Suzuki 175 HP DF175APLW2 Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 175 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. This is where the Suzuki DF175APLW2 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 DF175APLW2 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 DF175A page on Suzuki Marine if you want to compare models side by side.

What the Model Code on the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale Means

Suzuki model codes look confusing until someone explains them once. DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 175 is the horsepower. The A marks the A generation of this engine. The P stands for Suzuki Precision Control, the drive by wire system, and on this engine it comes with Selective Rotation. 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.

The Big Block Behind the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale

The DF175AP uses the same 2.9 litre inline four as Suzuki’s 200. A big engine tuned to 175 horsepower has torque to spare and does not have to strain, which is good news for fuel use and engine life.

The AP models add Suzuki Precision Control drive by wire and Suzuki Selective Rotation. That means smooth electronic shifts, an exact throttle and a motor that can be set for standard or counter rotation at rigging time. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale, and we like that.

Lean Burn control, an offset driveshaft and a two stage gear reduction round out the package. The 2.50:1 final ratio lets it turn a good sized prop on heavier boats.

Selective Rotation

On the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale, prop direction is set electronically. One motor can be standard or counter rotation, so twin rigs use two of the same model with a right hand and a left hand prop.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale

Centre consoles from 19 to 23 feet

A single 175 is a popular choice at this size.

Bay boats

Strong torque for loaded bay boats and good economy.

Pontoons and tritoons

Tritoons rated around 175 run well on this motor.

Twin rigs on bigger boats

Twin 175s with Selective Rotation are a simple, strong setup for boats in the mid 20 foot range.

How the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale Feels on the Water

At the dock the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale is smooth and quiet, and the electronic shift goes into gear softly.

The big displacement means strong pull from low revs. Boats get on plane quickly and cruise without the motor sounding busy. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale.

Single or Twin Installs

On a single engine boat, set the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale to standard rotation and fit a right hand prop. For twins, order two of the same model, set one to counter rotation at rigging time and fit a left hand prop on that side. There is no separate Z model to hunt for.

Tell us when you order a pair and we will match the two motors so serial numbers 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 DF175APLW2 for sale as much as any motor.

Rigging the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale

This is a drive by wire motor, so there are no throttle or shift cables. You will need Suzuki digital remote controls, the engine and helm harnesses, a compatible gauge, a steering system rated for the horsepower (hydraulic is normal at this size), 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 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. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale is the right fit.

Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale or the DF175AT?

The DF175AT uses the same engine with mechanical controls and fixed rotation. It suits boats with existing cable controls.

The Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale adds drive by wire and Selective Rotation, which make it the better choice for twin rigs and digital helms.

Who Buys the Suzuki DF175APLW2 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.

Day to Day Ownership

Good outboards fade into the background. You stop thinking about the engine and think about the fishing or the family instead. The Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale starts on the first turn, idles cleanly with no choke and does not foul plugs after a slow morning. Keep up with flushing and servicing and it will keep doing that for years.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF175APLW2 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.

Keeping the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale Healthy

Nothing about this motor needs special tools for routine care. Stick to a simple routine:

• After every trip: flush, rinse and check the tell-tale stream.
• Every month in use: look at the anodes, the prop and the fuel filter bowl.
• Every 100 hours or yearly: engine oil, oil filter, gear oil and a grease of every fitting.
• Every two years or so: water pump impeller and thermostat check.
• At the major service: plugs, fuel filters and a check of the trim system.

The timing chain runs in oil and does not need replacing like a belt. That is one less big bill to plan for. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF175APLW2 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 175 HP, ask us and we will point you to a better match.

What It Costs to Run

A big block running at 175 with Lean Burn control is economical at cruise. We do not invent burn numbers. The Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale is covered here too.

Servicing is not expensive either. Suzuki parts are widely stocked, and most routine jobs on the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale can be done by any decent marine mechanic or by a handy owner.

Keep the Fuel Clean

Most problems people blame on the engine start in the tank. Water, old fuel and dirt in the lines will make any motor run badly. Change the water separating filter every season, drain the bowl if you see water and use fresh fuel. In hot, humid places keep the tank as full as you can when the boat is parked, so there is less room for condensation.

Treat the fuel well and fuel injection rewards you with easy starts and smooth running. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale.

Choosing a Propeller for the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale

The right prop lets the motor reach its full throttle range of 5,500 to 6,100 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 29 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.

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. Owners of the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

Instruments for the Suzuki DF175APLW2 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.

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. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale in stock.

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.

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. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale.

Back home, flush it while you wash the boat. Same routine every time and it becomes second nature.

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. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale before it ships.

Simple Fixes Before You Call a Mechanic

No crank: lanyard clipped on, lever in neutral, battery charged, terminals tight.

Hard starting: firm primer bulb, tank vent open, no water in the separator, fresh fuel. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale by email or chat.

Overheat alarm: stop, tilt up and look for a plastic bag or weed over the intake. Check the tell-tale stream when you restart.

Low top speed: check the prop for damage, check the mounting height and make sure the boat bottom is clean. The Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale handles this well.

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. This is where the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale earns its keep.

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 DF175APLW2 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.

What Comes in the Crate

• DF175APLW2 powerhead, midsection and gearcase
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork
• Standard Suzuki fittings from the factory

Controls, gauges, harnesses, propeller and steering depend on what we have in stock and are not always included. Ask before you order and we will tell you exactly what ships with your motor.

A Short Checklist Before Buying

• Transom height measured and matched to the 20 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 DF175APLW2 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

• All 175 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF175APLW2 outboard motor (second listing)
• Suzuki DF175APL2, 20 inch shaft, Selective Rotation
• Suzuki DF175APX2, 25 inch shaft, Selective Rotation
• Suzuki DF175APXW2, 25 inch shaft, white, Selective Rotation
• Suzuki 150 HP outboards
• Suzuki 200 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 DF175APLW2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale?

20 inch, the L shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Suzuki Selective Rotation (standard or counter).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale?

About 520 lb (236 kg).

What displacement is it?

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

What controls does it use?

Drive by wire, Suzuki Precision Control.

What is the full throttle range?

5,500 to 6,100 rpm. Choose a prop that lands you in that range with a normal load.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale to my country?

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

Ready When You Are

The Suzuki DF175APLW2 for sale is in stock and ready to ship. If you are still deciding, send us your boat and how you use it. We would rather spend a few minutes getting it right than sell you the wrong motor.