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.
Caterpillar
326 Hydraulic Excavator
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Documents
- 326 (07H) Hydraulic Excavator - Product Brochure (Aus-NZ, Chile, Colombia, Europe, Japan, N Am, Türkiye)
- 326 (07H) Hydraulic Excavator - Technical Specifications (N Am)
- 326 (07H) Hydraulic Excavator - Technical Specifications (Chile, Colombia, Europe, Türkiye)
- 326 (07H) Hydraulic Excavator - Technical Specifications (Aus-NZ)
- 326 (07H) Hydraulic Excavator - Technical Specifications (Japan)
- Super Long Reach and Long Reach Excavation - Product Brochure (Europe, N Am)
- Payload Technologies for Excavators
Features
Specifications
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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
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