Hyundai Construction Equipment vs Komatsu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hyundai Construction Equipment had more branded searches than Komatsu among digger brands worldwide. Hyundai Construction Equipment had about 13,400 branded searches, while Komatsu had 140. Hyundai Construction Equipment made up 1.9% of all digger brand searches we track, and Komatsu accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about digger brands, Komatsu appeared in two of the four answers and Hyundai Construction Equipment in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hyundai Construction Equipment, about 96 searches for every 1 for Komatsu
Who does AI mention more?
Komatsu, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Hyundai Construction Equipment in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Komatsu, the only one of the two named
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Top digger brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Komatsu was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Hyundai Construction Equipment did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Caterpillar1st
Kubota2nd- Komatsu3rd
Hitachi4th
Takeuchi5th
Kobelco6th
Liebherr7th- Hyundai Construction Equipment–
Case–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kubota4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Caterpillar3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Takeuchi2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Hitachi2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Komatsu2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Liebherr1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Kobelco1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Hyundai Construction Equipment0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Case0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about digger brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digger brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digger brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digger brand for a building site?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digger brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“buy digger”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 20, 2026.
Is Hyundai Construction Equipment or Komatsu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hyundai Construction Equipment and Komatsu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine digger brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hyundai Construction Equipment, Komatsu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kubota | Liebherr | Kobelco | Hyundai Construction Equipment | Case | Takeuchi | Caterpillar | Hitachi | Komatsu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.7% | 36% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.79% | 0.35% | 0.16% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.7% | 39.9% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.38% | 0.17% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 35.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.34% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.7% | 39.8% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.87% | 0.32% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.5% | 35.1% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.34% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.4% | 35.7% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.34% | 0.15% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 35.8% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.96% | 0.29% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 57.4% | 31.4% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.84% | 0.31% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.6% | 35.8% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.29% | 0.1% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.9% | 40% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.72% | 0.32% | 0.12% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.6% | 35.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.34% | 0.13% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.6% | 35.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.34% | 0.14% | 0.02% |
How has the Hyundai Construction Equipment and Komatsu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hyundai Construction Equipment was ahead of Komatsu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hyundai Construction Equipment’s share of searches among digger brands worldwide moved from 1.6% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 13.7K to 13.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Komatsu’s share of searches among digger brands worldwide held steady at 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
How did search popularity change for digger brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Komatsu worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hyundai Construction Equipment’s and Komatsu’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.
Hyundai Construction Equipment
4 branded search terms
- hyundai construction equipment
- hyundai digger
- hyundai excavator
- hyundai wheel loader
Komatsu
1 branded search term
- komatsu 25
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