DeWalt vs Rikon:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Rikon among pedestal grinder brands worldwide. DeWalt had about 673,000 branded searches, while Rikon had 420. DeWalt made up 50.2% of all pedestal grinder brand searches we track, and Rikon accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pedestal grinder brands, DeWalt appeared in three of the five answers and Rikon in two. DeWalt was mentioned before Rikon in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt, about 1602 searches for every 1 for Rikon
Who does AI mention more?
DeWalt, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Rikon in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
DeWalt, named ahead of Rikon in every answer
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Top pedestal grinder brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rikon was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was listed before Rikon in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Baldor-Reliance1st
Jet2nd
DeWalt3rd
Rikon4th
Ryobi–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Jet4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Baldor-Reliance3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rikon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pedestal grinder brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pedestal grinder brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pedestal grinder brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pedestal grinder brand for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“floor grinder machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty grinder”
- 1
Jet
- 1
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 21, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Rikon more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Rikon by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pedestal grinder brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Rikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Ryobi | Jet | Baldor-Reliance | Rikon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.8% | 48.4% | 0.61% | 0.17% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 47% | 52.4% | 0.46% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 52% | 47.4% | 0.42% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.2% | 50% | 0.59% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.2% | 45.1% | 0.53% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 53.4% | 0.45% | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.9% | 53.4% | 0.45% | 0.15% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 44.3% | 55.2% | 0.36% | 0.12% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.3% | 56.2% | 0.35% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.2% | 56.2% | 0.42% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.1% | 51.1% | 0.71% | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.2% | 49.2% | 0.4% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
How has the DeWalt and Rikon comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Rikon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among pedestal grinder brands worldwide moved from 50.8% to 50.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rikon’s share of searches among pedestal grinder brands worldwide held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 420.
How did search popularity change for pedestal grinder brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, DeWalt overtook Ryobi to become the leader among pedestal grinder brands worldwide, with 50.2% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Rikon’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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