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Shimano Vanford A specs and buying notes
Exact model data, source limits, and questions to take to the seller.
What is published for VF2500HGA?
This ledger shows the named variant. It does not describe every size in the family.
- Gear ratio
- 5.8:1
- Retrieve / crank (in)
- 34
- Weight (oz)
- 6.2
- Max drag (lb)
- 20
- Bearings (maker notation)
- 7/1
- Mono capacity
- 8-140, 10-120
- Braid capacity
- 10-150, 15-145, 30-100
- Body / frame
- CI4+
- Spool material
- not published
- Maker list price
- USD 284.99
Maker notation: lb–yd (mono); PowerPro lb–yd (braid). Source: Vanford maker page .
Which size variants are documented?
US maker specification chart. Packaging-only variants are omitted; match the full SKU before buying.
| Exact SKU | Size / handle | Gear ratio | Retrieve / crank (in) | Weight (oz) | Max drag (lb) | Bearings (maker notation) | Mono capacity | Braid capacity | Body / frame | Spool material | Maker list price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF500A | 500 | 5.6:1 | 27 | 4.9 | 6 | 6/1 | 2-190, 4-100, 6-60 | 5-135, 8-105, 10-65 | CI4+ | not published | USD 284.99 |
| VFC2000HGA | C2000HG | 6:1 | 32 | 5.5 | 7 | 7/1 | 6-165, 8-105, 10-95 | 10-140, 15-115, 20-95 | CI4+ | not published | not published |
| VF2500HGA | 2500HG | 5.8:1 | 34 | 6.2 | 20 | 7/1 | 8-140, 10-120 | 10-150, 15-145, 30-100 | CI4+ | not published | USD 284.99 |
| VFC3000XGA | C3000XG | 6.4:1 | 37 | 6.3 | 20 | 7/1 | 6-230, 8-170, 10-140 | 10-200, 20-140, 40-105 | CI4+ | not published | USD 284.99 |
| VF4000XGA | 4000XG | 6.2:1 | 40 | 7.6 | 24 | 7/1 | 10-200, 12-160 | 15-230, 30-180, 50-120 | CI4+ | not published | USD 294.99 |
| VFC5000XGA | C5000XG | 6.2:1 | 40 | 7.9 | 24 | 7/1 | 12-195, 14-165 | 20-260, 30-235, 40-185 | CI4+ | not published | USD 294.99 |
What should you check before buying?
Use the exact SKU to match the listing, capacity and generation. These are buying questions from the published data, not performance findings.
- Does your line diameter match the printed capacity?
- Which retrieve rate and handle version suit your setup?
Where do these facts come from?
The links identify source URLs and check dates. The source data records access limits.