A Miner's Best Friend
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SUPPORT VEHICLE
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FLUID VEHICLE
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CONCRETE VEHICLE
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SERVICE VEHICLE
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UTILITIES SUPPORT
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THE GROUNDHOG
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Compare to Competition
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Feature
MAWG
Normet
MacLean
Getman
Epiroc
Elphinstone
GHH
Enclosed Cab (baseline)
Std

Encl Std (6) / Encl Opt (18)

Encl Std (10) / Encl Opt (11)

Encl Opt (18)

Encl Std (8)

Encl Std (12)

Encl Opt (11)

HVAC
Std

Std (6) / Opt (18)

Std (10) / Opt (11)

Opt (18)

Std (8)

Std (12)

Opt (11)

Isolated/Suspended Cab Mount
Std

Std (6) / Opt (12) / Rigid only (6)

Std (10) / Opt (11)

Rigid only (18)

Rigid only (8)

Std (12)

Rigid only (11)

Air-Ride Seat
Std

Air-ride (24)

Air-ride (10) / Mech only (11)

Mech only (18)

Susp (8)

Air-ride (12)

Mech only (11)

Digital Display (CAN-bus)
Std

Std (24)

Std (21)

N/A (18)

Std (8)

Std (12)

N/A (11)

Fire Suppression
Std

Opt (24)

Opt (24)

Std (18)

Opt (8)

Opt (12)

Opt (11)

CAS / Proximity Ready
Std

Opt (24)

Opt (21)

Opt (18)

Opt (8)

Opt (12)

Opt (11)

Camera System
Std (360°)

Opt (24)

Opt (21)

Opt (18)

Std (8)

Std (12)

Opt (11)

LED Lighting
Std

Std (24)

Std (21)

Opt (18)

Std (8)

Std (12)

Opt (11)

Retarder / Engine Brake
Std

Std (24)

Std (10) / Opt (11)

Opt (18)

Std (8)

Std (12)

Opt (11)

Telematics
Std

Std (24)

Std (10) / Opt (11)

N/A (18)

Std (8)

Std (12)

N/A (11)

Engine Power (HP)
CAT C4.4 (4.4L, ~200hp)

128-173 hp (BEV 268)

147-212 hp

170-173 hp

129-160 hp

225-325 hp (larger frame)

74-112 hp

Machine Width
Sub-2.1m target

2000-2400 mm

2290-2440 mm

2083-2832 mm

2600 mm

2490 mm

2600 mm

Turning Radius
Tight (narrow-vein optimized)

5.1-8.2 m

7.2-9.3 m

5.4-7.3 m

7.8 m

7.5 m

8.0 m

Envelope Fit (tire-driven)
12.00-20 (incl. Nokian) — Fits 2.1m target

24% of field <=2,100mm

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The Groundhog Feature
MAWG
What competitors offer
Payload Capacity
Std: 10 t

Normet: Std (6–16t)
Getman: Std (A64)
Elphinstone: Std
Epiroc: Std

Deck Configuration
Std: Flat deck

Normet: Std
Getman: Std
MacLean: Std — all offer flat/box

Knuckle-boom Crane
Option

Normet: Opt (Variomec Crane 5.5t)
Getman: Opt
MacLean: N/A

Ground Support Carrier
Option

Normet: Opt
Getman: Opt
MacLean: Std (purpose rigs)

Tie-down / Lashing System
Std: D-rings

All: D-rings Std
Track system: Opt where offered

Tail / Loading Lights
Std

Normet: Std
Getman: Opt
MacLean: Std

Bed Liner / Spill Tray
Option

Normet: N/A
Getman: N/A
MacLean: N/A — gap

Seating Capacity
Std: 12-seat

Normet: Std (5–34)
Getman: Std (A64)
MacLean: Std
Epiroc: Opt

Seat Configuration
Std: Forward

Normet: forward Std
Getman: bench Std
MacLean: forward Opt

Emergency / Rescue Variant
Option

Normet: Std (Variomec Emergency)
Getman: N/A
MacLean: N/A

Climate Package
Std: Full HVAC

Normet: Opt (Std on SD)
Getman: Opt
MacLean: Opt
Epiroc: Std

Entry / Egress
Std: Side-step

All: side-step Std
Low-entry kneeling: N/A across all

Interior Lighting
Std

Normet: Std
Getman: Opt
MacLean: Std

PA / Comms
Option

Normet: Opt
Getman: N/A
MacLean: N/A — largely unserved

Stretcher / Medevac Mount
Option

Normet: Opt (Emergency only)
Getman: N/A
MacLean: N/A — gap

Primary Tank Volume
Std: 5,000 L

Getman: Std (2,000gal)
Normet: Std (Spraymec)
Epiroc: Std (LU 4,500L)

