Vanford C2000S at a glance
| Weight | 155 g (≈ 5.5 oz) · lightest of 13 Vanford sizes |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 · 69 cm (≈ 27.2 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 0.6 gō 150 m (164 yd), 0.8 gō 110 m (120 yd), 1 gō 80 m (87 yd) / Nylon 3 lb 125 m (137 yd), 4 lb 100 m (109 yd), 5 lb 75 m (82 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke |
| Same body as | C2000SHG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥34,200 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Vanford 2000 sizes compared (C2000S / C2000SHG) →
What are the Vanford C2000S specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanford C2000S at 155 g (≈ 5.5 oz), 5.1:1 gear ratio, 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 155 g (≈ 5.5 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.14-145, 0.16-105, 0.18-80 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | 3-110, 4-85, 5-65 |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 2 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 69 cm (≈ 27.2 in) |
| Handle length | 40 mm |
| Spool | 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047014 |
| JAN code | 4969363047014 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥34,200 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 5.5 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 27.2 in; max drag: 6.6 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 C2000S?
¥34,200 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 C2000S (product code 047014), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 13 Vanford sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥34,200–¥37,400; the C2000S is at the low end. The C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG have 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 C2000S weigh?
155 g (≈ 5.5 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. The C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG list the same weight.
What is the Vanford C2000S gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.1:1, with 69 cm (≈ 27.2 in) of line per handle turn. Other 2000 sizes in the same series: C2000SHG 6:1 (81 cm).
How much drag does the Vanford C2000S have?
Max drag 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 2 kg (≈ 4.4 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Vanford C2000S 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 0.6-150 means size 0.6 gō and 150 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 0.6-150, 0.8-110, 1-80 | 0.6 gō–164 yd, 0.8 gō–120 yd, 1 gō–87 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (lb–m) | 3-125, 4-100, 5-75 | 3 lb–137 yd, 4 lb–109 yd, 5 lb–82 yd | — |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.14-145, 0.16-105, 0.18-80 | 0.14 mm–159 yd, 0.16 mm–115 yd, 0.18 mm–87 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (lb–m) | 3-110, 4-85, 5-65 | 3 lb–120 yd, 4 lb–93 yd, 5 lb–71 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 Vanford C2000S have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Vanford C2000S have?
Handle length 40 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-10. Spool: 43 mm dia. / 13.5 mm stroke.
How does the C2000S differ from other Vanford sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 2000):
- C2000S vs C2000SHG: gear ratio 5.1:1 vs 6:1; retrieve per crank 69 cm vs 81 cm; handle length 40 mm vs 45 mm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, bearings.
All Vanford 2000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 13 Vanford sizes, weighing 155–225 g with gear ratios of 5.1–6.4:1; the C2000S is 155 g at 5.1:1, the same weight as the C2000SHG, C2500S and C2500SXG. 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 (this page) | 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 | 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 C2000S?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-31, S-32 for the C2000S; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-31, S-32.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-31, S-32 | 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-10 | Shimano Japan spec table (夢屋ハンドルタイプ). |
| Yumeya screw cap type | HC-3 | 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 C2000S?
No. Shimano North America's VANFORD A table lists VFC3000XGA, VFC2000HGA, VF500A, VF2500HGA, VF4000XGA and VFC5000XGA, and none has the size code C2000S (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is VFC2000HGA; the official values differ in gear ratio (5.1:1 in Japan, 6:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM C2000S | US VFC2000HGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.1:1 | 6:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 155 g (≈ 5.5 oz) | 5.5 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 3 kg (≈ 6.6 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 69 cm (≈ 27.2 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 C2000S vs Vanquish, Vanquish CE, Stella, Twin Power, Miravel, Ultegra, Stradic, Nasci, Sahara and Sedona C2000S
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 2000, 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 C2000S is the Sahara at ¥9,000 and the most expensive the Stella at ¥92,700.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano 23 Vanquish C2000S | 145 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥65,300 |
| Shimano Vanquish CE C2000S | 145 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥69,800 |
| Shimano 22 Stella C2000S | 170 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥92,700 |
| Shimano Twin Power C2000S | 175 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥53,500 |
| Shimano Miravel C2000S | 175 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥16,000 |
| Shimano Ultegra C2000S | 180 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥19,500 |
| Shimano Stradic C2000S | 185 g | 5.1:1 | 3 kg | ¥27,700 |
| Shimano Nasci C2000S | 210 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥13,500 |
| Shimano Sahara C2000S | 210 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | ¥9,000 |
| Shimano Sedona C2000S | 215 g | 5:1 | 3 kg | – |
Compare
- Shimano Vanford 2000: all 2 sizes compared
- Other C2000S reels in our data: Shimano 23 Vanquish C2000S, Shimano Twin Power C2000S, Shimano 22 Stella C2000S, Shimano Stradic C2000S, Shimano Miravel C2000S, Shimano Nasci C2000S, Shimano Nexave C2000S, Shimano Sahara C2000S, Shimano Sedona C2000S, Shimano Ultegra C2000S, Shimano Vanquish CE C2000S
- Other Vanford sizes: C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG, C3000HG, C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG, 4000XG, 4000MHG, 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)