LEDPowersport® 130W High Power Series: H4 & H13 Snowmobile and ATV Install Reviews
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When upgrading a snowmobile, ATV, UTV, or other powersports machine from factory halogen headlights to LED, brightness is only part of the equation. Correct bulb fitment, AC/DC electrical compatibility, LED orientation, beam pattern, and proper installation all matter.
The LEDPowersport® 130 Watt High Power Series is built specifically for powersports use and designed for riders looking for a major lighting upgrade over factory halogen headlights.
For snowmobiles, H4 and H13 are two of the most common replaceable headlight bulb configurations. LEDPowersport® also offers High Power Series options for additional powersports applications using H11/H8/H9, 880/881, 9005, and 9006-style bulbs.
Below are three real-world installations: one official LEDPowersport® High Power Series installation and two additional third-party installation/review videos from Rampage Films and Hawg Hunterz Guide Service.
LEDPowersport® 130W High Power Series LED Headlights
The High Power Series is our high-output LED headlight option for compatible snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, and other powersports machines.
- 130 watts total per pair
- Up to approximately 13,000 lumens per pair
- 6000K–6500K crisp white light
- Indexable LED design for beam positioning
- Adjustable LED chip orientation
- Integrated cooling fans
- Built-in LEDPowersport® power drivers
- Plug-and-play installation on compatible applications
- No cutting or splicing required on compatible machines
- Designed and tested specifically for powersports use
- Cold-weather tested
- Sold as a matched pair of two LED bulbs
- Covered by the LEDPowersport® Lifetime Warranty subject to warranty terms
For snowmobile riders, we recommend using our dedicated snowmobile High Power Series page because it includes snowmobile-specific H4 and H13 fitment information along with rectifier options for machines that require AC-to-DC conversion.
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Official LEDPowersport® H4 High Power Series Snowmobile Install
The first video is an official LEDPowersport® installation of our 130W High Power Series H4 LED headlight kit.
This video shows the actual H4 High Power Series installation process, including how the removable/indexable collar works with a factory-style retaining spring and how the LED is installed into the collar after the collar is secured.
Video source: LEDPowersport®
Watch the H4 High Power Series install on YouTube →
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H4 High Power Series Installation Tip
Many H4 snowmobile headlight housings use a spring-style retaining clip. The High Power Series collar can be removed from the LED bulb first, allowing the collar to be installed and secured into the factory housing before the LED itself is inserted.
Once the collar is locked into place with the factory retaining spring, insert the LED into its collar and rotate it into position. This makes installation much easier than trying to secure the spring around the complete LED assembly.
Rampage Films – Third-Party H13 Snowmobile High Power Series Install & Review
The next video was created independently by Rampage Films and shows an H13 LEDPowersport® High Power Series installation on a snowmobile.
Because this is third-party content, the installation and opinions shown in the video are Rampage Films' own. We appreciate them taking the time to install the product, show the process, and share their real-world experience.
Video creator: Rampage Films
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Watch the original H13 High Power Series install/review →
H13 Snowmobile Fitment
H13 is one of the most common bulb configurations used in many newer snowmobile applications.
- Polaris 2010+: commonly H13
- Ski-Doo Gen 4 600R / 850 / 850 Turbo / 900 Turbo: commonly H13
- Lynx: commonly H13 on compatible replaceable-bulb applications
Always verify the exact year, model, trim, and factory headlight housing before ordering. Factory sealed LED headlight assemblies do not use replaceable H13 conversion bulbs.
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Hawg Hunterz Guide Service – Third-Party Yamaha Grizzly ATV Install
Our third installation comes from Hawg Hunterz Guide Service and shows LED headlights being installed on a 2013 Yamaha Grizzly 700 ATV.
This is also third-party content. The installation and opinions in the video come from Hawg Hunterz rather than LEDPowersport®, giving riders another real-world look at our lighting outside of our own shop.
