LAS VEGAS ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Stand in the Cab, Push the Earth: Bulldozer Driving at Dig This, Las Vegas
A hands-on 90-minute session at Dig This where you learn joystick controls, operate two full-size bulldozers and finish with a graduation ceremony—useful for planning timing, safety and what to expect.
Stand in the Cab, Push the Earth: Bulldozer Driving at Dig This, Las Vegas.
At Dig This in Las Vegas you step into climate-controlled cabs and take the controls of Bugsy and Harvey, two full-size bulldozers, learning two-joystick operation under instructor guidance as you move massive mounds of dirt, tackle gigantic tires and raise your dozer blade in a short, concentrated session.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bugsy and Harvey—full-size bulldozers
The attraction centers on two heavy machines, nicknamed Bugsy and Harvey, that let participants push giant piles of dirt and work around oversized obstacles in authentic construction-style operation.
Joystick controls with instructor guidance
You learn two-joystick operation with an instructor talking you through the drive via wireless headset, making heavy-equipment handling approachable even for first-timers.
Safety class and a graduation ceremony
The 90-minute experience includes a brief safety class and finishes with a short graduation ceremony to celebrate the skills you’ve just practiced.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to run a dozer
Short and concentrated, the experience places you quickly into the cab where, under headset instruction, you work the joysticks, push earth and negotiate large dirt features in a supportive, hands-on setting—then step out to a brief ceremony marking your accomplishment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this attraction suits—and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions are 90 minutes and include a safety class, one hour of operating time and a short graduation; instructors use wireless headsets to guide participants.
Cabs are climate-controlled with heat and air conditioning; the operator provides headset communication for instruction.
No specific personal gear list is provided in the verified details; plan on comfortable clothes suitable for an outdoor activity and follow any operator guidance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The activity is 90 minutes total—approximately a 15-minute safety class, about one hour of operating time, and a 15-minute graduation ceremony.
What is the minimum age?
Participants must be at least 14 years old.
Do I need a driver's license to operate a bulldozer?
No driver’s license is required to participate.
Where do I meet for the activity?
Meeting takes place at the Dig This facility in Las Vegas.
Will I have an instructor with me while I drive?
Yes—participants are connected to an instructor via wireless headset during operation who provides guided instruction.
Can two people experience the activity together?
Yes—two people can have a side-by-side experience with shared wireless headset communication.