Experience all that Carter has to offer and the Cat® Global Operator Challenge

Carter Con Expo and Operator Challenge is back for 2025! After record-breaking attendance in 2022, this year’s expanded, two-day event brings even more of what you love. Climb into the latest, premier equipment from Cat® and other leading manufacturers, explore cutting-edge technologies designed to make your jobsite safer and more productive, and showcase your skills in the Cat Global Operator Challenge — where top operators compete to advance to regional competition.

Preregister to attend the event by May 30th and you’ll be entered into our drawing to win a brand new Traeger Pro Series Grill! Check out the highlights from Carter Con 2022! This is an event you don’t want to miss.

What To Expect

  • On-site Cat Machine Operator Challenges (details below)
  • Door prizes throughout the day — coolers, diecast models, tumblers, Cat apparel, and more
  • Exclusive insights into the latest construction technologies
  • Live equipment demonstrations
  • Showcases of Cat machines, rental equipment, and jobsite tech solutions
  • Information on Carter’s full range of product support and services
  • One-on-one conversations with Caterpillar and Carter Machinery experts
  • A chance to win $10,000 in Dealer Credit Grand Prize
  • Swag bags for all attendees
  • Lunch, snacks, and beverages provided

Register to compete in The Operator Challenges

There is no cost to compete — and all participating operators will receive a free, Carter Con 2025 Operator t-shirt. Winners of each challenge will receive a prize, and the overall winner will receive the $1,000 Visa® gift card and advance to the Eastern Regional Finals in Clayton, NC on September 22, 2025, for a shot at competing in ConExpo 2026.

Register to compete in The Operator Challenges

There is no cost to compete — and all participating operators will receive a free, exclusive Carter Con 2025 Operator t-shirt. Winners of each challenge will receive a prize, and the overall winner will receive the $1,000 Visa® gift card and advance to the Eastern Regional Finals in Clayton, NC on September 22, 2025, for a shot at competing in ConExpo 2026.

Register To Compete

Operator Challenge Highlights

Compact Track Loader
Challenge

Wheel Loader
Challenge

Excavator
Challenge

*Operators must submit an entry application with Carter Machinery, be at least 21 years of age, and legally able to travel to competition locations. Participants will be selected and nominated by Carter Machinery based on skills demonstrated at the local challenge.

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