5.7 — Exa-Drill exit clipping fix; Vehicle Power affects air resistance.
- v0.5.8 — Exa-Drill image on spawner; seat exit rewrite.
- v0.5.10 — Teleport-to-vehicle fix on reset while seated.
Related pages
- Vehicles Tier List — ranked buy order and S-tier picks
- Vehicle Logistics — round-trip hauling strategy
- Controls — handbrake, flip, drill toggle bindings
- Mid-Game Progression — when to buy Super Crawler
- Updates Hub — live patch notes through v0.5.13
- Equipment Reference — pickaxes that power drill %
- Items Hub — ores, gems, machines overview
Know the numbers first — then let the Vehicles Tier List tell you which purchase wins at your cash milestone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
How many vehicles are in Ultimate Mining Tycoon?
Nine total: five cargo haulers (Quadbike through Super Crawler) and four drill vehicles (Minekart through Exa-Drill).
How does drill strength scale from my pickaxe?
Each drill vehicle uses a percentage of your equipped pickaxe speed and strength. Exa-Drill uses 100%/100%; Mini-Muncher uses 60%/88%.
What unloader do I need for Super Crawler?
Maximum unloader throughput with wide output belts. A 180-item dump will jam starter unloaders and starve your factory.
Do vehicles reset when I prestige?
All cash vehicles reset and must be repurchased. Minekart (4 Medals) persists as a prestige unlock.
Why did Exa-Drill get more expensive?
Patch v0.5.4 (22 March 2026) raised Exa-Drill from $6M to $8M and Power Drill to $800K for economy balance.
Can drill vehicles break Obsidian?
No. Obsidian requires explosives regardless of vehicle or pickaxe. See Explosives and Obsidian guide for clearing paths.