SUZUKI 140 HP DF140ATXW2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 140 horsepower inline 4 four stroke with a 25 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Cool White. It suits bay boats, aluminium fishing boats, pontoons and small centre consoles that want good power for the weight.

We sell new outboards to private owners, fishing operators, boat builders and dealers, and we ship worldwide. Tell us where your boat is and we send you a delivery quote before you commit to anything. The Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale handles this well.

Below you will find the full specs, what the model code means, the boats it suits, rigging, maintenance and the questions buyers ask us most. It is a long page on purpose. A motor like this is a serious purchase and most people want the details first.

Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale: Specifications

Numbers can move a little between production runs, so the paperwork in the crate is the final word. Suzuki keeps the current figures on its Suzuki 140 HP page on Suzuki Marine if you want to compare models side by side.

What the Model Code on the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale Means

Suzuki model codes look confusing until someone explains them once. DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 140 is the horsepower. The A marks the A generation of this engine. T means power trim and tilt. X is an extra long shaft, for a 25 inch transom. W means the cowl is Cool White instead of black. The 2 at the end is the series number in Suzuki’s order code.

What you do not see in the code matters too: there is no Z, so it is standard rotation. This is where the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale earns its keep.

Why People Like the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

Suzuki’s 140 sits in a sweet spot. It uses the 2.0 litre inline four from the 115, revs a little higher and makes 140 horsepower while weighing around 410 pounds on the L shaft. That is light for the power.

Lean Burn control trims fuel at cruise. The offset driveshaft moves the weight forward, and the two stage gear reduction gives a 2.59:1 ratio so the motor can swing a decent sized prop.

There is a self-adjusting timing chain running in oil, so no belts to replace. Mechanical controls keep rigging simple. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale, and we like that.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

Bay boats and flats boats

Light hulls in the 17 to 20 foot range fly with a 140.

Bass and multi species boats

A popular choice for boats rated around 140 to 150.

Pontoons

Mid size pontoons get good performance with less weight on the stern.

Aluminium boats

Deep V aluminium boats rated for 140 are a classic fit.

How the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale feels lively. It revs freely and pushes light and mid weight boats hard.

It is also smooth and quiet at low speed, which matters on long idles out of the harbour.

Single or Twin Installs

On a single engine boat, this standard rotation model is all you need. For a twin setup you would normally pair it with the Suzuki DF140ATXZW2 so the props turn in opposite directions and the boat runs straight. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale.

If you are building a twin rig, tell us when you order and we will match the two motors so the serial numbers, gearcases and paperwork line up.

Colour and Finish

This is the white version. Cool White looks clean on white hulls and stays cooler in the sun. Owners with white boats often say the motor just looks like it belongs. Under the paint it is identical to the black model. That applies to the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale as much as any motor.

Rigging the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

This is a remote model. You will need a control box with throttle and shift cables, a steering system rated for 140 HP (hydraulic is normal at this size), a key switch and harness, gauges, a good marine battery and a fuel system with a water separating filter.

Mount the motor so the anti-ventilation plate sits roughly level with the bottom of the hull, then fine tune after a test run. If the prop blows out in turns, drop it a hole. If there is a lot of spray and drag, raise it. The 12 V, 40 amp alternator keeps electronics charged on a normal day.

Transom Height and Shaft Length

The 25 inch shaft suits most offshore boats and centre consoles. Measure from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull at the centreline before you order. Around 25 inches means the X shaft is right. Boats on an outboard bracket or with a deep notch may need a different length, so measure carefully. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale is the right fit.

Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale or a 150?

Suzuki’s 150 is a much bigger engine at around 510 pounds. It has more torque for heavy boats.

The Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale is about 100 pounds lighter and revs higher. On light and mid weight boats it is often the smarter choice.

Who Buys the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale From Us

Most of our buyers are owners who want a reliable motor and a fair price without dealer games. Next come fishing and charter operators repowering a working boat, and then boat builders and dealers who need stock to rig new hulls. The feedback after a season is nearly always the same: it starts every time, it is easy on fuel compared with what they had, and it has needed nothing beyond normal servicing.

Living With the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

Owning this motor is mostly uneventful, and that is the point. Turn the key and it starts. Run your day, flush it, tilt it up and go home. With fuel injection there is no carburettor to gum up if the boat sits for a few weeks, and it behaves the same on a cold morning as on a hot afternoon.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

Follow the break-in in the owner’s manual. In short: vary the revs during the first hours, do not hold it at full throttle for long, and change the engine oil and filter at the first service. A motor broken in gently uses less oil and runs smoother for the rest of its life.

