Cat Global Operator Challenge US Finals - Excavator

I was invited to North Carolina by Caterpillar to help show and cover the finals of the US Cat global operator challenge back in October. I did not compete in the challenges. After the finals were over I was allowed to try out, film and show you all what each competition was. Here is the Excavator challenge on a Cat 320 next gen excavator.
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[@pikindownunder]

I love reading the comments from the experts that would probably never compete in this 👏

[@KJGomezR]

because if this is really a "challenge" its a joke, i get my greenies to do this.

[@kmyrold88]

@@KJGomezR yes

[@jaisrobins1545]

I’ll compete and make this guy never want to hop in a Excavator ever again . If the CAT challenge ever comes to Australia hit me up I’m in

[@joegeezly9613]

@@jaisrobins1545 invite only for well known operators like me. Best of luck.

[@jaisrobins1545]

@@joegeezly9613 Luck has nothing to do with operating. While you move a Excavator I’ll continue to operate.

[@philobetto1224]

Turn off the laser then it’s a “ Challenge “.

[@wyatt091000]

I know right. Dude wouldn't know what to do without. Thats why I memorize all dimensions of my machine and remember where I'm at and above all where I'm going next. Boom. Next cut

[@23cummins68rfe]

Having a sense of depth helps , like buddy says know your machine 👍 these new techniques with lasers are great for small jobs bud also make it a picky long day lol

[@SetTheCaptivesFree4797]

It’s gps

[@shytrenchannel3570]

Doing it by eyesight is more of a challenge yes by feel is fun but eyesight is great

[@bobbyjoegentry5408]

But, he’s got the technology. Why not use it and be more efficient.

[@ionelmantea7793]

i would love to be there just to learn from watching others who are waaaay better at this than me. Great work

[@mr_tofar]

Good work 👍👍

[@crisnaoficial6572]

Spirit at work, sir. Greetings one frofessi and greetings two handles

[@stepherschangwana1376]

I love watching all of excavators good job

[@dennayeson]

Great skills, enjoyed watching this 👍

[@Kushert]

Glad you posted a video! You would of won if you entered the competition too.

[@danielziemke4151]

that was a sweet dig. Nice job.

[@andycyr9187]

Freaking excellent great job man

[@fredcarruthers8285]

God after trying to watch this guy. I realized how good I really am.😮

[@sandybalthilde]

Good work.i'm an operator from seychelles.i'm looking forward to operate one of that kind.👍

[@CheeseWhizMan25]

we need some snow clearing vids!

[@DirtNinja]

They will be coming stay tuned!

[@rusty1569]

Exactly dig that by knowing the height of your bucket or find starting grade then maintain it that's a challenge. I can't imagine digging without hitting rocks that's also another challenge. That looks like kids camp challenge

[@MLGtroll365]

Good job dude

[@michaelj-m9014]

When you work with operators that skilled everything is so easier for everyone

[@LuccianoNova]

Really makes the job go 10x faster when an operator is efficient

[@chrisohara8438]

Running an excavator without true excavator controls should be a sin

[@ehsantop2442]

Very nice👍

[@TylerBemis]

Nice job Tom! crazy how clean the material is down south compared to New England. When you use the 2D grade control can you over shoot your depth or does the machine stop itself from over excavating? I was impressed with how quickly the machine got tied into your selected grades.

[@DirtNinja]

This machine will stop you from over digging but I didnt have that option turned on

[@MrAJWorks]

👍👍👍

[@T_Rock801]

I work with Ryan @ RockStructures. He told me you guys are good friends and I've been a fan of your Vids bro. See you in St George in March!! 👌 badass operator

[@eadward6323]

I want work there in your company if you have work there for drive loader so can you tell me please I was drive loader 2016 from continue now can you give me contact number

[@rye2282]

Your taking far too much off the first pull your just making a mess

[@MLGtroll365]

Facts I was like what the heck lol

[@bigrich9294]

Yeah cut the crust off first

[@pietervanoverstraeten228]

I think the same

[@RyanRinauroTV]

Exactly what my first thought was, gotta scarify that top layer first, then pull in lifts, creates a cleaner job

[@sw-solkons7177]

Haha Jesus.... 😳🤯 and he is using a comp! Dude is green as they come! That vest is cleaner then his “trench”

[@asgroupconstruction7839]

Its definitely not a challenge of speed. So what is the challenge of how does the winner win?

