Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: C5000HG Shimano Japan table | USDM: NEXC5000HGFJ Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 |
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) | 10.8 oz |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 98 cm (≈ 38.6 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 (gō-m) | 20-260, 30-235, 40-185 |
| Mono capacity | 4-190, 5-150, 6-125 (gō-m) | 12-195, 14-165 |
| Bearings | 3/1 | 3/1 |
| List price | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 049544 JAN 4969363049544 | SKU NEXC5000HGFJ |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Nexave C5000HG cheaper than the US NEXC5000HGFJ?
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 C5000HG | USDM NEXC5000HGFJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 5.8:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) | 10.8 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 98 cm (≈ 38.6 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: 049544 / 4969363049544. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Practical drag: 6 kg (a separate maker figure the US table does not give).
- Spool: 54 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 Nexave C5000HG
- Shimano Nexave JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Nexave size: Japan vs US NEXAVE FJ
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Nexave sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Nexave 1000 vs NEX1000FJ
- Nexave 2500HG vs NEX2500HGFJC
- Nexave C3000HG vs NEXC3000HGFJC
- Nexave 4000HG vs NEX4000HGFJ
Other Nexave sizes in our data
6000 (ナイロン6号-150m糸付) · 6000 · 8000 (ナイロン8号-150m糸付) · 8000 · 1000 · C2000S · C2000SHG · 2500 · 2500S · 2500HG · C3000 · C3000HG · 4000 · 4000HG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ネクサーブ) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: NEXAVE FJ product table (checked 2026-10-13)