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Shimano Ultegra C3000 (JDM): C3000 vs C3000HG vs C3000XG – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

Shimano Japan's Ultegra spec table lists 3 sizes with 3000 in the code: C3000, C3000HG and C3000XG. All of them share the same spool and max drag figures (C3000, C3000HG and C3000XG (47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke spool, 9 kg max drag, 220 g)). The suffix mainly changes the gear ratio: C3000 5.1:1, C3000HG 5.8:1, C3000XG 6.4:1.

Shimano Japan spec table, checked 2026-10-13. Values are copied as printed; Not confirmed means the item is not in the table. How we check

Shimano Ultegra 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.

ItemC3000C3000HGC3000XGSame in all?
Gear ratio5.1:15.8:16.4:1Differs
Weight220 g220 g220 gSame
Line capacity, PE (gō-m)1-400, 1.5-270, 2-2001-400, 1.5-270, 2-2001-400, 1.5-270, 2-200Same
Line capacity, nylon (lb-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Line capacity, nylon (gō-m)2.5-180, 3-150, 4-1002.5-180, 3-150, 4-1002.5-180, 3-150, 4-100Same
Line capacity, nylon (mm-m)0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-1000.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-1000.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100Same
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m)2.5-160, 3-130, 4-1002.5-160, 3-130, 4-1002.5-160, 3-130, 4-100Same
Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m)Not confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmed–
Max drag9 kg9 kg9 kgSame
Practical drag (maker figure)3.5 kg3.5 kg3.5 kgSame
Bearings (ball/roller)5/15/15/1Same
Retrieve per crank75 cm86 cm94 cmDiffers
Handle length55 mm55 mm55 mmSame
Spool47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke47 mm dia. / 17 mm strokeSame
Product code (品番)047991048004048011Differs
JAN code496936304799149693630480044969363048011Differs
Yumeya spool typeNot confirmedNot confirmedNot confirmedDiffers
List price in Japan¥20,000 excl. tax¥20,000 excl. tax¥20,000 excl. taxSame
US SKU in our dataNot confirmedULTC3000HGDNot confirmed

What is the difference between the Ultegra C3000 and C3000HG?

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 5.8:1; retrieve per crank 75 cm vs 86 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.

How do the other Shimano Ultegra 3000 sizes differ?

C3000HG vs C3000XG

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 6.4:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 94 cm. Same: weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), 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 Ultegra 3000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

  • Lightest: C3000, C3000HG and C3000XG at 220 g (heaviest: C3000XG, 220 g).
  • Highest max drag: C3000, C3000HG and C3000XG at 9 kg.
  • Highest gear ratio: C3000XG at 6.4:1.

How much line do the Shimano Ultegra 3000 sizes hold?

Every Shimano Ultegra 3000 size prints the same PE capacity: 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 (gō-m). The suffix changes the gear, not the spool.

LineC3000C3000HGC3000XG
PE 1 gō400 m (437 yd)400 m (437 yd)400 m (437 yd)
PE 1.5 gō270 m (295 yd)270 m (295 yd)270 m (295 yd)
PE 2 gō200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)200 m (219 yd)
Nylon 2.5 gō180 m (197 yd)180 m (197 yd)180 m (197 yd)
Nylon 3 gō150 m (164 yd)150 m (164 yd)150 m (164 yd)
Nylon 4 gō100 m (109 yd)100 m (109 yd)100 m (109 yd)
Fluorocarbon 2.5 gō160 m (175 yd)160 m (175 yd)160 m (175 yd)
Fluorocarbon 3 gō130 m (142 yd)130 m (142 yd)130 m (142 yd)
Fluorocarbon 4 gō100 m (109 yd)100 m (109 yd)100 m (109 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 Ultegra 3000?

Shimano Japan lists the Ultegra 3000 sizes at ¥20,000 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): C3000 ¥20,000, C3000HG ¥20,000, C3000XG ¥20,000. Every size has the same list price.

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 Ultegra 3000?

Shimano North America's ULTEGRA FD table (checked 2026-10-13) lists ULTC3000HGD (size code C3000HG). C3000HG has the same size code in Japan; the other 3000 sizes on this page have no same-code US SKU.

Every Ultegra size: Japan vs US ULTEGRA FD → C3000HG JDM vs ULTC3000HGD · JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Shimano Ultegra 3000 sizes?

Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: C3000 not confirmed, C3000HG not confirmed and C3000XG not confirmed. 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 Ultegra sizes

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Sources

US: Shimano North America ULTEGRA FD (checked 2026-10-13)