Heavy equipment operators from more than 40
countries compete to claim worldwide title in largest challenge to
date
IRVING,
Texas, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar
Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today launched its third Global Operator
Challenge, inviting thousands of machine operators worldwide to put
their agility, resilience and versatility to the test on a wide
range of construction equipment and technology.
"For nearly 100 years, our customers have been pushing the
limits with our machines," said Caterpillar Construction Industries
Group President Tony Fassino. "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."
More than 140 Cat® dealer competitions were held during
the 2022-2023 challenge, which attracted more
than 10,000 operators from 32 countries.
Invitation for Operators
Operators are invited to
compete in local challenges facilitated by Cat dealers around the
globe during the first round, being held from January –
September 2025. The competitions will
feature at least three different challenges on at least three
separate pieces of equipment. 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.
Winners from local dealer events will advance to regional
semifinal competitions during the fall of 2025. 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 receives either a $10,000 cash
prize or an equal value trip for two where Caterpillar has a
location worldwide.
For more information and official rules about the Global
Operator Challenge, including how to participate, visit
www.cat.com/operatorchallenge.
About Caterpillar
With 2023 sales and revenues of
$67.1 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is
the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining
equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial
gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years,
we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world
and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our
innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer
network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating
through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource
Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing
financing and related services through our Financial Products
segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on
our social media channels
at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.
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