Fluid Type
Configurable

Getman: water/lube Std
Normet: water Std
Epiroc: multi Std

Tank Configuration
Std: Single

Getman: multi-tank Std (lube)
Normet: single Std
Epiroc: multi Std

Dust Suppression Spray Bar
Option

Getman: Std (Water Sprayer)
Normet: Opt
MacLean: N/A

Pump / Dispensing System
Std: Electric pump

Getman: Std (service)
Normet: Opt
Epiroc: Std

Hose Reel(s)
Option

Getman: Std (lube/service)
Normet: Opt
Epiroc: Std

Spill Containment
Option

Getman: N/A
Normet: N/A
Epiroc: N/A — gap

Heated Tank (winter/deep)
Option

All: N/A — gap (deep/cold mine opportunity)

Drum Capacity
Std: 3.5 m³

Normet: Std (4.4–5.6m³, wider)
MacLean: Std (TM2/3)
Getman: Opt (A64 mixer)

Drum Drive
Std: Hydraulic

Normet: hydraulic Std
MacLean: hydraulic Std
Putzmeister: Std

Discharge System
Std: Chute

Normet: chute Std
MacLean: Std
Getman: Std

Drum Wash / Water Tank
Option

Normet: Opt
MacLean: Opt
Getman: N/A

Mix Monitoring
Option

Normet: N/A
MacLean: N/A
Getman: N/A — gap (tech wedge)

Rotation Control
Std: Cab-controlled

Normet: cab Std
MacLean: manual/cab
Getman: manual

Drum Liner
Option

Normet: Std steel
MacLean: Std
wear-resistant: Opt

Service Function
Std: Combo

Epiroc: Std (Terrah TS100 family)
Getman: Std (lube/scissor)
Normet: Opt

Lift / Crane Capacity
Std: 3 t

Epiroc: Std (SCL 3t / FL 10t)
Getman: Opt
Normet: Opt

Work Platform
Option

Epiroc: Opt (scissor)
Getman: Opt
MacLean: N/A

Lube Sub-Tanks
Option

Getman: Std (multi-tank)
Epiroc: Std (LU)
Normet: Opt

Air Compressor
Option

Epiroc: Opt
Getman: Opt
Normet: N/A

Welding / Power Outlet
Option

All: N/A — gap (mobile repair capability)

Tool Storage
Std: Cabinets

Epiroc: Std
Getman: Std
Normet: Opt

Work Lighting
Std

Epiroc: Std
Getman: Opt
Normet: Std

Cassette Payload
Std: 10 t

Normet: Std (Multimec 10t)
Getman: Std (Cassette Handler 12klb)

Swap System
Std: Hydraulic lock

Normet: hydraulic Std
Getman: Std
MacLean: Opt

Cassette Library
Configurable set

Normet: Std (flexible cassettes)
Getman: Opt
MacLean: N/A

Number of Cassettes (bundle)
Option

Sold per-mine across all — bundle pricing: N/A (opportunity)

Auto-Recognition
Option

All: N/A — gap (smart-cassette RFID/telemetry tech wedge)

Locking Safety Interlock
Std

Normet: Std
Getman: Std
MacLean: Std

Mixed-Duty Rating
Option

Normet: Std
Getman: Std
HD heavy-cycle: Opt

The Snout (Auto-Auger)
Fun: Tunnel

Auto-auger snout: They got nothing. Zero OEMs ship a drilling nose.

Dig by Instinct
Fun: On

Instinct dig: Competitors follow waypoints. We follow gut. They got nothing.

Burrow Target
Fun: Snack

Burrow target: No competitor seeks snacks. Genuinely unmatched.

Shadow Predictor
Fun: On

Shadow predictor: Nobody else forecasts mining via rodent. They got nothing.

Whistle-Pig Horn
Fun: Whistle

Whistle-Pig horn: Competitors have horns. Fine. They got this one.

