Excavator Power Armor

The excavator power armor is a piece of armor in Fallout 76. The armor requires level 25 to equip or craft.

Background
The EXC-17 Excavator suit, more commonly known as the Excavator class power armor, was developed by Garrahan Mining prior to the Great War. It was designed to protect miners from rockfalls and airborne contaminants while increasing the speed at which they could work. Despite Garrahan's heavy advertising, the unit never entered full production, and only five suits were known to have been made.

Characteristics
It provides a bonus of increased mining speed when both arms are used in tandem, and the helmet also prevents damage and disease from airborne and waterborne hazards. The suit was built with patented "Ore Sniffing" technology, and the helmet sensor calibration protocols are proprietary information and require registration interface with Garrahan's Mainframe.

Locations
The Excavator power armor can be crafted during the quest Miner Miracle after downloading its schematics from a terminal in Garrahan Mining HQ in the R&D Section, which is on the left after coming through the main door. The terminal is located in a large room on a centre table, where there are two power armor crafting stations.