Vanford C3000HG at a glance
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) · Vanford range 155–225 g |
|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 · 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) per crank |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Line capacity | PE 1 gō 400 m (437 yd), 1.5 gō 270 m (295 yd), 2 gō 200 m (219 yd) / Nylon 2.5 gō 180 m (197 yd), 3 gō 150 m (164 yd), 4 gō 100 m (109 yd) Full table |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Same body as | C3000XG, C3000SDH, 3000MHG (same spool size and max drag in the official table; the gear and weight may differ) |
| Japan list price | ¥34,700 excl. tax |
| US version | No same-code US model Details |
All Vanford 3000 sizes compared (C3000HG / C3000XG / C3000SDH / 3000MHG) →
What are the Vanford C3000HG specs (weight, gear ratio, drag)?
Shimano Japan lists the Vanford C3000HG at 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz), 5.8:1 gear ratio, 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) max drag. 3 of the 17 items below are not in the official table and are marked Not confirmed.
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) |
| Line capacity, PE (gō-m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 |
| Line capacity, nylon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Line capacity, nylon (gō-m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 |
| Line capacity, nylon (mm-m) | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (gō-m) | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 |
| Line capacity, fluorocarbon (lb-m) | Not confirmed |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) |
| Practical drag (maker figure) | 3.5 kg |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 7/1 |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) |
| Handle length | 55 mm |
| Spool | 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke |
| Product code (品番) | 047076 |
| JAN code | 4969363047076 |
| Model year | Not confirmed |
| List price in Japan | ¥34,700 excl. tax official |
Imperial figures in brackets are our unit conversions of the Japanese values, not manufacturer figures.
In US units
Weight: 6.3 oz; max retrieve per handle turn: 33.9 in; max drag: 19.8 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 C3000HG?
¥34,700 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 C3000HG (product code 047076), checked 2026-10-13. Across the 13 Vanford sizes the Japanese list prices run ¥34,200–¥37,400. The 2500S, 2500SHG and C3000XG 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 C3000HG weigh?
180 g (≈ 6.3 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 C3000XG lists the same weight.
What is the Vanford C3000HG gear ratio and retrieve per crank?
5.8:1, with 86 cm (≈ 33.9 in) of line per handle turn. Other 3000 sizes in the same series: C3000XG 6.4:1 (94 cm), C3000SDH 5.1:1 (75 cm), 3000MHG 5.7:1 (84 cm).
How much drag does the Vanford C3000HG have?
Max drag 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb). Shimano also prints a practical drag of 3.5 kg (≈ 7.7 lb), its own figure for normal use.
How much line does the Vanford C3000HG 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 1-400 means size 1 gō and 400 m.
| Line | Japan official capacity | In US length units | JAFTMA standard diameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE (gō–m) | 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 | 1 gō–437 yd, 1.5 gō–295 yd, 2 gō–219 yd | Not confirmed (PE standard is denier) |
| Nylon (gō–m) | 2.5-180, 3-150, 4-100 | 2.5 gō–197 yd, 3 gō–164 yd, 4 gō–109 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 mm |
| Nylon (mm–m) | 0.25-210, 0.30-130, 0.35-100 | 0.25 mm–230 yd, 0.30 mm–142 yd, 0.35 mm–109 yd | — |
| Fluorocarbon (gō–m) | 2.5-160, 3-130, 4-100 | 2.5 gō–175 yd, 3 gō–142 yd, 4 gō–109 yd | 2.5 gō: 0.260 mm, 3 gō: 0.285 mm, 4 gō: 0.330 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 C3000HG have?
7/1 (ball bearings / roller bearings), as printed in Shimano Japan's table.
What handle and spool size does the Vanford C3000HG have?
Handle length 55 mm; Shimano lists Yumeya handle knob type A and Yumeya handle type H-11. Spool: 47 mm dia. / 17 mm stroke.
How does the C3000HG differ from other Vanford sizes?
Closest sizes (same number, 3000):
- C3000HG vs C3000XG: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 6.4:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 94 cm. Same weight, max drag, PE capacity (gō-m), spool, handle length, bearings.
- C3000HG vs 3000MHG: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 5.7:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 84 cm; weight 180 g vs 195 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 vs 1-190, 1.2-150, 1.5-120. Same max drag, spool, handle length, bearings.
- C3000HG vs C3000SDH: gear ratio 5.8:1 vs 5.1:1; retrieve per crank 86 cm vs 75 cm; weight 180 g vs 185 g; PE capacity (gō-m) 1-400, 1.5-270, 2-200 vs 0.6-200, 0.8-150, 1-120; handle length 55 mm vs 45 mm; bearings 7/1 vs 9/1. Same max drag, spool.
All Vanford 3000 sizes side by side →
Shimano Japan lists 13 Vanford sizes, weighing 155–225 g with gear ratios of 5.1–6.4:1; the C3000HG is 180 g at 5.8:1, the same weight as the C3000XG. 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 (this page) | 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 C3000HG?
Shimano lists Yumeya spool type S-33 for the C3000HG; Yumeya spools marked with the same type are the ones Shimano names for it.
See every reel and Yumeya spool with type S-33.
| Part | Listed value | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Yumeya spool type | S-33 | 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 C3000HG?
No. Shimano North America's VANFORD A table lists VFC3000XGA, VFC2000HGA, VF500A, VF2500HGA, VF4000XGA and VFC5000XGA, and none has the size code C3000HG (checked 2026-10-13). The nearest listed US size is VFC3000XGA; the official values differ in gear ratio (5.8:1 in Japan, 6.4:1 in the US).
| Item | JDM C3000HG | US VFC3000XGA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear ratio | 5.8:1 | 6.4:1 | Differs |
| Weight | 180 g (≈ 6.3 oz) | 6.3 oz | Matches after our conversion |
| Max drag | 9 kg (≈ 19.8 lb) | Not confirmed | Cannot compare (value not published) |
| Retrieve per crank | 86 cm (≈ 33.9 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 C3000HG vs Miravel, Twin Power XD, Ultegra, Stradic, Nasci, Sahara, Sedona and Nexave C3000HG
Reels from other series whose size code carries the number 3000, 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 C3000HG is the Sahara at ¥9,700 and the most expensive the Twin Power XD at ¥59,800.
| Reel | Weight | Gear ratio | Max drag | Japan price (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimano Miravel C3000HG | 200 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | ¥17,300 |
| Shimano Twin Power XD C3000HG | 200 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥59,800 |
| Shimano Ultegra C3000HG | 220 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥20,000 |
| Shimano Stradic C3000HG | 225 g | 5.8:1 | 9 kg | ¥29,100 |
| Shimano Nasci C3000HG | 235 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | ¥14,200 |
| Shimano Sahara C3000HG | 240 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | ¥9,700 |
| Shimano Sedona C3000HG | 245 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Shimano Nexave C3000HG | 250 g | 6.2:1 | 9 kg | – |
| Daiwa 22 Exist LT3000S | 180 g | 5.2:1 | 10 kg | ¥105,000 |
| Daiwa 22 Exist LT3000-H | 180 g | 5.7:1 | 10 kg | ¥105,000 |
Compare
- Shimano Vanford 3000: all 4 sizes compared
- Other C3000HG reels in our data: Shimano Stradic C3000HG, Shimano Miravel C3000HG, Shimano Nasci C3000HG, Shimano Nexave C3000HG, Shimano Sahara C3000HG, Shimano Sedona C3000HG, Shimano Twin Power XD C3000HG, Shimano Ultegra C3000HG
- Other Vanford sizes: C2000S, C2000SHG, C2500S, C2500SXG, 2500S, 2500SHG, 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)