[@rajendrakishan6611]

Thank you firends very helpful

[@plychucky]

just started running one in a rock quarry.funnest thing ive ever ran.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

New machines are very nice. But i have done this in a 235b and using my eyes only to many times .

[@waltermaxwell310]

235 B. Those machines never quit, you should take it to the antique road show😆

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

@@waltermaxwell310 They are a great machine . spent a ton of hours on one as well as a 977L and 977K. Track loaders.

[@waltermaxwell310]

977k I haven't been on one of those in 18 years

[@coltonmeredith2111]

I seen you tap that utility line honestly good work just slow down I gotta remind myself all the time to slow down

[@marcusford7893]

You’re using grade control! I can do it without. 💪

[@FrancisAsiamah-px6kl]

I have now adentify my mistake thank u sir ❤

[@TEMELTASCONSTRUCTION]

good work

[@Maskinkanalen]

Nice video

[@erkiderkdank2730]

nice new intro sound

[@DirtNinja]

Thanks!

[@the.bass.slayer]

Not bad! Did this make it to the finals? I think I may have to sign up…

[@SavageX125]

No challenge when your not controlling boom stick and bucket manually. You can’t dig below a certain point, at my work we don’t have any of this. We dig by eye and check grade manually, I’m learning excavator the last few years but without gps. We have operators at my work dig an entire basement without a grade guy and we will check it when he’s done digging and he will be out an inch side to side. This stuff in the video is difficult to an extent because he can still rip utilities out of the ground. If you have access to use this equipment for digging jump on because in 25-30 years it will all be automated.

[@macaleven6118]

It still takes skill to not dig below the level set on gps it doesn’t automatically stop you dipper and boom

[@MrJimsparky]

Did you miss the Engcon

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That's was cool machine is quick. 👍

[@excavatorfun6265]

yes the next gen cats are very very impressive

[@marcusford7893]

AND digging in pay dirt. I’m used to Arkansas and Mississippi ground. Aka “gumbo.” You did very well, but that was easy.

[@slcGOON801]

Challenge!!! Wtf the utility is exactly where the make is!!! Not in the real world

[@calebhefner6760]

If that was a pipeline you just killed everyone.

[@jbird1173]

I'd like to try this. I run an excavator daily installing septic systems. I'll do 500 square feet, 3 feet deep in about 1.5 hours. Leveled within a half inch or so. But we don't have fancy beepers or computers. Just dig and then verify with a laser.

[@bipulhasan2896]

Where u work

[@randymiller8194]

A man in the hole builds relationships with skill , machine and co worker. It is very hard to beat the progress that will come to play after a few jobs under your belt with the same package of course. Some ppl don’t measure right and some don’t know the opportune times to get in and out of the dig areas

[@FattyMatty024]

How many times can you take a teaspoon of dirt out while tunneling. Keep bucket in the trench, flip dirt into back of bucket, repeat until full. Helps to push dirt under utility to your side to easily grab when you back up.

[@knarftrakiul3881]

I work for local phone company and poor backhoe operators have been by reason for a lot of overtime hours 😅 thank you

[@Jack--mu3gs]

I know Thomas murphy well he came second in my he finals in vegas

[@richgarland6170]

Hey, Awesome video mate. You look super competent. I'm thinking of undertaking excavator training, as a career change. Is there any advice, tips or general pointers you may be able to think of that would benefit me knowing, prior booking a training facility.. Anything at all that comes to mind, you may be able to think of that perhaps will help me ... Thanks very much

[@js28123]

How'd it go?

[@codyralston2576]

Not at all the discredit what this guy is doing because he is a good operator no doubt but I would really rather see this done by eyeball and have speed be a factor

[@troymeredith9528]

Not just speed but no blow outs and neat and tidy points score accuracy to the marked pins ,my boss would reem me digging like this.

[@Lachyx_]

what are u using iso or sae control

[@ExcavatorCatKH]

You are good driver .I want to do like this

[@bat__bat]

I see ppl use Trimble a lot? Is that basically the same thing for CAT?

