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China Caterpillar 326 Medium Excavator - Heavy-Duty Construction Equipment from Trusted Suppliers and Factory
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.
⭐ 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 | 25,700 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 | 6,820 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 | 10,120 mm | |
| Maximum Cutting Height | 9,640 mm | |
| Maximum Loading Height | 6,620 mm | |
| Minimum Loading Height | 2,390 mm | |
| Maximum Depth Cut for 2440 mm (8 ft) Level Bottom | 6,650 mm | |
| Maximum Vertical Wall Digging Depth | 5,110 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 | 35,000 kPa | |
| Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode | 38,000 kPa | |
| Maximum Pressure – Travel | 35,000 kPa | |
| Maximum Pressure – Swing | 28,400 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 | 3,000 mm | |
| Handrail Height | 3,000 mm | |
| Shipping Length | 10,060 mm | |
| Tail Swing Radius | 3,000 mm | |
| Counterweight Clearance | 1,060 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 440 mm | |
| Track Length | 4,640 mm | |
| Length to Center of Rollers | 3,830 mm | |
| Track Gauge | 2,590 mm | |
| Transport Width | 3,190 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
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, 1.54 m³ HD bucket, 600 mm triple grouser shoes, and a 4,600 kg counterweight.
What engine does the Cat 326 excavator use, and how fuel-efficient is it?
The Cat 326 is powered by the Cat® C7.1 engine, delivering a net power of 157.8 kW (215 hp). It features adaptive fuel-saver modes that can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15% in typical workloads, helping operators lower operating costs without compromising performance.
What is the maximum digging depth of the Caterpillar 326?
The Cat 326 achieves a maximum digging depth of 6,820 mm, with a maximum reach at ground level of 10,120 mm. It also offers a maximum vertical wall digging depth of 5,110 mm, making it suitable for deep foundation and trench excavation work.
What types of attachments are compatible with the Cat 326 excavator?
The Cat 326 supports universal attachment compatibility, including buckets, hydraulic breakers, grapples, and rippers. This versatility allows it to be used across a wide range of applications such as excavation, demolition, rock breaking, and material handling.
Which countries and regions is the Caterpillar 326 commonly exported to?
The Cat 326 has been successfully exported in large quantities to Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Brazil, Indonesia, and Australia. It is widely used in major road construction, bridge building, and mining support projects across these regions due to its durability and cost-efficiency.
How easy is it to maintain the Caterpillar 326 on a job site?
The Cat 326 is designed with a simplified maintenance layout that provides ground-level access to all critical service points. This makes routine inspections, fluid checks, and repairs faster and easier, significantly reducing on-site downtime and labor costs for fleet operators.