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.
Net Power - ISO 9249 201 hp
Operating Weight 56400 lb
Maximum Digging Depth 22.4 ft
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 204 hp (metric)
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Bore 4in
Displacement 428in³
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Engine Model Cat C7.1
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 205hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 201hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 204hp (metric)
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
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
Stroke 5in
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.
Operating Weight 56400lb
Boom Reach 5.9 m (19'4")
Bucket HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³)
Maximum Digging Depth 22.4ft
Stick Reach 2.95 m (9'8")
Main System - Maximum Flow 481 l/min (127 gal/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5510psi
Swing Speed 9.9r/min
Cooling System 6.6gal (US)
DEF Tank 10.8gal (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 1.4ft
Length to Center of Rollers 12.6ft
Stick Reach 2.95 m (9'8")
Track Length 15.2ft
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.
Recyclability 97%
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Rollover protective structure (ROPS)
VisionLink®
Remote Flash
Remote Troubleshoot
Cat Grade 2D
Cat Assist
Cat Payload
Maintenance free batteries
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights
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
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
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
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
Integrated vehicle health management system
Long undercarriage
Tie-down points on base frame
4600 kg (10,141 lb) counterweight
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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
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
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
360° lighting
–32° C (–25° F) cold start capability
SmartBoom™ (Europe only)
Hydraulic efficiency monitoring
Cat Command (remote control)
360° visibility
Swing alarm
Inspection lighting
Electric refueling pump with auto shutoff
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
