SUZUKI 150 HP DF150ATXSS2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 150 horsepower inline 4 Super Sport four stroke with a 25 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Matte Black with SS graphics. 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. This is where the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale earns its keep.

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 DF150ATXSS2 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 DF150ATXSS2 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. X is an extra long shaft, for a 25 inch transom. SS is Super Sport, Suzuki’s performance series with its own gearcase and finish. 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. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale, and we like that.

The Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale and the SS Series

The SS series is Suzuki’s performance line. The DF150ATXSS2 uses the 2.9 litre big block four, the same as the 200, and adds a Super Sport gearcase, an SS trim package and a matte black finish.

Big displacement in a 150 gives strong low end torque, which is what you want for hole shot. The SS gearcase cuts drag for better top speed. Suzuki moved later SS 150s to a 2.0:1 gear ratio for even quicker hole shots, and we confirm the exact gearcase on your motor before shipping.

Lean Burn control is still part of the package, so cruising economy stays good. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale.

The SS Finish

Matte black paint and SS graphics set this motor apart, with Suzuki’s anti-corrosion finish underneath.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale

Bass boats

Bass boats rated for 150 are the main market.

Flats and bay boats

Light hulls get a quick hole shot and good top end.

Performance pontoons

Tritoons set up for speed.

Multi species boats

Fish and ski boats that need punch.

How the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale jumps a light boat onto plane. Trim out and it keeps pulling.

At idle it is still a quiet, smooth four stroke. That applies to the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale as much as any motor.

Single or Twin Installs

Almost every boat that runs the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale runs it as a single motor. Bass boats, flats boats and fast pontoons are built around one outboard on a jack plate, and this motor is set up for exactly that job with standard rotation.

If you have an unusual twin setup in mind, talk to us first and we will check what is possible.

Colour and Finish

The SS finish is part of the appeal. The dark paint and SS graphics look sharp on a bass boat or a fast flats boat, and the finish sits over Suzuki’s anti-corrosion coating, so it is not just for looks. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale is the right fit.

Rigging the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 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.

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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale on another boat.

Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale or the Standard DF150?

The standard DF150 suits heavier hulls and offshore use with its regular gearcase.

The Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale suits light, fast boats where hole shot and top speed matter.

The People Who Order This Motor

We sell the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 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 DF150ATXSS2 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 DF150ATXSS2 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 DF150ATXSS2 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. The Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale is covered here too.

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.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

At cruise the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale is a frugal Lean Burn four stroke.

Parts are easy to find in most countries because Suzuki sells a lot of outboards. Filters, impellers, anodes and plugs are normal stock items. That keeps the long term cost of owning the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale sensible.

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. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale.

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

Getting the Prop Right

A motor is only as good as its prop. With the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale you want to land in the 5,000 to 6,000 rpm band at wide open throttle with a normal load. Too many revs means the pitch is too low. Too few means it is too high. The usual pitch choice for this motor is a 17 to 30 inch pitch range.

Look at Suzuki genuine parts and accessories for propellers and service parts, or ask us. We are happy to suggest a pitch if you send the boat make, length and typical load. Owners of the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

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 DF150ATXSS2 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.

Getting the Electrics Right

A strong battery and clean connections are half the battle. Choose a marine cranking battery that meets or beats the motor’s requirement, crimp and heat shrink every connection and keep the battery secured in a box. A battery switch and a second battery for the electronics make long days much less stressful. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale in stock.

Salt Water Care

Flush after every salt trip. Rinse the outside, wipe salt off the cowl and spray a corrosion inhibitor under the cowl now and then. Suzuki’s anti-corrosion finish is tough, but salt finds any gap if you ignore it. If the boat lives in the water, tilt the motor up when you leave it.

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. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale.

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. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale before it ships.

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. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale by email or chat.

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. The Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale handles this well.

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.

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.

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

Two Stroke to Four Stroke: What Changes

If your old motor was a two stroke, a few things will feel new. You will stop buying two stroke oil. The motor will idle cleanly without smoke. Fuel bills drop, often a lot, especially at cruise. You will also notice the extra weight on the transom, so set the trim and mounting height carefully on the first runs.

Service changes too. Instead of plugs and oil injection checks, you will be changing engine oil and filters like a car. It is simple, and most owners prefer it.

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.

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 DF150ATXSS2 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 DF150ATXSS2 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.

A Short Checklist Before Buying

• Transom height measured and matched to the 25 inch shaft.
• Boat capacity plate checked for horsepower and weight.
• Rotation decided for twin or triple setups.
• Rigging list ready: controls, steering, harness, gauges, prop.
• Delivery address and nearest port sent to us.

Send us that list and we will come back with a full price to your door.

Buying the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 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 DF150ATXSS2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale?

25 inch, the X shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Standard (right hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF150ATXSS2 for sale?

About 522 lb (237 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 DF150ATXSS2 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 DF150ATXSS2 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.