326 Hydraulic Excavator

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The Cat® 326 Excavator brings premium performance with simple-to-use technologies like Cat GRADE with 2D, Grade Assist, and Payload – all standard equipment from the factory to boost your operator efficiencies up to 45%. Combine these features with a new cab, longer maintenance intervals that lower your maintenance costs up to 20%, and a power system that reduces fuel consumption by up to 10% and you have a low-cost-per-unit-of-production excavator that’s perfect for medium- to heavy-duty applications.
Not all features are available in all regions. Consult your Cat dealer for specific configurations available in your region.

From: $307,684.44*

* Taxes, shipping & handling, surcharges, assembly charges, destination, freight and/or delivery charges are not included. This is not an offer for sale. Displayed pricing is for informational purposes only. The pricing shown above utilizes the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) that is published for the machine (without any attachments or protection plans) as described above. The actual prices and terms and conditions of sale for all products are to be solely determined by the selling

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Bore 4in
Displacement 428in³
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396 202HP
Net Power - ISO 9249 201HP
Stroke 5in
Operating Weight 56400lb
Boom Reach 5.9 m (19'4")
Bucket HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³)
Bucket Digging Force - ISO 37318lbf
Maximum Cutting Height 31.9ft
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom 21.1ft
Maximum Digging Depth 22.38ft
Maximum Loading Height 21.1ft
Maximum Reach at Ground Level 33.2ft
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth 17.6ft
Minimum Loading Height 7.84ft
Stick Reach 2.95 m (9'8")
Stick Digging Force - ISO 27202lbf
Main System - Maximum Flow 481 l/min (127 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5075psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5510psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 4118psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5075psi
Maximum Swing Torque 78180ft·lbf
Swing Speed 9.9r/min
Cooling System 6.6gal (US)
DEF Tank 10.8gal (US)
Engine Oil 6.6gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 1.2gal (US)
Fuel Tank Capacity 125.2gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 81.9gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 38.8gal (US)
Swing Drive 3gal (US)
Boom Reach 5.9 m (19'4")
Bucket HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³)
Counterweight Clearance 1.44ft
Ground Clearance 3.48ft
Handrail Height 9.84ft
Length to Center of Rollers 12.5ft
Shipping Height - Top of Cab 9.84ft
Shipping Length 33ft
Stick Reach 2.95 m (9'8")
Tail Swing Radius 9.84ft
Track Gauge 8.5ft
Track Length 15.3ft
Transport Width 10.5ft
Recyclability 97%

Standard Equipment:

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Cab
    • Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
  • Cat Technologies
    • Cat Product Link
    • Remote Flash
    • Remote Troubleshoot
    • Cat Grade with 2D
    • Cat Assist
    • Cat Payload
    • 2D E-Fence
  • 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
    • Rearview camera
    • Right-side-view camera
    • Lift assist
    • Ground-level engine shutoff switch
    • Right-hand handrail and hand hold
    • Signaling/warning horn
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
    • Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
  • 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
    • Cat Grade with Advanced 2D
    • Cat Grade with 3D single GNSS
    • Cat Grade with 3D dual GNSS
  • Electrical System
    • 360° lighting
  • Engine
    • –32° C (–25° F) cold start capability
  • Safety And Security
    • Cat Detect - People Detection
    • Cat Command remote control
    • 360° visibility
    • Swing alarm
    • Inspection lighting
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
  • 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
    • 7400 kg (16,300 lb) counterweight for Super Long Reach