SUZUKI 40 HP DF40ATLW2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale on this page is a new 40 HP Suzuki four stroke in the light Cool Test Gray finish that most people just call white. It has a 20 inch long shaft, remote steering, electric start, power trim and tilt and electronic fuel injection. We sell it new in the factory crate and ship it worldwide, with a delivery quote before you pay.

Customers usually pick the W version for one reason. It matches a white or light grey hull. Under the cowl it is the same motor as the black DF40ATL2, so everything about running and servicing it is identical.

Why buyers choose the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale

We get two kinds of buyers for this model. The first has a white fiberglass skiff or runabout and wants the motor to look like it belongs on the boat. The second lives somewhere hot and sunny and prefers a lighter cowl that does not bake in the sun all day at the dock.

Both are fair reasons. The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is also easier to spot scratches and salt marks on, which some owners like because it reminds them to rinse it. Others find black hides grime better. It is a personal call, and the price difference between the two colours is small.

What does not change is the engine. The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale uses Suzuki’s 941 cc three cylinder DOHC block with a chain driven camshaft, lean burn fuel control and multi point sequential injection. It is the current A generation, not the older DF40.

Black or white in daily use

We have had both colours on our own test boats. The white cowl stays noticeably cooler to the touch on a summer afternoon, though the engine itself does not care. The black one hides oily fingerprints after a service. The white one shows them, so keep a rag in the boat.

Resale is about even in our experience. A clean, well serviced Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale sells just as easily as a black one, especially to buyers with white hulls. What matters far more for resale is a service record and a gearcase that has not hit rocks.

Reading the code on the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale

Suzuki puts a lot of information into a short model name. This is how we read it:

• DF tells you it is a Suzuki four stroke outboard.
• 40 is the rated horsepower.
• A marks the newer generation design.
• T means power trim and tilt.
• L is the long shaft for a 20 inch transom.
• W is the white, or Cool Test Gray, paint.
• 2 is a version suffix on Suzuki’s order code. Our spec table is for this version.

So the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is a 40 HP, power trim, long shaft, remote steer motor in the light finish. If you see a DF40ATL2 on our site, that is the black one.

Boats and setups that fit this motor

Here are a few real setups we have shipped the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale for, so you can picture where it fits.

White fiberglass skiff, 16 to 17 feet

Two or three people, a cooler and some fishing gear. A 40 is enough to plane quickly and cruise comfortably. The light cowl matches the gelcoat.

Aluminum center console, 16 to 18 feet

Common for river and lake fishing. The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is light enough that the boat does not sit stern heavy at rest, which matters when two anglers stand at the back.

Small tender or utility boat

Yacht tenders and harbour work boats often run a remote 40. Power trim helps in shallow landings and on beaches.

Repower of an older two stroke

Swapping an old 40 or 50 two stroke for the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale gives you quieter running, no oil mixing and better fuel use. Check that your controls are compatible or plan for new ones.

Before any of this, read your capacity plate. It sets the legal and safe maximum horsepower for the hull.

Who should not buy this motor

We would rather lose a sale than ship the wrong motor. Skip the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale if your transom is 15 inches, if your boat is only rated for 30 HP, or if you really want a tiller handle and never plan to fit a helm. In those cases a short shaft, a smaller model or a tiller version suits you better.

Heavy pontoons over about 20 feet are another case. They often run better on the 50 HP high thrust version, which turns a bigger prop. Ask us and we will tell you straight.

Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale: specifications table

Suzuki’s current range and data sheets are on the official Suzuki Marine outboards page. The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale we ship is built to those figures.

What is going on inside the engine

You do not need to be a mechanic to own one, but it helps to know what you paid for.

Bigger block than the old 40

The A series uses 941 cc for 40 HP. More displacement per horsepower means the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale does not have to rev hard to make its power. That keeps noise and wear down at cruise.

