Stella SW 18000HG at a glance
| Weight | 900 g (≈ 31.7 oz) · Stella SW range 360–995 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 · 128 cm (≈ 50.4 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 5 gō 500 m (547 yd), 6 gō 400 m (437 yd), 8 gō 300 m (328 yd) / Nylon 10 gō 310 m (339 yd), 12 gō 240 m (262 yd), 14 gō 200 m (219 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 71.5 mm dia. / 28 mm stroke |
| Same body as | No other Stella SW size prints the same spool and max drag. |
| Japan list price | ¥180,000 excl. tax |
| US version | Yes: STLSW18000HGD Details |
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What are the Stella SW 18000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Stella SW 18000HG at 900 g (≈ 31.7 oz), 5.7:1 gear ratio, 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb) max drag. 5 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 900 g (≈ 31.7 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 5-500, 6-400, 8-300 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 10-310, 12-240, 14-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.52-310, 0.57-240, 0.62-200 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 13/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 128 cm (≈ 50.4 in) |
| Handle length | 85 mm |
| Spool | 71.5 mm dia. / 28 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047601 |
| JAN code | 4969363047601 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥180,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 31.7 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 50.4 in; max drag: 66.1 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 Stella SW 18000HG?
¥180,000 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 18000HG (product code 047601), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥125,000–¥198,000.
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 Stella SW 18000HG weigh?
900 g (≈ 31.7 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the range is 360–995 g: the lightest is the 4000HG and the heaviest the 30000PG.
What is the Stella SW 18000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.7:1, with 128 cm (≈ 50.4 in) of line per handle turn.
How much drag does the Stella SW 18000HG have?
Max drag 30 kg (≈ 66.1 lb).
How much line does the Stella SW 18000HG 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 5-500 means size 5 gō and 500 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 5-500, 6-400, 8-300 | 5 gō–547 yd, 6 gō–437 yd, 8 gō–328 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 10-310, 12-240, 14-200 | 10 gō–339 yd, 12 gō–262 yd, 14 gō–219 yd | 10 gō: 0.520 mm, 12 gō: 0.570 mm, 14 gō: 0.620 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.52-310, 0.57-240, 0.62-200 | 0.52 mm–339 yd, 0.57 mm–262 yd, 0.62 mm–219 yd | — |
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 Stella SW 18000HG have?
13/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Stella SW 18000HG have?
Handle length 85 mm. Spool: 71.5 mm dia. / 28 mm stroke.
How does the 18000HG differ from other Stella SW sizes?
The 18000HG is the only Stella SW size with 18000 in its code in Shimano Japan's table.
Shimano Japan lists 17 Stella SW sizes, weighing 360–995 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.2:1; the 18000HG is 900 g at 5.7:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Stella SW size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000HG | 5.7:1 | 360 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥125,000 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 360 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥125,000 | STLSW4000XGD |
| 5000HG | 5.7:1 | 425 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 | ¥140,000 | STLSW5000HGD |
| 5000XG | 6.2:1 | 425 g | 13 kg | 2-350, 2.5-280, 3-240 | ¥140,000 | Not confirmed |
| 6000PG | 4.7:1 | 440 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | Not confirmed |
| 6000HG | 5.7:1 | 440 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | STLSW6000HGD |
| 6000XG | 6.2:1 | 435 g | 13 kg | 2-440, 3-300, 4-210 | ¥140,000 | STLSW6000XGD |
| 8000PG | 4.8:1 | 635 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | STLSW8000PGD |
| 8000HG | 5.6:1 | 630 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | STLSW8000HGD |
| 8000XG | 6.2:1 | 635 g | 25 kg | 3-410, 4-300, 5-250 | ¥155,000 | Not confirmed |
| 10000PG | 4.8:1 | 680 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥160,000 | STLSW10000PGD |
| 10000HG | 5.6:1 | 680 g | 25 kg | 4-400, 5-300, 6-250 | ¥160,000 | Not confirmed |
| 14000XG | 6.2:1 | 685 g | 25 kg | 5-360, 6-300, 8-220 | ¥160,000 | STLSW14000XGD |
| 18000HG (this page) | 5.7:1 | 900 g | 30 kg | 5-500, 6-400, 8-300 | ¥180,000 | STLSW18000HGD |
| 20000PG | 4.4:1 | 915 g | 30 kg | 6-500, 8-370, 10-300 | ¥185,000 | STLSW20000PGD |
| 25000PG | 4.4:1 | 920 g | 30 kg | 6-600, 8-450, 10-350 | ¥185,000 | STLSW25000PGD |
| 30000PG | 4.4:1 | 995 g | 27 kg | 8-620, 10-500, 12-420 | ¥198,000 | STLSW30000PGD |
Which spools fit the Stella SW 18000HG?
We have no official spool listing recorded for the 18000HG, so we name no spool for it.
No official compatibility information recorded yet.
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 Stella SW 18000HG?
Yes. Shimano North America lists STLSW18000HGD with the same size code (18000HG). gear ratio and weight match after our unit conversion; max drag and retrieve per crank are Not confirmed.
Both official listings use size code 18000HG. Published gear ratio and weight match after unit conversion.
| Item | JDM 18000HG | US STLSW18000HGD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 5.7:1 | Matches after our conversion |
| Weight | 900 g (≈ 31.7 oz) | 31.7 oz | Matches after our 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) |
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: Stella SW 18000HG JDM vs USDM → Every Stella SW size: Japan vs STELLA SW D →
Other 18000-size spinning reels
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 18000, 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 26 Certate SW 8000–20000 18000-H | 885 g | 5.5:1 | 30 kg | ¥104,500 |
| Daiwa 25 Saltiga 18000-H | 930 g | 5.5:1 | 30 kg | ¥175,000 |
Compare
- Other Stella SW sizes: 4000HG, 4000XG, 5000HG, 5000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 6000XG, 8000PG, 8000HG, 8000XG, 10000PG, 10000HG, 14000XG, 20000PG, 25000PG, 30000PG
- Shimano Stella SW JDM: all sizes · All JDM Shimano reels · JDM reels guide
- Japanese line sizes · Shimano vs Daiwa sizes · Shimano size codes
- Saltwater spinning sizes
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Sources
- Shimano Japan product page and spec table (ステラ SW) (checked 2026-10-13)