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More than 2,500 machine operators were tested by their local dealers throughout North America between March and September 2022. This led to the best operators arriving in Clayton, North Carolina, USA, the week of October 17 ready to fight for two spots in the Global Operator Challenge Final.
The 35 operators who qualified for the regional event in North America were split into two halves – the East and the West. Both contests used the same challenge setup and included the following three pieces of equipment:
- 315 Small Excavator with Cat 2D Grade technology
- 950 Medium Wheel Loader with Cat Payload technology
- 420 XE Backhoe Loader
Congratulations to Trey Reynolds with Reynolds Heavy Hauling for representing Ring Power at the Global Operator Challenge Regional Semi-Finals in Clayton, NC on Oct. 18. Trey didn't win overall, but he was part of the best team of the day and is looking forward to competing again and going all the way in 2026!
About the Challenges:
Trench Run - 315 Excavator with Cat Grade
Dig a 20' long trench in 2 sections - Section 1: 2' deep x 10' long, Section 2: 1' deep x 10' long.
Avoid a buried utility pipe while maintaining grade as quickly and accurately as possible!
Locked & Loaded - 950 Wheel Loader with Cat Payload
Move 7.5 Tons of material in a bucket through a bumpy and curvy course before changing the bucket for forks to lift and place a vehicle on a flatbed...all without knocking balls off of cones along the course, spinning tires, or spilling material.
Backhoe Bonanza - 420 XE Backhoe
Pickup an I-Beam, drop it on an H-Beam, cross a trench, place a round tube into a square tube, place balls into a steel drum.