{"product_id":"hella-h4-halogen-bulb-60-55w-12v-off-road","title":"Hella H4 Halogen Bulb 60\/55W 12V | Off-Road","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Hella H4 is a straight halogen replacement bulb for H4 housings. It runs 60 watts on high beam and 55 on low, off a 12 volt system, with a 3200K white light and the standard P43t-38 base. Marked off-road use only, sold as a single bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hella H4 is a straight-up halogen replacement bulb for headlight housings built around the H4 standard. It runs 60 watts on high beam and 55 watts on low, off a 12 volt system, with a P43t-38 base that drops right into the socket it was designed for. If you've got a burned-out H4 and you want a clean, no-drama replacement from a name that's been making lighting for decades, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to know right up front: this particular bulb is marked off-road use only. That matters. It's not the bulb to reach for if you need a street-legal replacement for a daily driver. It's meant for off-road rigs, work lights, utility setups, and anywhere the street-legal rule doesn't apply. We'd rather tell you that plainly than have you order the wrong thing and deal with a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe H4 is a dual-filament bulb, which is where the 60\/55 watt rating comes from. The 60 watt filament handles your high beam, the 55 watt handles your low beam, and both live in one glass envelope. That's the beauty of the H4 design. One bulb, both beams, one socket. The color temperature sits at 3200K, which is that familiar warm-white halogen glow. It's not the blue-white of an LED or HID. It's the honest, even light that halogen has always put out, and a lot of folks still prefer it because it doesn't wash out road signs or scatter in fog the way cooler light can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is about as simple as headlight work gets, as long as your housing is already set up for an H4. Pop the old bulb, line up the P43t-38 base, seat it, and reconnect the three-pin plug. One tip from the shop: don't touch the glass with your bare fingers. The oil from your skin leaves a hot spot that can shorten the bulb's life. If you do brush it, wipe it down with a little rubbing alcohol before you power it up. Handle it by the metal base and you'll be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sold as a single bulb, not a pair. If you're replacing a headlight that's gone dark, it's worth thinking about doing both sides at once. Headlight bulbs tend to age at a similar rate, so when one goes, the other is usually not far behind. Matching a fresh bulb against an older, dimmer one on the other side is a common annoyance. Buying two now saves you a second trip under the hood later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you order, double-check that your housing actually takes an H4 bulb. The H4 and its P43t-38 base are common across a huge range of headlight and auxiliary lamp designs, but it's always worth confirming the old bulb you're pulling carries the H4 marking. If it does, this drops right in. If your lamp calls for a different base, that's a different bulb entirely and this one won't seat correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor off-road work, that 3200K warm-white output has a real practical edge. In dust, fog, and low-hanging haze, warmer halogen light tends to cut through and bounce back at you less than cooler light does. If you've spent any time on a dusty trail at night behind blue-white lamps, you know the glare problem. The H4's color keeps the beam working with you instead of lighting up the particles in the air in front of you. It's a small thing, but it's one of the reasons halogen still has a loyal following among people who run their lights hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHella has been in the lighting business a long time, and their standard halogen bulbs are built to original-equipment quality. That means consistent output, a filament that holds up to vibration, and a glass envelope that handles the heat. For a replacement bulb, dependable and predictable is exactly what you want. You're not chasing a gimmick. You're putting light back where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e60\/55 watt dual-filament design puts high beam and low beam in a single H4 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 volt operation for standard automotive and off-road electrical systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eP43t-38 base drops into any housing built for the H4 standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3200K warm-white color temperature for even, natural halogen light\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOff-road use only rating, built for non-street applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal-equipment quality halogen construction from Hella for consistent output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVibration-resistant filament suited to trail and utility use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single bulb, easy to pair for a matched set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Hella Marine reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this Hella H4 bulb street legal?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This particular bulb is marked off-road use only, so it's meant for off-road rigs, work lights, and utility applications rather than a street-legal daily driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the 60\/55 watt rating mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe H4 is a dual-filament bulb. The 60 watt filament drives your high beam and the 55 watt filament drives your low beam, both in one glass envelope and one socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat base does this bulb use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt uses the standard P43t-38 base, which is the common three-pin fitment for H4 headlight and auxiliary lamp housings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the light?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe color temperature is 3200K, the familiar warm-white halogen glow. It's not the blue-white of an LED or HID, which many people prefer for cutting through dust and fog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this an LED or HID bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNeither. This is a traditional halogen bulb. It runs on your existing 12 volt system with no ballast, resistor, or conversion hardware needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this come as a pair or a single bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's sold as a single bulb. If you're replacing a dark headlight, it's worth grabbing two so both sides are matched and fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I touch the glass when I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTry not to. Oil from your fingers leaves a hot spot that can shorten the bulb's life. Handle it by the metal base, and if you do brush the glass, wipe it with a little rubbing alcohol before powering it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat voltage does it run on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e12 volt, standard for most automotive and off-road electrical systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know if my housing takes an H4 bulb?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCheck the old bulb you're pulling. If it carries the H4 marking and a P43t-38 base, this one drops right in. If your lamp calls for a different base, this bulb won't seat correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I replace both headlight bulbs at the same time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a good habit. Headlight bulbs age at a similar rate, so when one goes the other is usually not far behind. 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