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Lamb Shears Through the Competition and Heads For Vegas
Tim Lamb, Daracon Group Plant Operator has landed a spot on the podium at the Asia Pacific Regional Final of the Cat® Global Operator Challenge, held in Japan on 29–30 October 2025. This incredible achievement means Tim will now represent Australia on the world stage at CONEXPO Las Vegas in 2026.
Following his outstanding performance at the NSW State Final hosted by WesTrac earlier this year, Tim continued to demonstrate the precision, speed, and technical excellence that set him apart from the competition. Placing third against 18 of best operators from across Asia Pacific, Tim delivered a precision performance in a series of demanding challenges designed to test machine control, safety, and efficiency under pressure. His performance also landed him the Excavator Champion title at the competition, in addition to his third place on the podium.
“I’m absolutely honoured to take out third place in the Asia Pacific Regionals,” said Tim.
“This journey has been incredible, and I’m proud to represent Daracon Group, WesTrac, and Australian Operators at the global finals. I can’t wait to take on Vegas and show what our region can do! Up until this trip to Japan, I had never travelled overseas and now I have a ticket to Vegas to compete against the world’s best.”
The Cat® Global Operator Challenge is the ultimate test of skill for machine operators worldwide, bringing together elite talent to compete in tasks that push equipment knowledge and operating precision to the limit.
Daracon Group Plant & Transport Divisional Manager, Cory Hay, expressed immense pride in Tim’s achievement.
“Tim’s success is a reflection of his dedication and technical ability, as well as the ethos Daracon was founded on – having the best people and the best equipment. The entire team will be cheering him on as he heads to Las Vegas in 2026!”
WesTrac, the official Cat dealer for NSW, ACT and Western Australia, and host of the NSW and WA state finals, also congratulated Tim on his victory.
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“Tim’s achievement is a testament to the incredible talent we have in NSW due to the size of our construction industry and the strength of our partnerships with customers like Daracon,” said Jason Hall, WesTrac General Manager Construction Industries NSW/ACT.
“We’re proud to have played a part in his journey and can’t wait to see him represent our region on the global stage.”
Daracon Group and WesTrac is proud to support Tim as he prepares for the Global Operator Challenge World Finals at CONEXPO Las Vegas in March 2026.
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