How popular isMerlo in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 3.6K branded searches for Merlo worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. Merlo holds 14.3% estimated Share of Search among rotating telehandler brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which rotating telehandler brands compete with Merlo?
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
| Month | Bobcat | Manitou | JCB | Merlo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.3% | 33% | 12% | 14.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 21.2% | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 54% | 24.2% | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 44% | 29.5% | 10.5% | 16% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| May 2026 | 44% | 29.5% | 10.5% | 16% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 32% | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 33.1% | 11.8% | 14.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 32% | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.3% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.1% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14.3% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +2.8 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 14.3% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -3.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th |
1.
Bobcat39.3%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.
Manitou32.1%
Held 2nd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
JCB14.3%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
4.
Merlo14.3%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Merlo and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Merlo changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Merlo worldwide fell from 4.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merlo’s estimated Share of Search among rotating telehandler brands worldwide peaked at 17.4% in June 2026 and was lowest at 11.5% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merlo fell from 3rd to 4th among rotating telehandler brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for rotating telehandler brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

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

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

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

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 Merlo compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telehandlers | 6th of 6 | 2.3% | Show ranking |
| Rotating telehandler brands | 4th of 4 | 14.3% | Shown above |
How is Merlo measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Merlo’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
- merlo telehandler
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