Arctic Cat Powder headlight bulbs utilize 894 and 9003 sizes for high beam applications, while low beam functions employ 885 and 9003 bulb sizes. The replacement chart covers 1997 through 2000 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 Arctic Cat Powder uses three distinct bulb types across its headlight system: the 894, 885, and 9003, all of which conform to ANSI standards recognized in the United States and Canada.
The 894 and 885 bulbs share the same PGJ13 base, yet they are not interchangeable. The 894 operates at 37.5W while the 885 operates at 50W, meaning the two bulbs draw different wattages despite their physical base compatibility.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb with a P43t base, rated at 60W for high beam and 55W for low beam. Its dual-filament design allows a single bulb to serve both beam functions within one housing.
The 1997 Arctic Cat Powder uses the 9003 for both the high beam and low beam positions, consolidating both functions into one bulb type for that model year.
From 1998-2000, the high beam and low beam positions use separate, dedicated single-filament bulbs rather than a shared dual-filament unit, with the 894 assigned to high beam and the 885 assigned to low beam.
The 894 and 885 are both single-filament halogen bulbs operating at 12V, which is the standard operating voltage for automotive and powersports electrical systems.
The P43t base on the 9003 is physically distinct from the PGJ13 base found on the 894 and 885, making cross-substitution between the 9003 and either of the other two bulb types mechanically impossible.