How popular isVolvo Construction Equipment?
In September 2026, people searched for Volvo Construction Equipment by name about 22,200 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3% of all global excavator brand searches, placing Volvo Construction Equipment sixth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about excavator brands, Volvo Construction Equipment appeared in two of the five answers and was the seventh most recommended of the 12.
Volvo Construction Equipment is the sixth most searched of 12 competitors and the seventh most recommended in AI answers.
KubotaShare of searches 49.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SumitomoShare of searches 18.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SanyShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
KobelcoShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 11th
Volvo Construction EquipmentShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
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Top excavator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Volvo Construction Equipment was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Volvo Construction Equipment is the seventh most recommended of the 12.
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.
Kubota5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Caterpillar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hitachi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Komatsu4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sany3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Volvo Construction Equipment2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bobcat2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Takeuchi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yanmar2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kobelco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about excavator brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which excavator brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best excavator brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best excavator brand for a construction job?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compact excavator”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mini excavator brand”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which excavator brands compete with Volvo Construction Equipment?
Share of searches by month for Kubota, Sumitomo, Sany, Kobelco, Caterpillar, Volvo Construction Equipment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kubota | Sumitomo | Sany | Kobelco | Caterpillar | Volvo Construction Equipment | Bobcat | Takeuchi | Yanmar | JCB | Hitachi | Komatsu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.7% | 16.4% | 11% | 6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.44% | 0.16% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.2% | 18.4% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.74% | 0.49% | 0.18% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 7% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.41% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.5% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.92% | 0.76% | 0.41% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.6% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.92% | 0.76% | 0.41% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.2% | 16% | 13% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.43% | 0.15% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.9% | 16.5% | 11% | 6% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.81% | 0.44% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 51.9% | 19% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.33% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.4% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 6% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.35% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.8% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.73% | 0.89% | 0.39% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.9% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.39% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.8% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 0.73% | 0.49% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.8% | 368K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.3% | 135K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 110K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.7% | 49.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.7% | 27.1K | -33.1% | -1.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3% | 22.2K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.89% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.73% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.49% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.14% | 1K | +13.6% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.02% | 140 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Kubota49.8%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
Sumitomo18.3%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.
Sany14.9%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.
Kobelco6.7%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.7%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Bobcat1.3%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Takeuchi0.89%
Held 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Yanmar0.73%
Held 9th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
JCB0.49%
Held 10th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Hitachi0.14%
Held 11th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Komatsu0.02%
Held 12th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with Volvo Construction Equipment
15 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for Volvo Construction Equipment changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Volvo Construction Equipment worldwide fell from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Volvo Construction Equipment’s share of searches among excavator brands worldwide peaked at 3.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2.4% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for excavator brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Kubota gained share of searches among excavator brands worldwide, from 48.9% to 49.8%.

In September 2026, Caterpillar lost share of searches among excavator brands worldwide, from 5.4% to 3.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sany worldwide rose 21.5% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 110K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hitachi worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.

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 Yanmar worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are Volvo Construction Equipment’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Volvo Construction Equipment’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.
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Where does Volvo Construction Equipment compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excavator brands | 6th of 12 | 3% | Shown above |
| Wheel loader brands | 1st of 10 | 30.4% | Show ranking |

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