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Caterpillar
326 Hydraulic Excavator
Net Power – ISO 9249
201 hp
149.8 kW
Operating Weight
56400 lb
25600 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
22.4 ft
6820 mm
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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Details
Specifications
Engine
Spec | Value |
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Net Power – ISO 9249 | 201 hp 149.8 kW |
Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN) | 204 hp (metric) 204 hp (metric) |
Engine Model | Cat C7.1 Cat C7.1 |
Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN) | 205 hp (metric) 205 hp (metric) |
Bore | 4 in 105 mm |
Stroke | 5 in 135 mm |
Displacement | 428 in³ 7.01 l |
Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ Up to B20¹ |
Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards. 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. 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. 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 |
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Main System – Maximum Flow | 481 l/min (127 gal/min) 481 l/min (127 gal/min) |
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode | 5510 psi 38000 kPa |
Swing Mechanism
Spec | Value |
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Swing Speed | 9.9 r/min 9.9 r/min |
Weights
Spec | Value |
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Operating Weight | 56400 lb 25600 kg |
Note | Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.95 m (9'7") stick, 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) Heavy Duty (HD) bucket, 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes and 4600 kg (10,140 lb) counterweight. Long undercarriage, Reach boom, R2.95 m (9'7") 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 |
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Fuel Tank Capacity | 125.2 gal (US) 474 l |
Cooling System | 6.6 gal (US) 25 l |
Swing Drive | 3 gal (US) 11.5 l |
Final Drive – Each | 1.2 gal (US) 4.5 l |
Hydraulic System – Including Tank | 81.9 gal (US) 310 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 38.8 gal (US) 147 l |
DEF Tank | 10.8 gal (US) 41 l |
Dimensions
Spec | Value |
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Boom | Reach 5.9 m (19'4") Reach 5.9 m (19'4") |
Stick | Reach 2.95 m (9'8") Reach 2.95 m (9'8") |
Bucket | HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) |
Counterweight Clearance | 1.4 ft 440 mm |
Track Length | 15.2 ft 4640 mm |
Length to Center of Rollers | 12.6 ft 3830 mm |
Working Ranges and Forces
Spec | Value |
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Maximum Digging Depth | 22.4 ft 6820 mm |
Boom | Reach 5.9 m (19'4") Reach 5.9 m (19'4") |
Stick | Reach 2.95 m (9'8") Reach 2.95 m (9'8") |
Bucket | HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) |
Air Conditioning System
Spec | Value |
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Note (1) | 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. 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 |
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Recyclability | 97% 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
- Cat Grade 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 (10,141 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
- 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
- Cat Grade Connectivity
- Cat Grade 2D with Attachment Ready Option (ARO)
- Cat Grade 3D single GNSS
- Cat Grade 3D dual GNSS
- Cat Tilt Rotator (TRS) Integration
- Operator Coaching
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