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Bobcat vs Makita:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Bobcat among plate compactor brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 8,100 branded searches, while Bobcat had 140. Makita made up 45.6% of all plate compactor brand searches we track, and Bobcat accounted for 0.79%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plate compactor brands, neither Bobcat nor Makita appeared in any of the five answers.

Among plate compactor brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Makita, about 58 searches for every 1 for Bobcat

Makita 8.1K searchesBobcat 140 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.

Bobcat in 0 of 5Makita in 0 of 5

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Top plate compactor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Bobcat nor Makita showed up in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Mikasa1st
  2. Weber MT2nd
  3. Wacker Neuson3rd
  4. Makita–
  5. Husqvarna–
  6. Honda Power Equipment–
  7. Bobcat–
  8. Milwaukee–

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

See every answer about plate compactor brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which plate compactor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Wacker Neuson
    2. 2Mikasa
    3. 3Weber MT

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best plate compactor brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Weber MT
    2. 2Mikasa
    3. 3Wacker Neuson

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best plate compactor brand in New Zealand for ground compaction?”

    1. 1Mikasa
    2. 2Weber MT
    3. 3Wacker Neuson

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “plate compactor nz”

    1. 1Mikasa

  • 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.

    Is Bobcat or Makita more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Bobcat and Makita 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.

    Bobcat and Makita among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Makita, Bobcat. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMakitaHusqvarnaMikasaHonda Power EquipmentBobcatWacker NeusonMilwaukeeWeber MT
    Oct 202534.3%54%5.2%5%0.88%0.47%0.05%0.05%
    Nov 202534.2%53.8%5.2%5.5%0.88%0.36%0.05%0%
    Dec 202538.2%50%5.8%5%0.52%0.41%0.06%0.06%
    Jan 202638.3%50.1%5.8%4.6%0.64%0.41%0.06%0.06%
    Feb 202637.6%50%5%5.9%0.63%0.8%0.06%0.06%
    Mar 202638.3%49.8%5.8%4.3%0.81%0.81%0.06%0.06%
    Apr 202638.9%50.3%5.9%3.5%0.65%0.65%0.06%0.06%
    May 202639.1%49.8%5.9%3.5%0.83%0.65%0.06%0.06%
    Jun 202642.6%45.4%6.5%3.7%1.1%0.71%0.06%0.06%
    Jul 202643.8%45.4%5.8%3.3%0.93%0.6%0.07%0.07%
    Aug 202643%44.6%6.5%3.8%1.1%0.91%0.07%0.07%
    Sep 202645.6%41.2%7.3%4.3%0.79%0.62%0.06%0.06%

    How has the Bobcat and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Makita was ahead of Bobcat in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobcat’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand moved from 0.88% to 0.79%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand moved from 34.3% to 45.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.

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

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, Makita overtook Husqvarna to become the leader among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, with 45.6% of the searches.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bobcat’s and Makita’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.

    Bobcat

    1 branded search term

    • bobcat digger

    Makita

    1 branded search term

    • makita

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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