SUZUKI 20 HP DF20ATHLW2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

The Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale on this page is a new 20 HP four stroke tiller outboard with a 20 inch long shaft, push button electric start and power tilt, all under a white cowling. It ships in the factory crate, the price is listed right here on the page, and we send it worldwide with a delivery quote before you pay a cent.

We have rigged a lot of small Suzukis. The people who buy this one usually steer from the back of the boat, want a key instead of a pull cord, and are done lifting a motor by hand at every ramp and sandbar. They also like the white paint, which is the only thing separating it from the standard colour version.

What the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale code tells you

Suzuki model codes look like alphabet soup until you read them one letter at a time. Here is the code on the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale, broken down the way we explain it at the counter.

• DF: Suzuki four stroke.
• 20: 20 horsepower (14.7 kW).
• A: the current small block generation, the 327 cc twin with battery-less fuel injection.
• T: power tilt, driven by an electric tilt motor.
• H: tiller handle steering.
• L: long shaft, 20 inches, for a transom of about 508 mm.
• W: white cowling.
• 2: the production series of this run.

So the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale is a white, long shaft, power tilt, tiller steered twenty. There is no letter for electric start because on this package it comes with the T and H combination. You get the key switch on the tiller, a starter motor, and the pull cord still sits under the cowl as a backup.

The trailing 2 is not a horsepower or shaft figure. It marks the production series. Later stock carries a 5, such as the Suzuki DF20ATHLW5. The basic engine, the 327 cc twin, is the same family across both.

Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale: full specifications

These figures come from Suzuki’s published data for the DF20A family. Weight on a power tilt tiller unit is a little higher than the base figure because of the tilt motor and electric start parts, so treat it as a close guide.

If you want to check the base numbers yourself, Suzuki lists this engine family on its global DF20A, DF15A and DF9.9B page. The figures above match that sheet for the parts that do not change between markets.

Which boats suit the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale

A 20 inch shaft means a transom of about 20 inches, measured straight down the middle. That rules out most small dinghies and rules in a big list of working boats. Here is where we see the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale end up most often.

Jon boats and flat bottom skiffs

The classic customer runs a 14 to 16 foot jon boat on a river or a reservoir. They sit on the back bench, steer with the handle and want to plane with two adults, a cooler and some gear. The Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale does that without strain on a sensible hull, and it sips fuel at trolling speed.

Small aluminium fishing boats

Riveted and welded tin boats in the 14 to 16 foot range with a 20 inch transom are a very good match. Check the capacity plate first. If the plate says 20 HP maximum, the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale sits right at the limit, which is where most owners want to be.

Inflatables with a long transom and work tenders

Some larger rigid inflatables and work tenders have a 20 inch transom. A tiller twenty with power tilt is handy here because you are often beaching and launching from a slope. Press the tilt switch and the leg comes up while you stay in the boat.

Sailboat auxiliary and kicker use

On a heavier sailboat or as a kicker on a bigger fishing boat, the long leg keeps the prop in the water when the stern moves. Most kicker buyers pick a remote model, but some fit a tiller unit like the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale and steer it by hand or link it to the main engine.

Why the white Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale is worth a look

Colour is a personal call, but there are practical reasons people pick the white Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale. It matches a lot of fibreglass hulls and white center consoles. It also shows dirt and oil staining earlier, which some owners actually like because they spot a leak sooner.

In hot sun, a pale cowl runs a touch cooler to the hand. It does not change engine temperature in any way that matters, because the motor is water cooled. The paint is the same multi layer finish Suzuki uses on its other small outboards, so salt resistance is the same as on the grey or black versions.

Resale is worth a thought too. Matching colours on a boat that already wears white tends to look tidier in a listing. That said, the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale costs a small amount more than the standard colour model, so if looks do not matter to you, the Suzuki DF20ATHL2 is the same motor in the standard finish.

Features that matter on the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale

Battery-less fuel injection

Suzuki’s small EFI system does not need a charged battery to run. On the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale you normally start with the key, but if the battery goes flat you can pull the backup cord and the injection still works. That is a real advantage over older carburettor twenties that fouled and sat badly over winter.

Lean Burn Control

Lean Burn adjusts the fuel mix based on how the engine is running. At steady cruise it trims fuel down. In practice owners of the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale tell us a 12 litre tank lasts noticeably longer than on the carb motor they traded in.

