How popular isYale Materials Handling in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 6.9K branded searches for Yale Materials Handling worldwide which is down 17.9% over the last 12 months. Yale Materials Handling holds 22.5% estimated Share of Search among forklift brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which forklift brands compete with Yale Materials Handling?
Share of Search by month for Crown, Yale Materials Handling, Clark, Jungheinrich. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Crown | Yale Materials Handling | Clark | Jungheinrich | Linde | Hyster | Komatsu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.4% | 22.3% | 21.6% | 14.4% | 1% | 0.85% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.9% | 23% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 23.2% | 18.4% | 15% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.2% | 19.6% | 23.1% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.49% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.3% | 22.3% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 19.9% | 19.1% | 15.7% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.1% | 20% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 0.93% | 0.61% | 0.49% |
| May 2026 | 41.1% | 23.1% | 18.3% | 15% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.6% | 20.7% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.96% | 0.78% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.7% | 22.5% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 1% | 0.85% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.7% | 22.5% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 1% | 0.85% | 0.46% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.6% | 22.5% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 0.85% | 0.46% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.6% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.5% | 6.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.7% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 17.7% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.3% | 390 | +21.9% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.85% | 260 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.46% | 140 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Crown39.6%
Held 1st. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
22.5%
Held 2nd. 6.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Clark17.7%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
17.7%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Linde1.3%
Held 5th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Hyster
0.85%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Komatsu
0.46%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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11 comparisons
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- Hyster vs Yale Materials Handling
- Komatsu vs Yale Materials Handling
How has branded search demand for Yale Materials Handling changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Yale Materials Handling worldwide fell from 8.4K to 6.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yale Materials Handling’s estimated Share of Search among forklift brands worldwide peaked at 23.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 19.6% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for forklift brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Clark worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hyster worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Crown worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Yale Materials Handling worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 8.4K to 6.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Komatsu worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
Where does Yale Materials Handling compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift dealer brands | 5th of 7 | 0.04% | Show ranking |
| Forklift brands | 2nd of 7 | 22.5% | Shown above |
| Walkie stacker brands | 2nd of 3 | 35.5% | Show ranking |
How is Yale Materials Handling measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Yale Materials Handling’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.
2 branded search terms
- yale forklift
- yale materials handling
Who owns Yale Materials Handling?
Yale Materials Handling is owned by Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.. Brandwave also tracks Hyster, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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