Bobcat vs Multiquip / Mikasa:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bobcat had more branded searches than Multiquip / Mikasa among plate compactor brands worldwide. Bobcat had about 9,900 branded searches, while Multiquip / Mikasa had 90. Bobcat made up 0.25% of all plate compactor brand searches we track, and Multiquip / Mikasa accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plate compactor brands, Multiquip / Mikasa appeared in three of the five answers and Bobcat in one. Multiquip / Mikasa was mentioned before Bobcat in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Bobcat, about 110 searches for every 1 for Multiquip / Mikasa
Who does AI mention more?
Multiquip / Mikasa, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Bobcat in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Multiquip / Mikasa, named ahead of Bobcat in every answer
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Top plate compactor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Multiquip / Mikasa was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bobcat was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Multiquip / Mikasa was listed before Bobcat 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.
Wacker Neuson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- BOMAG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Multiquip / Mikasa3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bobcat1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honda Power Equipment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about plate compactor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plate compactor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plate compactor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plate compactor brand for ground compaction work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best plate compactor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compaction equipment”
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 Bobcat or Multiquip / Mikasa more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bobcat and Multiquip / Mikasa by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight plate compactor brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bobcat, Multiquip / Mikasa. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Husqvarna | Makita | Honda Power Equipment | Wacker Neuson | BOMAG | Bobcat | Multiquip / Mikasa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.9% | 24.4% | 26.6% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.24% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 21.1% | 28.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.3% | 18.8% | 25.4% | 1% | 2.5% | 0.51% | 0.41% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.5% | 25.4% | 23.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.46% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.7% | 25.5% | 23.3% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.57% | 0.31% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.5% | 27.6% | 24.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.61% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.5% | 33.2% | 20.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 40.4% | 33.2% | 20.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 28.9% | 22.1% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.23% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 26.3% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.58% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.1% | 25.2% | 23.5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.56% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.2% | 25.2% | 23.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.56% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
How has the Bobcat and Multiquip / Mikasa comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bobcat was ahead of Multiquip / Mikasa in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat’s share of searches among plate compactor brands worldwide moved from 0.24% to 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Multiquip / Mikasa’s share of searches among plate compactor brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
How did search popularity change for plate compactor brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bobcat’s and Multiquip / Mikasa’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.
Bobcat
1 branded search term
- bobcat digger
Multiquip / Mikasa
1 branded search term
- multiquip mikasa
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