PROTECTOR 0039834 - Caterpillar

Intended Use
The intended use of this machine is for excavating with a bucket or working with approved work tools. The machine should be operated with the undercarriage in a stationary position since the upper structure is normally capable of 360 degree swing with mounted equipment. This machine can be used in object handling applications that are within the lift capacity of the machine. When this machine is used in object handling applications, ensure that the machine is properly configured and operated properly. Obey any local governmental regulations and regional governmental regulations. Only lift objects from approved lifting points and with approved lifting devices.Specified Useful Life or Expected Life
The specified useful life, defined as total years of operation, or expected life, defined as total machine hours, of this machine is dependent upon many factors including the machine owner’s desire to rebuild the machine back to factory specifications. Consult your Cat dealer for assistance in calculating overall owning and operating costs required to determine the machine’s specified useful life or expected life. The following items are required to obtain an economical specified useful life or expected life of this machine:
Perform regular preventive maintenance procedures as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Perform machine inspections as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
Perform system testing as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
Ensure that machine application conditions comply with Caterpillar’s recommendations.
Ensure that the operating weight does not exceed limits set by manufacturer.
Ensure that all frame cracks are identified, inspected, and repaired to prevent further development.Application/Configuration Restrictions
The maximum travel operating slope for machine lubrication is 35 degreesThe operator station is ROPS certified up to a mass of 36100 kg (79587 lb) per ISO 12117-2:2008.Specification Data
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Table 1
326 Specifications
Boom Reach Boom
Stick 2.95 m
(9 ft 8 inch)
Bucket 1.54 m3
(2.01 yd3)
Weight(1) 25700 kg
(56659 lb)
Overall Length (A) 10100 mm
(33 ft 2 inch)
Swing Radius (B) 3090 mm
(10 ft 2 inch)
Overall Height(2) (C) 3300 mm
(10 ft 10 inch)
Overall Width (D) 600 mm
(24 inch) 3190 mm
(10 ft 6 inch)
700 mm
(30 inch) 3380 mm
(11 ft 1 inch)
Length to Centers of Rollers (E) 3830 mm
(12 ft 7 inch)
Length of Track (F) 4650 mm
(15 ft 3 inch)
(1) Approximate weight for machines equipped with 790 mm (31 inch) triple grouser track shoes , and without a quick coupler.
(2) Including track shoe lug heightWorking Ranges
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Table 2
326
Boom Reach Boom
Stick 2.95 m
(9 ft 8 inch)
Bucket 1.54 m3
(2.01 yd3)
Maximum Digging Depth (A) 6820 mm
(22 ft 4 inch)
Maximum Reach at Ground Level (B) 10120 mm
(33 ft 2 inch)
Maximum Cutting Height (C) 9640 mm
(31 ft 7 inch)
Maximum Loading Height (D) 6620 mm
(21 ft 9 inch)
Minimum Loading Height (E) 2390 mm
(7 ft 10 inch)
Maximum Cut Depth (F)(1) 6640 mm
(21 ft 9 inch)
Maximum Digging Depth (Vertical Wall) (G) 5110 mm
(16 ft 9 inch)
(1) 2440 mm (8 ft) level bottom