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The Best Operators. The Biggest Stage.
The Final Showdown

The Cat^® Global Operator Challenge has reached its ultimate test: the finals at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. After months of skill, grit and determination, our finalists are ready to go head-to-head on the world’s biggest stage. This is where legends are made, where every move leaves a mark and where operators from around the globe will inspire the next generation of doers. The world is watching. Will you?

Mark your calendar for the Finals on March 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. PST

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Meet the Finalists

From every corner of the globe, these finalists rose above the competition to represent their regions and compete for the ultimate title.

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Brian Hayden

Company: Hayden Excavating

Dealer: Milton Cat

Location: United States of America

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Brock Leclerc

Company: Quattro Constructors

Dealer: Finning Canada

Location: Canada

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Luanderson De Sousa

Company: Construtora Moreira & Sousa

Dealer: Sotreq

Location: Brazil

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Norio Miyajima

Company: Tanaka Sangyo (TSK)

Dealer: NCD Japan

Location: Japan

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Shane Poole

Company: Diamond Excavators

Dealer: Hastings Deering Australia

Location: Australia

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Tim Lamb

Company: Daracon Group

Dealer: WesTrac NSW

Location: Australia

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Gunter Dewit

Company: Grondwerken JP Dewit En Zoon

Dealer: Bergerat Monnoyeur

Location: Belgium

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Nicolai Thomsen

Company: Anlægsgartner Mikael Thomsen

Dealer: Zeppelin Denmark

Location: Denmark

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Sebastian Behr

Company: Reuen Tief- und Straßenbau GmbH

Dealer: Zeppelin GmbH

Location: Germany

Your Front Row Seat Awaits

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Follow the Road to the Finals

The countdown is on. Follow along on social as we share finalist stories, behind-the-scenes moments and all the excitement leading up to Las Vegas.

Meet the Competitors Who Paved the Way

Not every competitor made it to Vegas, but each left their mark. Meet the local competitors who showed up for the action and gave it their all.

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Relive the Action from Every Stop on the Journey

Experience the highlights and hard work that led competitors to the finals of the Global Operator Challenge.

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Cat excavator digging trench using grade technology

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Cat 950 Wheel Loader navigating through obstacle course

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Cat 420 XE Wheel Loader picking up target payload

Sky view of a challenge course with various machines scattered across the competition area

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A skyview of the Global Operator Challenge Finals at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023. The framework for an event's obstacle course is set up and machines used in the events are scattered across the area.

Person with clipboard gesturing to group of people

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Each event is scored based on situation-specific penalties and overall time. Here, someone is talking through challenge scenarios to explain the goal of each event to competitors.