Arctic Cat 550 Headlight Bulb Size

Arctic Cat 550 high beam headlight bulbs measure 880 or 881 in size, while low beam headlight bulbs measure 899 or 881 in size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 2009 through 2014 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.

High Beam Headlight

Years	US Type	EU Type	Shop
2010-2014	880	H27W/1	Check Price
2009	881	H27W/2	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
2010-2014	899	899	Check Price
2009	881	H27W/2	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PG13 base. 12V, 27W.	880	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ13 base. 12V, 27W.	881	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ13 base. 12V, 37.5W.	899	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Arctic Cat 550 uses three bulb types across its headlight positions: the 880, 881, and 899, all of which are ANSI-standardized single-filament halogen bulbs rated at 12 volts.
The 880 and 881 share the same 27-watt power rating, while the 899 draws 37.5 watts, making it the highest-wattage bulb in the headlight system.
The 880 uses a PG13 base, whereas the 881 and 899 both use a PGJ13 base. Despite the shared base type between the 881 and 899, their differing wattage ratings mean they are not interchangeable.
The PG13 and PGJ13 base types are physically distinct, so the 880 cannot be substituted into a socket designed for the 881 or 899, and vice versa.
For the Arctic Cat 550, the high beam headlight takes the 880 bulb for model years 2010-2014, while the 2009 model year uses the 881 in that same position.
The low beam headlight follows a similar split: the 899 is specified for 2010-2014, and the 881 covers the 2009 model year for that position.
In the 2009 model year, the 881 serves both the high beam and low beam positions, meaning a single bulb type covers the entire headlight assembly for that year.
All three bulb types conform to ANSI standards recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating consistent regulatory compliance across the fitment range.