diff --git a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
index 4bd03540bf..a4218b5408 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/equipment/mining_tools.dm
@@ -129,6 +129,7 @@
 	item_state = "spade"
 	lefthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/hydroponics_lefthand.dmi'
 	righthand_file = 'icons/mob/inhands/equipment/hydroponics_righthand.dmi'
+	toolspeed = 0.5
 	force = 5
 	throwforce = 7
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=50)