SUZUKI 150 HP DF150ATLW2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 150 horsepower inline 4 four stroke with a 20 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Cool White. It is a strong fit for centre consoles, bay boats and bigger pontoons that need real torque without V6 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 DF150ATLW2 for sale is covered here too.

We put everything on this one page: specifications, the model code, boats it suits, how it runs, rigging, care, shipping and an FAQ at the end. Read what you need and skip the rest.

Suzuki DF150ATLW2 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 DF150A page on Suzuki Marine if you want to compare models side by side.

What the Model Code on the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale Means

Suzuki model codes look confusing until someone explains them once. DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 150 is the horsepower. The A marks the A generation of this engine. T means power trim and tilt. L is a long shaft, for a 20 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. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale.

Why the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale Pulls So Well

Suzuki’s 150 is built on its 2.9 litre inline four, the same engine as the 200. Big displacement in a 150 means torque low down, so the boat gets moving without the motor having to rev hard.

Lean Burn control trims fuel at cruise, and the multi-point fuel injection feeds each cylinder on its own. A timing chain runs in oil, so there is no belt to change.

Mechanical controls keep rigging simple. The offset driveshaft and two stage gear reduction give a compact motor with a 2.50:1 final ratio. Owners of the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

Tilt Limit and Flush Ports

The adjustable tilt limit protects the cowl when tilting, and the flush port lets you rinse the cooling system with a hose without running the motor.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale

Centre consoles from 18 to 21 feet

A very common size for a single 150.

Bay boats

Plenty of torque for a loaded bay boat.

Pontoons and tritoons

Pontoons rated for 150 get strong performance.

Repowers

A popular step up from older 115 to 150 motors.

How the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale idles quietly and shifts cleanly through the cables.

It pulls hard out of the hole and cruises easily. Owners often say it feels like a bigger motor than its rating. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale in stock.

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 counter rotating Z version so the props turn in opposite directions and the boat runs straight.

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. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale.

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.

Rigging the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale

This is a remote model. You will need a control box with throttle and shift cables, a steering system rated for 150 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, 44 amp alternator keeps electronics charged on a normal day. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale before it ships.

Transom Height and Shaft Length

The 20 inch long shaft suits most bay boats, bass boats, pontoons, aluminium boats and smaller centre consoles. Measure from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull at the centreline before you order. If you get close to 20 inches, this is your motor. If it is nearer 25, you need the X shaft version.

Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale or the DF150AP?

The DF150AP adds drive by wire and Selective Rotation. It suits twin rigs and digital helms.

The Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale is the simpler and lower cost choice for single engine boats with cable controls.

The People Who Order This Motor

We sell the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale to weekend boaters, full time fishermen, charter skippers and boat builders all over the world. What they have in common is that they want a new Suzuki with proper paperwork, delivered to their door at a clear price. That is what we do.

Living With the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 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.

The First Ten Hours

New motors need a gentle start. For the first hour keep the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale below half throttle and keep changing speed. After that you can use more throttle in short bursts. Avoid long runs at wide open throttle until the break-in period in the manual is done.

Book the first service on time. Fresh engine oil, a new filter and fresh gear oil set the motor up for the long run. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale by email or chat.

Maintenance on the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 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, the trim fluid and the thermostats 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.

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 150 HP, ask us and we will point you to a better match. The Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale handles this well.

What It Costs to Run

A big block 150 with Lean Burn cruises economically. Your hull and prop decide the real numbers.

Servicing is not expensive either. Suzuki parts are widely stocked, and most routine jobs on the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 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. This is where the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale earns its keep.

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

Choosing a Propeller for the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale

The right prop lets the motor reach its full throttle range of 5,000 to 6,000 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 17 to 19 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. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale, and we like that.

Running Slow All Day

Anglers spend a lot of time at idle or just above it. A fuel injected four stroke handles that well. There is no smoke, no oil fouling and no hard restart after a long drift. Keep an eye on the battery if you run a lot of electronics at low revs, and give the motor a short run at higher revs on the way home to clear it out.

Instruments for the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 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. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale.

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.

Running in Tropical or Cold Water

Tropical boaters should check the impeller more often and keep an eye on the cooling stream, because warm water with sand or silt wears pumps faster. In cold regions the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale starts easily with its fuel injection, but always store it upright and drained before freezing weather.

Trailering and Launching

If the boat lives on a trailer, tilt the motor up for the road and fit a transom saver or motor support so the bumps are not taken by the tilt system. Check the skeg clears the road on steep driveways. At the ramp, lower the motor fully before you start it, and never run it out of the water. A quick look at the cooling stream once it is running costs nothing and saves a lot. That applies to the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale as much as any motor.

After a salt launch, rinse the trailer and the motor together and run the flush. It takes ten minutes and adds years.

Storage Between Trips

After the last run of the day, flush the motor and let it drain in the down position, then tilt it up. If it will sit for weeks, disconnect the battery or put it on a maintainer. For long storage, stabilise the fuel, change the oil, grease the steering and tilt points and fit a cover. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale is the right fit.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not crank. Check the kill switch lanyard is clipped on, the lever is in neutral and the battery terminals are clean and tight.

Cranks but will not start. Squeeze the primer bulb until it is firm, open the tank vent and drain any water from the separator bowl. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale on another boat.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet with a bit of wire. If it is still weak, have the impeller checked before running hard.

Will not reach full revs. Usually the wrong prop or the motor mounted too low. Check the prop first. The Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale is covered here too.

Warning buzzer. Slow down straight away, check the cooling stream and oil, and do not keep running with an alarm.

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.

Repowering an Older Boat

If you are swapping out an old motor, check the transom core around the bolt holes once it is off. Soft or wet wood has to be fixed before you hang a new engine on it. Look at the steering too. Weeping hydraulic rams and stiff cables should be replaced now, not after the first trip.

On the first run, watch the tell-tale, listen for anything odd and see how the boat sits. Adjust trim and mounting height until it runs level and the prop holds in turns.

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.

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

Mistakes We See Buyers Make

The most common one is the wrong shaft length. Measure the transom before ordering, not after the crate arrives. The second is under-propping, which lets the motor over rev and wastes fuel. The third is skipping the rigging list, then finding out the old controls or harness do not fit the new motor. And the last is ignoring the boat’s capacity plate. A motor heavier or more powerful than the hull is rated for is a real safety problem.

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.

Shipping and Delivery

The Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale ships in its factory crate on a pallet. We book freight to your nearest port or airport, or to your door where that is possible. You get a written delivery quote before paying for shipping, then tracking and copies of the export documents once the crate leaves. If you already use a freight forwarder, we can hand it to them.

Warranty Notes

The Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale comes with Suzuki factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your region and on how the motor is registered and used, so ask us about warranty in your country before you order. Keep receipts and service records and follow the service schedule.

In the Box

You get the complete DF150ATLW2 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 DF150ATLW2 for sale

• Measure your transom height to confirm the 20 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 DF150ATLW2 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.

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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 DF150ATLW2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale?

20 inch, the L shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Standard (right hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale?

About 511 lb (232 kg).

What displacement is it?

2,867 cc (174.9 cu in), inline 4, dohc, 16 valves.

What controls does it use?

Mechanical cables.

What is the full throttle range?

5,000 to 6,000 rpm. Choose a prop that lands you in that range with a normal load.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 for sale to my country?

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

Final Word

If you want a proven 150 horsepower Suzuki that does the job without fuss, the Suzuki DF150ATLW2 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.