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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles
US price
BrandTekonshaReese
Released
Controller type proportional time-delay
Output amperage max 30 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4
Display type color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts digital output display with real-time diagnostics
Manual override Yes 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 mounts above or below dash, in any direction, within driver's reach

Sources — Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: tekonsha.com (verified 2026-08-12). Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: reesetowpower.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles?

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  • Controller type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles proportional vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles time-delay
  • Display type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts vs Reese Towpower Brakeman IV Time-Delay Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles digital output display with real-time diagnostics
  • 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 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

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