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China Caterpillar 326 Medium Excavator for Heavy-Duty Construction - Top Suppliers & Factory Direct Sales
Benefits
Key Features
High-torque Cat engine: Delivers class-leading digging force and lifting capacity while integrating adaptive fuel-saver modes, reducing consumption by up to 15% in typical workloads without sacrificing performance.
Reinforced structural design: Heavy-duty boom, arm, and undercarriage built to withstand rocky terrain, muddy sites, and prolonged heavy use, ensuring extended service life and minimal downtime.
Smart hydraulic control system: Precision flow management for smooth, responsive operation during precision digging, grading, and material handling, reducing operator fatigue and improving task accuracy.
Simplified maintenance layout: Ground-level access to all critical service points, enabling quick inspections and repairs to reduce on-site downtime and labor costs.
Operator-focused cabin: Ergonomic controls, 360° visibility, and noise-dampening design for all-day comfort, paired with intuitive digital displays for real-time performance monitoring.
Universal attachment compatibility: Seamless integration with buckets, breakers, grapples, and rippers, expanding functionality for excavation, demolition, and mining auxiliary tasks.
Reinforced structural design: Heavy-duty boom, arm, and undercarriage built to withstand rocky terrain, muddy sites, and prolonged heavy use, ensuring extended service life and minimal downtime.
Smart hydraulic control system: Precision flow management for smooth, responsive operation during precision digging, grading, and material handling, reducing operator fatigue and improving task accuracy.
Simplified maintenance layout: Ground-level access to all critical service points, enabling quick inspections and repairs to reduce on-site downtime and labor costs.
Operator-focused cabin: Ergonomic controls, 360° visibility, and noise-dampening design for all-day comfort, paired with intuitive digital displays for real-time performance monitoring.
Universal attachment compatibility: Seamless integration with buckets, breakers, grapples, and rippers, expanding functionality for excavation, demolition, and mining auxiliary tasks.
Why Choose the Caterpillar 326 Medium Excavator?
As one of our top-tier export models, the 326 has earned a reputation for exceptional reliability and a high repeat purchase rate among global clients. We maintain steady in-stock inventory for fast global shipping, with large quantities successfully delivered to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia, and Australia. In these regions, it has become the go-to choice for major road construction, bridge building, and mining support projects, thanks to its ability to handle heavy-duty tasks efficiently while keeping operational costs manageable. What sets it apart? Its proven durability, low maintenance requirements, and strong resale value—contractors consistently return for additional units because it delivers consistent results and supports sustainable business growth.
Applications
Ideal for large-scale earthmoving and site preparation, urban infrastructure development (roads, bridges, high-rises), deep foundation digging, and heavy material handling. It excels in mining auxiliary work, rock excavation, and demolition projects, performing reliably in diverse conditions from soft soil to rugged terrain. Perfect for contractors managing multi-site operations or large-scale infrastructure contracts across global markets.
Features At A Glance
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Specifications
| Engine | Net Power - ISO 9249 | 157.8 kW |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) | 215 hp (metric) | |
| Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 | |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 159 kW | |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 216 hp (metric) | |
| Bore | 105 mm | |
| Stroke | 135 mm | |
| Displacement | 7.01 l | |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ | |
| Emissions | Meets UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA. | |
| 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 1,900 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. | |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat engines are compatible with diesel fuel blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 100% 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. *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. | |
| Weights | Operating Weight | 25700 kg |
| Note | Long undercarriage, Heavy Duty (HD) Reach boom, HD R2.95 m (9'8") stick, 1.54m³ (2.01 yd³) HD bucket, 600 mm (24") triple grouser shoes and 4600 kg (10,141 lb) counterweight. | |
| Working Ranges and Forces | Maximum Digging Depth | 6820 mm |
| Boom | HD Reach 5.9 m (19'4") | |
| Stick | HD Reach 2.95 m (9'8") | |
| Bucket | HD 1.54m³ (2.01 yd³) | |
| Maximum Reach at Ground Level | 10120 mm | |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 9640 mm | |
| Maximum Loading Height | 6620 mm | |
| Minimum Loading Height | 2390 mm | |
| Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 6650 mm | |
| Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 5110 mm | |
| Bucket Digging Force - ISO | 166 kN | |
| Stick Digging Force - ISO | 121 kN | |
| Hydraulic System | Main System - Maximum Flow | 481 L/min (127 gal/min) |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 35000 kPa | |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode | 38000 kPa | |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 35000 kPa | |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | 28400 kPa | |
| Swing Mechanism | Swing Speed* | 9.8 r/min |
| Maximum Swing Torque | 106 kN·m | |
| Note (1) | *For CE-marked machine default value may be set lower. | |
| Service Refill Capacities | Fuel Tank Capacity | 474 l |
| Cooling System | 25 l | |
| Engine Oil | 25 l | |
| Swing Drive | 11.5 l | |
| Final Drive - Each | 4.5 l | |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 310 l | |
| Hydraulic Tank | 147 l | |
| Dimensions | Boom | HD Reach 5.9 m (19'4") |
| Stick | HD Reach 2.95 m (9'8") | |
| Bucket | HD 1.54m³ (2.01 yd³) | |
| Shipping Height - Top of Cab | 3000 mm | |
| Handrail Height | 3000 mm | |
| Shipping Length | 10060 mm | |
| Tail Swing Radius | 3000 mm | |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1060 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 440 mm | |
| Track Length | 4640 mm | |
| Length to Center of Rollers | 3830 mm | |
| Track Gauge | 2590 mm | |
| Transport Width | 3190 mm | |
| Air Conditioning System | Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.85 kg (1.9 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.216 metric tonnes (1.340 tons). |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 326 medium excavator?
The Caterpillar 326 has an operating weight of 25,700 kg, configured with a long undercarriage, HD Reach boom, HD R2.95 m stick, 1.54m³ HD bucket, 600 mm triple grouser shoes, and a 4,600 kg counterweight.
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What engine does the Cat 326 excavator use, and how powerful is it?
The Cat 326 is powered by the Cat® C7.1 engine, producing a net power of 157.8 kW (215 hp metric) per ISO 9249. It meets UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, and supports up to B20 biodiesel blends.
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What is the maximum digging depth of the Caterpillar 326?
The Cat 326 achieves a maximum digging depth of 6,820 mm with the HD Reach boom (5.9 m) and HD Reach stick (2.95 m). The maximum reach at ground level is 10,120 mm, making it highly capable for deep foundation work and large-scale excavation projects.
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What types of attachments are compatible with the Cat 326 excavator?
The Cat 326 offers universal attachment compatibility, supporting a wide range of tools including buckets, hydraulic breakers, grapples, and rippers. This versatility makes it suitable for excavation, demolition, rock breaking, and mining auxiliary tasks across diverse job sites.
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Which countries and regions is the Caterpillar 326 commonly exported to?
The Cat 326 has been successfully delivered in large quantities to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia, and Australia. It is widely used in road construction, bridge building, and mining support projects in these regions, and is recognized for its reliability and cost-effective operation in demanding environments.
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How does the Cat 326 help reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs?
The Cat 326 integrates adaptive fuel-saver modes that can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% in typical workloads. Its simplified maintenance layout provides ground-level access to all critical service points, enabling faster inspections and repairs. The smart hydraulic control system also reduces operator fatigue and improves efficiency, contributing to lower overall operating costs.