diff --git a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
index 864fc2a..3c34551 100644
--- a/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
+++ b/technic/machines/HV/quarry.lua
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 
 local quarry_dig_above_nodes = 3 -- How far above the quarry we will dig nodes
-local quarry_max_depth       = 30
+local quarry_max_depth       = 80
 local quarry_demand = 10000
 local quarry_eject_dir = vector.new(0, 1, 0)
 
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ minetest.register_globalstep(function(dtime)
 	quota_map = {}
 
 	-- this many blocks per second
-	local init_quota = minetest.settings:get("technic.quarry.quota") or 5
+	local init_quota = minetest.settings:get("technic.quarry.quota") or 10
 
 	local players = minetest.get_connected_players()
 	for i, player in pairs(players) do