Suzuki 250 HP DF250TXXW2 Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 250 horsepower V6 four stroke with a 30 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Cool White. If you run an offshore centre console, a big bay boat or a heavy cabin boat, this is the class of motor most owners end up choosing.

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. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale, and we like that.

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 DF250TXXW2 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 DF250T page on Suzuki Marine if you want to compare models side by side.

What the Model Code on the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale Means

Suzuki model codes look confusing until someone explains them once. DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 250 is the horsepower. T means power trim and tilt. XX is the ultra long shaft, for a 30 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. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale.

Why the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale Has Such a Following

The DF250 was the first 250 horsepower V6 four stroke on the market, and Suzuki has kept refining it ever since. A lot of early ones are still working on charter and commercial boats, which says more than any brochure.

It uses a 3.6 litre V6 with dual overhead cams, 24 valves and variable valve timing. VVT fills in the low end so the boat comes up on plane without the motor sounding strained. Multi-stage induction changes the intake path with engine speed, giving torque low down and breath at the top.

Like the other big Suzukis it has an offset driveshaft and two stage gear reduction. The final 2.29:1 ratio lets it swing a big prop, and big props are what move heavy offshore hulls. Controls are mechanical cables, which keeps rigging simple and familiar. That applies to the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale as much as any motor.

Mechanical Controls Keep It Simple

The Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale is rigged with throttle and shift cables, the same way boats have been rigged for decades. Any marine mechanic can set it up, and parts are easy to find. Newer versions also work with Suzuki’s CAN bus system for digital gauges, keyless start, troll mode and automatic trim if you want those extras.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale

Offshore centre consoles

Twenty two to twenty six foot centre consoles are the classic home for a single 250. Twin 250s run 28 to 32 foot boats.

Bay boats and big flats boats

On a 22 to 24 foot bay boat the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale gives a quick holeshot with a full livewell and three or four people aboard.

Walkarounds and cabin boats

Heavier hulls need torque more than top speed, and the big prop this motor turns helps a lot.

Repowers

Plenty of boats still carry an old 225 or 250 two stroke. This V6 fits the same class of transom and uses noticeably less fuel at cruise.

How the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale Feels on the Water

At idle the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale is quiet enough that people on the dock ask if it is running. Shifts through the cables are smooth, and it holds a steady trolling speed.

Push the throttle and the boat lifts cleanly. At cruise the motor settles into a deep, even note and is not working hard, which is where you want a motor to live if you plan to keep it for years.

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 DF250TXXZW2 so the props turn in opposite directions and the boat runs straight. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale is the right fit.

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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale on another boat.

Rigging the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale

This is a remote model. You will need a control box with throttle and shift cables, a steering system rated for 250 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, 54 amp alternator keeps electronics charged on a normal day.

Transom Height and Shaft Length

The 30 inch ultra long shaft is for big offshore boats with tall transoms or setback brackets. It keeps the prop deep in the water when the stern lifts in a sea. Measure from the top of the transom or bracket to the bottom of the hull before ordering. If you measure close to 25 inches, you want the X shaft instead. The Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale is covered here too.

Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale or the DF250AP?

The DF250AP uses a bigger 4.0 litre block, drive by wire controls and Selective Rotation. It is the more modern package and suits new builds with digital helms.

The Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale keeps mechanical cables and the proven 3.6 litre block. It is lighter, simpler to rig and kinder on the budget. If your boat already has cable controls and you want a straight swap, this is usually the better fit.

The People Who Order This Motor

We sell the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 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 DF250TXXW2 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 DF250TXXW2 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 DF250TXXW2 for sale

Servicing a Suzuki V6 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. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale.

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 250 HP, ask us and we will point you to a better match.

What It Costs to Run

Owners tell us the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale cruises efficiently in the mid range and burns a lot less than the old two stroke 250s it often replaces. 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 DF250TXXW2 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. Owners of the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

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

Choosing a Propeller for the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 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 27.5 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. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale in stock.

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 DF250TXXW2 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. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 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.

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. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale before it ships.

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. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale by email or chat.

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. The Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale handles this well.

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. This is where the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale earns its keep.

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. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale, and we like that.

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. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale.

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. That applies to the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale as much as any motor.

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 DF250TXXW2 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 DF250TXXW2 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 DF250TXXW2 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 DF250TXXW2 for sale

• Measure your transom height to confirm the 30 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 DF250TXXW2 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 DF250TXXZW2, 30 inch shaft, counter rotation, white
• Suzuki DF250TXZ2, 25 inch shaft, counter rotation
• Suzuki 225 HP outboards
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• 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 DF250TXXW2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale?

30 inch, the XX shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Standard (right hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 for sale?

About 626 lb (284 kg).

What displacement is it?

3,614 cc (220.5 cu in), v6 (55 degree), dohc, 24 valves.

What controls does it use?

Mechanical cables.

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 DF250TXXW2 for sale to my country?

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

Final Word

If you want a proven 250 horsepower Suzuki that does the job without fuss, the Suzuki DF250TXXW2 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.