[@almarickbrown9519]

Very good hi like the cat machine we have to get any type like that in Jamaica as yet

[@boedacious8078]

Grade control is for people that can't grade worth a shit. Hence the words"Grade Control". Finesse and eye for detail is all you need to have

[@aschlamishowsup]

First place prize is a tour of a CAT facility 😂 All the legendary operators are too busy making money to compete in this

[@reymurguia9798]

He blew out the trench tho

[@michaelpicciano1529]

This guy made it to the finals? 😂😂

[@Simple_Worship_Guitar]

What’s he doing with that computer?

[@chandlercornwell1432]

No slopes?

[@dallasfingrocks]

Cheating! Using a computer that is bs you should be able to eyeball it and know

[@BillRayDrums]

But...we live in times where driving at night with no lights on is considered normal. So there's that.

[@TillingsExcavation]

More videos!!!!

[@DirtNinja]

More coming!!

[@toddavis8603]

Great job operator, esp near utility "danger zone"!!

[@Woodburner100]

In the oil and gas industry that would be called a line strike

[@xplct2]

That’s dumb, more less cheating do it with computer/gps. Eyeball it is the best way

[@travisrieder8710]

You obviously have never used GPS.. My uncle said the same thing till he got auto steer on the combine , he will never go back to hand driving equipment again..lol

[@xplct2]

@@travisrieder8710. I have used gps, it played up most of the time, no good putting some used to gps an then they don’t know what to do if it breaks

[@travisrieder8710]

I will agree with that! Lol happy new year 🤘🏻

[@prospektnova9004]

what's next? using cars instead of horses is cheating?? lmao

[@travisrhodes9273]

Cool video brother , I love to dig ! 29 yrs of digging and about everything else with a excavator , not wanting to sound negative and it's a good tool to have around but GPS on a excavator takes away from a operators ability to see grade and feel grade . Like the guys videos though

[@mirceadan8437]

Don't know what to say.... 😅 I like using the teeth or the cutting edge more... And when I say more.... I mean all the time

[@excavatorfun6265]

Like the pro you are nice job as always

[@user-tk9gp9xb4d]

Нечего нового и сложного и всë же спасибо

[@ramonmarmolejo1792]

Catch level with the bucket and arm without lasers then maybe it will be impressive 🤔

[@rrltruckingllc2605]

Need me talk why there working and tell ever one what they are look at and doing have 36 years as a heavy equipment operator

[@thequattro20v]

Wouldn't want that to happen when you are at The finals. I mean after you moved.🤔

[@eadward6323]

I want work there in your company if you have work there for drive loader so can you tell me please I was drive loader 2016 from continue now can you give me contact number

[@damienlavigne4887]

First off trench has to be re done no one is allowed in it by regulations. Pile of dirt is too close to the trench. Do it well next time

[@LuisHernandez-pc7vp]

Siempre he deseado tener un empleo de excavadora alla en USA pero creo jamás será posible saludos amigo

[@jamesbedford9073]

Could any one tell me wat beeping is is it depth of dig or GPS ???

[@georgehofgren6123]

BeepBeepBeep means he's close. BEEEEEEEEEP means he's @ grade ~

[@davelariviere682]

It would be even more efficient and effective if you were in a Komatsu ' i ' Machine. Just saying... 😉

[@ColeChapman205]

cmon now John deere all the way

[@13eckerlosmuerte]

Yanmar

[@resinatedcaser2121]

Komatsu's are garbage, wouldn't take one for free if they offered it!

[@davelariviere682]

@@resinatedcaser2121 How many have you owned?

[@resinatedcaser2121]

@@davelariviere682 None, but i've been running equipment long enough (15 Years) to smell shit when I see it.

[@712Menzies]

I could of done that in half the time cause I’m a legend

[@shawndorsett13]

lots of bull shifters online arent there

[@skepsis2211]

In your own mind which most likely is not a very safe space ;)

[@712Menzies]

@@skepsis2211 that’s the problem with intelligent sarcasm..it’s limited by its audience 😉

[@stepherschangwana1376]

Greetings to handles

[@steeleexpressllc990]

Not bad, I retired before lasers became a "standard". Never used grade control, either eyeballed or had an oiler on the ground. #IUOE Locals 150, 12 & 3. Union Pride !!!

