Combilift vs Jungheinrich:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Combilift had more branded searches than Jungheinrich among forklift brands in New Zealand. Combilift had about 100 branded searches, while Jungheinrich had 70. Combilift made up 4.3% of all forklift brand searches we track, and Jungheinrich accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about forklift brands, Jungheinrich appeared in two of the five answers and Combilift in none.
Who do people search for more?
Combilift, about 43% more searches than Jungheinrich
Who does AI mention more?
Jungheinrich, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Combilift in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Jungheinrich, the only one of the two named
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Top forklift brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jungheinrich was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Combilift 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.
Crown4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Centra Forklifts3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hyster3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Linde3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Heli2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Jungheinrich2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Yale2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Hangcha1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Komatsu1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Combilift0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which forklift brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best forklift brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best forklift brand in New Zealand for warehouse lifting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“forklift nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric forklift nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Combilift or Jungheinrich more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Combilift and Jungheinrich by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 forklift brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Combilift, Jungheinrich. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Centra Forklifts | Crown | Hyster | Bendi | Linde | Combilift | Hangcha | Heli | Jungheinrich | Komatsu | Yale | TCM | Clark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.3% | 21.2% | 11.9% | 4.2% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.1% | 23.2% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.1% | 21.7% | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.4% | 25.4% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 1% | 3.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.6% | 26% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.5% | 24% | 11.8% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 34% | 24.1% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 3.3% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 32.6% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.7% | 23.4% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 22.6% | 10.6% | 6% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.1% | 21.3% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.8% | 22.2% | 12.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
How has the Combilift and Jungheinrich comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Combilift took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Combilift’s share of searches among forklift brands in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jungheinrich’s share of searches among forklift brands in New Zealand moved from 3.4% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand forklift brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Bendi overtook Hangcha and 3 others to rank 4th among forklift brands in New Zealand, with 5.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Linde overtook Hangcha and 2 others to rank 5th among forklift brands in New Zealand, with 5.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Combilift overtook Hangcha and 3 others to rank 6th among forklift brands in New Zealand, with 4.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Jungheinrich lost share of searches among forklift brands in New Zealand, from 4.6% to 3%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Combilift’s and Jungheinrich’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.
Combilift
4 branded search terms
- combilift cb
- combilift for sale
- combilift forklift
- combilift sideloader
Jungheinrich
7 branded search terms
- jungheinrich electric forklift
- jungheinrich forklifts
- jungheinrich order picker
- jungheinrich reach truck
- jungheinrich stacker
- jungheinrich truck
- jungheinrich vna
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