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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional 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 Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)
US price
BrandTekonshaProSeries
Released
Controller type proportional time-delay
Output amperage max 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-3 (2-6 brakes)
Display type color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts dual-digital display with dark smoke lens, readable in direct sunlight
Manual override Yes
Bluetooth No No
Boost levels 3
Mounting orientation must face direction of travel and be level side-to-side; front-to-back mounting angle is flexible installs in any direction, including upside down

Sources — Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: tekonsha.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 Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550)?

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  • Controller type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles proportional vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) time-delay
  • Axle capacity: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional 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: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts 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: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles must face direction of travel and be level side-to-side; front-to-back mounting angle is flexible vs ProSeries Pro Series Pilot Time-Delayed Electronic Brake Controller (Part No. 80550) installs in any direction, including upside down

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