Give the gearcase its first oil change at that service too. It flushes out the fine metal from new gears bedding in.

Maintenance on the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

Servicing a Suzuki inline four is straightforward. Most owners handle the basics and let a mechanic do the bigger jobs.

• Flush with fresh water after every trip in salt or muddy water.
• Change engine oil and filter at the hours in the manual, or once a year.
• Change the gear oil every season. Milky oil means water is getting in.
• Replace anodes when they are about half gone.
• Replace the water pump impeller every couple of seasons, sooner in sandy water.
• Change the fuel filters and keep fuel fresh if the boat sits.
• Check plugs and grease the tilt and steering points at the service intervals.

The motor warns you about overheating and low oil pressure, and Suzuki fits an over-rev limiter. Treat it well and it will put in many thousands of hours. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale on another boat.

Matching the Motor to the Boat

The right motor is the one your boat is rated for, carrying the load you normally carry. Check the capacity plate for maximum horsepower and engine weight, then think about how you use the boat. Heavy loads, rough water and long runs all favour running close to the maximum rating. Light boats and calm water give you more freedom. If the numbers do not line up with 140 HP, ask us and we will point you to a better match.

What It Costs to Run

The light weight and Lean Burn control make the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale economical at cruise. Your boat decides the real numbers.

Servicing is not expensive either. Suzuki parts are widely stocked, and most routine jobs on the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale can be done by any decent marine mechanic or by a handy owner.

Fuel Quality Matters

Modern fuel injected motors are very reliable, but they do not like bad fuel. Buy from busy fuel stations, keep the tank vent clean and fit a good water separating filter between the tank and the motor. If your fuel contains ethanol, do not let it sit for months. Ethanol pulls in water, and water in fuel is the most common cause of rough running we hear about. The Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale is covered here too.

A fuel stabiliser in the tank before a lay up is cheap insurance.

Choosing a Propeller for the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

The right prop lets the motor reach its full throttle range of 5,600 to 6,200 rpm with your normal load aboard. If it over revs, go up in pitch. If it cannot get into the range, come down. Suzuki lists a 15 to 26 inch pitch range for this motor.

Suzuki’s own props are a good match, and the Suzuki genuine parts and accessories range also covers filters, anodes and service kits. Or tell us your boat and load and we will suggest a starting prop. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale.

Low Speed and Trolling

Four strokes are much better at low speed than old two strokes. They idle cleanly, do not load up with oil and do not foul plugs after an hour of trolling. If you troll a lot, ask about Suzuki Troll Mode, which lets you set trolling speed in small steps with a switch. Drift socks and a trolling plate are also cheap ways to slow a boat down further.

Instruments for the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

Suzuki’s digital gauges read engine data straight from the motor, including fuel flow and service reminders. If you prefer, plain analogue tach and trim gauges work too. Whatever you fit, run tidy wiring with proper fuses. Good wiring now saves a lot of headaches later.

Batteries and Wiring

Use a marine starting battery with good cranking amps, keep the terminals clean and tight and fit a battery switch. If you run lots of electronics, a second house battery with a charging relay keeps the starting battery fresh. Corrosion on terminals and loose earth wires cause more no-start calls than anything inside the engine. Owners of the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

Looking After It in Salt Water

Fresh water flushing after every trip is the most important habit you can have. Use the flush port with a garden hose, rinse the outside and check the anodes regularly. On a mooring, keep the motor tilted up between trips so the gearcase is not sitting in the water.

Hot and Cold Climates

In hot climates, check the tell-tale stream often and keep the cooling passages clean. Warm, silty water is hard on impellers. In cold climates, fuel injection makes starting easy, but drain the motor and winterise it properly before a freeze. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale in stock.

Towing and Ramp Habits

Long road trips are harder on an outboard than most people think. Use a motor support bracket rather than resting the motor on the tilt ram, and check the bolts on the transom clamp or mounting after the first few trips. At the ramp, back in, lower the motor, start it in the water and watch for the tell-tale before you drive off the trailer.

Back home, flush it while you wash the boat. Same routine every time and it becomes second nature. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale.

Laying It Up

For short breaks, flush, drain and tilt up. For a long lay up, run stabilised fuel through the system, change the engine and gear oil, fog the engine if the manual calls for it, grease every fitting and keep the battery charged. A cover keeps sun and bird mess off the cowl.

Simple Fixes Before You Call a Mechanic

No crank: lanyard clipped on, lever in neutral, battery charged, terminals tight. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale before it ships.