Snack Hopper
Fun: Winter's worth

Snack hopper (acorn storage): They got nothing. Measured in winters.

Hibernation Mode
Fun: On

Hibernation mode: No competitor refuses to work all winter. Advantage: rodent.

All verdicts sourced from MAWG’s analysis of 106 competitive models. Where MAWG makes a feature Standard that incumbents charge for (or don’t offer), that’s the Mine-Ready Standard advantage.
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Common Cab / Front End
applies to all models

Engine
MAWG Std
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MAWG ~200hp (C4.4) tops the sub-2.1m diesel class; only larger frames & BEVs exceed it
Emissions / Drive
MAWG Std
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Clean-sheet electrical = easy BEV path
Transmission
MAWG Std
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CAT drivetrain = dealer parts lock-in
Axles
MAWG Std
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Oscillating axle for ramp traction
Retarder / Engine Brake
MAWG Std
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Std safety on steep ramps

Frame Type
std
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Articulated (sub-2.1m target)
Only articulated sub-2.1m platform
Steering Type
std
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Articulated
Rigid frames fail on ramps
Target Width
MAWG Std
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2,050–2,100 mm
Median competitor 2,440 mm; only ~24% are <=2,100 mm
Turning Radius
MAWG Std
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≤ 6.5 m outer
Median competitor turning radius 7.65 m
Brakes
std
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SAHR wet multi-disc (4-wheel)
Industry baseline, included

Cab Type
MAWG Std
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BEV-level cab as ICE baseline
HVAC
MAWG Std
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Wedge vs Normet a-la-carte
Cab Mount
MAWG Std
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Antidote to Getman 'analog fatigue'
Seat Type
MAWG Std
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Air-ride standard, not premium
Digital Display
MAWG Std
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CAN-bus digital baseline
Operator Position
MAWG Std
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Visibility-optimized

ROPS / FOPS
std
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Certified (Std)
Required baseline
Fire Suppression
MAWG Std
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Std safety wedge
CAS / Proximity Detection Ready
MAWG Std
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Autonomy-ready out of box
Camera System
MAWG Std
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Std visibility package
Door Brake Interlock
std
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Std
Required baseline
Ground-Level LOTO
std
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Std
Required baseline
LED Lighting
MAWG Std
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Std lighting package

