Small-Group Heavy‑Machinery Playground: 90 Minutes Operating Big Dig Excavators & Bulldozers in Las Vegas

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Small-Group Heavy‑Machinery Playground: 90 Minutes Operating Big Dig Excavators & Bulldozers in Las Vegas

A 90‑minute, hands‑on session at Dig This where groups of 5–10 take turns driving Big Dig excavators and bulldozers; this guide lays out what to expect, the core activities, and who it’s best for.

Small-Group Heavy‑Machinery Playground: 90 Minutes Operating Big Dig Excavators & Bulldozers in Las Vegas.

Duration
90 Minutes
Location
Las Vegas
Operator
Dig This
Category
Attraction
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

On the outskirts of Las Vegas, Dig This turns earth‑moving equipment into a playground: in a focused 90‑minute session your group will climb into Big Dig excavators and bulldozers, dig trenches, build a tire pyramid and tackle mound maneuvers that demand both nerve and coordination.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MACHINERY

Drive Real Excavators and Bulldozers

The session gives participants direct control of heavy equipment: two Big Dig bulldozers and three Big Dig excavators are on site, letting multiple group members drive at the same time for an immersive, tactile experience.

THE AGENDA

A Sequence of Hands‑On Challenges

Across the 90‑minute session groups warm up with brief exercises, then rotate through digging deep trenches, creating and backfilling a slot trench, building a tire pyramid and performing mound maneuvers like a teeter‑totter and a hill Tilt‑A‑Whirl.

THE GROUP DYNAMIC

Designed for Small Teams (5–10)

Sessions are built for groups of five to ten people so that several participants can operate machines simultaneously, encouraging teamwork and a shared sequence of memorable tasks.

What the day feels like

How the Session Feels

The outing moves deliberately over 90 minutes: a short warm up leads into hands‑on rotations behind the controls of excavators and bulldozers as the group alternates between digging, building and mound‑based maneuvers—an activity that trades quiet sightseeing for kinetic, noisy teamwork.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this session suits best.

1
Small Adventure GroupsIdeal for small groups of friends or organized parties of five to ten who want a short, intense hands‑on activity operating heavy machinery.
2
Team‑BuildersA practical, kinetic team activity where several members can drive simultaneously, making it suited to groups seeking cooperative, experience‑based bonding.
3
Families with Older ChildrenFamilies can attend provided children meet the minimum age of 8, making it a memorable multigenerational outing when younger kids meet the age requirement.
4
Event PlannersEasy to plan group events that fit into a 90‑minute block and accommodate the fixed small‑group size of 5–10 participants.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The experience is a single 90‑minute session.

What to Expect On Site

You will operate two Big Dig bulldozers and three Big Dig excavators; several group members will drive at the same time as part of the planned rotations.

Group Size & Age

Sessions are arranged for groups of 5–10 participants and have a minimum age requirement of 8.

Logistics & Meeting Point

Meeting location is Dig This, where participants gather before the warm up and machine orientation.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the session?

The session runs for 90 minutes.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 8 years old.

How many people can be in a group?

Sessions are organized for groups of 5 to 10 people.

What machinery will we operate?

The outing uses two Big Dig bulldozers and three Big Dig excavators.

Where do we meet for the session?

The meeting location for the activity is Dig This.

Will several participants drive at once?

Yes—several group members will participate at the same time, rotating through the available machines.