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GRIMME vs Kubota:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Kubota had more branded searches than GRIMME among potato harvester brands in New Zealand. Kubota had about 1,540 branded searches, while GRIMME had 50. Kubota made up 18.1% of all potato harvester brand searches we track, and GRIMME accounted for 0.59%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about potato harvester brands, GRIMME appeared in three of the five answers and Kubota in one. GRIMME was mentioned before Kubota in three out of four answers.

Among potato harvester brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Kubota, about 31 searches for every 1 for GRIMME

Kubota 1.5K searchesGRIMME 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

GRIMME, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kubota in 1

GRIMME in 3 of 5Kubota in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

GRIMME, named ahead of Kubota in 3 of 4 answers

GRIMME first in 3Kubota first in 1

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Top potato harvester brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GRIMME was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kubota was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. GRIMME was listed before Kubota in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. GRIMME1st
  2. AVR2nd
  3. Dewulf3rd
  4. Massey Ferguson4th
  5. John Deere5th
  6. Kubota6th
  7. New Holland–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Dewulf4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • AVR3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GRIMME3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • John Deere1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Massey Ferguson1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kubota1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • New Holland0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about potato harvester brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which potato harvester brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1GRIMME
    2. 2AVR
    3. 3Dewulf

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best potato harvester brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1GRIMME
    2. 2Dewulf
    3. 3AVR

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best potato harvester brand in New Zealand for a potato farm?”

    1. 1GRIMME
    2. 2AVR
    3. 3Dewulf

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best potato harvester”

    1. 1Dewulf

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “farm machinery nz”

    1. 1Massey Ferguson
    2. 2John Deere
    3. 3Kubota

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 GRIMME or Kubota more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for GRIMME and Kubota by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven potato harvester brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

GRIMME and Kubota among potato harvester brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJohn DeereMassey FergusonKubotaNew HollandAVRGRIMMEDewulf
Oct 202545.2%28.8%15.9%7.5%2.2%0.21%0.1%
Nov 202541.8%29.6%18.1%7.3%2.6%0.4%0.1%
Dec 202547.9%27.8%16.8%5.5%1.6%0.34%0.11%
Jan 202641.3%31.3%17.7%7%2%0.36%0.24%
Feb 202640.1%28.3%22%7%2%0.36%0.12%
Mar 202636.7%26.1%28%6.2%2.2%0.53%0.21%
Apr 202640.4%29.6%21.4%5.7%2.5%0.24%0.12%
May 202639.6%28.7%21.8%6.9%2.5%0.12%0.35%
Jun 202638.4%26.8%24.3%8.1%1.9%0.34%0.22%
Jul 202641.5%29%17.3%8.6%3.1%0.29%0.15%
Aug 202642.5%25.9%19.5%9.1%2.6%0.25%0.13%
Sep 202640.2%29.4%18.1%8.5%3.1%0.59%0.12%

How has the GRIMME and Kubota comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Kubota was ahead of GRIMME in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GRIMME’s share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand moved from 0.21% to 0.59%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 50.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kubota’s share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand moved from 15.9% to 18.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.5K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand potato harvester brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Kubota lost share of searches among potato harvester brands in New Zealand, from 19.5% to 18.1%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for GRIMME in New Zealand rose 150% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 50 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GRIMME’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.

GRIMME

1 branded search term

  • grimme

Kubota

5 branded search terms

  • kubota
  • kubota digger
  • kubota rtv
  • kubota skid steer
  • kubota zero turn

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