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Caterpillar 326 vs Komatsu PC240LC-11
Published specs and dimensions of two mid excavators side by side. Every value comes from the manufacturer document cited on each model page; ≈ marks a unit conversion.
Key differences
The Caterpillar 326 is 2,218 lb (1,006 kg) heavier, 4 in (100 mm) wider, 4 in (100 mm) taller and 4 in (95 mm) longer than the Komatsu PC240LC-11.
- Net power: 149.8 kW / 201 hp (Caterpillar 326) vs 132 kW / 177 hp (Komatsu PC240LC-11); Caterpillar 326 is higher.
- Transport height: 3,250 mm / 10 ft 8 in (Caterpillar 326) vs 3,185 mm / 10 ft 5 in (Komatsu PC240LC-11); Caterpillar 326 is higher.
- Track gauge / tread: 2,590 mm / 8 ft 6 in (Caterpillar 326) vs 2,580 mm / 8 ft 6 in (Komatsu PC240LC-11); Caterpillar 326 is higher.
- Track length on ground: 3,830 mm / 12 ft 7 in (Caterpillar 326) vs 3,845 mm / 12 ft 7 in (Komatsu PC240LC-11); Komatsu PC240LC-11 is higher.
- Shoe / track width: 790 mm / 31.1 in (Caterpillar 326) vs 700 mm / 27.6 in (Komatsu PC240LC-11); Caterpillar 326 is higher.
- Tail swing radius: 3,000 mm / 9 ft 10 in (Caterpillar 326) vs 3,020 mm / 9 ft 11 in (Komatsu PC240LC-11); Komatsu PC240LC-11 is higher.
Computed from the published figures for each model's stated configuration (listed below the table). Options such as boom, bucket, tracks or tires change these numbers.
Caterpillar 326 specs Komatsu PC240LC-11 specs Open in interactive compare Trailer fit: Caterpillar 326 Trailer fit: Komatsu PC240LC-11
Side-by-side specs
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| Spec | Caterpillar 326 | Komatsu PC240LC-11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weights | ||
| Operating weight | 26,300 kg | 25,294 kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Overall length | 10,060 mm | 9,965 mm |
| Overall width | 3,380 mm | 3,280 mm |
| Overall height | 3,250 mm | 3,150 mm |
| Transport height | 3,250 mm | 3,185 mm |
| Track gauge / tread | 2,590 mm | 2,580 mm |
| Track length on ground | 3,830 mm | 3,845 mm |
| Track length (overall) | 4,640 mm | 4,640 mm |
| Shoe / track width | 790 mm | 700 mm |
| Ground clearance | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Tail swing radius | 3,000 mm | 3,020 mm |
| Undercarriage / tires | ||
| Undercarriage type | Crawler (steel tracks), Long | Crawler (steel tracks) |
| Track rollers / shoes per side | 8 track rollers, 2 carrier rollers, 51 shoes per side | 10 track rollers, 2 carrier rollers, 51 shoes per side |
| Ground pressure | ||
| Ground pressure | 40 kPa | ≈ 43.1 kPa |
| Engine | ||
| Engine model | Cat C7.1 | Komatsu SAA6D107E-3 |
| Net power | 149.8 kW | 132 kW |
| Gross power | 151 kW | 141 kW |
| Displacement | 7.01 L | 6.69 L |
| Rated speed | 2,000 rpm | 2,000 rpm |
| Hydraulics | ||
| Pump / aux flow | 481 L/min | 475 L/min |
| System / relief pressure | ≈ 35 MPa | 37.3 MPa |
| Performance | ||
| Max digging depth | 6,820 mm | 6,920 mm |
| Max reach (at ground) | 10,120 mm | 10,020 mm |
| Dump height / clearance | 6,610 mm | 7,035 mm |
| Breakout / digging force | 166 kN | 172 kN |
| Max travel speed | 5.6 km/h | 5.5 km/h |
Configurations.
Caterpillar 326: Build 07H, Long undercarriage, 5.9 m Reach boom, R2.95CB (9'8") stick, 1.54 m³ HD bucket, 790 mm triple-grouser shoes, 4600 kg counterweight.
Komatsu PC240LC-11: 700 mm triple-grouser shoes, 5,850 mm one-piece boom, 3,045 mm arm, 1.42 m³ SAE heaped bucket; EPA Tier 4 Final