Video creator: Hawg Hunterz Guide Service
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Hawg Hunterz Guide Service is a Minnesota fishing and ice-fishing guide service serving the Brainerd Lakes Area and surrounding central Minnesota waters. Powersports equipment is part of their real-world outdoor use, making their ATV installation especially relevant to the conditions LEDPowersport® products are designed for.
We appreciate Hawg Hunterz taking the time to install the lights, put them to use, and share the installation with their audience.
2013 Yamaha Grizzly 700 LED Headlights
The Yamaha Grizzly shown in the video uses an H4-style high/low beam configuration.
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Official Install Videos vs. Third-Party Reviews
We believe both types of video are useful when researching a powersports lighting upgrade.
LEDPowersport® installation videos are produced directly by us and focus on installation, fitment, electrical requirements, and product setup.
Third-party videos are created independently by riders, customers, creators, and businesses using the products on their own machines. Their comments and opinions are their own.
Seeing both gives riders the opportunity to compare our technical installation guidance with real-world installations performed outside of our company.
Featured YouTube Channels & Creators
LEDPowersport®
Our official YouTube channel features snowmobile LED headlight installations, ATV and UTV lighting upgrades, product demonstrations, fitment information, and real-world powersports testing.
Rampage Films
Rampage Films created the independent H13 High Power Series snowmobile installation and review featured above. Their video gives riders another perspective on installing and using LEDPowersport® lighting outside of our own shop.
Visit Rampage Films on YouTube →
Watch Rampage Films' H13 LEDPowersport® Install →
Hawg Hunterz Guide Service
Hawg Hunterz Guide Service produces fishing, ice-fishing, outdoor, and powersports-related content while operating a professional Minnesota guide service.
Hawg Hunterz Guide Service on YouTube →
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H4 vs. H13 Snowmobile LED Headlights
| Feature | H4 | H13 |
|---|---|---|
| High / Low Beam | Yes | Yes |
| Common Snowmobile Use | Very common | Very common on many newer sleds |
| Ski-Doo | Common on many pre-Gen4 applications | Common on many Gen4 applications |
| Polaris | Varies by application | Common on many 2010+ applications |
| Arctic Cat | Common on many 2012+ applications | Varies by application |
| Yamaha Snowmobile | Common | Varies by application |
Always verify your actual factory bulb before ordering. Model year alone should not be used as the only method of determining fitment.
Snowmobile High Power Series Fitment
Our dedicated snowmobile High Power Series page focuses primarily on the two most commonly needed snowmobile bulb configurations: H4 and H13.
- Arctic Cat pre-2011: Contact us for fitment
- Arctic Cat 2012+: commonly H4
- Polaris 2010+: commonly H13
- Polaris pre-2010: Contact us for fitment
- Ski-Doo 2008+ non-Gen4: commonly H4
- Ski-Doo Gen4 600R / 850 / 850 Turbo / 900 Turbo: commonly H13
- Lynx: commonly H13
- Yamaha snowmobiles: commonly H4
Shop Snowmobile H4 & H13 High Power Series Kits →
Other 130W High Power Series Bulb Sizes
The High Power Series extends beyond snowmobiles. Our broader powersports High Power Series includes options for compatible machines using:
- H13 / 9008
- H4 / 9003
- H11 / H8 / H9
- 880 / 881
- 9005 / 9006
These additional configurations cover many ATV, UTV, side-by-side, motorcycle, and other powersports applications.
View the 130W High Power Series for All Powersports →
Do Snowmobiles Need Rectifiers for LED Headlights?
Some do.
LED headlights require suitable DC power. Some snowmobiles supply AC power directly to the factory headlight connector. Installing an LED directly onto an AC-powered headlight circuit can result in improper operation or LED damage.
Many Arctic Cat and Polaris applications require an appropriate AC-to-DC rectifier. Some Yamaha snowmobile applications may also require rectification.
Ski-Doo snowmobiles typically operate their headlights on DC power and generally do not require a rectifier.
When there is any question about the machine's electrical system, verify AC versus DC directly at the factory headlight connector before installation.
Why LED Bulb Orientation Matters
LED headlight performance depends on more than raw output.
