Arctic Cat 1000 high beam and low beam headlight bulbs both utilize an 881 size bulb for optimal illumination. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2009 to 2017 with corresponding bulb size specifications.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Arctic Cat 1000 uses the 881 bulb for both high beam and low beam headlights across the 2009-2013 and 2015-2017 model years.
The 881 is a single-filament halogen bulb, meaning it contains one tungsten filament enclosed in a halogen gas-filled capsule, which allows it to operate at higher temperatures and produce more light output relative to its wattage than a standard incandescent bulb.
The 881 bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 27 watts, placing it in the lower wattage range for halogen headlight bulbs.
The 881 uses a PGJ13 base, which is a pin-type connector with a 13mm pin gap. This base type is not interchangeable with common wedge-base or bayonet-base bulbs.
The 881 is an ANSI-standardized bulb recognized in both the United States and Canada, meaning its electrical and physical specifications are governed by a defined industry standard rather than a proprietary design.
Because the same 881 bulb size is specified for both the high beam and low beam positions, the Arctic Cat 1000 headlight system relies on separate bulbs for each function rather than a dual-filament bulb handling both beams from a single housing position.