Asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Husqvarna was the most searched asphalt cutter brand in New Zealand, accounting for 49.2% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Husqvarna and Wacker Neuson were mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. Husqvarna was recommended most often, coming first in all three responses that gave a list.
HusqvarnaShare of searches 49.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StihlShare of searches 49.1%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BobcatShare of searches 0.95%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Wacker NeusonShare of searches 0.75%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top asphalt cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Husqvarna and Wacker Neuson were mentioned most often, in three of the four answers. Husqvarna was recommended most often, coming first in all three answers that gave a list. Wacker Neuson was second, and Stihl was third. Bobcat, which ranked third in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Husqvarna1st
- Wacker Neuson2nd
- Stihl3rd
- Bobcat–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Husqvarna3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Wacker Neuson3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Stihl1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Bobcat0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which asphalt cutter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best asphalt cutter brand in New Zealand for heavy cutting work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concrete cutter nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty cutter”
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 asphalt cutter brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each asphalt cutter brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four asphalt cutter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Husqvarna, Stihl. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Husqvarna | Stihl | Bobcat | Wacker Neuson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.4% | 40.1% | 0.95% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 54% | 44.7% | 0.88% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 50% | 49.1% | 0.51% | 0.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.7% | 49.2% | 0.63% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.5% | 49.1% | 0.62% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.6% | 44.6% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.2% | 45.4% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| May 2026 | 48.1% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.4% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 0.76% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 50.6% | 0.98% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 47% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 0.97% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.2% | 49.1% | 0.95% | 0.75% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 49.2% | 7.3K | +7.2% | +2.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 49.1% | 7.3K | -1.1% | -1.7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.95% | 140 | -17.6% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.75% | 110 | -21.4% | -0.2 points |
49.2%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +7.2% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
2.
Stihl49.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 7.3K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
3.
Bobcat0.95%
Held 3rd. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.75%
Held 4th. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
Husqvarna and Stihl share the highest share of searches among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand, at 49.2% and 49.1% in September 2026.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husqvarna | 58.4% → 49.2% | 58.4%Oct 2025 | 47%Aug 2026 | 1st |
| Stihl | 40.1% → 49.1% | 50.9%Aug 2026 | 40.1%Oct 2025 | 2nd |
| Bobcat | 0.95% | 1.2%Aug 2026 | 0.51%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
| Wacker Neuson | 0.5% → 0.75% | 0.97%Aug 2026 | 0.36%Nov 2025 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand decreased from 58.4% to 49.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand increased from 40.1% to 49.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand peaked at 58.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 47% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand peaked at 50.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 40.1% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat and Wacker Neuson held steady: their share of searches among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand asphalt cutter brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Husqvarna overtook Stihl to become the leader among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand, with 49.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among asphalt cutter brands in New Zealand, from 50.9% to 49.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wacker Neuson in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
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