Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Global Dealer Tech Challenge!
First place: Tom March, Finning UK
Second place: Leon Archibald, WesTrac
Third place: Rhys Bishop, Hastings Deering
After global dealer-level challenges, regionals and semi-finals, 10 advanced to take on a variety of difficult equipment issues at Edwards Demonstration and Learning Center in Peoria, Illinois. Scroll to peek behind the scenes and read more about all 10 competitors.
Our three winners at their podium finish, minus the podium.
Tom March of Finning UK claims his title belt.
Leon Archibald of WesTrac takes second place.
Rhys Bishop of Hastings Deering rounds out the top 3.
Tom celebrates his victory alongside his support team and Caterpillar senior leaders.
The world's best Cat dealer service technician celebrates his win.
Congratulations, Tom!
Peek behind the curtain with videos and photos from the semi-finals of the Global Dealer Technician Challenge.
Watch as legendary competitor "Boston Rob" Mariano walks you through the semi-final showdown of the Global Dealer Technician Challenge. Meet the techs. Check out the challenges. And see who earns a shot at the final round.
Download the official playing cards of our Global Dealer Tech Challenge finalists. Share them on social media using #GDTC to show your support!
This competition allows Cat dealer technicians to showcase their agility, resilience and versatility in hands-on challenges. We know technicians do impressive work – now’s the time to put their skills to the ultimate test!
Get your construction game on. All skill stations at each round will feature construction industry machines like earthmoving, excavation, paving and building construction.
The regional competitions are the official first round of the Global Dealer Technician Challenge. In addition to crowning a regional winner, they determine who advances to the global semi-finals — and who moves one step closer to earning the ultimate title.
The first-ever Global Dealer Tech Challenge winner will be announced at CONEXPO/CON-AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada in March 2026. It'll be open to the public so stay tuned for updates!
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