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Premium Performance with Simple-To-Use Technologies
More Comfort – More Performance – More Versatility
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Up To 20% Lower Maintenance Costs
With extended and more synchronized maintenance intervals, you get more done at a lower cost compared to the previous model.
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Up To 10% Lower Fuel Consumption
Three power modes and automatic engine speed helps minimize fuel use and increase engine efficiency.
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Up To 45% More Operating Efficiency
Offering the industry’s highest level of standard factory-equipped technology, including Cat Grade with 2D, Grade with Assist and Payload.
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Up To 9% Less CO2 Emissions
The 326 emits up to 9% less CO2 than the previous 326F.
Engine
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Bore | 4 in |
| Displacement | 428 in³ |
| 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) | 205 hp (metric) |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 | 202 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 201 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) | 204 hp (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 of manufacture. |
| 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 (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. |
| Stroke | 5 in |
Hydraulic System
| Main System - Maximum Flow | 481 l/min (127 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 5075 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode | 5510 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | 4118 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5075 psi |
Swing Mechanism
| Maximum Swing Torque | 78180 lbf·ft |
| Swing Speed | 9.9 r/min |
Weights
| 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 | 56400 lb |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 6.6 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 10.8 gal (US) |
| Engine Oil | 6.6 gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 1.2 gal (US) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125.2 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 81.9 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 38.8 gal (US) |
| Swing Drive | 3 gal (US) |
Dimensions
| Boom | Reach 5.9 m (19'4") |
| Bucket | HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1.4 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 3.5 ft |
| Handrail Height | 9.8 ft |
| Length to Center of Rollers | 12.6 ft |
| Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 9.8 ft |
| Shipping Length | 33 ft |
| Stick | Reach 2.95 m (9'8") |
| Tail Swing Radius | 9.8 ft |
| Track Gauge | 8.5 ft |
| Track Length | 15.2 ft |
| Transport Width | 10.5 ft |
Working Ranges & Forces
| Boom | Reach 5.9 m (19'4") |
| Bucket | HD 1.54 m³ (2.01 yd³) |
| Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 37318 lbf |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 31.8 ft |
| Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 21.8 ft |
| Maximum Digging Depth | 22.4 ft |
| Maximum Loading Height | 21.7 ft |
| Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 33.2 ft |
| Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 17.5 ft |
| Minimum Loading Height | 7.8 ft |
| Stick | Reach 2.95 m (9'8") |
| Stick Digging Force - ISO | 27202 lbf |
Air Conditioning System
| 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. |
Sustainability
| Recyclability | 97% |
