The Caterpillar 326F LN crawler excavator was introduced in 2017, with an operating weight of 56,571 lb (25.7 t), engine output of 204 hp (152 kW) and a bucket capacity of 1.74 yd³ (1.33 m³). Maximum digging depth is 20.9 ft (6.36 m), maximum horizontal reach is 31.8 ft (9.69 m) and it uses the C7.1 Acert engine.
Caterpillar Crawler Excavator Specifications
Crawler Excavator • Introduced 2017 • C7.1 Acert
Weight: 56,571 lb (25.7 t)Power: 204 hp (152 kW)Bucket: 1.74 yd³ (1.33 m³)Dig depth: 20.9 ft (6.36 m)
Key specifications
56,571 lb (25.7 t)Operating weight
204 hp (152 kW)Engine power
1.74 yd³ (1.33 m³)Bucket capacity
20.9 ft (6.36 m)Digging depth
31.8 ft (9.69 m)Horizontal reach
37,318 lbf (166 kN)Tear-out force
23.6 in (600 mm)Track width
2017Introduced
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Digging geometry
Dig depth
20.9 ft
Reach
31.8 ft
Transport dimensions
Length
33.1 ft
Width
9.8 ft
Height
11.2 ft
Model spec snapshot
Main numeric specifications for this excavator.
56,571 lbWeight
204 hpPower
1.74 yd³Bucket
37,318 lbfTear-out
How the Caterpillar 326F LN compares
Comparison is against Caterpillar crawler excavators in the same broad operating-weight class where enough comparable data exists.
Engine power
204 hp
29% above avg
92nd percentile
Bucket capacity
1.74 yd³
10% above avg
72nd percentile
Digging depth
20.9 ft
In line with avg
36th percentile
Horizontal reach
31.8 ft
In line with avg
41st percentile
Engine power204 hp
Low 114 hpAverage 158 hpHigh 208 hp
About 29% above the peer average.
Bucket capacity1.74 yd³
Low 0.78 yd³Average 1.59 yd³High 2.11 yd³
About 10% above the peer average.
Digging depth20.9 ft
Low 19.4 ftAverage 21.5 ftHigh 25.6 ft
In line with the peer average.
Horizontal reach31.8 ft
Low 30.3 ftAverage 32.3 ftHigh 36.6 ft
In line with the peer average.
Tear-out force37,318 lbf
Low 22,256 lbfAverage 30,702 lbfHigh 45,861 lbf
About 22% above the peer average.
This model Peer average
Crawler excavator information
Manufacturer
Caterpillar
Model
326F LN
Introduced
2017
Boom
VA
Operating specifications
Operating weight
56,571 lb (25.7 t)
Bucket capacity
1.74 yd³ (1.33 m³)
Bucket width
3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Maximum digging depth
20.9 ft (6.36 m)
Maximum horizontal reach
31.8 ft (9.69 m)
Tear-out force
37,318 lbf (166 kN)
Engine and emissions
Engine manufacturer
Caterpillar
Engine model
C7.1 Acert
Engine power
204 hp (152 kW)
Displacement
427 cu in (7 L)
Cylinder bore × stroke
4.13 × 5.31 in (105 × 135 mm)
Emission level
IV
Diesel particulate filter
No
Dimensions and transport
Transport length
33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Transport width
9.8 ft (2.99 m)
Transport height
11.2 ft (3.41 m)
Track width
23.6 in (600 mm)
Equipment and features
Air conditioning
Yes
Cabin adjustment
Yes
Hydraulic quick hitch
Yes
Track adjustment
Yes
Disclaimer: Specifications can vary by configuration, market and attachment. Verify critical dimensions, capacities and ratings against the official machine documentation and the Caterpillar USA website.
