Arctic Cat 250 Headlight Bulb Size

Arctic Cat 250 headlight bulbs utilize HS1 and 880 size specifications for both high and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers 2002 through 2009 production years with corresponding bulb size data.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

High Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2006-2009	HS1	HS1	Check Price
2002-2005	880	H27W/1	Check Price

Low Beam Headlight

If US Type and EU Type show the same value, a direct cross-reference for this bulb is not available or the data is insufficient.

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2006-2009	HS1	HS1	Check Price
2002-2005	880	H27W/1	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ECE standard (Europe & worldwide). Dual-filament halogen motorcycle bulb with PX43t base. 12V, 35W/35W.	HS1	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PG13 base. 12V, 27W.	880	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Arctic Cat 250 uses two distinct bulb types across its model years: the HS1 for 2006-2009 and the 880 for 2002-2005, with both types applying equally to the high beam and low beam positions.
The HS1 is a dual-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 35W per filament, built to the ECE standard used in Europe and worldwide, and fitted with a PX43t base.
Because the HS1 carries two filaments within a single bulb, it is capable of serving both high and low beam functions from one unit, which accounts for its use in both headlight positions on the Arctic Cat 250 (2006-2009).
The 880 is a single-filament halogen bulb rated at 12V and 27W, conforming to the ANSI standard used in the US and Canada, and fitted with a PG13 base.
The PX43t base of the HS1 and the PG13 base of the 880 are physically incompatible with each other, meaning the two bulb types are not interchangeable despite both serving the same headlight positions across different model years.
The wattage difference between the two types is notable: the HS1 operates at 35W per filament while the 880 operates at 27W, reflecting a difference in power draw that is relevant to the vehicle's electrical system.