The position of the LED chips inside the factory reflector changes where the reflector sends the light. An LED that is incorrectly oriented can produce dark spots or a poor beam pattern even if the LED itself produces substantial light.
The indexable design used on the High Power Series allows the bulb to be rotated so the installer can fine-tune the beam.
On many reflector housings, positioning the main LED chipsets toward the left and right sides is a good starting point, but final position should always be based on the actual beam produced by that headlight housing.
- Park the machine on level ground facing a wall or garage door.
- Turn on the low beam.
- Inspect the beam shape and left-to-right coverage.
- Rotate the LED if necessary.
- Verify high-beam operation.
- Adjust the complete factory headlight assembly if overall beam height needs correction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LEDPowersport® 130W High Power Series?
The LEDPowersport® High Power Series is a high-output LED headlight upgrade designed specifically for compatible snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, and other powersports machines.
How bright is the 130W High Power Series?
The 130W High Power Series produces up to approximately 13,000 lumens per pair.
What color temperature is the High Power Series?
The LEDs produce approximately 6000K–6500K crisp white light.
What LED bulb sizes are most common on snowmobiles?
H4 and H13 are two of the most common replaceable snowmobile headlight configurations supported by LEDPowersport®. Exact fitment varies by manufacturer, year, model, trim, and headlight housing.
What High Power Series bulb sizes are available for other powersports machines?
High Power Series configurations include H13/9008, H4/9003, H11/H8/H9, 880/881, and 9005/9006 options for compatible powersports applications.
Does a Ski-Doo Gen4 use H13 LED headlights?
Many compatible Ski-Doo Gen4 models with replaceable halogen-style headlights use H13 high/low beam bulbs, including many 600R, 850, 850 Turbo, and 900 Turbo applications.
Does a Ski-Doo need an LED rectifier?
Ski-Doo snowmobiles typically operate their headlights on DC power and generally do not require an AC-to-DC rectifier.
Do Polaris snowmobiles need rectifiers?
Some Polaris snowmobiles operate the factory headlight circuit on AC power and require an appropriate AC-to-DC rectifier before installing LEDs.
Do Arctic Cat snowmobiles need rectifiers?
Many Arctic Cat snowmobile applications require AC-to-DC rectification when converting factory headlights to LED. Exact requirements depend on the specific machine.
What bulb does the 2013 Yamaha Grizzly 700 in the video use?
The Yamaha Grizzly 700 shown in the Hawg Hunterz installation uses an H4-style high/low beam configuration.
Who created the third-party H13 snowmobile video?
The H13 High Power Series snowmobile installation and review featured in this article was created independently by Rampage Films. Their installation and opinions are their own.
Are the Rampage Films and Hawg Hunterz videos produced by LEDPowersport®?
No. The Rampage Films H13 snowmobile video and Hawg Hunterz Yamaha Grizzly video are independently produced third-party content. Their opinions and experiences are their own.
Is the H4 High Power Series install video produced by LEDPowersport®?
Yes. The H4 High Power Series installation video featured at the beginning of this article is an official LEDPowersport® installation video.
Are High Power Series LEDs adjustable?
Yes. The High Power Series uses an indexable design that allows LED chip orientation to be adjusted for better beam positioning in compatible reflector housings.
Are LEDPowersport® LEDs plug and play?
On compatible applications using the correct bulb and electrical configuration, LEDPowersport® LED headlights are designed for plug-and-play installation without cutting or splicing.
Shop Snowmobile LED Headlights
If you are upgrading a snowmobile, use our dedicated snowmobile High Power Series page to select the correct H4 or H13 kit and determine whether your machine requires additional rectifier equipment.
Shop LEDPowersport® Snowmobile High Power Series Kits →
Complete Snowmobile LED Headlight Fitment Guide
Looking for LED headlights for a Ski-Doo, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha, Lynx, or another snowmobile?
Our main Snowmobile LED Headlights Guide covers snowmobile-specific LED options, fitment information, H4 and H13 applications, AC/DC electrical considerations, rectifier requirements, installation information, and additional model-specific resources.
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