Ten-4

What Ten-4 does

Ten-4 Transport Engineering is a family-owned New Zealand manufacturer of custom-engineered commercial trucks, trailers, and specialty vehicles, headquartered in Whangarei and operating since 1995. The company designs and builds flatdeck trucks, tractor units, vehicle transporters, tippers, crane trucks, traffic management and road maintenance vehicles, arborist trucks, waste trucks, ute trays, roller vault systems, pump station hatches, and road barrier trailers, serving transport and logistics operators, civil contractors, government, emergency services, ports, and agribusiness customers.

The production stack combines laser welding, computerized profile plasma cutting, and CAD-based design to deliver bespoke vehicles rather than catalog configurations, supported by a certified workshop providing fleet repair, horse transport, motorhome, and LT400 structural repair services. The Ten4 Vehicle Vault platform extends the offering beyond manufacturing by storing vehicle information for drivers and technicians across the ownership lifecycle.

Commercially, Ten-4 operates a direct sales-led model with custom quote-based pricing, no public pricing or e-commerce channels, and a customer base that includes Fulton Hogan, NZ Fire Service, Ports of Auckland, and Fonterra. Revenue is generated from one-time custom builds, recurring repair and maintenance services, and design and engineering projects. The company holds SiteWise Gold prequalification for New Zealand civil construction work. No external funding, M&A activity, or geographic expansion beyond Northland is disclosed.

Name

Ten-4

Legal name

Ten4 Transport Engineering

Website

https://ten4.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ten-4 Transport Engineering is a family-owned Whangarei-based New Zealand manufacturer of custom-engineered commercial trucks, trailers, and specialty vehicles, serving transport, infrastructure, government, and agribusiness customers with bespoke builds, certified repair services, and design engineering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Truck and Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing (336211)

SIC

Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Utility & Maintenance Vehicle Manufacturing (Street Sweepers/Vacuum Trucks) (IMACAFAI), Dump & Tip Trucks Leasing & Rental (TLABAEAD), Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB)

Keywords

• Custom truck manufacturing
• Trailer fabrication
• Specialty vehicle engineering
• Fleet repair services
• Commercial transport equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Whangarei

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Truck and Trailer Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of custom-built trucks including flatdeck trucks, tractor units, vehicle transporters, tippers, crane trucks, traffic management vehicles, arborist trucks, road maintenance trucks, waste trucks, and specialty vehicles. Also includes ute trays, roller vault systems, and pump station hatches.
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Fleet repair services, horse transport repairs, motorhome repairs, and structural transport repairs (LT400). Certified workshop with skilled employees providing ongoing maintenance support.
3. Design and Engineering Services: Custom design services for special builds and engineering solutions, including the Road Barrier Trailer design service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ten-4 designs and manufactures custom-built commercial trucks, trailers, and specialty vehicles (flatdeck trucks, tractor units, vehicle transporters, tippers, crane trucks, road maintenance and waste trucks, ute trays, roller vaults, and pump station hatches). It also operates a Repair Centre for fleet, horse transport, motorhome, and structural LT400 repairs, and provides Design and Engineering Services for bespoke builds. Ten4 Vehicle Vault is offered as a digital vehicle information system that supports customers across the ownership lifecycle.

Product overview

Ten-4 Transport Engineering is a family-owned New Zealand manufacturer offering a comprehensive range of engineered truck bodies, trailers, and specialty vehicles. The product portfolio centers on commercial truck bodies (flatdeck trucks, tractor units, vehicle transporters, tippers, crane trucks, waste trucks, road maintenance trucks) alongside Ute Trays, Roller Vault storage systems, and Pump Station Hatches. The company provides complementary Repair Centre services for fleet repair, horse transport, motorhome repairs, and structural transport repairs. Design and Engineering Services enables custom builds. The Ten4 Vehicle Vault platform supports customers post-purchase by storing vehicle information accessible to drivers and technicians.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ten4 Vehicle Vault: Vehicle information storage system that stores all vehicle information so drivers and technicians can easily access specific information about their vehicles.

