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How popular isKomatsu?

In September 2026, people searched for Komatsu by name about 210 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.9% of all New Zealand excavator brand searches, placing Komatsu 12th out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about excavator brands, Komatsu appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the 13.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Komatsu is the 12th most searched of 13 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Terra CatShare of searches 32.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
  2. KubotaShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. CablePriceShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  4. CaterpillarShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. KomatsuShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top excavator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Komatsu was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Komatsu is the most recommended of the 13.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Komatsu1st
  2. Kubota2nd
  3. Hitachi3rd
  4. Caterpillar4th
  5. Takeuchi5th
  6. Yanmar6th
  7. CablePrice7th
  8. Sany8th
  9. Terra Cat9th
  10. Kobelco10th
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • Caterpillar5 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
  • Hitachi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Komatsu4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Terra Cat3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CablePrice3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Takeuchi3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yanmar2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sany2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kobelco2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which excavator brands compete with Komatsu?

Komatsu against excavator brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Terra Cat, Kubota, CablePrice, Caterpillar, Sumitomo, Hitachi, Yanmar, Sany, Kobelco, Takeuchi, Komatsu. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthTerra CatKubotaCablePriceCaterpillarSumitomoHitachiYanmarSanyKobelcoTakeuchiBobcatKomatsuJCB
Oct 202534.7%19.5%19.1%5.3%5.5%2.8%2.5%2.2%1.1%2%2%1.7%1.7%
Nov 202534.7%22.9%15.6%4.9%5.5%3.7%3.1%1.9%0.72%1.8%2%1.7%1.4%
Dec 202536.1%23.6%15.1%5.7%5.3%2.7%2.6%1.7%1.1%1.7%1.4%1.4%1.8%
Jan 202636.8%20.3%16.5%5.5%4.7%3.6%2.7%1.5%0.76%1.9%1.4%1.8%2.7%
Feb 202630.8%25.5%16.7%6.5%5.1%3.2%2.7%1.5%1.4%2.3%1.4%1.8%1%
Mar 202630%28.7%16.6%5.8%4.1%3.5%2.2%1.7%1.1%1.9%1.4%1.8%1.2%
Apr 202632%25.4%13.3%6.1%5.3%3.3%3.5%1.6%2.1%1.5%1.5%2.8%1.6%
May 202633%22.8%14.8%6.5%4.9%3.2%3.6%1.8%2.2%2.4%1.6%1.9%1.4%
Jun 202632.5%26.2%14.6%6.1%4.2%2.8%2.9%2%2.1%1.7%1.9%1.9%1.1%
Jul 202639.4%17.7%13.6%6.4%5.8%3.8%2.9%2.2%1.5%1.6%1.9%1.9%1.4%
Aug 202639.6%18.3%14.3%5.8%5.4%3.9%2.9%2.2%1.4%1.7%1.9%1.5%1.1%
Sep 202632.4%23.1%13.5%6.2%6.2%3.8%3.5%2.4%2.2%2%1.9%1.9%0.94%

  1. 1.Terra Cat

    32.4%

    Held 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -7.3 points.

  2. 2.Kubota

    23.1%

    Held 2nd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +3% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.

  3. 3.CablePrice

    13.5%

    Held 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  4. 4.Caterpillar

    6.2%

    Held 4th. 460 estimated branded searches, -13.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  5. 5.Sumitomo

    6.2%

    Held 5th. 460 estimated branded searches, -6.1% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  6. 6.Hitachi

    3.8%

    Held 6th. 280 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  7. 7.Yanmar

    3.5%

    Held 7th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  8. 8.Sany

    2.4%

    Held 8th. 180 estimated branded searches, -10% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  9. 9.Kobelco

    2.2%

    Moved from 12th to 9th. 160 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  10. 10.Takeuchi

    2%

    Held 10th. 150 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  11. 11.Bobcat

    1.9%

    Moved from 9th to 11th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  12. 12.Komatsu

    1.9%

    Moved from 11th to 12th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  13. 13.JCB

    0.94%

    Held 13th. 70 estimated branded searches, -30% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Komatsu in New Zealand held steady at 210.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Komatsu’s share of searches among excavator brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 1.4% in December 2025.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Kobelco overtook Bobcat and 2 others to rank 9th among excavator brands in New Zealand, with 2.2% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Kubota gained share of searches among excavator brands in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 23.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Sumitomo gained share of searches among excavator brands in New Zealand, from 5.4% to 6.2%.

  4. In September 2026, Yanmar gained share of searches among excavator brands in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 3.5%.

  5. In September 2026, Terra Cat lost share of searches among excavator brands in New Zealand, from 39.6% to 32.4%.

  6. In September 2026, CablePrice lost share of searches among excavator brands in New Zealand, from 14.3% to 13.5%.

How are Komatsu’s branded searches counted?

6 search terms

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

  • forklift komatsu
  • komatsu 25
  • komatsu 25 forklift
  • komatsu 30 forklift
  • komatsu 61px
  • komatsu excavator

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Komatsu compete?

Komatsu is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Excavator brands12th of 131.9%Shown above
Forklift brands10th of 133%Show ranking
Wheel loader brands6th of 62%Show ranking
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