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Forge Your Legacy at the Global Operator Challenge



The Global Operator Challenge is more than an event; it’s where legends are born. This is the ultimate test of skill, control and determination for a chance to prove you have what it takes to stand above the rest. Those who come out on top will cement their place in history and inspire the next generation to keep pushing the boundaries of what they can achieve.
 

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Sign Up for a Chance to Rise Among the Best

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Unleash Your Potential at a Local Dealer Event

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Claim Victory and Advance to Regional Finals

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Become a Legend at the Global Finals in Vegas

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Dare to be Great – Sign Up Today

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OPERATORS

Take the first step toward leaving your mark on the construction industry. Sign up for the Global Operator Challenge and compete for the title of "World Champion".

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SPECTATORS

Witness legacy in the making by reserving your spot to watch expert operators go head-to-head in a series of competitions.


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BUSINESS OWNERS

Know someone who has what it takes to compete against the best of the best? Nominate them to showcase their skills on centre stage.

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Meet the 2023 Finalists

Look back at the incredible talent behind our top competitors from the 2023 Global Operator Challenge. From diverse backgrounds, these operators have proven their expertise and set the bar for 2025.
 

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Participating Dealers Near You


Wondering which local dealers near you are hosting a Global Operator Challenge event? See for yourself.

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Challenge Overview: Your Path to Greatness

The 2025 Global Operator Challenge consists of a series of eight events that range from testing manoeuverability to balance. By mastering all eight unique events you can pave the way for your place in construction history.



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The Big Dig

Excavate like a pro and dig a trench to grade using 2D technology.



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The Dig 'N' Swing

Stay steady while racing to move material to target weight or pass count.



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The Load & Go

Load it, dump it and return it to hit payload like a champion.



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Precision Track

Manoeuvre a dozer through the ultimate obstacle course.



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Motor Greater

Channel your skills to conquer blade actuation and material control.



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Backhoe or Bust

Ready, set, aim: manoeuvre and position objects to achieve set targets.



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Mini-Masters

"Play" the course and put the ball in the hole.



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Step into the spotlight and showcase balance and material control skills.




 

Get Inspired – Event Photo Gallery

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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

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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.

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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.


 

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