Telematics / Fleet Telemetry
MAWG Std
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Autonomy-ready out of box
Autonomy-Ready Electrical Architecture
MAWG Std
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Autonomy-ready out of box
Tires / Wheels
common across models
MAWG BASELINE — best balance — Fits 2.1m target
Support Vehicle — Back End
Material Transport
Payload Capacity
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std (6–16t) | Getman: Std (A64) | Elphinstone: Std | Epiroc: Std
Deck Configuration
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std | Getman: Std | MacLean: Std — all offer flat/box
Knuckle-boom Crane
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Opt (Variomec Crane 5.5t) | Getman: Opt | MacLean: N/A
Ground Support Carrier
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Opt | Getman: Opt | MacLean: Std (purpose rigs)
Tie Down Lashing System
MAWG Std
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Competitors: All: D-rings Std | Track system: Opt where offered
Tail Loading Lights
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std | Getman: Opt | MacLean: Std
Bed Liner / Spill Tray
Option
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Competitors: Normet: N/A | Getman: N/A | MacLean: N/A — gap
Personnel Carrier — Back End
Personnel Transport
Seating Capacity
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std (5–34) | Getman: Std (A64) | MacLean: Std | Epiroc: Opt
Seat Configuration
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: forward Std | Getman: bench Std | MacLean: forward Opt
Emergency / Rescue Variant
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Std (Variomec Emergency) | Getman: N/A | MacLean: N/A
Climate Package
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Opt (Std on SD) | Getman: Opt | MacLean: Opt | Epiroc: Std
Entry Egress
MAWG Std
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Competitors: All: side-step Std | Low-entry kneeling: N/A across all
Interior Lighting
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std | Getman: Opt | MacLean: Std
PA / Comms
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Opt | Getman: N/A | MacLean: N/A — largely unserved
Stretcher / Medevac Mount
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Opt (Emergency only) | Getman: N/A | MacLean: N/A — gap
Fluid Vehicle — Back End
Fluid Transport
Primary Tank Volume
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Getman: Std (2,000gal) | Normet: Std (Spraymec) | Epiroc: Std (LU 4,500L)
Fluid Type
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Getman: water/lube Std | Normet: water Std | Epiroc: multi Std
Tank Configuration
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Getman: multi-tank Std (lube) | Normet: single Std | Epiroc: multi Std
Dust Suppression Spray Bar
Option
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Competitors: Getman: Std (Water Sprayer) | Normet: Opt | MacLean: N/A
Pump Dispensing System
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Getman: Std (service) | Normet: Opt | Epiroc: Std
Hose Reel(s)
Option
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Competitors: Getman: Std (lube/service) | Normet: Opt | Epiroc: Std
Spill Containment
Option
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Competitors: Getman: N/A | Normet: N/A | Epiroc: N/A — gap
Heated Tank (winter/deep)
Option
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Competitors: All: N/A — gap (deep/cold mine opportunity)
Concrete Vehicle — Back End
Concrete / Shotcrete
Drum Capacity
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std (4.4–5.6m³, wider) | MacLean: Std (TM2/3) | Getman: Opt (A64 mixer)
Drum Drive
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: hydraulic Std | MacLean: hydraulic Std | Putzmeister: Std
Discharge System
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: chute Std | MacLean: Std | Getman: Std
Drum Wash / Water Tank
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Opt | MacLean: Opt | Getman: N/A
Mix Monitoring
Option
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Competitors: Normet: N/A | MacLean: N/A | Getman: N/A — gap (tech wedge)
Rotation Control
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: cab Std | MacLean: manual/cab | Getman: manual
Drum Liner
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Std steel | MacLean: Std | wear-resistant: Opt
Service Vehicle — Back End
Maintenance / Service
Service Function
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Epiroc: Std (Terrah TS100 family) | Getman: Std (lube/scissor) | Normet: Opt
Lift / Crane Capacity
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Epiroc: Std (SCL 3t / FL 10t) | Getman: Opt | Normet: Opt
Work Platform
Option
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Competitors: Epiroc: Opt (scissor) | Getman: Opt | MacLean: N/A
Lube Sub-Tanks
Option
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Competitors: Getman: Std (multi-tank) | Epiroc: Std (LU) | Normet: Opt
Air Compressor
Option
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Competitors: Epiroc: Opt | Getman: Opt | Normet: N/A
Welding / Power Outlet
Option
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Competitors: All: N/A — gap (mobile repair capability)
Tool Storage
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Epiroc: Std | Getman: Std | Normet: Opt
Work Lighting
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Epiroc: Std | Getman: Opt | Normet: Std
Utilities Support — Back End
Multi-Purpose / Cassette
Cassette Payload
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std (Multimec 10t) | Getman: Std (Cassette Handler 12klb)
Swap System
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: hydraulic Std | Getman: Std | MacLean: Opt
Cassette Library
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std (flexible cassettes) | Getman: Opt | MacLean: N/A
Number of Cassettes (bundle)
Option
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Competitors: Sold per-mine across all — bundle pricing: N/A (opportunity)
Auto-Recognition
Option
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Competitors: All: N/A — gap (smart-cassette RFID/telemetry tech wedge)
Locking Safety Interlock
MAWG Std
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Competitors: Normet: Std | Getman: Std | MacLean: Std
Mixed-Duty Rating
Option
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Competitors: Normet: Std | Getman: Std | HD heavy-cycle: Opt
The Groundhog — Back End
just for fun
The Snout (Auto-Auger)
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Competitors: Auto-auger snout: They got nothing. Zero OEMs ship a drilling nose.
Dig By Instinct
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Competitors: Instinct dig: Competitors follow waypoints. We follow gut. They got nothing.
Burrow Target
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Competitors: Burrow target: No competitor seeks snacks. Genuinely unmatched.
Whistle-Pig Horn
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Competitors: Whistle-Pig horn: Competitors have horns. Fine. They got this one.
Shadow Predictor
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Competitors: Shadow predictor: Nobody else forecasts mining via rodent. They got nothing.
Snack Hopper
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Competitors: Snack hopper (acorn storage): They got nothing. Measured in winters.
Hibernation Mode
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Competitors: Hibernation mode: No competitor refuses to work all winter. Advantage: rodent.
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