Bobcat vs Manitou:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Bobcat had more branded searches than Manitou among rotating telehandler brands worldwide. Bobcat was estimated to have 9.9K branded searches compared to Manitou’s 8.1K, and held a 39.3% Share of Search versus Manitou’s 32.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Bobcat or Manitou?
Compare the rotating telehandler 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 Bobcat, Manitou. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Bobcat | Manitou | JCB | Merlo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.3% | 33% | 12% | 14.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 58% | 21.2% | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 54% | 24.2% | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 44% | 29.5% | 10.5% | 16% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| May 2026 | 44% | 29.5% | 10.5% | 16% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 32% | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 33.1% | 11.8% | 14.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 32% | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 14.3% |
How has the Bobcat and Manitou comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bobcat was ahead of Manitou in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat’s estimated Share of Search among rotating telehandler brands worldwide moved from 40.3% to 39.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Manitou’s estimated Share of Search among rotating telehandler brands worldwide moved from 33% to 32.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for rotating telehandler brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bobcat’s and Manitou’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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