Shimano Japan spec table (22 Stella, 2022 model), checked 2026-10-05. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check
Shimano Stella 4000 sizes side by side
The last column shows whether every 4000 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.
| Item | 4000M | 4000MHG | 4000XG | Same in all? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.3:1 | 5.7:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 260 g | 260 g | 260 g | Same |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2.5-160, 3-120, 4-90 | 2.5-160, 3-120, 4-90 | 3.5-170, 4-150, 5-125 | Differs |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | Not confirmed | – |
| Max drag | 11 kg | 11 kg | 11 kg | Same |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 7 kg | 7 kg | 7 kg | Same |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | Same |
| Retrieve per crank | 87 cm | 93 cm | 101 cm | Differs |
| Handle length | 55 mm | 55 mm | 57 mm | Differs |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | Same |
| Product code (品番) | 043948 | 043955 | 043962 | Differs |
| JAN code | 4969363043948 | 4969363043955 | 4969363043962 | Differs |
| Yumeya spool type | S-28 | S-28 | S-28 | Same |
| List price in Japan | ¥95,000 excl. tax | ¥95,000 excl. tax | ¥95,000 excl. tax | Same |
| US SKU in our data | JDM only | JDM only | STL4000XGFK |
What is the difference between the Stella 4000M and 4000MHG?
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.3:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 87 cm vs 93 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
How do the other Shimano Stella 4000 sizes differ?
4000MHG vs 4000XG
Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.7:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 93 cm vs 101 cm; PE capacity (gō-m) 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 vs 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240; handle length 55 mm vs 57 mm. Same: weight, max drag, spool, bearings.
These are differences in the printed figures only. We do not say which size is better for a given use: that is outside what a spec table shows.
Which Shimano Stella 4000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?
- Lightest: 4000M, 4000MHG and 4000XG at 260 g (heaviest: 4000XG, 260 g).
- Highest max drag: 4000M, 4000MHG and 4000XG at 11 kg.
- Highest gear ratio: 4000XG at 6.2:1.
How much line do the Shimano Stella 4000 sizes hold?
PE capacity differs between these sizes: 4000M 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150; 4000MHG 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150; 4000XG 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 (gō-m).
| Line | 4000M | 4000MHG | 4000XG |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE 1 gō | Not printed | Not printed | 490 m (536 yd) |
| PE 1.2 gō | 250 m (273 yd) | 250 m (273 yd) | Not printed |
| PE 1.5 gō | 200 m (219 yd) | 200 m (219 yd) | 320 m (350 yd) |
| PE 2 gō | 150 m (164 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) | 240 m (262 yd) |
| Nylon 2.5 gō | 160 m (175 yd) | 160 m (175 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 3 gō | 120 m (131 yd) | 120 m (131 yd) | Not printed |
| Nylon 3.5 gō | Not printed | Not printed | 170 m (186 yd) |
| Nylon 4 gō | 90 m (98 yd) | 90 m (98 yd) | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Nylon 5 gō | Not printed | Not printed | 125 m (137 yd) |
Metres as printed in Shimano Japan's table; yards are our conversion. gō is not converted to lb test.
How much is the JDM Shimano Stella 4000?
Shimano Japan lists the Stella 4000 sizes at ¥95,000 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11): 4000M ¥95,000, 4000MHG ¥95,000, 4000XG ¥95,000. Every size has the same list price. In the US, Shimano North America lists STL4000XGFK at $874.99 (MSRP); we do not convert currencies.
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
Is there a US Stella 4000?
Shimano North America's STELLA FK table (checked 2026-10-05) lists STL4000XGFK (size code 4000XG). 4000XG has the same size code in Japan; the other 4000 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.
Every Stella size: Japan vs US STELLA FK → 4000XG JDM vs STL4000XGFK · JDM-only sizes
Which spools fit the Shimano Stella 4000 sizes?
Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: 4000M S-28, 4000MHG S-28 and 4000XG S-28. Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano lists for that size. A matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between sizes. Spool compatibility hub
4000 size in other series
- Shimano Vanquish 4000: 4000MHG, 4000XG
- Shimano Twin Power 4000: 4000M, 4000PG, 4000MHG, 4000XG
- Shimano Stradic 4000: 4000, 4000MHG, 4000XG
- Shimano Twin Power XD 4000: 4000PG, 4000HG, 4000XG
- Shimano Vanford 4000: 4000XG, 4000MHG
- Daiwa Exist LT4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Exist LT4000-XH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Airity LT4000-XH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Certate LT4000-C (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Certate LT4000-CXH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 4000-H (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 4000-XH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Luvias LT4000-XH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Caldia LT4000-C (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Caldia LT4000-CXH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Freams LT4000-C (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Freams LT4000-CXH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Revros LT4000-CXH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Certate SW 4000–6000 4000-H (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Certate SW 4000–6000 4000-XH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Certate HD LT4000-C (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Daiwa Certate HD LT4000-CXH (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Exsence 4000MXG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano FX 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Miravel 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nasci 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Nexave 4000HG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sahara 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sahara 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sedona 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Sienna 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Spheros SW 4000HG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Spheros SW 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Stella SW 4000HG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Stella SW 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Stradic SW 4000HG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Stradic SW 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Twin Power SW 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Ultegra 4000 (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano Ultegra 4000XG (the only 4000 size in its series)
- Shimano 4000XG Compared: Stella, Vanquish, Twin Power, Stradic
Other 22 Stella sizes
Stella 2000 · Stella 2500 · Stella 3000 · All 16 22 Stella sizes · All JDM Shimano reels
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ステラ) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan 22 Stella feature site (spec table with the same product codes) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya fitting list for spinning reels (夢屋 機種別取付一覧 PDF) (checked 2026-10-05)
- Shimano Japan: Yumeya Lightweight Custom Spool spec table (夢屋ライトウェイトカスタムスプール) (checked 2026-10-05)
US: Shimano North America STELLA FK (checked 2026-10-05)