Same size code; model identity not confirmed. Both official listings use size code 4000. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 4000 Shimano Japan table | USDM: FX4000FC Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Weight | 320 g (≈ 11.3 oz) | 11.3 oz |
| Max drag | 8.5 kg (≈ 18.7 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 (gō-m) | 15/230, 30/180, 50/120 |
| Mono capacity | 3.5-170, 4-150, 5-125 (gō-m) | 8/240, 10/200, 12/160 |
| Bearings | 2/1 | 2/1 |
| List price | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 041265 JAN 4969363041265 | SKU FX4000FC |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM FX 4000 cheaper than the US FX4000FC?
Japan: Not confirmed. US: Not confirmed. Checked 2026-10-11; we do not convert currencies.
Do the numbers match?
We convert the Japanese figures and compare them with the US table. Small gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
| Item | JDM 4000 | USDM FX4000FC | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.2:1 | 5.2:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 320 g (≈ 11.3 oz) | 11.3 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 8.5 kg (≈ 18.7 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 82 cm (≈ 32.3 in) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
Line capacity is not compared value by value: Japan rates PE line in gō (号) × metres, while the US table uses lb test × yards for a named braid, and the two cannot be converted exactly.
What only the Japanese listing gives you
- Product code and JAN: 041265 / 4969363041265. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Practical drag: 4 kg (a separate maker figure the US table does not give).
- Spool: 50 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
Officially listed compatibility applies to the Japanese reel as listed in Japan. We have not found a statement from Shimano that the US version takes the same parts, so we do not say it does.
Links
- Full Japanese specs and compatibility: Shimano FX 4000
- Shimano FX JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every FX size: Japan vs US FX FC
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Sienna 4000, Shimano Nexave 4000, Shimano Sedona 4000, Shimano Nasci 4000, Shimano Sahara 4000, Shimano Stradic 4000, Shimano Ultegra 4000, Shimano Miravel 4000
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other FX sizes: JDM vs USDM
Other FX sizes in our data
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (FX) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: FX FC product table (checked 2026-10-13)