Plate compactor brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched plate compactor brand in New Zealand, accounting for 45.6% of all searches among the eight brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Mikasa was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Mikasa was recommended most often, coming first in one out of three responses that gave a list.
MakitaShare of searches 45.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HusqvarnaShare of searches 41.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MikasaShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Honda Power EquipmentShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
BobcatShare of searches 0.79%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top plate compactor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mikasa was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Mikasa was recommended most often, coming first in one out of three answers that gave a list. Weber MT was second, and Wacker Neuson was third. Makita, which ranked first in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Mikasa4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wacker Neuson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Weber MT3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Husqvarna0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Honda Power Equipment0 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
Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plate compactor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plate compactor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plate compactor brand in New Zealand for ground compaction?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor for paving”
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 plate compactor brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each plate compactor brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight plate compactor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Husqvarna, Mikasa, Honda Power Equipment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Husqvarna | Mikasa | Honda Power Equipment | Bobcat | Wacker Neuson | Milwaukee | Weber MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.3% | 54% | 5.2% | 5% | 0.88% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.2% | 53.8% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.88% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 5% | 0.52% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 50.1% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 0.64% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 50% | 5% | 5.9% | 0.63% | 0.8% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 49.8% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 50.3% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 49.8% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.83% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.6% | 45.4% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 45.4% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 0.93% | 0.6% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 43% | 44.6% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.6% | 41.2% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 0.79% | 0.62% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 45.6% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +2.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 41.2% | 7.3K | +7.2% | -3.3 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.3% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 770 | +32.8% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.79% | 140 | -17.6% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.62% | 110 | -21.4% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Makita45.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
41.2%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +7.2% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
3.
Mikasa7.3%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.3%
Held 4th. 770 estimated branded searches, +32.8% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.
Bobcat0.79%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.62%
Held 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.06%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.Weber MT
0.06%
Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among plate compactor brands in New Zealand?
8 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 8.1K branded searches, 45.6% of all searches for the eight we track. Husqvarna is in 2nd place, 4.3 percentage points behind at 41.2%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita | 34.3% → 45.6% | 45.6%Sep 2026 | 34.2%Nov 2025 | 2nd → 1st |
| Husqvarna | 54% → 41.2% | 54%Oct 2025 | 41.2%Sep 2026 | 1st → 2nd |
| Mikasa | 5.2% → 7.3% | 7.3%Sep 2026 | 5%Feb 2026 | 3rd |
| Honda Power Equipment | 5% → 4.3% | 5.9%Feb 2026 | 3.3%Jul 2026 | 4th |
| Bobcat | 0.88% → 0.79% | 1.1%Aug 2026 | 0.52%Dec 2025 | 5th |
| Wacker Neuson | 0.47% → 0.62% | 0.91%Aug 2026 | 0.36%Nov 2025 | 6th |
| Milwaukee | 0.05% → 0.06% | 0.07%Jul 2026 | 0.05%Nov 2025 | 7th |
| Weber MT | 0.05% → 0.06% | 0.07%Jul 2026 | 0%Nov 2025 | 8th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand increased from 34.3% to 45.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand decreased from 54% to 41.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mikasa’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand increased from 5.2% to 7.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honda Power Equipment’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand decreased from 5% to 4.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand peaked at 45.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 34.2% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mikasa’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand peaked at 7.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 5% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honda Power Equipment’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand peaked at 5.9% in February 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita rose from 2nd to 1st among plate compactor brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna fell from 1st to 2nd among plate compactor brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat, Wacker Neuson, Milwaukee and Weber MT held steady: their share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plate compactor brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Makita overtook Husqvarna to become the leader among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, with 45.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Mikasa gained share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 7.3%.
In September 2026, Honda Power Equipment gained share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, Husqvarna lost share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 44.6% to 41.2%.
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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