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Caterpillar

326 Hydraulic Excavator

Net Power - ISO 9249

201 hp

Operating Weight

56400 lb

Maximum Digging Depth

22.4 ft

Overview

The Cat® 326 Excavator brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies to boost your operator efficiencies. Combine these features with an ergonomic cab, longer maintenance intervals, and a power system that reduces fuel and you have a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator that’s perfect for medium to heavy-duty applications.

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Features

Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Net Power - ISO 9249 201 hp
    Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 204 hp (metric)
    Engine Model Cat® C7.1
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 202 hp
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 205 hp (metric)
    Bore 4 in
    Stroke 5 in
    Displacement 428 in³
    Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
    Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
    Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
    Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Main System - Maximum Flow 481 l/min (127 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 Mechanism
    Spec Value
    Swing Speed 9.9 r/min
    Note (1) For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower.
    Maximum Swing Torque 78180 lbf·ft
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 56400 lb
    Note Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.95 m (9'8") stick, 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) Heavy Duty (HD) bucket, 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes and 4600 kg (10,140 lb) counterweight.
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank Capacity 125.2 gal (US)
    Cooling System 6.6 gal (US)
    Engine Oil 6.6 gal (US)
    Swing Drive 3 gal (US)
    Final Drive - Each 1.2 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Including Tank 81.9 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 38.8 gal (US)
    DEF Tank 10.8 gal (US)
  • Dimensions
    Spec Value
    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 9.8 ft
    Handrail Height 9.8 ft
    Shipping Length 33 ft
    Tail Swing Radius 9.8 ft
    Counterweight Clearance 1.4 ft
    Ground Clearance 3.5 ft
    Track Length 15.2 ft
    Length to Center of Rollers 12.6 ft
    Track Gauge 8.5 ft
    Transport Width 10.5 ft
  • Working Ranges and Forces
    Spec Value
    Maximum Digging Depth 22.4 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 31.8 ft
    Maximum Loading Height 21.7 ft
    Minimum Loading Height 7.8 ft
    Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 21.8 ft
    Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.5 ft
    Bucket Digging Force - ISO 37318 lbf
    Stick Digging Force - ISO 27202 lbf
  • Air Conditioning System
    Spec Value
    Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes.
  • Sustainability
    Spec Value
    Recyclability 97%

Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

  • Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • VisionLink®
  • Remote Flash
  • Remote Troubleshoot
  • Work tool recognition and tracking (PL161)
  • Cat Grade with 2D
  • Cat Assist
  • Cat Payload

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Maintenance free batteries
  • Programmable time-delay LED working lights
  • LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights

ENGINE

  • Cat C7.1 single turbo diesel engine
  • Three selectable power modes
  • One-touch low idle with automatic
  • 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

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
  • Auto hydraulic warm up
  • Auto two-speed travel
  • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
  • Auto dig boost
  • Auto heavy lift
  • Tandem-type electronic main pump
  • Element-type main hydraulic filter

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • 2D E-Fence
  • Auto hammer stop
  • Rearview camera
  • Right-side-view camera
  • Lift assist
  • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
  • Lockable disconnect switch
  • Right-hand handrail and hand hold
  • Signaling/warning horn

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
  • Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
  • Integrated vehicle health management system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • Long undercarriage
  • Tie-down points on base frame
  • 4600 kg (10,140 lb) counterweight

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOMS AND STICKS

  • 5.9 m (19'4") Reach boom
  • 5.9 m (19'4") HD Reach boom
  • 2.8 m + 3.3 m (9'2" + 10'10") Variable Angle boom
  • 10.2 m (33'6") Super Long Reach boom
  • 3.6 m (11'10") Reach stick
  • 2.95 m (9'8") Reach stick
  • 2.95 m (9'8") HD Reach stick
  • 2.5 m (8'2") Reach stick
  • 7.85 m (25'9") Super Long Reach stick

CAB

  • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
  • Mechanical-suspension seat (Comfort only)
  • Air-adjustable seat with heat (Deluxe only)
  • Auto adjustable seat with heat and air ventilation (Premium only)
  • High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
  • High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
  • Cat Stick Steer
  • Auxiliary relay

CAT TECHNOLOGIES

  • VisionLink Productivity
  • Operator Coaching
  • Cat Grade with 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
  • Cat Grade with 3D (single or dual GNSS)
  • Cat Grade 3D Ready
  • Cat Grade Connectivity
  • Cat Advanced Payload
  • Cat Tiltrotator (TRS) integration

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • 360° lighting

ENGINE

  • –32° C (–25° F) cold start capability

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • SmartBoom™ (Europe only)
  • Hydraulic efficiency monitoring

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Cat Command (remote control)
  • 360° visibility
  • Swing alarm
  • Inspection lighting

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • Long narrow undercarriage
  • 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes
  • 600 mm (24") double grouser shoes
  • 600 mm (24") single grouser shoes
  • 700 mm (28") triple grouser shoes
  • 790 mm (31") triple grouser shoes
  • 900 mm (35") triple grouser track shoes
  • 7400 kg (16,300 lb) counterweight for Super Long Reach