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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 39.3% estimated Share of Search among rotating telehandler brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Bobcat39.3%
  2. Manitou32.1%
  3. JCB14.3%
  4. Merlo14.3%
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Which rotating telehandler brands compete with Bobcat?

Bobcat against rotating telehandler brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of search table
MonthBobcatManitouJCBMerlo
Oct 202540.3%33%12%14.7%
Nov 202542.9%28.7%12.8%15.6%
Dec 202558%21.2%9.3%11.5%
Jan 202654%24.2%8.7%13.1%
Feb 202644%29.5%10.5%16%
Mar 202642.9%28.7%12.8%15.6%
Apr 202642.9%28.7%12.8%15.6%
May 202644%29.5%10.5%16%
Jun 202639.1%32%11.5%17.4%
Jul 202640.4%33.1%11.8%14.7%
Aug 202639.1%32%11.5%17.4%
Sep 202639.3%32.1%14.3%14.3%
  1. 1.Bobcat

    39.3%

    Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  2. 2.Manitou

    32.1%

    Held 2nd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  3. 3.JCB

    14.3%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  4. 4.Merlo

    14.3%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.1 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 rotating telehandler brands worldwide decreased from 40.3% to 39.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat’s estimated Share of Search among rotating telehandler brands worldwide peaked at 58% in December 2025 and was lowest at 39.1% in June 2026.

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

  1. In September 2026, JCB overtook Merlo to rank 3rd among rotating telehandler brands worldwide, with 14.3% estimated Share of Search.

  2. In September 2026, Merlo lost estimated Share of Search among rotating telehandler brands worldwide, from 17.4% to 14.3%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Manitou worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in September 2026.

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 brands6th of 60.23%Show ranking
Compact tractor brands5th of 50.36%Show ranking
Asphalt cutter brands4th of 40.41%Show ranking
Zero turn mowers brands4th of 40.66%Show ranking
Skid steer brands4th 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 brands4th of 103.1%Show ranking
Wheel loader brands3rd of 812%Show ranking
Telehandlers2nd of 614.5%Show ranking
Rotating telehandler brands1st of 439.3%Shown above
Mini telehandler brands1st of 345.8%Show ranking
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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