John Deere vs Optimal Tree Spades:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, John Deere had more branded searches than Optimal Tree Spades among tree spade attachment brands worldwide. John Deere had about 1 million branded searches, while Optimal Tree Spades had 90. John Deere made up 72.3% of all tree spade attachment brand searches we track, and Optimal Tree Spades accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tree spade attachment brands, Optimal Tree Spades appeared in two of the four answers and John Deere in none.
Who do people search for more?
John Deere, about 11111 searches for every 1 for Optimal Tree Spades
Who does AI mention more?
Optimal Tree Spades, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, John Deere in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Optimal Tree Spades, the only one of the two named
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Top tree spade attachment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Optimal Tree Spades was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. John Deere 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dutchman Industries4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Big John Manufacturing4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Baumalight3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Optimal Tree Spades2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bobcat1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
John Deere0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kubota0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tree spade attachment brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tree spade attachment brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tree spade attachment brand for tree transplanting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tree transplanting equipment”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tree spade for excavator”
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 21, 2026.
Is John Deere or Optimal Tree Spades more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for John Deere and Optimal Tree Spades by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tree spade attachment brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for John Deere, Optimal Tree Spades. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | John Deere | Kubota | Bobcat | Baumalight | Dutchman Industries | Big John Manufacturing | Optimal Tree Spades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.1% | 30.7% | 0.82% | 0.37% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.1% | 26.5% | 0.87% | 0.48% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.8% | 26.4% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.8% | 26.4% | 1.3% | 0.47% | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.1% | 26.5% | 0.87% | 0.39% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.1% | 30.6% | 0.82% | 0.45% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.1% | 30.6% | 0.82% | 0.45% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 68.1% | 30.7% | 0.82% | 0.37% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.2% | 30.7% | 0.68% | 0.37% | 0.01% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 26.6% | 0.72% | 0.39% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.3% | 26.6% | 0.72% | 0.39% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.3% | 26.6% | 0.72% | 0.39% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the John Deere and Optimal Tree Spades comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- John Deere was ahead of Optimal Tree Spades in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John Deere’s share of searches among tree spade attachment brands worldwide moved from 68.1% to 72.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Optimal Tree Spades’ share of searches among tree spade attachment brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 90.
How did search popularity change for tree spade attachment brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Optimal Tree Spades worldwide fell 35.7% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 90 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using John Deere’s and Optimal Tree Spades’ 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.
John Deere
1 branded search term
- john deere
Optimal Tree Spades
1 branded search term
- optimal tree spades
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