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How popular isBobcat?

In September 2026, people searched for Bobcat by name about 140 times in New Zealand, a 17.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.7% of all New Zealand brush hog brand searches, placing Bobcat third out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about brush hog brands, Bobcat did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Bobcat is the third most searched of 4 competitors.

  1. John DeereShare of searches 65.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
  2. KubotaShare of searches 29.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
  3. BobcatShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
  4. FieldmasterShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answers
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Top brush hog brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bobcat did not appear in any of the five answers.

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Fieldmaster4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • John Deere0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kubota0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bobcat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which brush hog brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Fieldmaster

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best brush hog brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Fieldmaster

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best brush hog brand in New Zealand for rough ground?”

    1. 1Fieldmaster

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “brush hog for tractor”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “brush hog brands nz”

      1. 1Fieldmaster

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Which brush hog brands compete with Bobcat?

    Bobcat against brush hog brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for John Deere, Kubota, Bobcat, Fieldmaster. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthJohn DeereKubotaBobcatFieldmaster
    Oct 202569.4%24.5%2.7%3.4%
    Nov 202565%28.2%2.7%4.1%
    Dec 202569.7%24.5%1.5%4.3%
    Jan 202664.9%27.9%2.1%5.2%
    Feb 202660.3%33.1%2%4.7%
    Mar 202653.5%40.9%2.2%3.4%
    Apr 202662%32.9%2%3.1%
    May 202661.5%33.8%2.5%2.2%
    Jun 202658%36.7%2.9%2.4%
    Jul 202666.3%27.7%3.3%2.8%
    Aug 202664.9%29.9%3.3%1.9%
    Sep 202665.4%29.4%2.7%2.5%

    1. 1.John Deere

      65.4%

      Held 1st. 3.4K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

    2. 2.Kubota

      29.4%

      Held 2nd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -0.65% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

    3. 3.Bobcat

      2.7%

      Held 3rd. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

    4. 4.Fieldmaster

      2.5%

      Held 4th. 130 estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

    Compare popularity between Bobcat and its closest rivals

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    How has branded search demand for Bobcat changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat in New Zealand fell from 170 to 140.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat’s share of searches among brush hog brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 1.5% in December 2025.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat rose from 4th to 3rd among brush hog brands in New Zealand.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand brush hog brands in September 2026?

    3 changes

    1. In September 2026, Fieldmaster gained share of searches among brush hog brands in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 2.5%.

    2. In September 2026, Bobcat lost share of searches among brush hog brands in New Zealand, from 3.3% to 2.7%.

    3. Estimated monthly branded searches for John Deere in New Zealand fell 20.6% over 12 measured months, from 4.3K to 3.4K in September 2026.

    How are Bobcat’s branded searches counted?

    1 search term

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bobcat’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Where does Bobcat compete?

    Bobcat is ranked in eight competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Plate compactor brands5th of 80.79%Show ranking
    Asphalt cutter brands3rd of 40.95%Show ranking
    Compact tractor brands6th of 71.6%Show ranking
    Excavator brands11th of 131.9%Show ranking
    Tree spade attachment brands3rd of 62.7%Show ranking
    Brush hog brands3rd of 42.7%Shown above
    Forestry mulcher brands3rd of 62.7%Show ranking
    Wheel loader brands2nd of 627.5%Show ranking
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