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Shimano Twin Power 3000 & C3000 (JDM): C3000 vs C3000MHG vs C3000XG vs 3000MHG – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

Shimano Japan's Twin Power spec table lists 4 sizes with 3000 in the code: C3000, C3000MHG, C3000XG and 3000MHG. All of them share the same spool and max drag figures (C3000, C3000MHG, C3000XG and 3000MHG (47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke spool, 9 kg max drag, 215–235 g)). The suffix mainly changes the gear ratio: C3000 5.1:1, C3000MHG 5.8:1, C3000XG 6.4:1, 3000MHG 5.7:1.

Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-05. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check

Shimano Twin Power 3000 sizes side by side

The last column shows whether every 3000 size lists the same value. Size codes link to the full page for that size.

ItemC3000C3000MHGC3000XG3000MHGSame in all?
Gear ratio5.1:15.8:16.4:15.7:1Differs
Weight215 g215 g215 g235 gDiffers
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)1-400, 1.5-270, 2-2001-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-1201-400, 1.5-270, 2-2001-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120Differs
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)Not confirmed8-130, 10-110, 12-85Not confirmed8-130, 10-110, 12-85Differs
Line capacity, nylon (gō-m)2.5-180, 3-150, 4-1001.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-1302.5-180, 3-150, 4-1001.5-165, 1.7-150, 2-130Differs
Line capacity, nylon (mm-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Max drag9 kg9 kg9 kg9 kgSame
Practical drag (maker figure)3.5 kg3.5 kg3.5 kg3.5 kgSame
Bearings (ball/roller)9/19/19/19/1Same
Retrieve per crank75 cm86 cm94 cm84 cmDiffers
Handle length50 mm55 mm55 mm55 mmDiffers
Spool47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm strokeSame
Product code (品番)046802046819046826046833Differs
JAN code4969363046802496936304681949693630468264969363046833Differs
Yumeya spool typeS-33S-33S-33S-33Same
List price in Japan¥54,000 excl. tax¥54,000 excl. tax¥54,000 excl. tax¥55,000 excl. taxDiffers
US SKU in our dataJDM onlyJDM onlyTPC3000XGFEJDM only

What is the difference between the Twin Power C3000 and C3000MHG?

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 vs 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120; handle length 50 mm vs 55 mm. Same: weight, max drag, spool, bearings.

How do the other Shimano Twin Power 3000 sizes differ?

C3000MHG vs C3000XG

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 6.4:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 94 cm; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 vs 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200. Same: weight, max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.

C3000XG vs 3000MHG

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 6.4:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 94 cm vs 84 cm; weight 215 g vs 235 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 vs 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120. Same: max drag, spool, handle length, 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 Twin Power 3000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: C3000, C3000MHG and C3000XG at 215 g (heaviest: 3000MHG, 235 g).
  • Highest max drag: C3000, C3000MHG, C3000XG and 3000MHG at 9 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: C3000XG at 6.4:1.

How much line do the Shimano Twin Power 3000 sizes hold?

PE capacity differs between these sizes: C3000 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200; C3000MHG 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120; C3000XG 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200; 3000MHG 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 (gō-m).

LineC3000C3000MHGC3000XG3000MHG
PE 1 gō400 m (437 yd)190 m (208 yd)400 m (437 yd)190 m (208 yd)
PE 1.2 gōNot printed150 m (164 yd)Not printed150 m (164 yd)
PE 1.5 gō270 m (295 yd)120 m (131 yd)270 m (295 yd)120 m (131 yd)
PE 2 gō200 m (219 yd)Not printed200 m (219 yd)Not printed
Nylon 1.5 gōNot printed165 m (180 yd)Not printed165 m (180 yd)
Nylon 1.7 gōNot printed150 m (164 yd)Not printed150 m (164 yd)
Nylon 2 gōNot printed130 m (142 yd)Not printed130 m (142 yd)
Nylon 2.5 gō180 m (197 yd)Not printed180 m (197 yd)Not printed
Nylon 3 gō150 m (164 yd)Not printed150 m (164 yd)Not printed
Nylon 4 gō100 m (109 yd)Not printed100 m (109 yd)Not printed

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 Twin Power 3000?

Shimano Japan lists the Twin Power 3000 sizes at ¥54,000–¥55,000 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-11): C3000 ¥54,000, C3000MHG ¥54,000, C3000XG ¥54,000, 3000MHG ¥55,000. The cheapest are the C3000, C3000MHG and C3000XG. In the US, Shimano North America lists TPC3000XGFE at $494.99 (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 Twin Power 3000?

Shimano North America's TWINPOWER FE table (checked 2026-10-05) lists TPC3000XGFE (size code C3000XG). C3000XG has the same size code in Japan; the other 3000 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.

Every Twin Power size: Japan vs US TWINPOWER FE → C3000XG JDM vs TPC3000XGFE · JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Shimano Twin Power 3000 sizes?

Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C3000 S-33, C3000MHG S-33, C3000XG S-33 and 3000MHG S-33. 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

3000 size in other series

Other Twin Power sizes

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Sources

US: Shimano North America TWINPOWER FE (checked 2026-10-05)