326 Hydraulic Excavator
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 an ergonomic 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.
Engine
Net Power - ISO 9249
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
Engine Model
Engine Power - ISO 14396
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Biodiesel Capability
Emissions
Note (1)
Note (2)
Weights
Operating Weight
Note
Working Ranges & Forces
Maximum Digging Depth
Boom
Stick
Bucket
Maximum Reach at Ground Level
Maximum Cutting Height
Maximum Loading Height
Minimum Loading Height
Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
Bucket Digging Force - ISO
Stick Digging Force - ISO
Hydraulic System
Main System - Maximum Flow
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
Maximum Pressure - Travel
Maximum Pressure - Swing
Swing Mechanism
Swing Speed
Maximum Swing Torque
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity
Cooling System
Engine Oil
Swing Drive
Final Drive - Each
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
Hydraulic Tank
DEF Tank
Dimensions
Boom
Stick
Bucket
Shipping Height - Top of Cab
Handrail Height
Shipping Length
Tail Swing Radius
Counterweight Clearance
Ground Clearance
Track Length
Length to Center of Rollers
Track Gauge
Transport Width
Air Conditioning System
Note (1)
Sustainability
Recyclability
Standard Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Cab
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- Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
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- Cat Technologies
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- VisionLink®
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
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- Electrical System
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- Maintenance free batteries
- Programmable time-delay LED working lights
- LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights
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- Engine
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- 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
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- Hydraulic System
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- 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
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- Safety And Security
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- 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
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- Service And Maintenance
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- Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
- Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
- Integrated vehicle health management system
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- Undercarriage And Structures
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- Long undercarriage
- Tie-down points on base frame
- 4600 kg (10,141 lb) counterweight
Optional Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Booms And Sticks
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- 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
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- Cab
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- 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
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- Cat Technologies
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- 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
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- Electrical System
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- 360° lighting
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- Engine
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- –32° C (–25° F) cold start capability
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- Hydraulic System
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- SmartBoom™ (Europe only)
- Hydraulic efficiency monitoring
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- Safety And Security
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- Cat Command (remote control)
- 360° visibility
- Swing alarm
- Inspection lighting
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- Service And Maintenance
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- Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff
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- Undercarriage And Structures
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- 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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