Power tilt on a tiller motor

This is the big reason people choose the T version of the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale. The tilt switch sits on the lower cowl so you can raise and lower the leg without leaning over the transom. For shallow running there is a shallow water position, and five trim pin holes let you set the running angle for your load.

Tiller handle details

The tiller on the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale has a twist grip throttle with tension control, a key switch, an emergency stop lanyard, and a gear shift lever at the front of the engine. Steering friction is adjustable, so the motor holds its line when you let go to grab a net.

Warnings and protection

You get low oil pressure and overheat warning, an over rev limiter, and start in gear protection. These are simple things, but they save engines. Most of the damaged small motors we see, including twenties like the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale, came from someone ignoring a warning light, not from a design fault.

Rigging the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale: what you need besides the motor

A tiller motor is the easiest outboard to rig, but it still needs a few things. Make a short list before the crate arrives so the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale is on the water the same week.

• Battery: a 12 V starting battery in a vented box. A small marine cranking battery is plenty.
• Battery cables: sized for the run from the battery to the motor. Short runs are better.
• Fuel tank and line: tiller models usually come with a portable tank and line. We confirm what is in your crate before you order.
• Transom bolts: the clamp screws hold the motor, but we always recommend through bolting a 20 HP on a working boat.
• Safety chain or cable: cheap insurance against losing the motor over the side.
• Spare prop and shear parts: worth having on rocky water.

For genuine add ons like props and tanks, Suzuki’s genuine parts and accessories range is the place to match part numbers. We can add most of these to your order so everything ships together with the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale.

Prop choice

The stock aluminium prop suits a typical load. The goal is to land wide open throttle inside 5,300 to 6,300 rpm with your normal load on board. If you run heavy, go down in pitch. If you run light and over rev, go up. Most owners of the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale never need to change it.

Measuring your transom for the right shaft

This is the step people skip, and it is the most common reason a motor comes back. Measure from the top of the transom, where the clamp brackets sit, straight down to the bottom of the hull at the centre line. Do not measure along a sloped transom.

• About 15 inches: short shaft (S).
• About 20 inches: long shaft (L), which is what the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale has.
• About 25 inches: extra long (X), not offered on the twenty in most markets.

If you measure 17 or 18 inches, call us. Sometimes a jack plate or a transom adjustment is the answer, and sometimes the short shaft fits better. The anti cavitation plate should sit level with, or slightly below, the bottom of the hull at speed.

Break in for a new Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale

Suzuki’s manual lays out a 10 hour break in. Follow the book that comes in your crate, but this is how it usually goes for a small four stroke like the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale.

• First 2 hours: low speed, mostly under half throttle. Vary rpm and do not idle for long periods.
• Next hour: up to about three quarter throttle, short bursts of planing are fine.
• Remaining 7 hours: normal running, but avoid long stretches at full throttle.

Check oil level before every trip during break in. Watch the tell tale water stream from the side of the engine. If it stops or gets weak, shut down and check the intake. After about 20 hours, change the oil and filter as the first service.

Maintenance schedule we recommend

Suzuki twenties are simple to look after. Most of the jobs can be done at home with basic tools. Here is the schedule we give buyers of the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale, which follows the Suzuki pattern.

Engine oil is SAE 10W-40 four stroke marine oil, about one litre. Use Suzuki or another quality marine grade. Gear oil is hypoid 90. The tilt motor on the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale has its own small reservoir, check its fluid at each annual service.

Salt water care

The DF20A is salt water rated and has a flushing port, so flushing is quick. Hook a hose to the port after each salt trip and run water through for a few minutes with the motor off. That clears salt from the cooling passages, which is where corrosion starts.

Rinse the outside, including the bracket and tilt tube. Spray a light corrosion inhibitor on the exposed metal. Keep the anodes clean and never paint them. When an anode is half gone, replace it. Owners who do these four things keep the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale looking newer for years.

On the white cowl, a gentle boat soap and a soft cloth are enough. Avoid harsh solvents. If the boat lives on a mooring, tilt the leg up out of the water when you leave it. That alone cuts growth and corrosion on the gearcase.

Common issues and simple fixes

Most service calls on the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale are small things. Here is what we hear about and what usually fixes it.

Hard starting after storage

Old fuel is the cause nine times out of ten. Use fresh fuel with a stabiliser, prime the bulb until it is firm, and check the fuel line connector is fully seated. Ethanol blends go stale faster than people think.

