At a glance
- Type: spinning reel. Sizes in the Japanese table: 13.
- Gear ratio range: 5.1–6.4:1. Weight range: 155–225 g. Max drag range: 3–11 kg.
- List price in Japan: ¥34,200–¥37,400 before consumption tax (Shimano Japan, checked 2026-10-13). Price by size
- US market: same-code US SKU for 3 of 13 sizes (US range: VANFORD A); closest US size only for 0; no US SKU in our data for 10.
Quick picks from the table: lightest C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG (155 g); highest gear C3000XG (6.4:1); most drag 4000XG, 4000MHG and C5000XG (11 kg); cheapest C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG (¥34,200).
Which Vanford sizes share the same body?
Sizes that print the same spool dimensions and max drag in Shimano Japan's table are grouped together. Within a group, the size code mostly changes the gear ratio (and sometimes handle or weight). This is our grouping from the official figures, not a Shimano frame definition, and it says nothing about whether parts swap.
| Sizes | Spool | Max drag | Weight | Gear ratios | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S, C2000SHG | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 3 kg | 155 g | 5.1–6:1 | – |
| C2500S, C2500SXG | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | 3 kg | 155 g | 5.1–6.3:1 | – |
| 2500S, 2500SHG | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 4 kg | 175 g | 5.1–5.8:1 | – |
| C3000HG, C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | 9 kg | 180–195 g | 5.1–6.4:1 | VFC3000XGA |
| 4000XG, 4000MHG, C5000XG | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | 11 kg | 215–225 g | 5.7–6.2:1 | VF4000XGA, VFC5000XGA |
Which Vanford sizes are there?
Shimano Japan's table groups into these size numbers. Pages for a number compare every size that carries it (for example Vanford 2000: C2000S vs C2000SHG).
- Vanford 2000: C2000S, C2000SHG
- Vanford 2500: C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG
- Vanford 3000: C3000HG, C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG
- Vanford 4000: 4000XG, 4000MHG
- Vanford 5000: C5000XG (only size with this number)
All Vanford 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 | Yumeya spool type | Retrieve | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 69 cm | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed | – |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 81 cm | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed | – |
| C2500S | 5.1:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 70 cm | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed | – |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 44 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke | S-31, S-32 | 87 cm | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed | – |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 75 cm | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed | – |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 175 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 86 cm | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed | – |
| C3000HG | 5.8:1 | 180 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 86 cm | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed | – |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 180 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 94 cm | ¥34,700 | VFC3000XGA | – |
| C3000SDH | 5.1:1 | 185 g | 9 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 75 cm | ¥36,900 | Not confirmed | – |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 195 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke | S-33 | 84 cm | ¥35,200 | Not confirmed | – |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 215 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | S-28 | 101 cm | ¥36,400 | VF4000XGA | – |
| 4000MHG | 5.7:1 | 220 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | S-28 | 93 cm | ¥36,400 | Not confirmed | – |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 225 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke | S-28 | 101 cm | ¥37,400 | VFC5000XGA | – |
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 Vanford, and which size is cheapest?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanford at ¥34,200–¥37,400 before consumption tax. The cheapest sizes are the C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG at ¥34,200; the most expensive is the C5000XG at ¥37,400.
- ¥34,200: C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG
- ¥34,700: 2500S, 2500SHG, C3000HG, C3000XG
- ¥35,200: 3000MHG
- ¥36,400: 4000XG, 4000MHG
- ¥36,900: C3000SDH
- ¥37,400: C5000XG
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 Shimano lists under each suffix; it is our grouping, not a Shimano definition.
| Suffix | Sizes | Gear ratio | Retrieve per crank |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no gear suffix) | C2000S, C2500S, 2500S, C3000SDH | 5.1:1 | 69–75 cm |
| HG | C2000SHG, 2500SHG, C3000HG, 3000MHG, 4000MHG | 5.7–6:1 | 81–93 cm |
| XG | C2500SXG, C3000XG, 4000XG, C5000XG | 6.2–6.4:1 | 87–101 cm |
JDM vs USDM: Vanford
- C3000XG (JDM) vs VFC3000XGA (USDM): same size code.
- 4000XG (JDM) vs VF4000XGA (USDM): same size code.
- C5000XG (JDM) vs VFC5000XGA (USDM): same size code.
Related pages
- Every Vanford size: Japan vs US VANFORD A
- Official spool compatibility (Yumeya)
- All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Other Shimano series: 23 Vanquish, Twin Power, 22 Stella, Stradic, 21 Calcutta Conquest, 26 Calcutta Conquest DC, Calcutta Conquest BFS, Metanium, Metanium DC, Antares, 21 Antares DC, Antares DC MD, Scorpion DC MD, 24 Scorpion MD 200, Scorpion MD 300, Aldebaran BFS, Aldebaran DC, Bantam, Calcutta Conquest BFS Limited, Calcutta Conquest MD, Calcutta Conquest Shallow, Curado DC, Exsence DC SS, Exsence DC, Exsence, FX, Grappler, Grappler BB, Grappler CT, Grappler Premium, Miravel, Nasci, Nexave, Ocea Jigger, Ocea Jigger CT, Ocea Jigger F Custom, Ocea Jigger LD, Sahara, Sedona, Sienna, SLX BFS, SLX DC XT, SLX DC, SLX, Spheros SW, Stella SW, Stradic SW, Twin Power SW, Twin Power XD, Ultegra, Vanquish CE
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ヴァンフォード) (checked 2026-10-13)