Official specs side by side
| Spec | JDM: C5000XG Shimano Japan table | USDM: VFC5000XGA Shimano US table |
|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 |
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) | 7.9 oz |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed |
| Retrieve per crank | 101 cm (≈ 39.8 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 | 7/1 | 7/1 |
| List price | ¥37,400 excl. tax | Not confirmed |
| Code | Product code 047137 JAN 4969363047137 | SKU VFC5000XGA |
Values in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Manufacturer figures are shown without brackets.
Is the JDM Vanford C5000XG cheaper than the US VFC5000XGA?
Japan: ¥37,400 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 VFC5000XGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after unit conversion |
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) | 7.9 oz | Matches after unit conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 101 cm (≈ 39.8 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: 047137 / 4969363047137. 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: 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
- Yumeya spool type: S-28. See which Yumeya spools Shimano lists with the same type.
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 Vanford C5000XG
- Shimano Vanford JDM: every size in the Japanese table · All JDM Shimano reels
- Every Vanford size: Japan vs US VANFORD A
- Same size code in other series: Shimano Vanquish C5000XG, Shimano Twin Power XD C5000XG, Shimano Stella C5000XG, Shimano Twin Power C5000XG, Shimano Miravel C5000XG, Shimano Ultegra C5000XG, Shimano Stradic C5000XG, Shimano Nasci C5000XG, Shimano Sahara C5000XG, Shimano Sedona 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 Vanford sizes: JDM vs USDM
Other Vanford sizes in our data
C2000S · C2000SHG · C2500S · C2500SXG · 2500S · 2500SHG · C3000HG · C3000XG · C3000SDH · 3000MHG · 4000XG · 4000MHG
Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ヴァンフォード) (checked 2026-10-13)
- Shimano North America: VANFORD A product table (checked 2026-10-13)