Big John Tree Transplanter vs Kubota:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kubota had more branded searches than Big John Tree Transplanter among tree spade attachment brands in New Zealand. Kubota had about 1,540 branded searches, while Big John Tree Transplanter had 0. Kubota made up 29.3% of all tree spade attachment brand searches we track, and Big John Tree Transplanter accounted for 0%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tree spade attachment brands, Big John Tree Transplanter appeared in three of the five answers and Kubota in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kubota, the only one of the two with measured searches
Who does AI mention more?
Big John Tree Transplanter, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kubota in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Big John Tree Transplanter, the only one of the two named
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Top tree spade attachment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Big John Tree Transplanter was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kubota did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Bobcat3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Dutchman Industries3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Big John Tree Transplanter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Earthworm Attachments2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
John Deere0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kubota0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tree spade attachment brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tree spade attachment brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tree spade attachment brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tree spade attachment brand in New Zealand for landscaping equipment?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tree spade attachment brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tree spade attachment”
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.
Is Big John Tree Transplanter or Kubota more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Big John Tree Transplanter and Kubota by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six tree spade attachment brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Kubota, Big John Tree Transplanter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | John Deere | Kubota | Bobcat | Earthworm Attachments | Dutchman Industries | Big John Tree Transplanter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.5% | 24.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 66% | 28.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.5% | 25.1% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 67% | 28.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 33.8% | 2% | 2.6% | 0% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.9% | 41.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.5% | 33.2% | 2% | 2% | 0% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 61.2% | 33.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 36.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.8% | 27.5% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.23% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.4% | 29.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 65.1% | 29.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.19% | 0% |
How has the Big John Tree Transplanter and Kubota comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kubota was ahead of Big John Tree Transplanter in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Big John Tree Transplanter’s share of searches among tree spade attachment brands in New Zealand held steady at 0%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 0.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kubota’s share of searches among tree spade attachment brands in New Zealand moved from 24.9% to 29.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tree spade attachment brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Big John Tree Transplanter fell from 5th to 6th among tree spade attachment brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Big John Tree Transplanter’s and Kubota’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Big John Tree Transplanter
1 branded search term
- big john tree transplanter
Kubota
5 branded search terms
- kubota
- kubota digger
- kubota rtv
- kubota skid steer
- kubota zero turn
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