HELLA 2309 Rear Marker Light Red LED 9 to 33V

HELLA 2309 Rear Marker Light Red LED 9 to 33V

Red LED rear position and marker light delivering efficient 3.2W illumination across a wide 9–33V input range, pre-wired with 2.5m cable and backed by HELLA's 5-year warranty, purpose-built for trucks, trailers, and heavy commercial vehicles requiring reliable rear marker lighting.

Product Overview

The HELLA 2309 is a red LED rear position and marker light designed for trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, and heavy commercial vehicles requiring dependable rear marker illumination. Producing red rear marker and position light output from a 140 x 65mm body, the 2309 delivers efficient LED performance at 3.2W across both 12V and 24V DC systems, providing a significantly lower electrical draw than incandescent rear marker alternatives while offering the extended operational lifespan and maintenance-free operation inherent to LED technology. The 2309 is pre-wired with a generous 2.5m cable, providing ample routing length for trailer rear frame and body panel installations where the wiring connection point may be located some distance from the lamp mounting position. This makes the 2309 well suited to longer trailer bodies, rear-access refrigerated units, and rear door frame installations where shorter cable lengths require additional extension wiring. HELLA's five-year warranty reflects the build quality and expected service life of this rear marker light, providing long-term confidence for fleet operators, trailer manufacturers, and transport companies managing ongoing trailer lighting maintenance and refurbishment programs. Universal 9–33V input covers the full range of 12V and 24V heavy vehicle electrical systems in a single unit, simplifying procurement for mixed fleet and workshop environments. As a companion to the HELLA 2033 red/amber side marker and 2307BULK rear marker bulk pack, the 2309 completes the HELLA rear and side marker light range with a larger-format individual rear marker unit for applications where a more prominent rear marker presence is required.

Features & Benefits

Red LED Rear Position and Marker Output: Delivers bright red rear marker and position lamp illumination with maintenance-free LED technology, providing a significantly longer operational lifespan than incandescent rear marker alternatives and reducing fleet downtime and replacement costs.

3.2W Efficient LED Operation: At just 3.2W power consumption at both 12V and 24V DC, the 2309 draws substantially less current than equivalent incandescent rear marker lamps, reducing electrical load on trailer circuits and minimising heat generation at the lamp mounting point.

Pre-Wired 2.5m Cable: Generous 2.5m factory-fitted cable provides ample length for routing through trailer rear frames and body structures to the wiring circuit connection point, accommodating longer trailer bodies, rear door frame installations, and refrigerated unit rear panel fitments without requiring extension wiring.

140 x 65mm Body Profile: Larger 140 x 65mm form factor provides a more prominent rear marker presence than compact 60 x 38mm marker units, improving rear conspicuity on trucks and trailers where a larger rear lighting signature is preferred or specified.

9–33V Universal Input: Compatible with both 12V light commercial vehicles and 24V heavy trucks and trailers in a single unit, eliminating the need for separate voltage variants across mixed fleets.

LED Technology for Extended Service Life: Solid-state LED construction eliminates bulb replacements, reduces maintenance frequency, and provides consistent light output over the operational life of the lamp compared to incandescent alternatives subject to vibration-related filament failures in heavy transport environments.

HELLA 5-Year Warranty: Backed by HELLA's five-year warranty, providing long-term confidence for fleet operators, trailer manufacturers, and transport companies specifying quality lighting for extended service life.

Technical Specs

Compatible With / Goes Well With

The HELLA 2309 is suited to any 12V or 24V truck, trailer, or heavy commercial vehicle requiring red LED rear position and marker lighting with a larger format presence. Primary applications include semi-trailers and B-trains requiring rear marker compliance, curtainsider and tautliner trailers, flatbed and drop-deck trailers, refrigerated and box body trailers with longer rear cable routing requirements, tipper bodies and tipping trailers, rigid trucks and bus bodies, car carriers, livestock trailers, and heavy plant transport trailers requiring rear position lamp fitment.

Pairs well with the HELLA 2033 red/amber side marker light for a matched larger-format side and rear marker lighting installation, the HELLA 2307BULK red rear marker bulk pack for volume procurement of compact rear marker units, HELLA combination lamps including the 2430, 2431, and DuraLED COMBI-SR series, HELLA front and cab marker light packs including the 2051BULK, 2054BULK, and 2026BULK, trailer wiring looms and junction boxes, and waterproof cable connectors and heat-shrink terminals for professional rear panel wiring installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the HELLA 2309 differ from the HELLA 2307BULK rear marker pack?

Both products deliver red LED rear marker and position light output on 9–33V systems with 2.5m cables and HELLA's five-year warranty. The 2309 is a larger individual unit at 140 x 65mm providing a more prominent rear marker presence, while the 2307BULK supplies smaller 60 x 38mm units in a bulk pack format. Choose the 2309 where a larger rear marker footprint and greater individual lamp presence is preferred, and the 2307BULK where compact unit volume procurement is the priority.

What is the difference between a rear position light and a rear marker light?

A rear position light indicates the presence and width of the rear of the vehicle to following traffic and is typically wired to illuminate with the vehicle's running lights. A rear marker light serves a similar conspicuity function, particularly on wide or long heavy vehicles where additional rear lighting is required to indicate the vehicle's overall dimensions to following drivers. On heavy trucks and trailers, the terms are often used interchangeably as the function and application overlap significantly in heavy vehicle lighting configurations.

Is the 2309 suitable for both 12V and 24V trailer systems?

Yes. The 2309 operates across a 9–33V input range, making it fully compatible with both 12V light commercial vehicle electrical systems and standard 24V heavy truck and trailer systems. A single unit covers both voltage levels without modification, making it suitable for workshop and fleet environments managing mixed 12V and 24V trailer fleets.

Why does the 2309 have a 2.5m cable rather than a shorter length?

The 2.5m cable length accommodates the routing distance commonly required on trailer rear panels, longer trailer bodies, and refrigerated units where the wiring harness connection point may be located some distance from the rear marker lamp mounting position. A longer cable eliminates the need for extension wiring in most trailer rear panel installations, simplifying the installation process and reducing the number of wiring joints in the circuit.

Can the 2309 be paired with the HELLA 2033 side marker for a matched installation?

Yes. The 2309 and the HELLA 2033 side marker share the same 140 x 65mm body dimensions, making them a natural matched pair for vehicles requiring both rear marker and side marker lighting in a consistent larger-format lamp profile. The 2033 is available in red and amber for side marking, and the 2309 covers the red rear marker function, providing a visually consistent lamp suite along the side and rear of the vehicle.