Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: 18000HG Shimano Japan table | USDM: STLSW18000HGD Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 |
| Weight | 900 g (≈ 31.7 oz) | 31.7 oz |
| Max drag | 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 128 cm (≈ 50.4 in) | Not confirmed |
| Braid / PE capacity | PE 5-500, 6-400, 8-300 (gō-m) | 50-600, 65-440, 80-360 |
| Mono capacity | 10-310, 12-240, 14-200 (gō-m) | 20-415, 25-340, 30-280 |
| Bearings | 13/1 | 13/1 |
| List price | ¥180,000 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 047601 JAN 4969363047601 | SKU STLSW18000HGD |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Stella SW 18000HG cheaper than the US STLSW18000HGD?
Japan: ¥180,000 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 18000HG | USDM STLSW18000HGD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 900 g (≈ 31.7 oz) | 31.7 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 128 cm (≈ 50.4 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: 047601 / 4969363047601. Use these to match a Japanese retailer's listing and to order parts.
- Spool: 71.5 mm dia. / 28 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 Stella SW 18000HG
- Shimano Stella SW JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Stella SW size: Japan vs US STELLA SW D
- JDM sizes with no same-code US model
- Guide: how JDM and USDM listings differ
- Shimano Japan official page · Shimano US official page
Other Stella SW sizes: JDM vs USDM
- Stella SW 4000XG vs STLSW4000XGD
- Stella SW 5000HG vs STLSW5000HGD
- Stella SW 6000HG vs STLSW6000HGD
- Stella SW 6000XG vs STLSW6000XGD
- Stella SW 8000PG vs STLSW8000PGD
- Stella SW 8000HG vs STLSW8000HGD
- Stella SW 10000PG vs STLSW10000PGD
- Stella SW 14000XG vs STLSW14000XGD
- Stella SW 20000PG vs STLSW20000PGD
- Stella SW 25000PG vs STLSW25000PGD
- Stella SW 30000PG vs STLSW30000PGD
Other Stella SW sizes in our data
4000HG · 4000XG · 5000HG · 5000XG · 6000PG · 6000HG · 6000XG · 8000PG · 8000HG · 8000XG · 10000PG · 10000HG · 14000XG · 20000PG · 25000PG · 30000PG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ステラ SW) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: STELLA SW D product table (checked 2026-10-13)