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Sell Your CAT 326 Medium Excavator
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What Is Your CAT 326 Worth?
HeavyDutyYard estimates a used CAT 326 at $150,000–$270,000 (our estimate, not yet checked against recent sales).
HeavyDutyYard estimate
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| Hours | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Under 2,000 hrs | $224,000–$270,000 |
| 2,000–5,000 hrs | $186,000–$224,000 |
| 5,000–8,000 hrs | $154,000–$186,000 |
| 8,000+ hrs | $150,000–$154,000 |
Check the full CAT 326 spec sheet.
CAT 326 Specs at a Glance
- Engine
- Cat C6.6 ACERT 210 hp
- Operating weight
- 56,400 lb
- Size class
- Medium
- Max Dig Depth
- 22.3 ft
- Fuel tank
- 125.2 gal
Checked against 326 (next gen).
Full CAT 326specifications →Which CAT 326 Do You Have?
The CAT 326 has been sold in several generations: 326F, 326 Next Gen. Put the generation or serial prefix in your submission so the offer or listing matches your machine.
What to Include With Your CAT 326
Seen most often on a CAT 326; list any that come with yours.
Common configurations
- Standard Boom
- Long Reach
Popular attachments
- Hydraulic Thumb
- Quick Coupler
- Hammer
How the CAT 326 Compares
| Model | Weight | HP | Max Dig Depth | Est. used price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAT 326 | 56,400 lb | 210 | 22.3 ft | $150,000–$270,000 |
| Komatsu PC240 | 55,129 lb | 177 | 23.2 ft | $128,000–$280,000 |
HeavyDutyYard estimates.
Against the Komatsu PC240, the CAT 326 is 1,271 lb heavier, has 33 more hp and has 0.9 ft less max dig depth.
In Caterpillar's excavators lineup, the next size down is the CAT 320 and the next size up is the CAT 325.
Hours on a Used Excavator
Working life, excavator (mid-size, 320b-330b class): about 10,000–15,000 hours (Caterpillar). Check yours with the hours checker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAT 326 used for?
The CAT 326 is mostly put to work on excavation, demolition, material handling.