The Polaris Ultra high beam and low beam headlight bulb size specifications both utilize a 9003 bulb size for this snowmobile model. The replacement chart covers vehicle production years spanning 1996 to 1998 with corresponding bulb size data.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9003 bulb is the sole type specified across all listed positions for the Polaris Ultra, covering both high beam and low beam headlight applications for the 1996-1998 model years.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single unit contains separate filaments for two distinct output levels rather than requiring individual bulbs for each function.
The bulb operates on a 12-volt electrical system and draws 60 watts on the high beam filament and 55 watts on the low beam filament.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, which is a bayonet-style mount with a 43mm collar, and this base type determines physical socket compatibility in the housing.
The 9003 designation follows ANSI standards as applied in the United States and Canada, making it the North American equivalent of the internationally designated HB2 bulb.
Because the same bulb size is specified for both the high beam and low beam positions across all three model years, the 9003 serves a unified dual-function role in the Polaris Ultra headlight system rather than splitting those functions between two separate bulb types.
The 9003 and H4 bulbs share the same dual-filament halogen construction and wattage ratings, though their base configurations differ, meaning the two types are not physically interchangeable despite their functional similarities.