The Polaris Sportsman 850 uses an 886 bulb size for both high beam and low beam headlight applications. The replacement chart covers 2015 through 2019 model 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 886 bulb is the sole headlight bulb type used across all listed model years of the Polaris Sportsman 850, appearing in both high beam and low beam positions from 2015-2019.
The 886 is a single-filament halogen bulb, meaning each unit handles only one lighting function, which is why separate bulbs are fitted for high and low beam operation rather than a dual-filament alternative.
The 886 bulb operates at 12 volts and draws 50 watts, placing it in a moderate power range typical of halogen off-road lighting applications.
The 886 follows the ANSI standard recognized in both the United States and Canada, indicating a standardized specification for physical and electrical characteristics.
The bulb uses a PGJ13 base, a prefocus-type base designed to position the filament at a precise point relative to the reflector, which is relevant to beam pattern accuracy in headlight housings.
In the 2015-2017 high beam position, the 886 bulb is designated as the center bulb, indicating the Polaris Sportsman 850 uses a multi-bulb high beam arrangement in those years where positional placement is a fitment consideration.
The high beam and low beam positions share the same 886 bulb specification across all listed years, meaning the bulbs are physically interchangeable between positions, though each socket serves a distinct lighting circuit.