Victoria’s best Cat machinery operator has been crowned by dealer William Adams
Caterpillar dealer William Adams has crowned CRE Group’s Paul Doheny the best Cat machinery operator in Victoria, following the state final of the Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge, which was held in Melbourne’s Clayton.
From lightning-fast loads to razor-sharp excavation, the challengers gave it everything they had, but it was Doheny who came out on top.
The events tested operators in various skills including:
- The Big Dig: Excavating a trench to grade using 2D technology.
- The Dig N’ Swing: Transferring material to a target weight or count with precision.
- Load & Go: Loading and dumping materials to achieve specific payloads.
As the winner of the final, Doheny will now proceed with other state winners to the Asia Pacific Semi-Final in Japan in October.
The top three operators from that event will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Las Vegas in 2026 to compete in the GOC final at CONEXPO.
Doheny’s brother Patrick won the global title at the 2022–2023 Challenge, where he highlighted his exceptional skills and consistency in operating heavy machinery. Paul will be keen on emulating his brother on the world stage.
- Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to receive the latest news in the earthmoving industry
- Never miss a great deal and subscribe to our monthly magazine
- Download a free copy of our latest digital magazine to catch up on the biggest news and developments in the earthmoving industry