Vanford 4000MHG at a glance
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) · Vanford range 155–225 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 · 93 cm (≈ 36.6 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 | 4000XG, C5000XG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥36,400 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Vanford 4000 sizes compared (4000XG / 4000MHG) →
What are the Vanford 4000MHG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanford 4000MHG at 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz), 5.7:1 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 | 5.7:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 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) | 7/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 93 cm (≈ 36.6 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047120 |
| JAN code | 4969363047120 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥36,400 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 7.8 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 Vanford 4000MHG?
¥36,400 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 4000MHG (product code 047120), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 13 Vanford sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥34,200–¥37,400. 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 Vanford 4000MHG weigh?
220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) in Shimano Japan's table. Across the 13 Vanford sizes the range is 155–225 g: the lightest is the C2000S and the heaviest the C5000XG.
What is the Vanford 4000MHG 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 Vanford 4000MHG 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 Vanford 4000MHG 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 Vanford 4000MHG have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Vanford 4000MHG have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-11. Spool: 52 mm dia. / 19 mm stroke.
How does the 4000MHG differ from other Vanford sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 4000):
- 4000MHG vs 4000XG: gear ratio 5.7:1 vs 6.2:1; retrieve per crank 93 cm vs 101 cm; weight 220 g vs 215 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 vs 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240; handle length 55 mm vs 57 mm. Same max drag, spool, bearings.
All Vanford 4000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 13 Vanford sizes, weighing 155–225 g with gear ratios of 5.1–6.4:1; the 4000MHG is 220 g at 5.7:1. The table shows each size's official values. Full Vanford size table →
| Size | Gear ratio | Weight | Max drag | PE (gō-m) | Japan price (excl. tax) | US SKU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C2000S | 5.1:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| C2000SHG | 6:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| C2500S | 5.1:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| C2500SXG | 6.3:1 | 155 g | 3 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,200 | Not confirmed |
| 2500S | 5.1:1 | 175 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed |
| 2500SHG | 5.8:1 | 175 g | 4 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed |
| C3000HG | 5.8:1 | 180 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥34,700 | Not confirmed |
| C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 180 g | 9 kg | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | ¥34,700 | VFC3000XGA |
| C3000SDH | 5.1:1 | 185 g | 9 kg | 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120 | ¥36,900 | Not confirmed |
| 3000MHG | 5.7:1 | 195 g | 9 kg | 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120 | ¥35,200 | Not confirmed |
| 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 215 g | 11 kg | 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240 | ¥36,400 | VF4000XGA |
| 4000MHG (this page) | 5.7:1 | 220 g | 11 kg | 1.2-250, 1.5-200, 2-150 | ¥36,400 | Not confirmed |
| C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 225 g | 11 kg | 1.5-400, 2-300, 3-200 | ¥37,400 | VFC5000XGA |
Which spools fit the Vanford 4000MHG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-28 for the 4000MHG; 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 Vanford 4000MHG?
No. Shimano North America's VANFORD A table lists VFC3000XGA, VFC2000HGA, VF500A, VF2500HGA, VF4000XGA and VFC5000XGA, and none has the size code 4000MHG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is VF4000XGA; the official values differ in gear ratio (5.7:1 in Japan, 6.2:1 in the US) and weight (220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) in Japan, 7.6 oz in the US).
| Item | JDM 4000MHG | US VF4000XGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.7:1 | 6.2:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 220 g (≈ 7.8 oz) | 7.6 oz | Differs |
| 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 Vanford size: Japan vs VANFORD A → JDM-only sizes · JDM vs USDM guide
Vanford 4000MHG vs Vanquish, Twin Power, Stella and Stradic 4000MHG
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 4000MHG is the Stradic at ¥30,300 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥95,000.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 23 Vanquish 4000MHG | 205 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥67,500 |
| Shimano Twin Power 4000MHG | 260 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥55,000 |
| Shimano 22 Stella 4000MHG | 260 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥95,000 |
| Shimano Stradic 4000MHG | 275 g | 5.7:1 | 11 kg | ¥30,300 |
| 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 24 Luvias LT4000-XH | 215 g | 6.2:1 | 12 kg | ¥52,500 |
| Shimano Exsence 4000MXG | 225 g | 6.2:1 | 11 kg | ¥85,000 |
| 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 |
Compare
- Shimano Vanford 4000: all 2 sizes compared
- Other 4000MHG reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish 4000MHG, Shimano Twin Power 4000MHG, Shimano 22 Stella 4000MHG, Shimano Stradic 4000MHG
- Other Vanford sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG, C3000HG, C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG, 4000XG, C5000XG
- Shimano Vanford 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 (ヴァンフォード) (checked 2026-10-13)