Global Operator Challenge
Forge Your Legacy at the Cat® Global Operator Challenge
The Global Operator Challenge (GOC) 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.
Do you have what it takes? Register for the Global Operator Challenge 2025/ 2026!
How it works
The GOC is an international competition organized by Caterpillar®, where machine operators from around the world showcase their skills to earn the prestigious title of "world champion."
In each stage of the competition, operators face a series of challenges designed to test their agility, speed, and accuracy in operating a range of Cat machinery, from small to large, including integrated technology.
The GOC consists of four major events, each designed to progressively eliminate competitors until only one champion remains:
- Heat Events: The initial stage of the GOC, hosted by WesTrac, aims to narrow down the field. Top-scoring competitors from these events advance to the final event.
- Final Event: This decisive event determines the top finalists. The winner of the final event will represent WesTrac at the Regional Semi-Final in Japan. WesTrac will have one winner from Western Australia and one from New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory.
- Regional Semi-Finals: Held in October in Japan, the Asia Pacific Semi-Final pits the two WesTrac winners against other top operators from the ANZP region. The top three finalists from this stage will move on to the Global Final in Las Vegas.
- Global Final: The ultimate showdown takes place in Las Vegas in March 2026, where the GOC global winner will be crowned.
For more information on what challenges you may face at the GOC events, click here to check out the Caterpillar website.
WesTrac events
Western Australia
Here are the GOC event details for Western Australia:
- Heat events: Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 February 2025
- Final event: Friday, 7 March 2025
All events will take place at our Perth Branch dig pit, 13 Hitchcock Place Perth Airport.
WesTrac events
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
Here are the GOC event details for New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory:
- Heat Events: Monday 17 March to Friday 21 March 2025
- Final Event: Friday 28 March 2025
All events will take place at our Tomago Branch dig pit, 1 WesTrac Drive Tomago.
The fine print
- The minimum age to compete is 21, all Competitors much be over the age of 21.
- Unfortunately, government employees and immediate family members of government employees are not able to compete.
- Competitors must reside in the state of the event in which they are entering.
- Competitors be legally able to travel to Japan and the United States, including the necessary documentation.
- Competitors cannot be an employee of a Dealer or associated event Sponsors.