Arctic Cat El Tigre headlight bulbs utilize a 9003 bulb size for both high and low beam functions. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1973 to 1979.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Arctic Cat El Tigre uses the 9003 bulb size across all listed model years, 1973-1979, for both high beam and low beam headlight positions.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single bulb unit serves both the high and low beam functions rather than requiring separate bulbs for each.
The 9003 operates on a 12-volt electrical system and carries a 60-watt rating for the high beam filament and a 55-watt rating for the low beam filament.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm flange, and fitment depends on the housing accepting this specific base type.
The 9003 designation follows the ANSI standard used in the United States and Canada, which defines the bulb's electrical and physical characteristics within a regulated framework.
The 9003 and H4 bulbs share the same dual-filament halogen design and P43t base, though the 9003 designation reflects the North American ANSI standard while H4 reflects the European ECE standard; these two types are widely regarded as interchangeable in practice.