Caterpillar vs Kobelco:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Caterpillar had more branded searches than Kobelco among digger brands worldwide. Caterpillar was estimated to have 93.7K branded searches compared to Kobelco’s 49.5K, and held a 21.1% Share of Search versus Kobelco’s 11.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Caterpillar or Kobelco?
Compare the digger brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Caterpillar, Kobelco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Liebherr | Caterpillar | Kobelco | Case | Hyundai Construction Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55% | 22.9% | 9% | 9.9% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.2% | 20.3% | 9.6% | 8.7% | 3.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 23.2% | 10.6% | 9.9% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.9% | 25.4% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.2% | 26.2% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 24.3% | 9% | 8.9% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.7% | 24.7% | 9% | 8.5% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 49.9% | 27.2% | 10% | 9.5% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.6% | 22% | 9.3% | 8.8% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.6% | 22.2% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.9% | 25.8% | 10.4% | 8.4% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.3% | 21.1% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% |
How has the Caterpillar and Kobelco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Caterpillar was ahead of Kobelco in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Caterpillar’s estimated Share of Search among digger brands worldwide moved from 22.9% to 21.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 125K to 93.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kobelco’s estimated Share of Search among digger brands worldwide moved from 9% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for digger brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kobelco gained estimated Share of Search among digger brands worldwide, from 10.4% to 11.1%.
In September 2026, Caterpillar lost estimated Share of Search among digger brands worldwide, from 25.8% to 21.1%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Caterpillar’s and Kobelco’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Caterpillar
13 branded search terms
- cat digger
- caterpillar excavator
- caterpillar forestry mulcher
- caterpillar forklift battery
- caterpillar mini excavator
- caterpillar safety boots
- caterpillar skid steer
- caterpillar steel toe boot
- caterpillar telehandler
- caterpillar work boot
- caterpillar work pants
- caterpillar work shorts
- caterpillar workwear
Kobelco
1 branded search term
- kobelco
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