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How popular isKubota?

In September 2026, people searched for Kubota by name about 2,410 times in New Zealand, an 11.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 18.1% of all New Zealand potato harvester brand searches, placing Kubota third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about potato harvester brands, Kubota appeared in one of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Kubota is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. John DeereShare of searches 40.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. Massey FergusonShare of searches 29.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. KubotaShare of searches 18.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. New HollandShare of searches 8.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. AVRShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top potato harvester brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kubota was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kubota 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.

  1. GRIMME1st
  2. AVR2nd
  3. Dewulf3rd
  4. Massey Ferguson4th
  5. John Deere5th
  6. Kubota6th
  7. New Holland–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Dewulf4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AVR3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GRIMME3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • John Deere1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Massey Ferguson1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kubota1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • New Holland0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which potato harvester brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1GRIMME
    2. 2AVR
    3. 3Dewulf

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best potato harvester brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1GRIMME
    2. 2Dewulf
    3. 3AVR

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best potato harvester brand in New Zealand for a potato farm?”

    1. 1GRIMME
    2. 2AVR
    3. 3Dewulf

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best potato harvester”

    1. 1Dewulf

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “farm machinery nz”

    1. 1Massey Ferguson
    2. 2John Deere
    3. 3Kubota

Not named in any answer:

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

Which potato harvester brands compete with Kubota?

Kubota against potato harvester brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Kubota, New Holland, AVR. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJohn DeereMassey FergusonKubotaNew HollandAVRGRIMMEDewulf
Oct 202545.2%28.8%15.9%7.5%2.2%0.21%0.1%
Nov 202541.8%29.6%18.1%7.3%2.6%0.4%0.1%
Dec 202547.9%27.8%16.8%5.5%1.6%0.34%0.11%
Jan 202641.3%31.3%17.7%7%2%0.36%0.24%
Feb 202640.1%28.3%22%7%2%0.36%0.12%
Mar 202636.7%26.1%28%6.2%2.2%0.53%0.21%
Apr 202640.4%29.6%21.4%5.7%2.5%0.24%0.12%
May 202639.6%28.7%21.8%6.9%2.5%0.12%0.35%
Jun 202638.4%26.8%24.3%8.1%1.9%0.34%0.22%
Jul 202641.5%29%17.3%8.6%3.1%0.29%0.15%
Aug 202642.5%25.9%19.5%9.1%2.6%0.25%0.13%
Sep 202640.2%29.4%18.1%8.5%3.1%0.59%0.12%

  1. 1.John Deere

    40.2%

    Held 1st. 3.4K estimated branded searches, +1.5% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

  2. 2.Massey Ferguson

    29.4%

    Held 2nd. 2.5K estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.

  3. 3.Kubota

    18.1%

    Held 3rd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, -0.65% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  4. 4.New Holland

    8.5%

    Held 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  5. 5.AVR

    3.1%

    Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  6. 6.GRIMME

    0.59%

    Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, +150% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  7. 7.Dewulf

    0.12%

    Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Kubota and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Kubota

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kubota in New Zealand rose from 2.2K to 2.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kubota’s share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand increased from 15.9% to 18.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kubota’s share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand peaked at 28% in March 2026 and was lowest at 15.9% in October 2025.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Massey Ferguson gained share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand, from 25.9% to 29.4%.

  2. In September 2026, John Deere lost share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand, from 42.5% to 40.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Kubota lost share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand, from 19.5% to 18.1%.

  4. In September 2026, New Holland lost share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand, from 9.1% to 8.5%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for GRIMME in New Zealand rose 150% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 50 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for AVR in New Zealand rose 23.8% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 260 in September 2026.

How are Kubota’s branded searches counted?

9 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kubota’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.

  • kubota
  • kubota digger
  • kubota excavator
  • kubota farm machinery
  • kubota mowers
  • kubota rtv
  • kubota skid steer
  • kubota tractor
  • kubota zero turn

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Kubota compete?

Kubota is ranked in 11 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Riding lawn mower brands4th of 75.6%Show ranking
Tractor brands3rd of 716.2%Show ranking
Compact tractor brands3rd of 717.8%Show ranking
Potato harvester brands3rd of 718.1%Shown above
Disc harrow brands3rd of 619.7%Show ranking
Excavator brands2nd of 1323.1%Show ranking
Farm equipment brands2nd of 622.7%Show ranking
Farm tractors brands2nd of 425.7%Show ranking
Tree spade attachment brands2nd of 629.3%Show ranking
Brush hog brands2nd of 429.4%Show ranking
Forestry mulcher brands2nd of 630%Show ranking
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