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title: "Plate compactor brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the plate compactor brands people buy. Share of Search among Makita, Husqvarna, Mikasa, Honda Power Equipment, Bobcat, Wacker Neuson, Milwaukee and Weber MT, the plate compactor brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-plate-compactor-brands"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Plate compactor brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare the plate compactor brands people buy. Share of Search among Makita, Husqvarna, Mikasa, Honda Power Equipment, Bobcat, Wacker Neuson, Milwaukee and Weber MT, the plate compactor brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Plate compactor brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 8
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Makita, 45.6%

## Which brand is most popular in search among plate compactor brands in New Zealand?

- 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%.
- 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.

## 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.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mikasa | 1st | 3 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Weber MT | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Wacker Neuson | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Makita | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Husqvarna | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Honda Power Equipment | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Bobcat | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Milwaukee | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about plate compactor brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which plate compactor brand should I buy in New Zealand?": 1. Wacker Neuson, 2. Mikasa, 3. Weber MT
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best plate compactor brands in New Zealand?": 1. Weber MT, 2. Mikasa, 3. Wacker Neuson
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best plate compactor brand in New Zealand for ground compaction?": 1. Mikasa, 2. Weber MT, 3. Wacker Neuson
- Searched Google, AI Overview "plate compactor nz": 1. Mikasa
- Searched Google, AI Overview "plate compactor for paving": named none of the brands we track

Not named in any answer: Makita, Husqvarna, Honda Power Equipment, Bobcat and Milwaukee.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Makita vs Husqvarna: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/husqvarna-vs-makita): 45.6% against 41.2% Share of Search.
- [Makita vs Mikasa: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/makita-vs-mikasa-dinnerware): 45.6% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Makita vs Honda Power Equipment: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/honda-power-equipment-vs-makita): 45.6% against 4.3% Share of Search.
- [Husqvarna vs Mikasa: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/husqvarna-vs-mikasa-dinnerware): 41.2% against 7.3% Share of Search.
- [Husqvarna vs Honda Power Equipment: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/honda-power-equipment-vs-husqvarna): 41.2% against 4.3% Share of Search.
- [Mikasa vs Honda Power Equipment: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/honda-power-equipment-vs-mikasa-dinnerware): 7.3% against 4.3% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand plate compactor brands in September 2026?

- 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.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Makita | 45.6% | 8.1K | +22.7% | Makita |
| 2 | Husqvarna | 41.2% | 7.3K | +7.2% | Husqvarna |
| 3 | Mikasa | 7.3% | 1.3K | +30.0% | Mikasa |
| 4 | Honda Power Equipment | 4.3% | 770 | +32.8% | Honda |
| 5 | Bobcat | 0.79% | 140 | -17.6% | Bobcat Company |
| 6 | Wacker Neuson | 0.62% | 110 | -21.4% | Wacker Neuson |
| 7 | Milwaukee | 0.06% | 10 | 0.0% | Milwaukee |
| 8 | Weber MT | 0.06% | 10 | 0.0% | Weber MT |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Husqvarna | 10.4K | 54% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Makita | 6.6K | 34.3% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Mikasa | 1K | 5.2% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Honda Power Equipment | 970 | 5% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Bobcat | 170 | 0.88% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Wacker Neuson | 90 | 0.47% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Oct 2025 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.05% | 8 |
| Nov 2025 | Husqvarna | 10.4K | 53.8% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Makita | 6.6K | 34.2% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Honda Power Equipment | 1.1K | 5.5% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Mikasa | 1K | 5.2% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Bobcat | 170 | 0.88% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Wacker Neuson | 70 | 0.36% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | Weber MT | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Dec 2025 | Husqvarna | 8.6K | 50% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Makita | 6.6K | 38.2% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Mikasa | 1K | 5.8% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Honda Power Equipment | 860 | 5% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Bobcat | 90 | 0.52% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Wacker Neuson | 70 | 0.41% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |
| Jan 2026 | Husqvarna | 8.6K | 50.1% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 38.3% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Mikasa | 1K | 5.8% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 790 | 4.6% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Bobcat | 110 | 0.64% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 70 | 0.41% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |
| Feb 2026 | Husqvarna | 8.8K | 50% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 37.6% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 1K | 5.9% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Mikasa | 880 | 5% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 140 | 0.8% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Bobcat | 110 | 0.63% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |
| Mar 2026 | Husqvarna | 8.6K | 49.8% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 38.3% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Mikasa | 1K | 5.8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 740 | 4.3% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Bobcat | 140 | 0.81% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 140 | 0.81% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |
| Apr 2026 | Husqvarna | 8.5K | 50.3% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 38.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Mikasa | 1K | 5.9% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 600 | 3.5% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Bobcat | 110 | 0.65% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 110 | 0.65% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |
| May 2026 | Husqvarna | 8.4K | 49.8% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 39.1% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Mikasa | 1K | 5.9% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 590 | 3.5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Bobcat | 140 | 0.83% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 110 | 0.65% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| May 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |
| Jun 2026 | Husqvarna | 7K | 45.4% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 42.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Mikasa | 1K | 6.5% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 570 | 3.7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Bobcat | 170 | 1.1% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 110 | 0.71% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |
| Jul 2026 | Husqvarna | 6.8K | 45.4% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 43.8% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikasa | 880 | 5.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 500 | 3.3% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Bobcat | 140 | 0.93% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 90 | 0.6% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.07% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.07% | 8 |
| Aug 2026 | Husqvarna | 6.8K | 44.6% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Makita | 6.6K | 43% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Mikasa | 1K | 6.5% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 580 | 3.8% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Bobcat | 170 | 1.1% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 140 | 0.91% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.07% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.07% | 8 |
| Sep 2026 | Makita | 8.1K | 45.6% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Husqvarna | 7.3K | 41.2% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Mikasa | 1.3K | 7.3% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Honda Power Equipment | 770 | 4.3% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Bobcat | 140 | 0.79% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Wacker Neuson | 110 | 0.62% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Milwaukee | 10 | 0.06% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | Weber MT | 10 | 0.06% | 8 |

## What is being compared

- **Bobcat**: Measured on the search term “bobcat digger”.
- **Honda Power Equipment**: Measured on the search terms “honda lawn mower”, “honda mower”, “honda power equipment” and “honda water blaster”, summed into one figure.
- **Husqvarna**: Measured on the search terms “husqvarna”, “husqvarna 236”, “husqvarna 395xp”, “husqvarna 450”, “husqvarna 562xp”, “husqvarna automower”, “husqvarna concrete saw”, “husqvarna hamilton”, “husqvarna motorbike” and “husqvarna weed eater”, summed into one figure.
- **Makita**: Measured on the search term “makita”.
- **Mikasa**: Measured on the search term “mikasa”.
- **Milwaukee**: Measured on the search term “milwaukee plate compactor”.
- **Wacker Neuson**: Measured on the search term “wacker neuson”.
- **Weber MT**: Measured on the search term “weber mt”.

- [Bobcat](/demand/nz/brands/bobcat)
- [Honda Power Equipment](/demand/nz/brands/honda-power-equipment)
- [Husqvarna](/demand/nz/brands/husqvarna)
- [Makita](/demand/nz/brands/makita)
- [Mikasa](/demand/nz/brands/mikasa-dinnerware)
- [Milwaukee](/demand/nz/brands/milwaukee)
- [Wacker Neuson](/demand/nz/brands/wacker-neuson)
- [Weber MT](/demand/nz/brands/weber-mt)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among plate compactor brands in New Zealand?

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.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Plate compactor brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-plate-compactor-brands

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