What Hacker Motor GmbH does

Hacker Motor GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of electric motors and modular drive systems headquartered in Ergolding, Germany. Founded in 1999, the company operates two distinct business divisions: a consumer-facing RC modeling division serving hobbyists and model builders through a dedicated e-commerce webshop (hacker-motor-shop.com), and an industrial solutions division (hacker-industrial-solutions.com) providing modular drive systems for industrial electromobility applications across a power range spanning 10W to 20kW. The company's product portfolio therefore spans both ends of the electric drive spectrum, from small motors for remote-controlled models to multi-kilowatt industrial drives.

The company's core technology centers on modular electric drive architectures designed for high efficiency and configurability. Its value proposition emphasizes worldwide reputation for quality and efficiency, with a product range broad enough to serve both hobby and industrial customers. Through its RC webshop, Hacker also distributes third-party RC accessories from partner Jeti Model, creating a small adjacent product ecosystem alongside its own motors. The industrial division supplies modular drives to B2B customers for electromobility and industrial applications.

Hacker Motor operates as a traditional German Mittelstand enterprise with approximately 10 employees, no external funding, no parent company, and no public ownership. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. The company is led by Managing Director Jörg Trommer (Geschäftsführer) and lists Rainer Hacker as the responsible content editor. The firm holds standard German regulatory registrations, including WEEE (DE 55352581) and VAT (DE 813554015), and operates GDPR-compliant data practices. Customer reach is global via its e-commerce webshop and direct industrial sales, though primary markets served are European.

Name

Hacker Motor GmbH

Legal name

Hacker Motor GmbH

Website

https://hacker-motor.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hacker Motor GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of electric motors and modular drive systems spanning 10W to 20kW, serving RC modeling hobbyists through an e-commerce webshop and industrial electromobility customers through a dedicated direct-sales division.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Motors & Drive Systems

NAICS

Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Micromobility Powertrain Manufacturing (Motors/Controllers/Drivetrains) (IMACAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

E-Mobility Controllers, Motors & Drivetrains (Consumer aftermarket/OEM) (CRACASAK)

Keywords

• Electric motors
• Drive systems
• RC model components
• Industrial automation
• E-mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Ergolding

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

Hacker Motor GmbH manufactures and sells electric motors and modular drive systems with a power range spanning 10W to 20kW. It operates two business units: the Hacker RC-Webshop sells high-performance electric motors and accessories (including Jeti Model products) for the RC model building hobby market, while Hacker Industrial Solutions supplies modular industrial drive systems and e-mobility solutions to industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Hacker Motor GmbH offers two main product lines: Hacker RC-Webshop for RC modeling components including electric motors and accessories, and Hacker Industrial Solutions providing modular drive systems for industrial and e-mobility applications (10W-20kW). The company also distributes Jeti Model products through its RC-Webshop.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hacker RC-Webshop Online shop selling Hacker-branded electric motors and RC model building components, along with RC accessories from distribution partner Jeti Model, targeted at RC model building hobbyists and enthusiasts worldwide.
• Hacker Industrial Solutions Division offering modular electric drive systems for industrial and e-mobility applications, with a portfolio covering power ranges from 10W to 20kW. Targeted at industrial customers worldwide requiring high-efficiency, high-quality drives.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Jeti ModelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJeti Model is a distribution partner that provides RC accessories sold through the Hacker RC Webshop. Hacker Motor distributes Jeti Model products alongside their own electric motors.

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Dunkermotoren: German manufacturer of brushed and brushless DC motors and integrated drive solutions. Directly comparable as a German Mittelstand motor specialist serving industrial automation and e-mobility use cases.
• Maxon Motor: Swiss precision DC motor and drive manufacturer serving industrial, medical, and robotics applications. Highly comparable as a high-quality small electric motor specialist with modular drive architectures serving both niche and industrial customers.
• Scorpion Power Systems: Specialist in high-performance brushless motors for RC model aircraft and UAVs. Comparable as a direct competitor in the Hacker RC modeling segment, with similar hobby/competition customer base.
• Faulhaber: German manufacturer of miniature and precision drive systems. Comparable as a German-engineered small motor specialist with modular product families targeting industrial and high-performance niche applications.
• T-Motor (Tiger Motor): Manufacturer of brushless motors for UAV/drone and RC applications. Comparable as a competitor in the high-performance RC and e-mobility motor segment with global e-commerce distribution.
• KDE Direct: Designer and manufacturer of high-performance brushless motors for UAV and RC applications. Comparable as a direct competitor in the high-end RC/UAV motor market that Hacker addresses through its RC webshop.

Broad incumbents

• Nidec Corporation: Global Japanese motor manufacturer with broad industrial, automotive, and appliance portfolios. Comparable as a much larger incumbent competing in many of the same industrial and e-mobility motor categories.
• Allied Motion Technologies: US-listed designer and manufacturer of precision motion control products. Comparable as a broader, larger-scale incumbent offering overlapping small motor and drive solutions to industrial customers.
• Oriental Motor: Japanese manufacturer of motion control products including small motors and drives. Comparable as a broader incumbent in small-format industrial motors and drive systems with wider geographic reach.

Regional players

• AXI Motors (Model Motors): Czech-based manufacturer of electric motors for RC model aircraft. Comparable as a European RC motor specialist competing in the same hobby segment, though operating primarily within European hobby distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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