Riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi was the most searched riding lawn mower brand in New Zealand, accounting for 53.7% of all searches among the seven brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Husqvarna, John Deere and Cub Cadet showed up in every answer. John Deere was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses.
RyobiShare of searches 53.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HusqvarnaShare of searches 24.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
John DeereShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KubotaShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Honda Power EquipmentShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top riding lawn mower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Husqvarna, John Deere and Cub Cadet appeared every time. John Deere was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers. Cub Cadet was second, and Husqvarna was third. Ryobi, 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.
- Husqvarna4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- John Deere4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cub Cadet4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Honda Power Equipment1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Greenworks1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Ryobi0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Kubota0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which riding lawn mower brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best riding lawn mower brand in New Zealand for a large lawn?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ride on mower nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“zero turn mower nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which riding lawn mower brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each riding lawn mower brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven riding lawn mower brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Husqvarna, John Deere, Kubota, Honda Power Equipment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | Husqvarna | John Deere | Kubota | Honda Power Equipment | Cub Cadet | Greenworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.8% | 31.4% | 14% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.9% | 26.7% | 11.4% | 4.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 53% | 24.7% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 27.6% | 12% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.1% | 29.8% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.2% | 28.1% | 12.2% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.4% | 30.1% | 12.7% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 42% | 32.3% | 14.1% | 7.7% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.5% | 29.1% | 14.8% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.6% | 31% | 13.6% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.1% | 26.9% | 14% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.7% | 24.3% | 12.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.7% | 15.9K | +32.9% | +5.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.3% | 7.2K | +7.3% | -2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.1% | 3.6K | +3.2% | -1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.6% | 1.6K | +1.9% | -0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.8% | 820 | +30.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 480 | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0% | 0 | — | 0 points |
1.
Ryobi53.7%
Held 1st. 15.9K estimated branded searches, +32.9% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
24.3%
Held 2nd. 7.2K estimated branded searches, +7.3% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
12.1%
Held 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +3.2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4.
Kubota5.6%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +1.9% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.8%
Held 5th. 820 estimated branded searches, +30.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0%
Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand?
7 brands
In September 2026, Ryobi was the most searched among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 15.9K branded searches, 53.7% of all searches for the seven we track. Husqvarna is in 2nd place, 29.4 percentage points behind at 24.3%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryobi | 43.8% → 53.7% | 53.7%Sep 2026 | 42%May 2026 | 1st |
| Husqvarna | 31.4% → 24.3% | 32.3%May 2026 | 24.3%Sep 2026 | 2nd |
| John Deere | 14% → 12.1% | 14.8%Jun 2026 | 11.4%Nov 2025 | 3rd |
| Kubota | 5.1% → 5.6% | 9.4%Jun 2026 | 4.6%Dec 2025 | 4th |
| Honda Power Equipment | 3.1% → 2.8% | 3.6%Feb 2026 | 2.3%Apr 2026 | 5th |
| Cub Cadet | 2.7% → 1.6% | 2.7%Oct 2025 | 1.5%Jul 2026 | 6th |
| Greenworks | 0% | 0.03%Dec 2025 | 0%Oct 2025 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand increased from 43.8% to 53.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand decreased from 31.4% to 24.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John Deere’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand decreased from 14% to 12.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cub Cadet’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.7% to 1.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand peaked at 53.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 42% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand peaked at 32.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 24.3% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John Deere’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand peaked at 14.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 11.4% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kubota’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand peaked at 9.4% in June 2026 and was lowest at 4.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honda Power Equipment’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand peaked at 3.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cub Cadet’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kubota, Honda Power Equipment and Greenworks held steady: their share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand riding lawn mower brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 48.1% to 53.7%.
In September 2026, Husqvarna lost share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 26.9% to 24.3%.
In September 2026, John Deere lost share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 12.1%.
In September 2026, Kubota lost share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 5.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cub Cadet in New Zealand fell 45.5% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 480 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Honda Power Equipment in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 820 in September 2026.
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