The Polaris Ranger 500 headlight bulb uses an 886 size for both high and low beam applications. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 2017 to 2019 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 886 bulb is the sole bulb type specified across all listed model years and positions for the Polaris Ranger 500, covering both high beam and low beam headlight functions for the 2017-2019 model years.
The 886 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 886 operates at 12 volts and draws 50 watts, placing it in a moderate power range typical of halogen headlight applications in utility vehicles.
The 886 uses a PGJ13 base, which is a prefocus-type bayonet mount. This base type positions the filament at a fixed point relative to the reflector, which is critical for maintaining proper beam alignment in headlight housings designed around it.
The 886 carries ANSI standardization applicable in both the United States and Canada, indicating the bulb conforms to a defined set of dimensional and performance tolerances recognized across North American markets.
Because the Polaris Ranger 500 (2017-2019) uses the same 886 bulb for both high beam and low beam positions, the vehicle's headlight system relies on separate housings or switching logic to differentiate beam functions rather than a dual-filament bulb design.
The PGJ13 base is not universally interchangeable with other common prefocus bases such as PG13 or P13.5s, and substituting a bulb with a physically similar but differently keyed base risks improper filament positioning or fitment failure.