In 7 Days to Die, many players probably deal with the grass growing thick around their base by punching it down by hand, one clump at a time. This “OCB Lawn Tractor” looks like a Gameplay MOD that solves that hassle all at once with a vehicle.
What kind of MOD is it?
Created by ocbMaurice, this is a MOD that adds a rideable, drivable lawn tractor. It started out as a small Proof of Concept, but has since grown into a feature-rich MOD that lets you enjoy something like a farming simulation. It’s a single machine that handles everything from mowing the grass around your base to harvesting crops.
Main features
According to the description, it comes with the following features.
- Mowing … Cuts the grass and bushes around you as you drive
- Grass/bush collection … Gathers what you’ve cut as items (grass collector function)
- Crop harvesting … Harvests planted crops
- Auto-reseeding (replanting) … Replants crops after harvesting
- Also supports brakes and turning on lights, as well as coloring with dyes
Note that the tractor in its initial state only “mows grass and bushes” and is set up not to collect items. It seems the collection function and similar features are expanded by combining the chassis and accessories.
Feature switching is done with the F key, and each press appears to toggle alternately between “lights” and “mowing/harvesting.” If you want to enable only mowing, pressing F twice works well, and a green indicator light turns on when it’s active.
Tips for installing
- Installation is required on both the client and server. Because it includes custom code (a DLL), it’s stated that it cannot be run server-side only.
- You’ll need to turn off EAC (Easy Anti-Cheat). In multiplayer, this presumably requires everyone involved to do so.
- The schematics for the chassis and accessories are unlocked at Vehicle Crafting skill level 15. Since you can’t make it right away, it’s a good idea to level up your vehicle-related skills in advance.
- Obtaining your first tractor appears to add an entry to your journal, so it’s recommended to check there for detailed instructions on how to use it.
When installing, as always, check compatibility with the version you’re using and we recommend backing up your save data beforehand.
Who it’s recommended for
- People who want to reduce the hassle of mowing and leveling the ground around their base
- People who want to take their time enjoying farming and cultivation, and who like farming-sim style play
- People who are deep into vehicle and crafting elements
On the other hand, because turning off EAC and installing on both sides is mandatory, it’s fair to say this is a MOD for people who value functionality over convenience. If you want to enrich your farming life on a server among friends, why not add it to your list of candidates?
💡 Development idea: It could be interesting to tie it in with WRT’s farming-type jobs (cultivation, tamer, etc.) and work it into an RP job staging for “base maintenance and farm-work contracting.” Quests like “mowing requests” limited to tractor owners might also be something you could roll out as a community event.