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How popular isBobcat in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 9.9K branded searches for Bobcat worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. Bobcat holds 45.8% estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 3 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Bobcat45.8%
  2. Manitou37.5%
  3. JCB16.7%
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Which mini telehandler brands compete with Bobcat?

Bobcat against mini telehandler brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Bobcat, Manitou, JCB. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthBobcatManitouJCB
Oct 202547.3%38.7%14.1%
Nov 202550.8%34%15.1%
Dec 202565.6%23.9%10.5%
Jan 202662.2%27.8%10%
Feb 202652.4%35.1%12.6%
Mar 202650.8%34%15.1%
Apr 202650.8%34%15.1%
May 202652.4%35.1%12.6%
Jun 202647.4%38.8%13.9%
Jul 202647.4%38.8%13.9%
Aug 202647.4%38.8%13.9%
Sep 202645.8%37.5%16.7%
  1. 1.Bobcat

    45.8%

    Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  2. 2.Manitou

    37.5%

    Held 2nd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  3. 3.JCB

    16.7%

    Held 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

Compare search popularity between Bobcat and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Bobcat changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat worldwide fell from 12.1K to 9.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat’s estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide decreased from 47.3% to 45.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat’s estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide peaked at 65.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 45.8% in September 2026.

How did search popularity change for mini telehandler brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, JCB gained estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide, from 13.9% to 16.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Bobcat lost estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide, from 47.4% to 45.8%.

  3. In September 2026, Manitou lost estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide, from 38.8% to 37.5%.

Where does Bobcat compete?

Bobcat is ranked in 15 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Plate compactor brands5th of 60.26%Show ranking
Compact tractor brands5th of 50.36%Show ranking
Asphalt cutter brands3rd of 40.48%Show ranking
Zero turn mowers brands4th of 40.66%Show ranking
Skid steer brands5th of 60.69%Show ranking
Forestry mulcher brands3rd of 40.72%Show ranking
Brush hog brands3rd of 30.72%Show ranking
Tree spade attachment brands3rd of 30.72%Show ranking
Mini excavators2nd of 62.5%Show ranking
Excavator brands5th of 102.8%Show ranking
Telehandlers2nd of 614.4%Show ranking
Wheel loader brands3rd of 818%Show ranking
Rotating telehandler brands1st of 439.3%Show ranking
Mini telehandler brands1st of 345.8%Shown above
Telescopic handler brands1st of 345.8%Show ranking

How is Bobcat measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bobcat’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

1 branded search term

  • bobcat digger

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