Arctic Cat 550 TRV high beam and low beam headlight bulbs both utilize an 881 size. The replacement chart covers 2009 through 2011 production years 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 bulb is the sole bulb type specified across all listed positions and model years for the Arctic Cat 550 TRV, covering both high beam and low beam headlight functions from 2009-2011.
The 881 is a single-filament halogen bulb, meaning it contains one tungsten filament encased in a halogen gas-filled envelope. Because it is single-filament, it is not capable of serving dual-beam functions within a single unit.
The 881 operates at 12 volts and 27 watts, placing it in the lower wattage range for halogen headlight bulbs. This output is consistent with auxiliary or supplemental lighting roles rather than high-intensity primary illumination.
The 881 uses a PGJ13 base, which is a prefocus-type base with a 13mm pin gauge. This base type is not universally interchangeable with other common automotive halogen bases such as H1, H4, or H7, and substitution with bulbs using different base types is not supported by these specifications.
The 881 conforms to ANSI standards as recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating the bulb meets standardized electrical and photometric requirements for those markets.
The Arctic Cat 550 TRV uses the same 881 bulb size for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions, which indicates the vehicle relies on separate physical housings or reflector assemblies to differentiate beam patterns rather than a dual-filament bulb.