Products and services

• Haulage Truck Range (Flatdeck, Tractor Unit, Vehicle Transporters, Bathtub/Dropside Tippers, Crane Trucks) Custom-built haulage truck bodies for general freight, heavy-duty towing, vehicle transport, loose material tipping, and crane-equipped lifting, engineered for specific commercial transport requirements.
• Road Maintenance Truck Range (Traffic Management, Arborist, Road Maintenance) Specialized trucks for traffic management, arborist operations, and road/infrastructure maintenance, built to comply with safety and operational requirements for road work applications.
• Waste Trucks Custom-built trucks for waste collection and transport operations, designed for durability in demanding operational environments.
• Specialty Vehicles Bespoke specialty vehicles built to specific industry or customer requirements beyond standard haulage, road maintenance, and waste ranges.
• Ute Trays Durable tray bodies for utes designed for commercial and trade use, marketed as long-lasting ute trays.
• Roller Vault Roller vault storage system for organizing vehicle equipment and tools.
• Pump Station Hatches Specialized fabricated hatches for pump station infrastructure applications.
• Road Barrier Trailer Custom trailer for transporting road barriers, produced via Ten4's Design and Engineering Services.
• Trucks for Sale Complete trucks available for purchase, including new builds and complete fleet offerings.
• Repair Centre (Fleet, Horse Transport, Motorhome, LT400 Structural) Certified workshop providing comprehensive repair and maintenance for commercial vehicle fleets, horse transport, motorhomes, and structural LT400 transport repairs.
• Design and Engineering Services Custom design and engineering services for specialized vehicle builds, modifications, and bespoke solutions, leveraging CAD design and fabrication capabilities.
• Ten4 Vehicle Vault Proprietary digital system that stores complete vehicle information, enabling drivers and technicians to easily access vehicle-specific data across the ownership lifecycle.

Quantifiable outcome

• Experienced workforce with 9-year average tenure ensures quality delivery

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bailey Trailers: NZ/Australia-based trailer manufacturer serving agricultural, construction, and commercial transport segments. Comparable on engineered trailer builds and shared trans-Tasman end-market exposure.
• Howard Group: New Zealand heavy commercial vehicle solutions provider including body building and engineering services. Directly comparable given overlapping custom body and repair offerings for NZ commercial fleets.
• Domett Trailers: New Zealand-based heavy haulage trailer and truck body manufacturer serving logistics and freight operators. Direct peer given shared NZ geography, custom heavy commercial vehicle focus, and similar enterprise and fleet customer base.
• Trison Trailers: NZ trailer and transport equipment manufacturer. Direct peer in custom-engineered commercial transport equipment for haulage and specialty operators.
• TMC Trailers: NZ manufacturer of custom heavy transport trailers and truck bodies. Direct comparable in product category, build-to-spec model, and domestic commercial transport customer segments.
• Southpac Trucks: New Zealand custom truck body builder and upfitter for commercial and specialty applications. Direct peer on shared in-country custom body manufacturing for fleets and contractors.
• Curtainsider New Zealand: NZ commercial vehicle body manufacturer focused on curtainside and freight transport bodies. Comparable on specialty body fabrication, domestic NZ distribution, and freight/logistics customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Trucks New Zealand: Global heavy commercial vehicle OEM with NZ presence supplying tractor units and chassis to haulage operators. Adjacent competitor given OEMs' expanding factory configurability encroaches on custom body builders' premium.
• Truck Bodies & Equipment International (TBEI): US-based manufacturer of custom commercial truck bodies, liftgates, and specialty equipment. Comparable on engineered-to-order truck body manufacturing for utility, construction, and specialty fleets, though at significantly larger scale.
• Isuzu Trucks New Zealand: Major commercial vehicle OEM operating in NZ with broad truck lineup used by Ten-4's customer base. Indirect peer because Isuzu chassis commonly underpin custom bodies that Ten-4 builds and modifies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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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