Sources: Shimano Japan spec table (checked 2026-10-13) and Shimano North America ULTEGRA FD product listing (checked 2026-10-13). ≈ figures are our unit conversions, not maker figures. How we check
Is the US Ultegra the same reel as the Japanese Ultegra?
The name is shared, but the size codes line up only for C3000HG (ULTC3000HGD), 4000XG (ULT4000XGD) and C5000XG (ULTC5000XGD). Numerical comparison depends on which US values the maker publishes.
Every Ultegra size: Japan vs US
Each Japanese size with the US SKU that has the same code, or else the US SKU with the same size number (a different gear suffix), and the official values that differ.
| JDM size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU | US gear / weight / drag | US price | Differs on paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥19,500 | No US code | — | — | — |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥19,500 | No US code | — | — | — |
| C2500SHG | 6:1 | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | ¥19,500 | No US code | — | — | — |
| 2500 | 5.1:1 | 215 g (≈ 7.6 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥20,000 | ULT2500HGD (different code) | 5.8:1 / 7.6 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 210 g (≈ 7.4 oz) | 4 kg (≈ 8.8 lb) | ¥20,000 | ULT2500HGD (different code) | 5.8:1 / 7.6 oz / Not confirmed | – | Weight |
| C3000 | 5.1:1 | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥20,000 | ULTC3000HGD (different code) | 5.8:1 / 7.8 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| C3000HG | 5.8:1 | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥20,000 | ULTC3000HGD | 5.8:1 / 7.8 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | ¥20,000 | ULTC3000HGD (different code) | 5.8:1 / 7.8 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| 4000 | 5.3:1 | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥22,500 | ULT4000XGD (different code) | 6.2:1 / 9.3 oz / Not confirmed | – | Gear ratio |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 265 g (≈ 9.3 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥22,500 | ULT4000XGD | 6.2:1 / 9.3 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 275 g (≈ 9.7 oz) | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | ¥23,500 | ULTC5000XGD | 6.2:1 / 9.7 oz / Not confirmed | – | Not confirmed for all items |
"Differs on paper" compares gear ratio, weight, max drag and retrieve per crank after our conversion (gaps within 0.15 oz, 1 lb or 0.6 in count as the same). "Not confirmed" means the official table does not give the value.
Is the Ultegra cheaper in Japan or in the US?
Shimano Japan lists the Ultegra at ¥19,500–¥23,500 before consumption tax (checked 2026-10-13). A US list price for these codes is Not confirmed, so we cannot compare prices.
The Japanese figure excludes Japan's consumption tax (the page says so); the US page shows its price without mentioning tax. Pairs marked "different code" are not the same reel. 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
Which US Ultegra sizes have no Japanese twin?
ULT1000D and ULT2500HGD: Shimano North America lists these codes, but Shimano Japan's table has no size with the same code.
| US SKU | Gear ratio | Max drag | Weight | Retrieve per crank | Bearings | US price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULT1000D | 5.1:1 | Not confirmed | 6.3 oz | Not confirmed | 5/1 | Not confirmed |
| ULT2500HGD | 5.8:1 | Not confirmed | 7.6 oz | Not confirmed | 5/1 | Not confirmed |
Which Japanese Ultegra sizes have no US code?
C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500SHG, 2500, 2500SHG, C3000, C3000XG and 4000: none of these codes is in the ULTEGRA FD table (checked 2026-10-13). All JDM-only sizes in our data
Links
- Shimano Ultegra JDM: all sizes with full specs
- Shimano Ultegra 2500 (JDM): all 3 sizes compared
- Shimano Ultegra 3000 (JDM): all 3 sizes compared
- Ultegra C3000HG vs ULTC3000HGD
- Ultegra 4000XG vs ULT4000XGD
- Ultegra C5000XG vs ULTC5000XGD
- All JDM vs USDM comparisons · Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano North America official page