Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: C5000XG Shimano Japan table | USDM: SHC5000XGFJ Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Weight | 305 g (≈ 10.8 oz) | 10.8 oz |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 105 cm (≈ 41.3 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 | 4/1 | 4/1 |
| List price | ¥10,900 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 044600 JAN 4969363044600 | SKU SHC5000XGFJ |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Sahara C5000XG cheaper than the US SHC5000XGFJ?
Japan: ¥10,900 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 C5000XG | USDM SHC5000XGFJ | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | 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 | 105 cm (≈ 41.3 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: 044600 / 4969363044600. 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 Sahara C5000XG
- 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 C5000XG, Shimano Sedona C5000XG, Shimano Stradic C5000XG, Shimano Ultegra C5000XG, Shimano Miravel C5000XG, Shimano Twin Power C5000XG, Shimano Stella C5000XG, Shimano Twin Power XD C5000XG, Shimano Vanford C5000XG, Shimano Vanquish C5000XG
- 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 4000XG vs SH4000XGFJ
Other Sahara sizes in our data
500 · 1000 · C2000S · C2000SHG · 2500 · 2500SHG · C3000 · C3000DH · C3000HG · 4000 · 4000XG
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)