Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 high beam and low beam headlight bulbs both utilize an 881 size bulb for optimal illumination. The replacement chart covers 2008 to 2010 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 type specified across all listed positions for the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000, covering both high beam and low beam headlight functions for the 2008-2010 model years.
The 881 is a single-filament halogen bulb, meaning it contains one tungsten filament encased in a halogen gas environment, which allows for higher operating temperatures and greater light output relative to standard incandescent bulbs of similar wattage.
The bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 27 watts, placing it in the lower wattage range for halogen headlight bulbs, which typically span from 27W to 65W depending on application.
The 881 uses a PGJ13 base, a pin-type connector with a 13mm pin gap, which is specific to a narrow range of bulb types and is not interchangeable with common bases such as H4, H7, or the bayonet-style BA15s.
The 881 conforms to ANSI standards as recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating the bulb meets defined performance and dimensional criteria established for North American markets.
Because the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 uses the same 881 bulb for both high beam and low beam positions, the vehicle relies on separate bulb housings or circuits for each function rather than a dual-filament bulb to switch between beams.
The PGJ13 base type is shared among a small family of related bulbs, including the 880 and 885, which differ in wattage or voltage ratings; substituting these without confirming electrical compatibility with the Thundercat 1000's circuit would risk improper function.