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Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles
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Best Trailer Brake Controllers · head-to-head
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.
Reese
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Hayes Brake Controller Company
$132.99
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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 |
| Brand | Reese | Hayes 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).
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