Weak tell tale stream

A blocked tell tale is often just a bit of sand or a mud dauber nest. Clear it with a piece of thin wire. If the stream is still weak, the impeller may be worn and should be replaced.

Tilt does not move

Check the battery and the connections on the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale first. A tired battery will start the motor but not run the tilt. If the battery is fine, the manual release valve may be open. Close it and try again.

Motor will not crank

On the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale, make sure the lanyard clip is in place and the shift lever is in neutral. Start in gear protection is doing its job if the gear lever is not fully in neutral.

How the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale compares with neighbouring models

Buyers often look at three or four Suzukis before deciding. Here is how the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale sits against its neighbours.

• Suzuki DF20ATHL2: same motor, standard colour, slightly lower price.
• Suzuki DF20ATHL5: later production series of the tiller long shaft power tilt twenty.
• Suzuki DF20ATL2: remote steering version, needs controls and cables.
• Suzuki DF15ATHL2: same block tuned to 15 HP, a good pick if your boat is rated for 15.
• Suzuki DF25ATHLW2: the next size up in white, a different and heavier motor with more power for loaded boats.
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHLW2: the small white tiller long shaft, for lighter boats or limited ratings.

If your boat is rated for 20 HP and you run with two or three people, the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale is the sweet spot. Go to the 25 if you often carry more load. Drop to the 15 or 9.9 if your rating plate says so. You can browse the whole 20 HP Suzuki range or the full Suzuki outboard category to compare prices side by side.

Buying the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale from us

We sell new outboards and ship them worldwide. The process is simple. You tell us the model, your country and your delivery address. We send a delivery quote before any payment, so you know the full cost up front. Then we confirm stock and send the order.

The Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale ships in its factory crate, strapped and wrapped. For international orders we handle the export paperwork. Import duties and local taxes in your country are paid at your end, and we tell you about what to expect as far as we can.

Warranty

Suzuki’s warranty depends on where the motor is sold and registered. In the United States, Suzuki currently offers a 5 year limited warranty on qualifying pleasure use purchases. Other regions have their own terms. Ask us before you order and we will explain what applies to your Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale where you live.

What comes in the crate

• The Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 powerhead, leg and tiller assembly
• Mounted 3 blade aluminium propeller
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork
• Basic tool kit and spare parts bag
• Fuel tank and fuel line where supplied for your market

A battery and engine oil top up are not usually included. We will tell you exactly what is in your box before you pay for the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale.

Checklist before ordering

• Measure your transom height, centre line, straight down.
• Check the boat’s capacity plate for maximum HP and weight.
• Decide on tiller steering. If you want a wheel, look at the remote model instead.
• Plan a battery and battery box.
• Confirm the delivery address and any import rules in your country.
• Read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions.

If you are unsure about any of these, contact us before ordering. It takes ten minutes to check and saves weeks if the wrong shaft length ships. You can also read about who we are and see what other buyers say on our reviews page.

Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale: frequently asked questions

Is this a new motor?

Yes. The Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale is new, in the original Suzuki crate, never mounted or run.

Do you ship worldwide?

We do. Send us your address and we reply with a delivery quote before you pay anything.

Can I start it without a battery?

Yes. The fuel injection is battery-less, so you can use the backup pull cord if the battery is flat. You need a battery for key start and power tilt.

How fast will it push my boat?

It depends on hull, load and prop. A light 14 foot aluminium boat with one person often runs in the low to mid 20s mph. Heavier boats will be slower. We can suggest a prop for your setup.

Is the white version any different mechanically?

No. Only the cowl and paint colour differ. The engine, leg and tiller are the same as the standard colour Suzuki DF20ATHL2.

What oil does it use?

About one litre of SAE 10W-40 four stroke marine oil, plus hypoid 90 gear oil in the lower unit.

Can I use it on a sailboat?

Yes, if your transom or bracket matches a 20 inch shaft. Many sailors prefer a remote kicker, but a tiller twenty works well on a bracket you can reach.

Order your Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale today

If the specs fit your boat, the next step is easy. Send us your address and we will quote delivery for the Suzuki DF20ATHLW2 for sale. You can also check the rest of our shop or read tips on our blog. For anything else, Suzuki’s own outboard range page has the full lineup. We are happy to talk it through by message or email.