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Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)

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Spec Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)
US price
BrandReeseProSeries
Released
Controller type time-delay time-delay
Output amperage max 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
Display type digital output display with real-time diagnostics dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels
Mounting orientation mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach installs in any direction, including upside down

Sources — Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: reesetowpower.com (verified 2026-08-12). ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550): etrailer.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 ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)?

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

  • Axle capacity: Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles 1-4 vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) 1-3 (2-6 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 ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
  • Mounting orientation: Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) installs in any direction, including upside down

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