326 - Tier 4 / Stage V

Net Power - ISO 9249
201 HP / 149.8 kW
Operating Weight
56400 lb / 25600 kg
Maximum Digging Depth
22.4 ft / 6820 mm

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.

Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249 201 HP / 149.8 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 204 hp (metric)
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396 202 HP / 151 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 205 hp (metric)
Bore 4 in / 105 mm
Stroke 5 in / 135 mm
Displacement 428 in³ / 7.01 l
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
Main System - Maximum Flow 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
Swing Speed 9.9 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque 78180 ft·lbf / 106 kN·m
Weights
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.
Service Refill Capacities
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
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 / 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
Maximum Digging Depth 22.4 ft / 6820 mm
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 / 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
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.
Sustainability
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
    • 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
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