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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Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Cab
High-resolution 203 mm (8 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
Cat Technologies
Cat Product Link™
Cat Grade with 2D (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
Cat Grade with Assist (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
Cat Payload (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
2D E-Fence (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
Lift Assist (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
Auto Dig Boost
Engine
Three selectable power modes
One-touch low idle with auto 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
Biodiesel capability up to B20
Hydraulic System
Boom and stick regeneration circuits
Auto hydraulic warm up
Auto two-speed travel
Boom and stick drift reduction valve
Undercarriage And Structures
Tie-down points on base frame
4600 kg (10,141 lb) counterweight
Electrical System
Two 1,000 CCA maintenance free batteries
Programmable time-delay LED working lights
LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights
Service And Maintenance
Sampling ports for Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S)
Ground-level and platform-level engine oil dipsticks
Safety And Security
Rearview camera
Right-side-view camera
Ground-level engine shutoff switch
Right-hand handrail and hand hold
Signaling/warning horn
Optional Equipment
Note
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Cab
ROPS, Comfort cab with mechanical seat suspension
ROPS, standard sound suppression, air-adjustable seat with heat (Deluxe only)
ROPS, advanced sound suppression, auto-adjustable seat with heat and air ventilation (Premium only)
High-resolution 254 mm (10 in) LCD touchscreen monitor
Cat Stick Steer
Cat Technologies
Cat Grade with Advanced 2D (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
Cat Grade with 3D (Optional with a Super Long Reach boom)
Engine
–32° C (–25° F) cold start capability
Hydraulic System
Boom and stick lowering check valves
Hammer return filter circuit
Combined Tool Control (two pump, one/two way high-pressure flow)
Medium-pressure circuit
Quick coupler circuit
Auto Heavy Lift
Booms And Sticks
5.9 m (19'4") HD reach boom, 2.95 m (9'8") HD reach stick, long undercarriage (Europe and Japan only - long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
5.9 m (19'4") reach boom, 3.6 m (11'10") reach stick, long undercarriage (North America only)
5.9 m (19'4") reach boom, 2.95 m (9'8") reach stick, long undercarriage (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
5.9 m (19'4") reach boom, 2.5 m (8'2") reach stick, long undercarriage (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
2.8 m + 3.3 m (9'2" + 10'10") VA boom, 2.95 m (9'8") reach stick, long undercarriage (Europe only.) (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
2.8 m + 3.3 m (9'2" + 10'10") VA boom, 2.5 m (8'2") reach stick, long undercarriage (Europe only.) (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
10.2 m (33'6") SLR boom, 7.85 m (25'9") SLR stick, long undercarriage (Long narrow undercarriage also available in Europe only)
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