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How popular isJCB in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 3.6K branded searches for JCB worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. JCB holds 16.7% estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd 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 JCB?

JCB 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 JCB and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for JCB worldwide held steady at 3.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JCB’s estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide increased from 14.1% to 16.7%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JCB’s estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide peaked at 16.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 10% in January 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 JCB compete?

JCB is ranked in six competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Excavator brands8th of 100.87%Show ranking
Wheel loader brands7th of 82.1%Show ranking
Telehandlers5th of 62.3%Show ranking
Rotating telehandler brands3rd of 414.3%Show ranking
Mini telehandler brands3rd of 316.7%Shown above
Telescopic handler brands3rd of 316.7%Show ranking

How is JCB measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JCB’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

  • jcb digger

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