326 Hydraulic Excavator

The Cat® 326 Excavator brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies like Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist, and Payload – all standard equipment from the factory to boost your operator efficiencies up to 45%. Combine these features with a new cab, longer maintenance intervals that lower your maintenance costs up to 20%, and a power system that reduces fuel consumption by up to 10% and you have a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator that’s perfect for medium- to heavy-duty applications.<br>Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.

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Net Power - ISO 9249 201 HP
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396 202 HP
Bore 4 in
Stroke 5 in
Displacement 428 in³
Main System - Maximum Flow 515 l/min (136 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5510 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 4118 psi
Swing Speed 10.5 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 78182 ft·lbf
Operating Weight 57100 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity 125.2 gal (US)
Cooling System 6.6 gal (US)
Engine Oil 6.6 gal (US)
Swing Drive 2.6 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 81.9 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 38.8 gal (US)
DEF Tank 10.8 gal (US)
Boom Reach 5.9 m (19'4")
Stick Reach 2.95 m (9'8")
Bucket HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³)
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.84 ft
Handrail Height 9.84 ft
Shipping Length 33 ft
Tail Swing Radius 9.84 ft
Counterweight Clearance 1.44 ft
Ground Clearance 3.48 ft
Track Length 15.3 ft
Length to Center of Rollers 12.5 ft
Track Gauge 8.5 ft
Transport Width 10.5 ft
Maximum Digging Depth 22.38 ft
Boom Reach 5.9 m (19'4")
Stick Reach 2.95 m (9'8")
Bucket HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 33.2 ft
Maximum Cutting Height 31.63 ft
Maximum Loading Height 21.72 ft
Minimum Loading Height 7.84 ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 21.78 ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 16.77 ft
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 37318 lbf
Stick Digging Force - ISO 27202 lbf
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
CAB
  • High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
  • Cat Product Link™
  • Cat GRADE with 2D (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
  • Cat GRADE with Assist (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
  • Cat PAYLOAD (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
  • 2D E-Fence (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
  • Lift Assist (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
  • Auto Dig Boost
ENGINE
  • Three selectable power modes
  • One-touch low idle with auto engine speed control
  • Auto engine idle shutdown
  • 52° C (125° F) high-ambient cooling capacity with de-rate
  • –18° C (0° F) cold start capability
  • Double element air filter with integrated precleaner
  • Reversing electric cooling fans
  • Biodiesel capability up to B20
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
  • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
  • Auto hydraulic warm up
  • Auto two-speed travel
  • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
  • Tie-down points on base frame
  • 4600 kg (10,141 lb) counterweight
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Two 1,000 CCA maintenance free batteries
  • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
  • LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
  • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
  • Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
SAFETY AND SECURITY
  • Rearview camera
  • Right-side-view camera
  • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
  • Right-hand handrail and hand hold
  • Signaling/warning horn
NOTE
  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
CAB
  • ROPS, Comfort cab with mechanical seat suspension
  • ROPS, standard sound suppression, air-adjustable seat with heat (Deluxe only)
  • ROPS, advanced sound suppression, auto-adjustable seat with heat and air ventilation (Premium only)
  • High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Cat Stick Steer
CAT TECHNOLOGIES
  • Cat GRADE with Advanced 2D (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
  • Cat GRADE with 3D (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
ENGINE
  • –32° C (–25° F) cold start capability
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
  • Boom and stick lowering check valves
  • Hammer return filter circuit
  • Combined Tool Control (two pump, one/two way high-pressure flow)
  • Medium-pressure circuit
  • Quick coupler circuit
  • Auto Heavy Lift
BOOMS AND STICKS
  • 5.9 m (19'4") HD reach boom, 2.95 m (9'8") HD reach stick, long undercarriage (Europe and Japan only - long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
  • 5.9 m (19'4") reach boom, 3.6 m (11'10") reach stick, long undercarriage (North America only)
  • 5.9 m (19'4") reach boom, 2.95 m (9'8") reach stick, long undercarriage (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
  • 5.9 m (19'4") reach boom, 2.5 m (8'2") reach stick, long undercarriage (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
  • 2.8 m + 3.3 m (9'2" + 10'10") VA boom, 2.95 m (9'8") reach stick, long undercarriage (Europe only.) (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
  • 2.8 m + 3.3 m (9'2" + 10'10") VA boom, 2.5 m (8'2") reach stick, long undercarriage (Europe only.) (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
  • 10.2 m (33'6") SLR boom, 7.85 m (25'9") SLR stick, long undercarriage (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES
  • 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
  • 700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes
  • 790 mm (31") triple grouser shoes
  • 900 mm (35") triple grouser shoes
  • 6700 kg (14,771 lb) counterweight
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • 360° lighting
  • Premium surround lighting package