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Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller is cheaper at $132.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller
US price $132.99
BrandReeseHayes Brake Controller Company
Released
Controller type time-delay proportional (three-axis accelerometer)
Output amperage max 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes)
Display type digital output display with real-time diagnostics digital display
Manual override Yes Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels 1
Mounting orientation mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach

Sources — Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: reesetowpower.com (verified 2026-08-12). Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller: statetrailer.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Controller type: Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles time-delay vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller proportional (three-axis accelerometer)
  • Axle capacity: Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 1-4 vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller 1-4 (up to 8 electric brakes)
  • Display type: Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles digital output display with real-time diagnostics vs Hayes Genesis Proportional Self-Leveling Brake Controller digital display

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