Caterpillar

326 Hydraulic Excavator

Name: 326 Hydraulic Excavator
Brand: Caterpillar

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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Features

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PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCTIVITY

TECHNOLOGY THAT GETS WORK DONE

TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF MANAGING YOUR EQUIPMENT

WORK IN COMFORT

SIMPLE TO OPERATE

LOWER MAINTENANCE COSTS

BUILT-IN SAFETY FEATURES

SUSTAINABILITY

Specifications

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Engine

Spec	Value
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	202 HP 151 kW
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
Main System – Maximum Flow	481 l/min (127 gal/min) 481 l/min (127 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure – Equipment	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode	5510 psi 38000 kPa
Maximum Pressure – Travel	5075 psi 35000 kPa
Maximum Pressure – Swing	4118 psi 28400 kPa

Swing Mechanism

Spec	Value
Swing Speed	9.9 r/min 9.9 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque	78180 ft·lbf 106 kN·m

Weights

Spec	Value
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
Fuel Tank Capacity	125.2 gal (US) 474 l
Cooling System	6.6 gal (US) 25 l
Engine Oil	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
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)
Shipping Height – Top of Cab	9.8 ft 3000 mm
Handrail Height	9.8 ft 3000 mm
Shipping Length	33 ft 10060 mm
Tail Swing Radius	9.8 ft 3000 mm
Counterweight Clearance	1.4 ft 440 mm
Ground Clearance	3.5 ft 1060 mm
Track Length	15.2 ft 4640 mm
Length to Center of Rollers	12.6 ft 3830 mm
Track Gauge	8.5 ft 2590 mm
Transport Width	10.5 ft 3190 mm

Working Ranges & Forces

Spec	Value
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)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level	33.2 ft 10120 mm
Maximum Cutting Height	31.8 ft 9680 mm
Maximum Loading Height	21.7 ft 6610 mm
Minimum Loading Height	7.8 ft 2390 mm
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom	21.8 ft 6650 mm
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth	17.5 ft 5340 mm
Bucket Digging Force – ISO	37318 lbf 166 kN
Stick Digging Force – ISO	27202 lbf 121 kN

Air Conditioning System

Spec	Value
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.