Hard starting: firm primer bulb, tank vent open, no water in the separator, fresh fuel.

Overheat alarm: stop, tilt up and look for a plastic bag or weed over the intake. Check the tell-tale stream when you restart. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale by email or chat.

Low top speed: check the prop for damage, check the mounting height and make sure the boat bottom is clean.

Rough running: old fuel and dirty filters cause most of it. Start there. The Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale handles this well.

Carry These on Board

A spare kill cord, a spare prop with nut and washer, a fuel filter, a couple of spanners, a radio and a torch. Add a tow line and an anchor that holds. It sounds basic, but most bad days on the water start with something small.

Tips for a Repower

A repower is the best chance you will get to fix the things you cannot reach with a motor on the back. Check the transom, replace old fuel hoses and the primer bulb, clean or replace the tank pickup and fit a new water separating filter. Fresh fuel lines and clean fuel make a new motor happy from the first day. This is where the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale earns its keep.

Measure the transom height before ordering so the shaft length is right. It is the one mistake that is hard to fix later.

Coming From an Old Two Stroke

A lot of our buyers are replacing a two stroke that has done its time. The difference is bigger than most expect. No oil to mix or top up, no blue smoke at the dock, far less noise and a big drop in fuel use at cruise. The four stroke is heavier than an old two stroke of the same power, so check the capacity plate and how the boat sits once it is fitted. Most owners find the trade is well worth it after the first few trips. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale, and we like that.

Expect a different sound too. A four stroke is quieter and smoother, and some people keep looking back to check it is still running.

Avoid These Common Errors

Ordering the wrong shaft length, guessing the prop, reusing worn out controls and going over the boat’s power or weight rating. Those four mistakes cause most of the post purchase headaches we hear about. All of them are avoided with a tape measure, a look at the capacity plate and a short chat with us before you pay. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale.

The First Year of Ownership

Year one is easy. Follow the break-in, get the first service done on time and keep a log of hours. Look at the prop and anodes now and then, and flush after every salt trip. Before winter or a long break, do a proper lay up. If you do those simple things, the motor will reward you with years of trouble free running.

How Delivery Works

We ship worldwide. Once you confirm the order, the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale is strapped to a pallet in its original crate and booked with a freight company we trust, or with your own forwarder. You get the paperwork your customs office asks for and a tracking number so you can follow it.

About the Warranty

Suzuki warranty terms vary by country and by recreational or commercial use. We will tell you what applies where you are. Whatever the terms, keep the paperwork and a simple service log. It makes any claim much easier.

In the Box

You get the complete DF140ATXW2 motor, the owner’s manual, warranty papers and the standard factory fittings. Rigging parts such as controls, harnesses, gauges, steering and the prop are quoted separately unless we agree otherwise. We always confirm the list in writing before shipping.

Before You Order the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

• Measure your transom height to confirm the 25 inch shaft is right.
• Check your boat’s maximum rated horsepower and engine weight.
• Decide on rotation if you run more than one motor.
• Work out what controls, steering and gauges you need.
• Tell us your country so we can quote shipping.

If anything is unclear, ask. Ten minutes of questions now saves a lot of trouble once the crate lands.

Buying the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new and the price is on this page. Before we ship, we give you a delivery quote for your country so you know the full cost. When you order we confirm stock, the exact model code and shaft length with you. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. You can read what other buyers say on our reviews page, learn more about us page, or go straight to the contact page.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

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• Suzuki DF140ATX2, 25 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF140ATXZ2, 25 inch shaft, counter rotation
• Suzuki DF140ATXZW2, 25 inch shaft, counter rotation, white
• Suzuki DF140A
• Suzuki 115 HP outboards
• Suzuki 150 HP outboards
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog has more on rigging and looking after outboards. Suzuki’s global site at globalsuzuki.com also shows the full worldwide marine line.

FAQ: Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale new?

Yes. New, in the factory crate, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale?

25 inch, the X shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Standard (right hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale?

About 419 lb (190 kg).

What displacement is it?

2,044 cc (124.7 cu in), inline 4, dohc, 16 valves.

What controls does it use?

Mechanical cables.

What is the full throttle range?

5,600 to 6,200 rpm. Choose a prop that lands you in that range with a normal load.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale to my country?

We ship worldwide. Send us your location and we will quote delivery.

Final Word

If you want a proven 140 horsepower Suzuki that does the job without fuss, the Suzuki DF140ATXW2 for sale is a safe choice. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will help make sure it is the right fit.