Shimano Vanford 4000 (JDM): 4000XG vs 4000MHG – Weight, Line Capacity & Specs

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 Vanford 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.

What is the difference between the Vanford 4000XG and 4000MHG?

Differences in the official table: gear ratio 6.2:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 101 cm vs 93 cm; weight 215 g vs 220 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 vs 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150; handle length 57 mm vs 55 mm. Same: 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 Vanford 4000 is the lightest, and which has the most drag?

• Lightest: 4000XG at 215 g (heaviest: 4000MHG, 220 g).
• Highest max drag: 4000XG and 4000MHG at 11 kg.
• Highest gear ratio: 4000XG at 6.2:1.

How much line do the Shimano Vanford 4000 sizes hold?

PE capacity differs between these sizes: 4000XG 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240; 4000MHG 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 (gō-m).

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 Vanford 4000?

Shimano Japan lists the Vanford 4000 sizes at ¥36,400 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13): 4000XG ¥36,400, 4000MHG ¥36,400. 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 Vanford 4000?

Shimano North America's VANFORD A table (checked 2026-10-13) lists VF4000XGA (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 Vanford size: Japan vs US VANFORD A → 4000XG JDM vs VF4000XGA · JDM-only sizes

Which spools fit the Shimano Vanford 4000 sizes?

Shimano Japan prints a Yumeya spool type for each size: 4000XG S-28 and 4000MHG 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 Stella 4000: 4000M, 4000MHG, 4000XG
• Shimano Stradic 4000: 4000, 4000MHG, 4000XG
• Shimano Twin Power XD 4000: 4000PG, 4000HG, 4000XG
• 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)

Other Vanford sizes

Vanford 2000 · Vanford 2500 · Vanford 3000 · All 13 Vanford sizes · All JDM Shimano reels

Official Shimano Japan page ↗

Sources

• Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ヴァンフォード) (checked 2026-10-13)

US: Shimano North America VANFORD A (checked 2026-10-13)