Arctic Cat ZL 440 Headlight Bulb Size

Arctic Cat ZL 440 headlight bulbs utilize 894 and 9003 sizes for high beam applications, while low beam functions employ 885 and 9003 sizes. The replacement chart documents bulb specifications across 1997 to 2000 production years.

The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.

High 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
1998-2000	894	894	Check Price
1997	9003	H4	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
1998-2000	885	885	Check Price
1997	9003	H4	Check Price

Bulb Specifications

Description	Type	Shop
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ13 base. 12V, 37.5W.	894	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Dual-filament halogen bulb with P43t base. 12V, 60W/55W.	9003	Check Price
ANSI standard (US & Canada). Single-filament halogen bulb with PGJ13 base. 12V, 50W.	885	Check Price

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Additional Notes

The Arctic Cat ZL 440 used two distinct headlight configurations across its model years, with the 1997 model year using a single bulb type for both high and low beam functions, while the 1998-2000 model years used separate bulb types for each function.
The 9003 bulb, fitted to the 1997 ZL 440 for both high and low beam, is a dual-filament halogen unit with a P43t base, rated at 12V and 60W/55W, where the higher wattage serves the high beam filament and the lower wattage serves the low beam filament.
The 894 bulb, used as the high beam headlight on the 1998-2000 ZL 440, is a single-filament halogen unit with a PGJ13 base, rated at 12V and 37.5W.
The 885 bulb, used as the low beam headlight on the 1998-2000 ZL 440, shares the PGJ13 base with the 894 but operates at a higher wattage of 50W, making the two bulbs physically similar in base type yet electrically distinct.
Because the 894 and 885 share the same PGJ13 base, substituting one for the other is a fitment risk, as the wattage difference of 12.5W means the two bulbs are not rated equivalently for their respective positions.
All three bulb types listed in the specifications conform to ANSI standards applicable in both the United States and Canada, indicating standardized performance and dimensional criteria across those markets.
The 1997 model year ZL 440 requires only the 9003 bulb for the entire headlight assembly, whereas the 1998-2000 model years require two separate bulb types, meaning parts sourcing differs between the 1997 unit and later units.
The shift from the dual-filament 9003 to the separate 894 and 885 single-filament bulbs between the 1997 and 1998 model years reflects a change in headlight assembly design, as single-filament bulbs by definition cannot serve both beam functions within a single housing.