diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm
index dbf4a8ade64..3a983872889 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/mecha/_mecha.dm
@@ -26,7 +26,8 @@
 	max_integrity = 300
 	armor = list(MELEE = 20, BULLET = 10, LASER = 0, ENERGY = 0, BOMB = 10, BIO = 0, RAD = 0, FIRE = 100, ACID = 100)
 	movedelay = 1 SECONDS
-	anchored = TRUE
+	move_force = MOVE_FORCE_VERY_STRONG
+	move_resist = MOVE_FORCE_EXTREMELY_STRONG
 	emulate_door_bumps = TRUE
 	COOLDOWN_DECLARE(mecha_bump_smash)
 	light_system = MOVABLE_LIGHT