Ingersoll Rand vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ingersoll Rand had more branded searches than Makita among pavement breaker brands worldwide. Ingersoll Rand had about 90,500 branded searches, while Makita had 4,000. Ingersoll Rand made up 77.3% of all pavement breaker brand searches we track, and Makita accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pavement breaker brands, Makita appeared in three of the five answers and Ingersoll Rand in one. Makita was mentioned before Ingersoll Rand in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ingersoll Rand, about 23 searches for every 1 for Makita
Who does AI mention more?
Makita, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Ingersoll Rand in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Makita, named ahead of Ingersoll Rand in every answer
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Top pavement breaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ingersoll Rand was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita was listed before Ingersoll Rand in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bosch1st
Makita2nd
Hilti3rd
Chicago Pneumatic4th
Ingersoll Rand5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hilti4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makita3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chicago Pneumatic2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ingersoll Rand1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pavement breaker brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pavement breaker brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pavement breaker brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pavement breaker brand for heavy demolition?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concrete breaker tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty breaker”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Ingersoll Rand or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ingersoll Rand and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pavement breaker brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ingersoll Rand, Makita. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ingersoll Rand | Chicago Pneumatic | Hilti | Makita | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.9% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 3.4% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.1% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.3% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 3.1% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.1% | 12.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.6% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.8% | 12.7% | 5.8% | 3.6% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 79.3% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% | 3.2% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 80% | 10.7% | 6% | 3.3% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.1% | 10.6% | 6.8% | 3.5% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.3% | 12.6% | 6.7% | 3.4% | <0.01% |
How has the Ingersoll Rand and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ingersoll Rand was ahead of Makita in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ingersoll Rand’s share of searches among pavement breaker brands worldwide moved from 77.9% to 77.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among pavement breaker brands worldwide held steady at 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4K.
How did search popularity change for pavement breaker brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Ingersoll Rand lost share of searches among pavement breaker brands worldwide, from 79.1% to 77.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ingersoll Rand’s and Makita’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.
Ingersoll Rand
1 branded search term
- ingersoll rand
Makita
2 branded search terms
- makita breaker
- makita demolition hammer
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