Forge Your Legacy in the Global Operator Challenge
The Global Operator Challenge is more than just an event – it is where legends are born.
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This is the ultimate test of skill, control, and determination, giving you the chance to prove that you belong among the world's top operators. The winners will forge their legacy and inspire future generations to push their limits and set the bar even higher.
What is the Global Operator Challenge?
The Global Operator Challenge (GOC) is an international competition organised by Caterpillar, where earthmoving machine operators from around the world compete for the world championship title. Participants are challenged to demonstrate their agility, resilience, versatility, and ability to harness technology that enhances machine performance.
The grand prize of this three-stage competition is the world champion title and a cash prize of 10,000 USD – or alternatively, a dream trip for two to any destination in the world where a Cat facility is located.
Kilpailu koostuu kolmesta osasta, joista ensimmäinen eli Suomen paikallinen osakilpailu järjestetään Mansen Mörinöiden yhteydessä 26.4.2025! Osakilpailun voittaja etenee ensin aleellisiin semifinaaleihin Malagaan, ja maailmanmestaruus ratkotaan Las Vegasin finaaleissa.
Kokonaiskilpailun pääpalkintona on maailmanmestari titteli sekä 10 000 Yhdysvaltain dollarin käteispalkinto – tai vaihtoehtoisesti samalla summalla unelmamatka kahdelle minne tahansa maailmassa, missä on Cat-toimipiste.
Do you have what it takes to win?
Take the first step and forge your legacy in construction industry history. Sign up for the Global Operator Challenge and compete for the world championship title!
Competition Stages
- Register and join the best by 18 April 2025*
- Show your skills at Avesco’s local competition on 26 April 2025 in Pirkkala
- Win and advance to the regional competition in Malaga in October 2025
- Achieve legendary status at the global competition in Las Vegas in March 2026
*Participation requires prior registration and acceptance of the competition terms. Competitors are responsible for any costs related to their participation in the local competition and must be available for the entire event. The number of competition slots is limited. Avesco reserves the right to close registrations earlier if the maximum number of participants is reached.
Dare to be the best – sign up today!
Your journey to becoming a champion begins at the local competition, where your agility, speed, and precision will be tested in various skill challenges. Winners will advance to regional finals, and the very best will compete for the world championship crown at the global finals, held at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas.
Don’t miss your chance – Forge Your Legacy!
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Participation requires acceptance of the competition terms. Read the full terms here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cat Global Operator Challenge?
A competition searching for the world’s best heavy equipment operators in earthmoving. It evaluates operators’ agility, mental toughness, versatility, and ability to utilise integrated technologies such as Cat Production Measurement and Cat Grade systems.
Who can participate, and how do you advance?
All professional heavy equipment operators employed by a company in the industry, who are at least 21 years old and meet the competition requirements, can register for the competition organised by Avesco Oy. The operator with the highest total score will advance to Caterpillar’s regional competition, where the best will proceed to the global final.
How many challenges are there in the competition?
In each stage (local, regional, and global), operators must complete at least three challenges. These include one earthmoving challenge, one excavator challenge, and one construction equipment challenge. The final selection of machines and technologies will be made by the organiser of each event.
For the local competition, the selection of equipment and technologies will be determined by Avesco Oy, and the competition tasks and machines will be announced on the competition day.