Heavy Equipment Playground Vegas: Real Bulldozer Experience

Name: Heavy Equipment Playground Vegas: Real Bulldozer Experience
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 27.5 USD
Availability: InStock

5.0(602 reviews)

•Provided by:Dig This Las Vegas

⭐ 5/5 (602 reviews) | 💰 $27.5 | ⏱️ Duration: 1.5 hours | 👥 Up to 9 people

💡What machines can you operate at Dig This Las Vegas?

At Dig This Las Vegas you operate real Caterpillar bulldozers and excavators on a 1.5-hour hands-on session from Las Vegas for USD 27.5 per person. After a 15-minute safety briefing you dig trenches, build mounds, and move tires under instructor guidance, with a 2-way radio headset and a completion certificate. Best for ages 14+ with good fitness who want to run heavy machinery, not for those with back, heart, or pregnancy concerns; a breathalyzer is required.

🎯 Why People Book This

What you actually get out of this is time at the controls of real Caterpillar machines, digging trenches and pushing dirt under an instructor's guidance, in a 1.5-hour session that ends with a certificate. At USD 27.5 per person, this is a low-commitment way to try something most people only watch from a sidewalk. You pick your machine when you book, from a Skid Steer Loader up to a Big Dig Excavator, and there's a Kid's Digs option for younger ones. What you're really choosing is hands-on time over spectator novelty, which suits anyone fit enough for the activity who wants to operate the equipment, not just look at it.

🗺️ The Experience

At Dig This Las Vegas, $27.50 per person buys a 1.5-hour session operating real Caterpillar heavy equipment, where you choose one machine at booking and run it under instructor guidance on-site.

The day is governed by rules before it is governed by scenery. There is no hotel pickup, so you arrive at the start point yourself, and there are no walk-ins, so the booking has to be made in advance. Before you touch a machine you sign a waiver and take a breathalyzer test that is non-refundable if you fail. The session is built around a 15-minute orientation and safety briefing, and that 1.5-hour total already includes check-in, training, and the short trip between the terminal and the dig site, so the time genuinely in the seat is a portion of the clock, not all of it.

What you do is concrete: climb into the cab of a bulldozer or excavator, talk to your instructor through a two-way radio headset, and dig trenches, push dirt, or move tires. The machine you operate is the product, and it is the decision you make at checkout. The base price attaches to a single choice from the lineup, which ranges from the bulldozer and the 6-ton excavator to the backhoe, the wheel loader, the skid steer, and a Kid's Digs option for younger drivers.

There are no transfers and no second site to manage. What you are buying here is access to one machine for ninety minutes, and which machine you pick is the whole decision.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: What makes this work for some people and not others is whether you actually want to *operate* the machine, or just watch something loud and unusual on the Strip. This is for the person who has wondered what it feels like to run a bulldozer and wants the controls in their own hands, not a passenger seat. At $27.50 for 90 minutes, it asks little and stays squarely in the "I just want to try it" camp.

Worth it if:

you want to actually run the equipment yourself, not watch a demo or ride along
you're after something physical and hands-on after days of casinos, shows and walking the Strip
a short, contained 90-minute outing fits your day better than a half-day commitment

Skip it if:

you want speed and adrenaline behind a wheel, in which case the $299 Exotic Drive supercar experience is the thing you're actually picturing
machinery doesn't pull you at all, and you'd get more from an indoor visit like the ARTE Museum at $55 for the same 1.5 hours

Choose this over the Supercar Track Experience if:

the novelty of operating heavy equipment appeals more than going fast, and you'd rather spend $27.50 on a one-off you can't do at home than $299 chasing a track day

Tour at a Glance

Duration	1.5 hours
Price (from)	$27.5 per person
Departure	Meet at the start point
Ages	Ages 14+
Group size	Up to 9 per booking
Languages	English
Options	7 options
Operator	Dig This Las Vegas
Cancellation	Free up to 24 hours before
Rating	5/5 (599 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

1.5 hours$27.5 per person

DurationDeparture

1.5 hoursMeet at the start point

DurationAges

1.5 hoursAges 14+

DurationGroup size

1.5 hoursUp to 9 per booking

DurationLanguages

1.5 hoursEnglish

DurationOptions

1.5 hours7 options

DurationOperator

1.5 hoursDig This Las Vegas

DurationCancellation

1.5 hoursFree up to 24 hours before

DurationRating

1.5 hours5/5 (599 reviews)

✅ What's Included

Certificate of completion
All necessary safety equipment
Session based on selection at the time of booking
15-minute orientation and safety briefing
Use of 2-way radio headset

❌ Not Included

Transportation to the facility
Gratuities for instructors
Personal protective clothing beyond provided safety equipment
Photo packages or souvenirs

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Self-drive to the meeting point; hotel pickup is not included
Best Time to Visit: Morning sessions are preferable to avoid midday desert heat
What to Bring: Sturdy, closed-toed shoes (required); weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor activity
Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time; no refund if you fail the pre-session breathalyzer test
Booking Tip: Walk-ins are not accepted; book in advance to secure your preferred equipment and session time
Physical Level: High level of physical fitness required; not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health
Minimum Age: 14 years; participants under 18 require parent or guardian consent
Good to Know: All participants must sign a waiver; breathalyzer testing is administered before each session; the 1.5-hour duration includes check-in, orientation, training, and travel between the terminal and site

💡 Insider Tip

The 1.5-hour session counts check-in, orientation and travel between terminal and site, so your actual time at the controls is shorter than the booking suggests — pick the machine you most want to run (excavator, bulldozer, backhoe and more each book separately) since you commit to one at booking, not on site.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

4.5

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“What you're buying here is ninety minutes of operating real Caterpillar machinery, not a tour, and most of that window covers check-in, the 15-minute briefing, and travel to the site, so actual seat time is shorter than the 1.5-hour figure implies. The breathalyzer and the high-fitness requirement are real gates, not formalities. Pick your machine carefully from the seven options, since you commit at booking. Worth it for anyone who has wanted to dig, skippable if you expected a long session.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

5.0(602 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior construction experience to operate the equipment?▾

No. The session includes a 15-minute orientation and safety briefing, and you operate under instructor guidance. You'll need a high level of physical fitness, and the activity isn't recommended for travelers with back or spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. A waiver is required, and a breathalyzer test is administered before your dig.

What type of heavy equipment will I operate?▾

You operate Caterpillar heavy equipment such as bulldozers and excavators. The specific machine depends on the option you select at booking. Available options include the Big Dig Excavator, Big Dig Bulldozer, 6-Ton Excavator, Big Dig Backhoe, Kid's Digs, Skid Steer Loader, and Big Dig Wheel Loader.

Is transportation to the facility included?▾

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and you meet at the start point. Public transportation options are available nearby.

What should I wear for the equipment operation?▾

Wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes. All necessary safety equipment is provided.

How many people can participate in each session?▾

Bookings accept 1 to 9 people. The minimum age is 14, and participants under the parent or guardian age require consent. All participants must sign a waiver.

Do I receive any certification after completing the experience?▾

Yes. A certificate of completion is included.

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