At a glance
- Type: spinning reel. Sizes in the Japanese table: 15.
- Gear ratio range: 4.9–6.2:1. Weight range: 170–290 g. Max drag range: 5–12 kg.
- List price in Japan: ¥54,600–¥61,600 before consumption tax (Daiwa Japan, checked 2026-10-11). US list price of the paired US SKUs: $649.99–$699.99. Price by size
- US market: same-code US SKU for 0 of 15 sizes (US range: Certate); closest US size only for 4; no US SKU in our data for 11.
Quick picks from the table: lightest FC LT2000S-P and FC LT2000S-H (170 g); highest gear FC LT2500S-XH, LT3000-XH, LT4000-CXH, LT5000D-CXH and LT5000D-XH (6.2:1); most drag LT4000-C, LT4000-CXH, LT5000D-CXH, LT5000D and LT5000D-XH (12 kg); cheapest FC LT2000S-P and FC LT2000S-H (¥54,600).
Which Certate sizes are there?
Daiwa Japan's table groups into these size numbers. Pages for a number compare every size that carries it (for example Certate 2000: FC LT2000S-P vs FC LT2000S-H).
- Certate 2000: FC LT2000S-P, FC LT2000S-H
- Certate 2500: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-XH, FC LT2500S-DH, LT2500, LT2500-H
- Certate 3000: LT3000-CH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- Certate 4000: LT4000-C, LT4000-CXH
- Certate 5000: LT5000D-CXH, LT5000D, LT5000D-XH
All 24 Certate sizes (Japan spec table)
Size codes link to the full spec page for that size. Not confirmed means the value is not printed in the source we checked.
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Spool | Retrieve | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC LT2000S-P | 4.9:1 | 170 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | Not confirmed | 64 cm | ¥54,600 | JDM only | – |
| FC LT2000S-H | 5.8:1 | 170 g | 5 kg | 0.4-200 | Not confirmed | 76 cm | ¥54,600 | JDM only | – |
| FC LT2500S | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | Not confirmed | 72 cm | ¥55,600 | JDM only | – |
| FC LT2500S-XH | 6.2:1 | 175 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | Not confirmed | 87 cm | ¥55,600 | JDM only | – |
| FC LT2500S-DH | 5.1:1 | 185 g | 5 kg | 0.6-200 | Not confirmed | 72 cm | ¥57,600 | JDM only | – |
| LT2500 | 5.2:1 | 200 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | Not confirmed | 73 cm | ¥55,600 | JDM only | – |
| LT2500-H | 5.7:1 | 200 g | 10 kg | 0.8-200 | Not confirmed | 80 cm | ¥55,600 | CERTLTG2500D-H (closest) | $649.99 |
| LT3000-CH | 5.7:1 | 205 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | Not confirmed | 85 cm | ¥56,600 | JDM only | – |
| LT3000 | 5.2:1 | 225 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | Not confirmed | 77 cm | ¥57,600 | JDM only | – |
| LT3000-XH | 6.2:1 | 225 g | 10 kg | 1-200 | Not confirmed | 93 cm | ¥57,600 | CERTLTG3000D-XH (closest) | $649.99 |
| LT4000-C | 5.2:1 | 235 g | 12 kg | 1.5-200 | Not confirmed | 82 cm | ¥58,600 | JDM only | – |
| LT4000-CXH | 6.2:1 | 235 g | 12 kg | 1.5-200 | Not confirmed | 99 cm | ¥58,600 | CERTLTG4000D-CXH (closest) | $669.99 |
| LT5000D-CXH | 6.2:1 | 245 g | 12 kg | 2.5-300 | Not confirmed | 105 cm | ¥60,600 | JDM only | – |
| LT5000D | 5.2:1 | 290 g | 12 kg | 2.5-300 | Not confirmed | 87 cm | ¥61,600 | JDM only | – |
| LT5000D-XH | 6.2:1 | 290 g | 12 kg | 2.5-300 | Not confirmed | 105 cm | ¥61,600 | CERTLTG5000D-XH-A (closest) | $699.99 |
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much is the JDM Certate, and which size is cheapest?
Daiwa Japan lists the Certate at ¥54,600–¥61,600 before consumption tax. The cheapest sizes are the FC LT2000S-P and FC LT2000S-H at ¥54,600; the most expensive are the LT5000D and LT5000D-XH at ¥61,600. The paired US SKUs list at $649.99–$699.99; we do not convert currencies.
- ¥54,600: FC LT2000S-P, FC LT2000S-H
- ¥55,600: FC LT2500S, FC LT2500S-XH, LT2500, LT2500-H
- ¥56,600: LT3000-CH
- ¥57,600: FC LT2500S-DH, LT3000, LT3000-XH
- ¥58,600: LT4000-C, LT4000-CXH
- ¥60,600: LT5000D-CXH
- ¥61,600: LT5000D, LT5000D-XH
Size suffixes and gear ratio in this table
A summary of the official table, grouped by the letters at the end of the size code. It shows which gear ratios Daiwa lists under each suffix; it is our grouping, not a Daiwa definition.
| Suffix | Sizes | Gear ratio | Retrieve per crank |
|---|---|---|---|
| -P | FC LT2000S-P | 4.9:1 | 64 cm |
| (no gear suffix) | FC LT2500S, LT2500, LT3000, LT4000-C, LT5000D | 5.1–5.2:1 | 72–87 cm |
| -DH | FC LT2500S-DH | 5.1:1 | 72 cm |
| -H | FC LT2000S-H, LT2500-H | 5.7–5.8:1 | 76–80 cm |
| -CH | LT3000-CH | 5.7:1 | 85 cm |
| -XH | FC LT2500S-XH, LT3000-XH, LT5000D-XH | 6.2:1 | 87–105 cm |
| -CXH | LT4000-CXH, LT5000D-CXH | 6.2:1 | 99–105 cm |
JDM vs USDM: 24 Certate
- LT2500-H (JDM) vs CERTLTG2500D-H (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
- LT3000-XH (JDM) vs CERTLTG3000D-XH (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
- LT4000-CXH (JDM) vs CERTLTG4000D-CXH (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
- LT5000D-XH (JDM) vs CERTLTG5000D-XH-A (USDM): closest US size, different size code.
Related pages
- Vanquish 2500S vs Exist LT2500S vs Twin Power 2500S
- Daiwa LT2500S-XH Compared: Exist, Airity, Certate
- Daiwa LT2000S-P Compared: Exist, Airity, Certate
- Official spool compatibility (SLP Works)
- All JDM Daiwa reels · JDM reels guide
- Other Daiwa series: 22 Exist, 23 Airity, 21 Zillion SV TW, 26 Zillion TW 150, 24 Steez SV TW, 25 Tatula SV TW, 25 Tatula TW 200, 25 Saltiga, 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000, 24 Luvias, 25 Caldia, 26 Freams, 24 Revros, 26 Certate SW 8000–20000, 24 Certate SW 4000–6000, 23 Airity ST, 26 Certate HD, Alphas SV TW, Steez A II TW, Steez CT SV TW, 22 Zillion TW HD, 24 Tatula TW 100, 26 Ryoga, 25 Alphas BF TW
Sources
- Daiwa Japan product page and spec table (セルテート) (checked 2026-10-05)
- SLP Works: EX LT Spool 2 (compatible models) (checked 2026-10-05)
- SLP Works: EX LT Black Spool 2 (compatible models) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)
- Daiwa parts search (ダイワパーツ検索, linked from the Daiwa Japan product page): product code and release year (checked 2026-10-05)