Exsence 4000MXG at a glance
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) · heaviest of 3 Exsence sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 · 101 cm (≈ 39.8 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1.2 gō 250 m (273 yd), 1.5 gō 200 m (219 yd), 2 gō 150 m (164 yd) / Nylon 2.5 gō 160 m (175 yd), 3 gō 120 m (131 yd), 4 gō 90 m (98 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Exsence size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥85,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: 25EXS40MXGB Details |
What are the Exsence 4000MXG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Exsence 4000MXG at 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz), 6.2:1 gear ratio, 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2.5-160, 3-120, 4-90 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-165, 0.30-120, 0.35-80 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 3-110, 4-90, 5-65 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 6 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 101 cm (≈ 39.8 in) |
| Handle length | 57 mm |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 048226 |
| JAN code | 4969363048226 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥85,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.9 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 39.8 in; max drag: 24.3 lb. The line-capacity table below gives yards for each confirmed metre figure.
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values. Weight and drag are rounded to one decimal place, retrieve to one decimal place.
How much is the JDM Exsence 4000MXG?
¥85,000 before consumption tax. That is Shimano Japan's "本体価格" (base price; the page marks it 税別, before consumption tax) for the 4000MXG (product code 048226), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 3 Exsence sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥83,000–¥85,000; the 4000MXG is at the high end.
Prices: Japan list prices are the makers' base prices before consumption tax (Shimano "本体価格", marked 税別; Daiwa "メーカー希望本体価格", marked 税抜). US prices are Shimano North America and Daiwa USA MSRP, or for Shimano baitcasting reels the price on Shimano North America's official online store. Source dates are shown with each record (2026-10-11 or 2026-10-13). We do not convert currencies or add tax. Prices can change; check the current price on the official page. Shop prices and stock are not shown. About prices
How much does the Exsence 4000MXG weigh?
225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 3 Exsence sizes the range is 185–225 g: the lightest is the C3000MHG and the heaviest the 4000MXG.
What is the Exsence 4000MXG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
6.2:1, with 101 cm (≈ 39.8 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Exsence 4000MXG have?
Max drag 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 6 kg (≈ 13.2 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Exsence 4000MXG hold?
The table keeps the maker's gō, lb or mm rating and metre length together; the yard figure changes length only. For example, PE 1.2-250 means size 1.2 gō and 250 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | 1.2 gō–273 yd, 1.5 gō–219 yd, 2 gō–164 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 2.5-160, 3-120, 4-90 | 2.5 gō–175 yd, 3 gō–131 yd, 4 gō–98 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.25-165, 0.30-120, 0.35-80 | 0.25 mm–180 yd, 0.30 mm–131 yd, 0.35 mm–87 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 3-110, 4-90, 5-65 | 3 gō–120 yd, 4 gō–98 yd, 5 gō–71 yd | 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm |
Converted from Shimano Japan's official metric values; yd is rounded to the nearest whole yard. The gō rating is unchanged and is not a lb-test conversion. JAFTMA line-size standards and how to read these figures →
How many bearings does the Exsence 4000MXG have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Exsence 4000MXG have?
Handle length 57 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-11. Spool: 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 4000MXG differ from other Exsence sizes?
The 4000MXG is the only Exsence size with 4000 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 3 Exsence sizes, weighing 185–225 g with gear ratios of 5.7–6.2:1; the 4000MXG is 225 g at 6.2:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Exsence size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C3000MHG | 5.8:1 | 185 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥83,000 | 25EXSC30MHGB |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 200 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥84,000 | Not confirmed |
| 4000MXG (this page) | 6.2:1 | 225 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥85,000 | 25EXS40MXGB |
Which spools fit the Exsence 4000MXG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-28 for the 4000MXG; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-28.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-28 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋スプールタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle knob type | A | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルノブタイプ). |
| Yumeya handle type | H-11 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-2 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルスクリューキャップタイプ). |
| Yumeya reel stand type | C, E | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋リールスタンドタイプ). |
We only list parts the manufacturer (or its own custom-parts brand) names. A part with similar dimensions is not treated as compatible, and a matching type is not a statement that stock spools swap between models.
Is there a US version of the Exsence 4000MXG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists 25EXS40MXGB with the same size code (4000MXG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 4000MXG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 4000MXG | US 25EXS40MXGB | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 6.2:1 | 6.2:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 225 g (≈ 7.9 oz) | 7.9 oz | Matches after our 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) |
US values are Shimano North America official figures; ≈ values are our unit conversions of the Japanese figures. Gaps within rounding (0.15 oz, 1 lb, 0.6 in) count as a match.
Side-by-side: Exsence 4000MXG JDM vs USDM → Every Exsence size: Japan vs EXSENCE B →
Other 4000-size spinning reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 4000, closest in weight first. Size numbers are each maker's own naming, not a measured standard, so the same number does not mean the same spool or body.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daiwa 25 Caldia LT4000-C | 220 g | 5.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥32,300 |
| Daiwa 25 Caldia LT4000-CXH | 220 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥32,300 |
| Daiwa 26 Freams LT4000-C | 230 g | 5.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥22,200 |
| Daiwa 26 Freams LT4000-CXH | 230 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥22,200 |
| Shimano Vanford 4000MHG | 220 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥36,400 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate LT4000-C | 235 g | 5.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥58,600 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate LT4000-CXH | 235 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥58,600 |
| Daiwa 24 Luvias LT4000-XH | 215 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥52,500 |
| Shimano Vanford 4000XG | 215 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥36,400 |
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 4000MHG | 205 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥67,500 |
Compare
- Other Exsence sizes: C3000MHG, 3000MHG
- Shimano Exsence JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (エクスセンス) (checked 2026-10-13)