Deutsch | English - Australia/New Zealand | English - Europe | English - Southeast Asia | English - Africa & Middle East

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.

The clock is ticking closer to the start of Regional Semi-Finals. Are you ready to witness greatness?

Date: Tuesday, 7th October
Time: 6 pm CEST
Stream: Youtube

Day 2: EAME Regionals

Date: Wednesday, 8th October
Time: 1 pm CEST
Stream: Youtube

Awards Ceremony

Date: Wednesday, 8th October
Time: 10 pm CEST
Stream: Youtube

of

Regional Finals - Wednesday, 8th October

Awards Ceremony - Streaming at 10 PM CEST

of

Regional Finals

Day 1

of

Day 2

of

See What's Ahead

of

Step 1: Sign up

of

Step 2: Battle at a local event

of

Step 3: Win, partake in regionals

of

Step 4: Reach the finals and take the crown

Challenge Overview

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

of

The Big Dig

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

of

The Dig N' Swing

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

of

The Load & Go

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

of

Precision Tracktor

Manoeuvre a dozer through the ultimate obstacle course.

of

Motor Greater

Channel your skills to conquer blade actuation and material control.

of

Backhoe or Bust

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

of

Mini-Masters

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

of

Stay on Track

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

Get Involved

Celebrate our Local Winners

Meet the top operators from your area and see who’s advancing to the next level of the challenge.

See Winners

Join as a Spectator

Don’t miss a moment of the excitement. Sign up to watch the Global Operator Challenge live and cheer on your favourite competitors as they battle for glory.

Sign Up

Watch Live

Don't miss your chance to tune in live for the Global Operator Challenge. Revisit this page on the day of the event to stream regionals in real time.

Get Inspired

Event Photo Gallery

Explore some of the best moments captured during the Global Operator Challenge.

of

Cat® excavator digging trench using grade technology

of

Cat 950 Wheel Loader navigating through obstacle course

of

Cat 420 XE Wheel Loader picking up target payload

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

of

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

of

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.