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 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.
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Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 201HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 202HP
- Bore
- 4in
- Stroke
- 5in
- Displacement
- 428in³
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 56400lb
Working Ranges & Forces
- Maximum Digging Depth
- 22.38ft
- 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
- 33.2ft
- Maximum Cutting Height
- 31.9ft
- Maximum Loading Height
- 21.1ft
- Minimum Loading Height
- 7.84ft
- Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
- 21.1ft
- Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 17.6ft
- Bucket Digging Force - ISO
- 37318lbf
- Stick Digging Force - ISO
- 27202lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 481 l/min (127 gal/min)
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
- 5510psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4118psi
Swing Mechanism
- Swing Speed
- 9.9r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 78180ft·lbf
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 125.2gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 6.6gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 6.6gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 3gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1.2gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 81.9gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 38.8gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 10.8gal (US)
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
- 9.84ft
- Handrail Height
- 9.84ft
- Shipping Length
- 33ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 9.84ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 1.44ft
- Ground Clearance
- 3.48ft
- Track Length
- 15.3ft
- Length to Center of Rollers
- 12.5ft
- Track Gauge
- 8.5ft
- Transport Width
- 10.5ft
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 97%
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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- Cat Product Link™
- Remote Flash
- Remote Troubleshoot
- Cat Grade with 2D
- Cat Assist
- Cat Payload
- 2D E-Fence
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- Electrical System
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- 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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- Rearview camera
- Right-side-view camera
- Lift assist
- Ground-level engine shutoff switch
- Right-hand handrail and hand hold
- Signaling/warning horn
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- Service And Maintenance
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- Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
- Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
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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
-
- 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
-
- 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
-
- Cat Grade with Advanced 2D
- Cat Grade with 3D single GNSS
- Cat Grade with 3D dual GNSS
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- Electrical System
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- 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
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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
- 7400 kg (16,300 lb) counterweight for Super Long Reach
Cat® Grade Connectivity
H120 S Hydraulic Hammer
- Impact Energy Class
- 3500 ft·lbf
- Blows per Minute
- 350-620
- Maximum Operating Weight
- 4101 lb
H130 GC S Hammer
- Impact Energy Class
- 4425 ft-lb
- Blows per Minute
- 350-700
- Maximum Operating Weight
- 5471.4 lb
H120 GC S Hammer
- Impact Energy Class
- 2950 ft-lb
- Blows per Minute
- 400-800
- Maximum Operating Weight
- 3927 lb
GSH440-1550-5
- Capacity
- 2 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
GSH525-950
- Capacity
- 1.25 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open, Closed
GSH440-1150-S
- Capacity
- 1.5 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
GSH425-950-S
- Capacity
- 1.25 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
GSH525-750
- Capacity
- 1 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open, Closed
GSH425-750-S
- Capacity
- 1 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
S80 S Type Excavator Coupler: 573-3169
- Weight
- 939 lb
- Lifting Hook Capacity
- 10 ton (US)
- Width
- 23.23 in
S70 S Type Excavator Coupler: 566-2349
- Weight
- 571 lb
- Lifting Hook Capacity
- 8 ton (US)
- Width
- 17.72 in
Specifications
Engine
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 201HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 202HP
- Bore
- 4in
- Stroke
- 5in
- Displacement
- 428in³
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 56400lb
Working Ranges & Forces
- Maximum Digging Depth
- 22.38ft
- 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
- 33.2ft
- Maximum Cutting Height
- 31.9ft
- Maximum Loading Height
- 21.1ft
- Minimum Loading Height
- 7.84ft
- Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom
- 21.1ft
- Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth
- 17.6ft
- Bucket Digging Force - ISO
- 37318lbf
- Stick Digging Force - ISO
- 27202lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 481 l/min (127 gal/min)
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
- 5510psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5075psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4118psi
Swing Mechanism
- Swing Speed
- 9.9r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 78180ft·lbf
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 125.2gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 6.6gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 6.6gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 3gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1.2gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 81.9gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 38.8gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 10.8gal (US)
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
- 9.84ft
- Handrail Height
- 9.84ft
- Shipping Length
- 33ft
- Tail Swing Radius
- 9.84ft
- Counterweight Clearance
- 1.44ft
- Ground Clearance
- 3.48ft
- Track Length
- 15.3ft
- Length to Center of Rollers
- 12.5ft
- Track Gauge
- 8.5ft
- Transport Width
- 10.5ft
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 97%
Standard/Optional Features
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
Attachments
Cat® Grade Connectivity
H120 S Hydraulic Hammer
- Impact Energy Class
- 3500 ft·lbf
- Blows per Minute
- 350-620
- Maximum Operating Weight
- 4101 lb
H130 GC S Hammer
- Impact Energy Class
- 4425 ft-lb
- Blows per Minute
- 350-700
- Maximum Operating Weight
- 5471.4 lb
H120 GC S Hammer
- Impact Energy Class
- 2950 ft-lb
- Blows per Minute
- 400-800
- Maximum Operating Weight
- 3927 lb
GSH440-1550-5
- Capacity
- 2 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
GSH525-950
- Capacity
- 1.25 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open, Closed
GSH440-1150-S
- Capacity
- 1.5 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
GSH425-950-S
- Capacity
- 1.25 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
GSH525-750
- Capacity
- 1 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open, Closed
GSH425-750-S
- Capacity
- 1 yd³
- Maximum Lift Capacity
- 22046 lb
- Shell Type Options
- Semi-open
S80 S Type Excavator Coupler: 573-3169
- Weight
- 939 lb
- Lifting Hook Capacity
- 10 ton (US)
- Width
- 23.23 in
S70 S Type Excavator Coupler: 566-2349
- Weight
- 571 lb
- Lifting Hook Capacity
- 8 ton (US)
- Width
- 17.72 in
