Carolina Cat Hosts Global Operator Challenge Competition

Carolina Cat recently hosted a Global Operator Challenge Competition, bringing together operators and industry professionals. The event featured the latest Cat equipment, networking opportunities, and a competition testing speed and accuracy. Danny Avila of Wayne Brothers took home the title of All-Around Winner. Guests enjoyed hands-on experience and insights into how Cat machines are enhancing productivity.

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Welcoming more than 30 operators and 75 attendees, the event brought together equipment operators and industry professionals for hands-on experience and competition. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary lunch from several food trucks and networking opportunities with Carolina Cat team members and Caterpillar representatives.

The event spotlighted the newest Cat equipment and technology while kicking off the first local phase of Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge — drawing skilled operators eager to test their abilities in speed, accuracy and precision.

After multiple rounds of operating skills on display, Danny Avila of Wayne Brothers earned the title of All-Around Winner.

Carolina Cat experts shared insights on how Cat machines and services are transforming productivity and efficiency across the industry. From compact machines to heavy-duty earthmovers, the event gave guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with the latest tools of the trade. CEG

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During the “Mini Masters” segment of the competition, operators used a Cat 303.5 mini-excavator to “putt” the ball approximately 75 ft. in a defined time period. (CEG photo)

Carolina Cat had the new Cat 275 compact track loader on hand for guests to demo, though it was not part of the challenge. (CEG photo)

Carolina Cat had its mobile operator simulator training trailer on hand. The simulated environment helps customers learn to complete projects safely, on time and on budget. (CEG photo)

(L-R) are Eleonor Pruitt, Caterpillar Inc.; Mitch Christenbury, Carolina Cat; and Mary Ashley Lozano, Elyce Tatum, Alex Andrade, Jerry Harmon, Tracy Faithful, Nicholas Clemency, Chris Cannon, Malcolm Klepp and David Terwilliger, all of Blythe Construction. (CEG photo)

During the “Big Dig,” contestants used a Cat 323 excavator to dig a trench to a precise depth and length in the allotted time. Deductions were made for not keeping a consistent level grade. (CEG photo)

Using a Cat D4 blade to knock only the tennis ball off the cone is one of the tasks during the Precision Tracktor segment. (CEG photo)

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