Hardinge vs Jet:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hardinge and Jet were level in searches among metal lathe brands worldwide, with an estimated 5.7K versus 5.4K branded searches, at 1.4% and 1.3% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal lathe brands, Hardinge and Jet each appeared in two of the five answers. Hardinge and Jet were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hardinge, about 6% more searches than Jet
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top metal lathe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hardinge and Jet were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hardinge and Jet were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
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.
Grizzly5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Precision Matthews3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Hardinge2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jet2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clarke0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ENCO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metal lathe brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metal lathe brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metal lathe brand for small workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metal lathe for beginners”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small metal lathe”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Hardinge or Jet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hardinge and Jet by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven metal lathe brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hardinge, Jet. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Craftsman | Clarke | ENCO | Grizzly | Precision Matthews | Hardinge | Jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.1% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.8% | 9% | 9% | 9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.3% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 0.99% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.4% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 72.4% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 8% | 1.2% | 1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.1% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 6.9% | 1.3% | 1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.1% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7% | 1.3% | 0.98% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.4% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 1% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 71.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
How has the Hardinge and Jet comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Hardinge took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hardinge’s share of searches among metal lathe brands worldwide moved from 1.6% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jet’s share of searches among metal lathe brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for metal lathe brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Jet lost share of searches among metal lathe brands worldwide, from 2% to 1.3%.
In September 2026, Hardinge rose from 7th to 6th among metal lathe brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hardinge’s and Jet’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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