Suzuki 250 HP DF250TXXZ2 Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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 Pearl Nebular Black. 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.

This is a new motor in the factory crate, sold by us and shipped to your country. Before you pay for freight you get a written delivery quote, so there are no surprises later. The Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale handles this well.

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 DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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. Z means counter rotation, so the prop turns the opposite way to a standard motor. 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 W, so the cowl is black. This is where the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale earns its keep.

Why the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale, and we like that.

Mechanical Controls Keep It Simple

The Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 for sale Feels on the Water

At idle the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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

This is the counter rotating version. It is meant to go on the port side of a twin rig, paired with the Suzuki DF250TXX2 on the starboard side. With the props turning in opposite directions the boat tracks straight and steering stays light. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale.

If you are building a twin rig, order both motors together and we will match the shaft lengths, colours and paperwork.

Colour and Finish

Black is the standard Suzuki finish and suits almost any boat. If you want a white cowl to match a white hull, ask us about the W version of this motor. The engine underneath is the same. That applies to the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale as much as any motor.

Rigging the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale is the right fit.

Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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.

Maintenance on the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale on another boat.

Is 250 Horsepower Right for Your Boat?

Start with the capacity plate on your boat. It gives the maximum horsepower and the maximum weight the transom is built for. Most owners do well with a motor at or near the maximum rating, because a motor that is not working flat out lasts longer and uses less fuel at cruise. If your boat is rated well below 250 HP, do not go over the plate. If you are unsure, send us the make, model and length and we will check it for you.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

Owners tell us the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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.

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 DF250TXXZ2 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. The Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale is covered here too.

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 DF250TXXZ2 for sale you want to land in the 5,500 to 6,100 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 27.5 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. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale.

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.

Gauges and Electronics

You can run simple analogue gauges or Suzuki’s multi-function digital gauges, which show rpm, trim, fuel flow, hours and warnings on one screen. Many owners also network the motor into their chartplotter. Keep engine wiring separate from accessory wiring, fuse everything and use marine grade connectors. Owners of the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

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.

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. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale in stock.

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 DF250TXXZ2 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.

After a salt launch, rinse the trailer and the motor together and run the flush. It takes ten minutes and adds years. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale.

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.

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. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale before it ships.

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.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet with a bit of wire. If it is still weak, have the impeller checked before running hard. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale by email or chat.

Will not reach full revs. Usually the wrong prop or the motor mounted too low. Check the prop first.

Warning buzzer. Slow down straight away, check the cooling stream and oil, and do not keep running with an alarm. The Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale handles this well.

Safety Gear Worth Carrying

Clip the kill switch lanyard on every time you run. Carry a spare lanyard, a basic tool kit, a spare prop and prop nut, a spare fuel filter, a VHF radio and a way to call for help. None of it costs much, and any of it can save a day on the water.

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.

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.

What a Typical First Season Looks Like

Most owners do the break-in over the first few weekends, then the first service. After that it is simply using the boat: run it, flush it, tilt it up. Around the middle of the season it is worth checking the anodes and the prop for dings. At the end of the season comes the lay up service with oil, gear oil and a grease. That is honestly all most people need to do in year one.

How Delivery Works

We ship worldwide. Once you confirm the order, the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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 30 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.

Ordering Is Simple

Add the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale to your cart or message us with your boat details. We confirm the model, shaft, colour and rotation, then send a delivery quote. Once you approve it, we ship. Read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions first, and look at the reviews page if you want to hear from other buyers. Questions about us are answered on the about us page, and the contact page reaches a real person.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

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• Suzuki DF250TXXZW2, 30 inch shaft, counter rotation, white
• Suzuki DF250TXZ2, 25 inch shaft, counter rotation
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• Suzuki 300 HP outboards
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• 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 DF250TXXZ2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 for sale?

30 inch, the XX shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Counter rotation (left hand).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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 DF250TXXZ2 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.