Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 4000XG Shimano Japan table | USDM: SH4000XGFJ Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Weight | 280 g (≈ 9.9 oz) | 9.9 oz |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 99 cm (≈ 39.0 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) | 10/200, 12/160 |
| Bearings | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| List price | ¥10,200 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 044594 JAN 4969363044594 | SKU SH4000XGFJ |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Sahara 4000XG cheaper than the US SH4000XGFJ?
Japan: ¥10,200 before consumption tax. 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 4000XG | USDM SH4000XGFJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 280 g (≈ 9.9 oz) | 9.9 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 99 cm (≈ 39.0 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: 044594 / 4969363044594. 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: 51 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 Sahara 4000XG
- Shimano Sahara JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Sahara size: Japan vs US SAHARA FJ
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Nasci 4000XG, Shimano Spheros SW 4000XG, Shimano Stradic 4000XG, Shimano Sedona 4000XG, Shimano Ultegra 4000XG, Shimano Twin Power 4000XG, Shimano Stella 4000XG, Shimano Stradic SW 4000XG, Shimano Miravel 4000XG, Shimano Twin Power XD 4000XG
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Sahara sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Sahara 500 vs SH500FJ
- Sahara 1000 vs SH1000FJ
- Sahara 2500 vs SH2500FJ
- Sahara C3000HG vs SHC3000HGFJ
- Sahara C5000XG vs SHC5000XGFJ
Other Sahara sizes in our data
500 · 1000 · C2000S · C2000SHG · 2500 · 2500SHG · C3000 · C3000DH · C3000HG · 4000 · C5000XG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (サハラ) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: SAHARA FJ product table (checked 2026-10-13)