JCB vs Magni:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Magni had more branded searches than JCB among rotating telehandler brands worldwide. Magni had about 40,500 branded searches, while JCB had 3,600. Magni made up 61.6% of all rotating telehandler brand searches we track, and JCB accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about rotating telehandler brands, Magni appeared in four of the five answers and JCB in one. Magni was mentioned before JCB in every answer that named either.
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Top rotating telehandler brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Magni was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. JCB was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Magni was listed before JCB in every answer 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.
Magni4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Manitou4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Merlo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bobcat1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JCB1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about rotating telehandler brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rotating telehandler brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best rotating telehandler brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best rotating telehandler brand for a construction site?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telehandler for construction”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotating telehandler price”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is JCB or Magni more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for JCB and Magni by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five rotating telehandler brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Magni, JCB. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Magni | Bobcat | Manitou | JCB | Merlo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.4% | 17.2% | 14% | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 59% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.5% | 25.2% | 9.2% | 4% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.7% | 24.5% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.6% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 59% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 59% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| May 2026 | 59.6% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.2% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.3% | 15.2% | 12.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.6% | 15% | 12.3% | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% |
How has the JCB and Magni comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Magni was ahead of JCB in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JCB’s share of searches among rotating telehandler brands worldwide moved from 5.1% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Magni’s share of searches among rotating telehandler brands worldwide moved from 57.4% to 61.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.5K.
How did search popularity change for rotating telehandler brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, JCB overtook Merlo to rank 4th among rotating telehandler brands worldwide, with 5.5% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JCB’s and Magni’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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