Heavy‑Machine Playground: Bulldozers, Excavators and a 90‑Minute Team Rush in Las Vegas

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Heavy‑Machine Playground: Bulldozers, Excavators and a 90‑Minute Team Rush in Las Vegas

A focused 90‑minute session at Dig This where groups of 4–8 learn safety, then operate Big Dig excavators and bulldozers — this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.

Heavy‑Machine Playground: Bulldozers, Excavators and a 90‑Minute Team Rush in Las Vegas.

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

In the open lot at Dig This on the edge of Las Vegas, groups of friends, families and corporate teams take turns behind the controls of full‑size earthmoving machines. Over a structured 90‑minute session you’ll warm up, learn safety fundamentals, then operate two Big Dig Excavators and two Big Dig Bulldozers to dig trenches, backfill slot trenches, and tackle teeter‑totter and hill tilt‑a‑whirl features — all designed as an accessible, high‑impact group event.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MACHINERY

Drive Big Dig Excavators and Bulldozers

Your group will operate two Big Dig Excavators and two Big Dig Bulldozers, with several participants driving at the same time — the mechanical scale and direct control are the defining thrills of the session.

THE ACTION

Trenches, Slots and Teeter‑Totters

The itinerary centers on hands‑on tasks: warm‑up exercises, digging deep trenches, creating and backfilling a slot trench, plus teeter‑totter and hill tilt‑a‑whirl challenges that turn routine earthmoving into a playful obstacle course.

THE GROUP RITUAL

Structured, Social, and Easy to Plan

Designed for groups of 4–8, the 90‑minute format includes a safety class and a graduation, making it a compact, repeatable event for team‑building or celebratory outings.

What the day feels like

What the 90 Minutes Feels Like

The session moves deliberately from orientation to increasing levels of hands‑on control: a short warm‑up and safety class sets everyone up, then participants take turns — and often share controls simultaneously — driving excavators and bulldozers through a sequence of trenching, slot construction, backfilling and gravity‑play on purposebuilt mounds. It’s noisy, tactile and cooperative: the machines respond directly to input, and the course is set up so teams can alternate roles quickly and celebrate a final graduation at the end.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this event suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Team‑Building GroupsIdeal: small corporate teams or groups of colleagues (4–8) looking for an immediately engaging, cooperative challenge built around clear roles and shared objectives.
2
Families with Older ChildrenAges 10 and older.
3
Large‑Group OrganizersDesigned specifically for groups sized 4–8, the format is easy to schedule and repeat for staggered cohorts across an event day.
4
Solo Adventure SeekersLess ideal for solo travelers: the experience is configured around a small group cohort and simultaneous operation by several participants.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The session runs 90 minutes from start to finish.

Meeting Point

Meet at Dig This (the operator and the location for the experience).

What to Bring

Bring sturdy closed‑toe shoes and weather‑appropriate clothing; the session provides the heavy‑equipment and safety instruction.

Equipment on Site

The activity uses 2 Big Dig Excavators and 2 Big Dig Bulldozers; several group members will participate simultaneously.

Included Elements

The 90‑minute program includes a safety class, hands‑on operation of machinery, and a graduation.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the session?

The experience is 90 minutes long.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 8 years old.

How many people are in a group?

Events are organized for groups of 4–8 people.

Where do we meet?

Meet at Dig This, the operator and on‑site location for the activity.

Will we receive instruction before operating the machines?

Yes — the session includes a safety class before participants operate the equipment, and the program concludes with a graduation.

What machines will we operate and how many people drive at once?

The group will use 2 Big Dig Excavators and 2 Big Dig Bulldozers; several group members will drive at the same time during the session.