Stella SW 4000HG at a glance
| Weight | 360 g (≈ 12.7 oz) · lightest of 17 Stella SW sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 · 93 cm (≈ 36.6 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 490 m (536 yd), 1.5 gō 320 m (350 yd), 2 gō 240 m (262 yd) / Nylon 3.5 gō 170 m (186 yd), 4 gō 150 m (164 yd), 5 gō 125 m (137 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Same body as | 4000XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥125,000 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
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What are the Stella SW 4000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Stella SW 4000HG at 360 g (≈ 12.7 oz), 5.7:1 gear ratio, 11 kg (≈ 24.3 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 | 360 g (≈ 12.7 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 3.5-170, 4-150, 5-125 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.30-180, 0.35-130 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | Not confirmed |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 11/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 93 cm (≈ 36.6 in) |
| Handle length | 65 mm |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047472 |
| JAN code | 4969363047472 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥125,000 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 12.7 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 36.6 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 Stella SW 4000HG?
¥125,000 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 4000HG (product code 047472), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 17 Stella SW sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥125,000–¥198,000; the 4000HG is at the low end. The 4000XG has the same list price.
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 4000HG weigh?
360 g (≈ 12.7 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. The 4000XG lists the same weight.
What is the Stella SW 4000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.7:1, with 93 cm (≈ 36.6 in) of line per handle turn. Other 4000 sizes in the same series: 4000XG 6.2:1 (101 cm).
How much drag does the Stella SW 4000HG have?
Max drag 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb).
How much line does the Stella SW 4000HG 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 1-490 means size 1 gō and 490 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | 1 gō–536 yd, 1.5 gō–350 yd, 2 gō–262 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 3.5-170, 4-150, 5-125 | 3.5 gō–186 yd, 4 gō–164 yd, 5 gō–137 yd | 3.5 gō: 0.310 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 mm, 5 gō: 0.370 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.30-180, 0.35-130 | 0.30 mm–197 yd, 0.35 mm–142 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 4000HG have?
11/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Stella SW 4000HG have?
Handle length 65 mm. Spool: 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 4000HG differ from other Stella SW sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 4000):
- 4000HG vs 4000XG: gear ratio 5.7:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 93 cm vs 101 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
Shimano Japan lists 17 Stella SW sizes, weighing 360–995 g with gear ratios of 4.4–6.2:1; the 4000HG is 360 g at 5.7:1, the same weight as the 4000XG. 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 (this page) | 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 | 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 4000HG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-28 for the 4000HG; 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 reel stand type | D | 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 Stella SW 4000HG?
No. Shimano North America's STELLA SW D table lists STLSW30000PGD, STLSW4000XGD, STLSW8000PGD, STLSW20000PGD, STLSW6000XGD, STLSW5000HGD, STLSW14000XGD, STLSW6000HGD, STLSW25000PGD, STLSW10000PGD, STLSW18000HGD and STLSW8000HGD, and none has the size code 4000HG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is STLSW4000XGD; the official values differ in gear ratio (5.7:1 in Japan, 6.2:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM 4000HG | US STLSW4000XGD | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 360 g (≈ 12.7 oz) | 12.7 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 11 kg (≈ 24.3 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 93 cm (≈ 36.6 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.
Every Stella SW size: Japan vs STELLA SW D → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Stella SW 4000HG vs Nexave, Stradic SW, Spheros SW and Twin Power XD 4000HG
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. By Japanese list price (excl. tax), the cheapest 4000HG is the Spheros SW at ¥17,200 and the most expensive the Stella SW at ¥125,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Nexave 4000HG | 305 g | 5.8:1 | 11 kg | – |
| Shimano Stradic SW 4000HG | 300 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥35,000 |
| Shimano Spheros SW 4000HG | 280 g | 5.8:1 | 11 kg | ¥17,200 |
| Shimano Twin Power XD 4000HG | 245 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥62,800 |
| Shimano Twin Power SW 4000XG | 350 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥58,800 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 4000-H | 345 g | 5.7:1 | 12 kg | ¥105,000 |
| Daiwa 23 Saltiga 4000/5000/6000 4000-XH | 345 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥105,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 4000-H | 335 g | 5.7:1 | 12 kg | ¥67,000 |
| Daiwa 24 Certate SW 4000–6000 4000-XH | 335 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥67,000 |
| Shimano FX 4000 | 320 g | 5.2:1 | 8.5 kg | – |
Compare
- Other 4000HG reels in our data: Shimano Nexave 4000HG, Shimano Ocea Jigger 4000HG, Shimano Spheros SW 4000HG, Shimano Stradic SW 4000HG, Shimano Twin Power XD 4000HG
- Other Stella SW sizes: 4000XG, 5000HG, 5000XG, 6000PG, 6000HG, 6000XG, 8000PG, 8000HG, 8000XG, 10000PG, 10000HG, 14000XG, 18000HG, 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)