What Dynapack does

Dynapack is a privately held New Zealand manufacturer of professional-grade hub-mounted chassis dynamometers, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Lower Hutt (Wellington region). The company designs and builds its DAQ-series dynamometers (2WD DAQ3-DAQ5; 4WD DAQ33-DAQ55), an SP1000CD motorbike dyno, and the DAQPLUS Smart Control Software suite, all centered on a differentiated architecture: rather than using roller drums, Dynapack's units couple directly to a vehicle's wheel hubs via hydraulically actuated absorbing units, eliminating tire slip, rolling resistance, and vehicle detachment risk while delivering near-zero inertia and axle speed control within ±1 RPM.

The company's customers are concentrated in professional motorsport and high-performance tuning: published case studies and testimonials reference Toyota Racing Development (TRD USA), Ford Performance Racing, HiTech Motorsport, DC Sports, Walkinshaw Performance, Apex Integration, Drayson Racing, Team New Zealand, and a network of smaller tuning shops in Japan, New Zealand, and elsewhere. Beyond automotive, Dynapack undertakes bespoke dynamometer and simulator engineering for non-automotive clients including defense (Army, Navy, Aeronautical industries) and sports performance (Team New Zealand grinding simulator).

Dynapack operates a direct enterprise sales model through its Lower Hutt manufacturing facility plus regional offices in Ota-shi (Japan) and Clovis, California (USA), with global dealer distribution and consultative pricing on each sale. The revenue model is hardware sales of capital equipment (specialized professional test rigs), bundled with multi-year service relationships and software modules (SCS Standard / OBDII / OBDII+CAN, Independent Hub Control, CAN Interface, Road Load simulation). Channel mix combines enterprise field sales with channel partners/dealers; marketing relies on the company website, product demonstrations, and a deep testimonial library rather than digital advertising.

Name

Dynapack

Legal name

Dynapack

Website

https://dynapack.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dynapack is a New Zealand-based, privately held manufacturer of professional hub-mounted chassis dynamometers used by race teams, tuning shops, EV developers, and OEMs for accurate powertrain testing and validation across global motorsport markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lower Hutt

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chassis Dynamometer Sales: Dynapack manufactures and sells professional-grade hub-mounted chassis dynamometers. Products include 2WD models (DAQ3 through DAQ5) and 4WD models (DAQ33 through DAQ55). Also offers motorbike solutions (SP1000CD chain drive dyno).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dynapack designs, manufactures and sells professional-grade hub-mounted chassis dynamometers for the automotive industry, including 2WD models (DAQ3–DAQ5), 4WD models (DAQ33–DAQ55) and the SP1000CD chain-drive motorbike dyno. Its proprietary hydraulic load units couple directly to vehicle wheel hubs — eliminating roller slip and roll resistance — and are operated through the DAQPLUS Smart Control Software with multiple test modes, OBDII and CAN integration. The company also delivers custom engineering solutions (military, aerospace, sports training) and provides remote support.

Product overview

Dynapack is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of professional hub-mounted chassis dynamometers for the automotive industry, with 24 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of 2WD and 4WD hub dynamometers (DAQ series models ranging from DAQ3 to DAQ55), a motorbike-specific SP1000CD chain drive dyno, and supporting software solutions. The core DAQPLUS with Smart Control Software (available in SCS Standard, SCS+OBDII, and SCS OBDII+CAN variants) powers all dyno operations including data acquisition, load control, and vehicle testing modes (Autoplot/F1, Load Mode/F2, Speed Mode/F3). The modular design allows 2WD models to be combined into 4WD systems, and software modules like Independent Hub Control, CAN Interface, and Road Load simulation extend testing capabilities for electric vehicles, ICE engines, and hybrid applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DAQ3 2WD Hub Dyno Entry-level 2WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer providing 1031 HP (769 kW) and 2212 lb/ft (3000 Nm) torque capacity with hydraulic load absorption and direct hub coupling; aimed at professional tuners, race teams and small R&D operations.
• DAQ4 2WD Hub Dyno Mid-tier 2WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer rated at 1375 HP (1026 kW) and 2950 lb/ft (4000 Nm) torque, for higher-output professional tuning and race team use.
• DAQ5 2WD Hub Dyno Top-tier 2WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer delivering 1547 HP (1154 kW) and 3319 lb/ft (4500 Nm) torque capacity for demanding engine programs.
• DAQ33 4WD Hub Dyno Entry 4WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer at 2063 HP (1539 kW) and 4424 lb/ft (6000 Nm) torque, with torque split measurement across wheel corners.
• DAQ43 4WD Hub Dyno Mid-capacity 4WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer rated at 2408 HP (1796 kW) and 5162 lb/ft (7000 Nm) torque with equal axle speed control.
• DAQ44 4WD Hub Dyno High-capacity 4WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer rated at 2757 HP (2052 kW) and 5900 lb/ft (8000 Nm) torque with 2450 hub speed capability.
• DAQ53 4WD Hub Dyno High-capacity 4WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer delivering 2580 HP (1924 kW) and 5531 lb/ft (7500 Nm) torque capacity for high-load EV and hybrid powertrain testing.
• DAQ54 4WD Hub Dyno Very high-capacity 4WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer rated at 2924 HP (2181 kW) and 6269 lb/ft (8500 Nm) torque for extreme powertrain programs.
• DAQ55 4WD Hub Dyno Flagship 4WD hub-mounted chassis dynamometer delivering 3096 HP (2309 kW) and 6638 lb/ft (9000 Nm) torque — Dynapack's highest-capacity model for severe high-power applications.
• SP1000CD Motorbike Dyno Chain-drive chassis dynamometer purpose-built for motorbikes, designed for race teams and motorcycle R&D departments needing portable, safe motorcycle-specific testing.
• DAQPLUS with Smart Control Software Windows-based dyno control and data acquisition platform (available in Standard, +OBDII and OBDII+CAN versions) delivering programmable logging, Smart Control with Lead In/Lead Out RPM, OBDII ECU data access and CAN bus integration for all Dynapack chassis dynamometers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-minute setup time with two people
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Drayson RacingcoreTechnology or IntegrationDrayson Racing's Lola Drayson B12/69 EV electric record breaker was tested on Dynapack at Advanced Motorsport & Engineering, UK. Demonstrates Dynapack's capability for high-power electric vehicle testing.
• Advanced Motorsport & Engineering (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationUK facility where Drayson Racing's electric record breaker was tested on Dynapack. Represents Dynapack's presence in the European EV development market.
• Team New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynapack designed a grinding simulator for Team New Zealand for training and analysis of fitness of each team member. Example of Dynapack's custom engineering solutions beyond automotive dynamometers.
• Army, Navy, and Aeronautical IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustom solutions built for military and aerospace applications, demonstrating Dynapack's engineering capabilities extend beyond automotive testing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dynapack-chassis-dynamometers

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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