Komatsu vs Sany:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sany had more branded searches than Komatsu among mining truck brands worldwide. Sany had about 110,000 branded searches, while Komatsu had 1,200. Sany made up 24.7% of all mining truck brand searches we track, and Komatsu accounted for 0.27%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mining truck brands, Komatsu appeared in all five answers and Sany in one. Komatsu was mentioned before Sany in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sany, about 92 searches for every 1 for Komatsu
Who does AI mention more?
Komatsu, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Komatsu, named ahead of Sany in every answer
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Top mining truck brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Komatsu appeared in all five answers. Sany was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Komatsu was listed before Sany in every answer.
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.
Caterpillar5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Komatsu5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Liebherr4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BELAZ4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
XCMG2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hitachi2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sany1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mining truck brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mining truck brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mining truck brand for a mining fleet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mining haul trucks”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mining truck brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Komatsu or Sany more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Komatsu and Sany by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven mining truck brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sany, Komatsu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Liebherr | Sany | XCMG | BELAZ | Caterpillar | Komatsu | Hitachi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.9% | 18.9% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 0.61% | 0.27% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.9% | 18.9% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 0.61% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.9% | 22% | 14.7% | 2.4% | 0.58% | 0.26% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 19.5% | 13% | 1.7% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.1% | 22.1% | 14.8% | 2% | 0.59% | 0.26% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.2% | 22.7% | 12.5% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.25% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.9% | 19.5% | 13% | 1.7% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 55.4% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.7% | 22.6% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 0.49% | 0.24% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.3% | 22% | 14.8% | 2% | 0.48% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.2% | 25.6% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.26% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 24.7% | 16.6% | 2.7% | 0.54% | 0.27% | 0.1% |
How has the Komatsu and Sany comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sany was ahead of Komatsu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Komatsu’s share of searches among mining truck brands worldwide held steady at 0.27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sany’s share of searches among mining truck brands worldwide moved from 18.9% to 24.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 110K.
How did search popularity change for mining truck brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Sany lost share of searches among mining truck brands worldwide, from 25.6% to 24.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Komatsu’s and Sany’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.
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