Greenworks vs John Deere:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, John Deere had more branded searches than Greenworks among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand. John Deere had about 3,590 branded searches, while Greenworks had 0. John Deere made up 12.1% of all riding lawn mower brand searches we track, and Greenworks accounted for 0%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about riding lawn mower brands, John Deere appeared in all four answers and Greenworks in one. John Deere was mentioned before Greenworks in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
John Deere, the only one of the two with measured searches
Who does AI mention more?
John Deere, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
John Deere, named ahead of Greenworks in every answer
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Top riding lawn mower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, John Deere appeared in all four answers. Greenworks was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. John Deere was listed before Greenworks in every answer.
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.
Is Greenworks or John Deere more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenworks and John Deere 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 John Deere, Greenworks. 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% |
How has the Greenworks and John Deere comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- John Deere was ahead of Greenworks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenworks’ share of searches among riding lawn mower 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, John Deere’s share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand moved from 14% to 12.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.6K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand riding lawn mower brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, John Deere lost share of searches among riding lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 12.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenworks’ and John Deere’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.
Greenworks
1 branded search term
- greenworks riding lawn mower
John Deere
7 branded search terms
- brandt john deere
- john deere
- john deere caps
- john deere excavators
- john deere gator
- john deere mowers
- johndeere
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