Hella Black Magic 13″ LED Light Bar

 The HELLA Black Magic TOUGH 13-Inch LED Light Bar combines powerful driving-light performance, compact dimensions and rugged construction in a distinctive full-black design. Featuring a double row of high-output LEDs, it produces approximately 3,800 measured lumens while consuming only 55W.

Its focused long-range beam is designed to improve forward visibility during nighttime driving, helping the driver identify road changes, animals and other potential hazards earlier. The compact 13-inch body makes it suitable for installations where a full-size light bar or pair of round driving lights may not fit.

Key Features

• Compact 13-inch double-row LED light bar
• Approximately 3,800 measured lumens
• Powerful long-range driving beam
• 24 high-performance LEDs
• 55W maximum power consumption
• Wide 10–30V DC operating range
• Suitable for 12V and 24V vehicles
• Distinctive full-black Black Magic styling
• Rugged aluminium housing
• Strong black stainless-steel mounting bracket
• Upright or pendant mounting capability
• IP68 protection against dust and water immersion
• IP69K protection against high-pressure cleaning
• Reverse-polarity protection
• 5700K white colour temperature
• Supplied with a 2-metre cable with open ends
• Suitable for four-wheel drives, trucks and equipment

Compact Double-Row Performance

The Black Magic TOUGH Mini range is designed to produce excellent lighting performance from a compact housing. Its double-row LED arrangement allows more light output to be packaged into the 13-inch body without requiring the width of a conventional full-size light bar.

This design makes it ideal for mounting:

• On bull bars and nudge bars
• Inside suitable grille openings
• On roof racks and platforms
• Above vehicle windscreens, where legally permitted
• On trucks and commercial vehicles
• On agricultural and construction machinery

The adjustable mounting system allows the beam angle to be set according to the installation position and intended application.

Powerful Long-Range Beam

The precision optical system concentrates the LED output into a strong forward-facing beam designed for nighttime driving and off-road travel. The focused beam helps extend visibility beyond the reach of the vehicle’s standard high beams.

HELLA’s published beam data for a pair of 13-inch light bars indicates approximately:

• 560 metres of beam distance at 1 lux
• 84 metres of beam width at 1 lux

These figures apply to a pair. Performance from one light bar will differ according to the installation, aiming and operating conditions.

3,800-Lumen Output

The light bar produces approximately 3,800 measured lumens from 24 LEDs. Measured lumens represent the usable light output after losses through the electrical system, optics and lens, providing a more practical indication of actual performance than theoretical raw-lumen figures.

The 5700K colour temperature creates a crisp white light that helps improve visibility and contrast without the overly blue appearance associated with some auxiliary lighting.

Full-Black Appearance

The Black Magic range features HELLA’s distinctive blackout styling, including a dark internal appearance and black external components. When switched off, the light bar blends neatly with black bull bars, grilles, roof racks and vehicle accessories.

This gives the vehicle a clean and modern appearance while retaining the performance expected from a HELLA driving light.

Built for Demanding Conditions

The tough aluminium housing provides strength, corrosion resistance and efficient heat dissipation. A black stainless-steel bracket supports the light bar and helps maintain a stable beam in high-vibration vehicle and machinery applications.

With IP68 and IP69K protection ratings, the light bar is sealed against:

• Dust and fine particles
• Rain and water spray
• Temporary water immersion
• Mud and road contaminants
• High-pressure cleaning
• Steam-jet cleaning

The UV-resistant materials are designed to withstand long-term exposure to sunlight without premature fading or embrittlement.

Dual-Voltage Compatibility

The wide 10–30V DC input range makes the light bar suitable for:

• 12V four-wheel drives and utilities
• 12V passenger and recreational vehicles
• 24V trucks and buses
• Mining and earthmoving equipment
• Agricultural machinery
• Commercial and service vehicles

Integrated reverse-polarity protection helps protect the lamp electronics if the supply wiring is accidentally connected incorrectly.

Typical Applications

• Four-wheel drives and touring vehicles
• Utilities and SUVs
• Trucks and transport vehicles
• Mining and service vehicles
• Agricultural machinery
• Earthmoving and construction equipment
• Emergency-support vehicles
• Off-road and competition vehicles
• Remote-area travel
• Highway and country-road driving

Technical Specifications

• Brand: HELLA
• Series: Black Magic TOUGH Mini
• Product type: Double-row LED light bar
• Nominal size: 13 inches
• Part number: 1FJ 358 196-461
• LED quantity: 24
• Operating voltage: 10–30V DC
• System compatibility: 12V and 24V
• Maximum power consumption: 55W
• Maximum light output: 3,800 lumens
• Colour temperature: 5700K
• Beam type: Long-range driving beam
• Beam distance: Approximately 560m at 1 lux for a pair
• Beam width: Approximately 84m at 1 lux for a pair
• Protection rating: IP68 and IP69K
• Housing: Aluminium
• Bracket: Black stainless steel
• Cable length: Approximately 2 metres
• Cable termination: Open ends
• Mounting: Upright or pendant
• Approximate dimensions: 354 × 75 × 73mm
• Approximate weight: 2.15kg
• Compliance: CE, ECE R10 and ECE R149

Installation Information

The light bar should be connected through a correctly rated relay, fuse and switch using cable suitable for the current draw and installation length. It should be mounted to a strong structural surface and aimed carefully to provide useful forward illumination without creating excessive glare.

Please Note

Road-use requirements for auxiliary driving lights vary between Australian states and territories. Compliance markings do not automatically guarantee that every mounting position or wiring arrangement is legal. Installation must comply with applicable local vehicle regulations.

A wiring harness, relay, switch and vehicle-specific mounting accessories may be required separately unless expressly included. Product details are based on HELLA’s official Black Magic TOUGH specifications.