Caterpillar is searching for the world’s best operators after launching its third Global Operator Challenge.
Operators from around the world will have the chance to cement their legacy in the third-ever Global Operator Challenge.
The competition will pit thousands of machine operators against each other, testing their agility, resilience, and versatility across a wide range of construction equipment and technology.
“For nearly 100 years, our customers have been pushing the limits with our machines,” said Tony Fassino, Caterpillar’s construction industries group president.
“This challenge helps showcase and celebrate the exceptional skills of the expert men and women in this important profession as they forge their legacies of being the best operators in the world.”
The previous edition ran from 2022 to 2023 and received an enthusiastic response, with more than 140 Cat dealer competitions featuring over 10,000 operators from 32 countries.
Australia reigned supreme as Patrick Doheny claimed victory in the final event held at CONEXPO Las Vegas. To crown his achievements, Caterpillar awarded Doheny with a trip for two to a location where Caterpillar has one of its production facilities.
“I am beyond thrilled to have earned the title of the best Caterpillar machine operator on the planet,” Doheny said.
“Kudos to Caterpillar for hosting such an incredible event to highlight the importance of our profession. It is truly a dream come true to see your life’s passion be rewarded in such an amazing way.”
The upcoming 2025-2026 challenge will include more events, countries and operators than ever.
Caterpillar is seeking operators to participate in local challenges, which Caterpillar dealers will facilitate for the first round of competition. The opening round will be held from January to September 2025. Cat dealers in Australia and New Zealand will host challenge events from February to June.
The opening round of competition will test the operator’s versatility with at least three different challenges on at least three separate pieces of equipment awaiting them in the initial round.
Scoring is based on the operator’s skills, safety, efficiency and competence in using integrated technology such as payload, grade control and operator ease-of-use features to enhance the machine’s performance.
The top competitors from each local Australia and New Zealand dealer event will then advance to the regional semifinal competitions in Japan at the end of October, where they will meet other Asia Pacific finalists.
The top three regional finalists will then represent Asia Pacific. Globally, nine finalists will emerge from the regional semifinals and participate in the final competition in March 2026 at Caterpillar’s outdoor Festival Grounds exhibit during CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas.
The winner will receive a $10,000 cash prize or an equal-value trip for two where Caterpillar has a worldwide location. •
For more information, visit cat.com/operatorchallenge
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