Arctic Cat 500 TBX high beam headlight bulb size is 881, while low beam headlight bulb size is 881 or 880. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 2002 to 2006 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 881 and 880 bulbs are both single-filament halogen types operating at 12V and 27W, making them identical in voltage and wattage despite being distinct part numbers.
The primary difference between the 881 and 880 lies in their base type: the 881 uses a PGJ13 base, while the 880 uses a PG13 base. These bases are not interchangeable, as the physical connector differs between the two.
Both bulb types are classified under ANSI standards applicable to the US and Canada, meaning they conform to a defined set of performance and construction criteria within those markets.
For the Arctic Cat 500 TBX, the 2005-2006 high beam headlight position specifies the 881 bulb exclusively.
The low beam headlight position on the 2005-2006 model years also calls for the 881 bulb, while the 2002-2004 model years require the 880 bulb for that same position.
Because the 880 and 881 share the same wattage and voltage ratings but differ in base configuration, substituting one for the other is not supported by the fitment data.