How popular isManitou in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 8.1K branded searches for Manitou worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. Manitou holds 37.5% estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 3 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which mini telehandler brands compete with Manitou?
Share of Search by month for Bobcat, Manitou, JCB. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Bobcat | Manitou | JCB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.3% | 38.7% | 14.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.8% | 34% | 15.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.6% | 23.9% | 10.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.2% | 27.8% | 10% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.4% | 35.1% | 12.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.8% | 34% | 15.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.8% | 34% | 15.1% |
| May 2026 | 52.4% | 35.1% | 12.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.4% | 38.8% | 13.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.4% | 38.8% | 13.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.4% | 38.8% | 13.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.8% | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45.8% | 9.9K | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 37.5% | 8.1K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.7% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +2.8 points |
Compare search popularity between Manitou and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Manitou
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How has branded search demand for Manitou changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Manitou worldwide fell from 9.9K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Manitou’s estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide decreased from 38.7% to 37.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Manitou’s estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide peaked at 38.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 23.9% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for mini telehandler brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

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

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

In September 2026, Manitou lost estimated Share of Search among mini telehandler brands worldwide, from 38.8% to 37.5%.
Where does Manitou compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telehandlers | 3rd of 6 | 11.8% | Show ranking |
| Rotating telehandler brands | 2nd of 4 | 32.1% | Show ranking |
| Mini telehandler brands | 2nd of 3 | 37.5% | Shown above |
| Telescopic handler brands | 2nd of 3 | 37.5% | Show ranking |
How is Manitou measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Manitou’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
- manitou telehandler
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