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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 0.23% estimated Share of Search among plate compactor brands worldwide and is ranked 6th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Milwaukee42.8%
  2. Husqvarna25.9%
  3. Makita23.5%
  4. Honda Power Equipment6.1%
  5. Mikasa1.4%
  6. Bobcat0.23%
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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%Shown below
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%Show ranking
Mini telehandler brands1st of 345.8%Show ranking
Telescopic handler brands1st of 345.8%Show ranking

Which plate compactor brands compete with Bobcat?

Bobcat against plate compactor brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Milwaukee, Husqvarna, Makita, Honda Power Equipment, Bobcat. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthMilwaukeeHusqvarnaMakitaHonda Power EquipmentMikasaBobcat
Oct 202542.6%24.9%26.7%4.4%1.2%0.23%
Nov 202544.5%21.1%28.4%4.6%1.2%0.24%
Dec 202548.6%18.8%25.7%4.9%1.6%0.39%
Jan 202642.3%24.3%22.7%9.2%1.1%0.42%
Feb 202644%25.2%23.1%6.2%1.2%0.29%
Mar 202638.6%29.1%24.5%6.3%1.3%0.26%
Apr 202637.3%35.6%20%5.8%1%0.25%
May 202636.9%35.8%20%6.1%1%0.24%
Jun 202640%31.1%21.7%5.9%1.1%0.22%
Jul 202644.7%28%19.8%6.1%1.2%0.24%
Aug 202642.7%26.3%23.2%6.4%1.2%0.23%
Sep 202642.8%25.9%23.5%6.1%1.4%0.23%
  1. 1.Milwaukee

    42.8%

    Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  2. 2.Husqvarna

    25.9%

    Held 2nd. 1.1M estimated branded searches, -1.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  3. 3.Makita

    23.5%

    Held 3rd. 1M estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  4. Held 4th. 262K estimated branded searches, -4.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.Mikasa

    1.4%

    Held 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  6. 6.Bobcat

    0.23%

    Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 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 plate compactor brands worldwide held steady at 0.23%.

How did search popularity change for plate compactor brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. Husqvarna’s estimated Share of Search among plate compactor brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 31.1% to 25.9% in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Honda Power Equipment worldwide rose 13.2% over 12 measured months, from 232K to 262K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell 28.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.4M to 1M in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Milwaukee worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.

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

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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