[@coreylecaroz1778]

Nicely done. Not exactly a practical application though. Had this been in the street, that water service would've been 6' either direction. I get this is a staged course, but not how you should expose a live service in the real world. Trench to full depth up to a comfortable point, take the top off the marked service, then allow the laborers to slot trench by hand, in 1' increments. Also, clean up those 2 feet of work surface between the trench and your spoils. Don't want your top man to roll an ankle humping pipe to the trench.

[@mecano8848]

I'm looking for training for excavator and material for construction.

[@mecano8848]

Help plz

[@stevec898]

Why the hell did you film this in Portrait Mode ??????

[@dirtyboyzoff-road7826]

Who runs backhoe controls on a trackhoe?!

[@williamhiscock4992]

As a grave digger in Appalachia, I run SAE rather than ISO because often we are operating antiquated equipment and personnel. When you are a one or two guys operating various equipment around the job site it just makes sense not to have to switch control operation.

[@jonsager7436]

I think it should be done without computer guidance.

[@Tiger_excavator]

good boy

[@brocky819]

Jesus Christ if you can’t pull a strip in that ground absolutely perfect you shouldn’t be anywhere near a digger

[@gmeeks6004]

Ok I only watched the first scoop your going to deep,you need to cut 2 inches off the top to insure your edges aren't jagged

[@mollerlandscaping3045]

Real challenge would be driving and the machine with your feet while digging and also not using the laser.

[@jaisrobins1545]

This was so painful to watch. That’s some of the worst trenching I’ve ever seen . Come to Australia and I’ll show you how it’s done . Long smooth strokes and flatten out the bottom of the trench after battering the soft edges.

[@aidandriver3562]

Your using a bloody computer to dig, how is that allowed in a challenge.. turn it off and use your eye!!😉

[@Hatya05]

Wow thanks for changing the ear bleeding into you used to have

[@DirtNinja]

haha see I listen to the comments!

[@mikemurphy8714]

I could do this without the GPS

[@anthonygilmore4460]

I’ve never seen a grave dug so fast!

[@williamhiscock4992]

Please, no gravedigger could ever be that sloppy. Or well-equipped.

[@ebrahimkhaled3535]

Do you need a professional driver?

[@comrade-uj5iy]

Utilities 1 feet deep? 1 foot deep......singular not plural

[@Goosedoode]

What’s the beeping noise in the excavator at 3:48 mean?

[@BillRayDrums]

It seems to be a sensor for the buried utility line there.

[@vince6056]

I thought it tells him to go deeper

[@user-fv7mu3fn4d]

Lol it’s a level to tell your grade. He set his depth telling him when he’s on grade.

[@BillRayDrums]

@@user-fv7mu3fn4d Good thing I'm not on that site! It's be like church, I'd hit all the services...

[@JackieParker53]

Cheating using a great computer do it but I have all

[@guadaluperico1921]

Should I stop watching ?

[@user-wj8ub7ol8h]

محضوض بكلين جديد

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

Where have you been? Good to see you back on KZbin. Did you win?

[@DirtNinja]

I wasnt competing. I was just there to help cover the event with Caterpillar. Ive been very busy with the excavation business. I should have lots of videos coming soon

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

That sounds like it was fun. I know what you mean about being busy sometimes it’s hard to make videos when you’re trying to get something done. I look forward to seeing more from you. 👍🏻

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

Cool! I can bet you have been very busy!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I didn't get invite!

[@ForeverFreeBandz]

This aint no challenge gps grading and marked utility lines? Ha make them dig a trench with unmarked lines and no gps

[@chrispchicken313]

Shit get off the Monitor bring in a old wore out 312B and then you’ll have my respect lol. What Machine are you operating?

[@prospektnova9004]

your ancestors could tell you that you're cheating because they used a shovel, stop having your head in your ass

[@MrTycap]

That's some sloppy digging. Why not spoil on other side instead of filling other dudes trench? Lol

[@elvispresley3234]

Completely the wrong way to clear a utility.

[@tonka7784]

😂

[@kmyrold88]

dig to utility, dig in front, punch under, grade.....my rookies do this and i signed up for the 2022 challenge i feel youre better than this