How popular isKomatsu?
In September 2026, people searched for Komatsu by name about 1,340 times worldwide, a 9.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.27% of all global mining truck brand searches, placing Komatsu sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mining truck brands, Komatsu appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Komatsu is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
LiebherrShare of searches 55.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SanyShare of searches 24.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
XCMGShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
BELAZShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
KomatsuShare of searches 0.27%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top mining truck brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Komatsu appeared in all five answers. Komatsu is the second most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Caterpillar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Komatsu5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Liebherr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- BELAZ4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- XCMG2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hitachi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sany1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mining truck brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mining truck brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mining truck brand for a mining fleet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mining haul trucks”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mining truck brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which mining truck brands compete with Komatsu?
Share of searches by month for Liebherr, Sany, XCMG, BELAZ, Komatsu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Liebherr | Sany | XCMG | BELAZ | Caterpillar | Komatsu | Hitachi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.9% | 18.9% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.9% | 18.9% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 0.61% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.9% | 22% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 0.58% | 0.26% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 19.5% | 13% | 1.7% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.1% | 22.1% | 14.8% | 2% | 0.59% | 0.26% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.2% | 22.7% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.9% | 19.5% | 13% | 1.7% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 55.4% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.7% | 22.6% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 0.49% | 0.24% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 22% | 14.8% | 2% | 0.48% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.2% | 25.6% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.26% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 24.7% | 16.6% | 2.7% | 0.54% | 0.27% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.1% | 246K | 0% | -2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.7% | 110K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.6% | 74K | +22.3% | +2.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.54% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.27% | 1.2K | +8.1% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.1% | 460 | +17.9% | 0 points |
1.
Liebherr55.1%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
2.
Sany24.7%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.
XCMG16.6%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
4.
BELAZ2.7%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
0.54%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Komatsu0.27%
Held 6th. 1.2K estimated branded searches, +8.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Hitachi0.1%
Held 7th. 460 estimated branded searches, +17.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Komatsu and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Komatsu
25 comparisons
- BELAZ vs Komatsu
- Komatsu vs XCMG
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How has branded search demand for Komatsu changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Komatsu worldwide fell from 1.5K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Komatsu’s share of searches among mining truck brands worldwide held steady at 0.27%.
How did search popularity change for mining truck brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, XCMG gained share of searches among mining truck brands worldwide, from 14.1% to 16.6%.
In September 2026, Liebherr lost share of searches among mining truck brands worldwide, from 57.2% to 55.1%.
In September 2026, Sany lost share of searches among mining truck brands worldwide, from 25.6% to 24.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for BELAZ worldwide rose 49.4% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hitachi worldwide fell 19.3% over 12 measured months, from 570 to 460 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Caterpillar worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are Komatsu’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Komatsu’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- komatsu 25
- komatsu haul truck
- komatsu mining truck
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Where does Komatsu compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavator brands | 12th of 12 | 0.02% | Show ranking |
| Digger brands | 9th of 9 | 0.02% | Show ranking |
| Mining truck brands | 6th of 7 | 0.27% | Shown above |
| Mini excavators | 6th of 6 | 0.04% | Show ranking |
| Forklift brands | 8th of 8 | 0.19% | Show ranking |
| Wheel loader brands | 10th of 10 | 0.19% | Show ranking |
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