How popular isIseki?
In September 2026, people searched for Iseki by name about 50 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.58% of all New Zealand compact tractor brand searches, placing Iseki seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compact tractor brands, Iseki appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Iseki is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
John DeereShare of searches 39.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Massey FergusonShare of searches 29%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
KubotaShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
New HollandShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- IsekiShare of searches 0.58%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top compact tractor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Iseki was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Iseki is the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Kubota1st
John Deere2nd
Massey Ferguson3rd
New Holland4th
Bobcat5th- Iseki6th
KIOTI–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
John Deere5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Massey Ferguson5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kubota4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
New Holland3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bobcat2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Iseki2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
KIOTI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about compact tractor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compact tractor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compact tractor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compact tractor brand in New Zealand for small property work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best compact tractor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small tractor nz”
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 compact tractor brands compete with Iseki?
Share of searches by month for John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Kubota, New Holland, KIOTI, Iseki. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | Kubota | New Holland | KIOTI | Bobcat | Iseki |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.1% | 28.1% | 15.5% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 41% | 29.1% | 17.8% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.69% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.3% | 27.4% | 16.6% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.6% | 30.8% | 17.4% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.4% | 27.8% | 21.6% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.2% | 25.8% | 27.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.52% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.8% | 29.2% | 21.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.47% |
| May 2026 | 38.9% | 28.2% | 21.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.3% | 26% | 23.6% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.44% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.7% | 28.4% | 17% | 8.4% | 3% | 2% | 0.57% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.7% | 25.4% | 19.2% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.6% | 29% | 17.8% | 8.3% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.6% | 3.4K | +1.5% | -2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29% | 2.5K | +22% | +3.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.8% | 1.5K | -0.65% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.3% | 720 | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 3% | 260 | +52.9% | +0.9 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.6% | 140 | -17.6% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.58% | 50 | 0% | 0 points |
39.6%
Held 1st. 3.4K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
29%
Held 2nd. 2.5K estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
3.
Kubota17.8%
Held 3rd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -0.65% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
8.3%
Held 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
KIOTI3%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, +52.9% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
6.
Bobcat1.6%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
7.Iseki
0.58%
Held 7th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Iseki and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Iseki changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Iseki in New Zealand held steady at 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Iseki’s share of searches among compact tractor brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.51% to 0.58%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compact tractor brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, KIOTI overtook Bobcat to rank 5th among compact tractor brands in New Zealand, with 3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Massey Ferguson gained share of searches among compact tractor brands in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 29%.

In September 2026, John Deere lost share of searches among compact tractor brands in New Zealand, from 41.7% to 39.6%.

In September 2026, Kubota lost share of searches among compact tractor brands in New Zealand, from 19.2% to 17.8%.

In September 2026, New Holland lost share of searches among compact tractor brands in New Zealand, from 8.9% to 8.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are Iseki’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Iseki’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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