25,900 kg204 hpMarket avg. €134k · 8 listed · 4 below market
Asking prices land at €87k – €181k, around 111% above the market average.
This model sits 103% above the class average across 156 peer models.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 326 listings currently run from €87,265 to €181,400, with a market average around €134,142. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 8 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 326 is a 26-tonne class hydraulic excavator producing 204 hp and fitted with a standard bucket capacity of 1.54 m3. It sits in the mid-to-large segment of the crawler excavator market, positioned to handle demanding earthmoving and civil construction tasks. Its operating weight of 25900 kg places it in direct competition with other 25-tonne-class machines from established manufacturers.
Machines of this class are commonly deployed on road construction, foundation excavation, pipeline trenching, and large-scale site preparation projects. The combination of bucket capacity and operating weight makes this size category well suited to bulk earthmoving where productivity per cycle is a priority. Quarry support, land reclamation, and heavy utility work are also representative applications.
Inspection of a used machine in this class should cover undercarriage wear on track pads, rollers, and sprockets, as these components represent a significant portion of ownership cost on tracked excavators. Hydraulic system condition, including hose integrity, cylinder seals, and pump pressure output, warrants close attention. Engine hours should be verified against service records, and a full review of maintenance history for scheduled fluid and filter changes is advisable. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent engineer familiar with this machine class is recommended before committing to any transaction.
In the European used market, the Caterpillar 326 carries an average asking price of EUR 109020, with a typical trading range of EUR 77500 to EUR 133302 depending on year, hours, and specification. Principal competitive alternatives in this weight class include the Doosan DX255 and the Volvo EC250, both of which buyers routinely evaluate alongside the 326 when sourcing in this segment.
Market average ask shown as delta against the class average (€134k).
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