Lean burn at cruise

The ECU reads load and rpm and leans the mixture where it safely can. Most owners notice it on long, steady runs. Short full throttle blasts do not benefit much.

Chain, not belt

The cam drive on the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is a chain that lives in engine oil. No belt replacement schedule, no worry about a belt drying out on a boat that sits.

Troll Mode ready

Suzuki Troll Mode can be added with the right switch or gauge. It lets you change idle speed in small steps, which is handy for slow trolling. It is an extra, not in the crate by default.

Protection systems

Over rev limiter, low oil pressure warning, overheat warning and a flush port. If something goes wrong, the motor slows itself down and beeps before it does damage.

Fuel use and what to expect on the water

Speed and fuel burn depend on the boat more than the motor. A light 16 foot aluminum boat with two people will plane in a few seconds with the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale and cruise comfortably at mid throttle. A heavier fiberglass skiff will be slower and use more fuel for the same speed.

What we can say is that the lean burn system helps most at steady cruise. If you spend the day running between fishing spots at a relaxed pace, your fuel bill will be modest. If you run flat out everywhere, any 40 HP motor will drink more.

We suggest fitting a fuel flow reading through a Suzuki gauge. After a few trips you will know the rpm where your boat with the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale gives the best range, and you can plan longer runs with confidence.

Rigging the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale

Since this is a remote motor, the boat needs a helm setup. Here is a parts table we send customers who are rigging from scratch.

Suzuki genuine controls and gauges are shown on the Suzuki parts and accessories page. We can add them to the same shipment as the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale so everything arrives together.

Choosing a prop that works

Aim for full throttle between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm with your usual load. Start in the low teens of pitch for a typical small hull and adjust from there. A light aluminum boat may take more pitch. A heavy skiff with lots of gear may need less.

Stainless props hold their shape better and give a little more bite, but cost more and hurt the gearcase more if you hit something. For most owners of the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale, a good aluminum prop is fine for the first season.

Doing the install yourself

If the boat already has working controls, cables and steering that suit a 40, a capable owner can hang the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale in a day. You need a hoist or engine crane, a helper, sealant for the transom bolts and a torque wrench.

On a bare hull, or if the old controls are a different brand, we recommend a marine shop. Getting cable adjustment and harness routing right the first time saves trouble later and keeps the warranty paperwork clean. Keep the install invoice with your documents.

Getting the shaft length right

Measure from the top of the transom straight down to the bottom of the hull at the center. Use a square, not a tape laid along a sloped transom.

If you read close to 20 inches, the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is the right length. If you get 15 inches, you need a short shaft. If you get 25, you need an extra long. Mount height is fine tuned with the bracket holes so the cavitation plate sits roughly level with the hull bottom.

Running in your new motor

Treat the first ten hours gently. The rings and bearings settle in during this time. This is the routine we suggest for the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale, with the owner’s manual having the final word.

• Hours 0 to 2: idle and low speed, below half throttle, short planing runs only.
• Hours 2 to 3: up to about three quarters throttle in short bursts.
• Hours 3 to 10: normal use, change speed often, brief full throttle is OK.
• Throughout: check oil before each trip, watch the telltale.

Plan the first service at around 20 hours. The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale gets fresh oil, a new filter and gear oil, and the rigging is checked again.

Service intervals in plain terms

This is what a normal year looks like for a recreational owner. Commercial users running long hours should follow the hour based intervals strictly.

• Before each trip: oil level, fuel, battery, telltale stream once running.
• After each trip: flush, rinse, tilt up or down depending on storage.
• First 20 hours: first service, oil, filter, gear oil, checks.
• Every 100 hours or every year: oil and filter, gear oil, grease, anodes, fuel filter check, plug check.
• Every 200 hours or two years: new plugs, fuel filter, thermostat check.
• Every two to three years: water pump impeller.

The oil pan on the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale takes about 2.7 liters, so an oil change at home is easy with a pump or by draining.

Living with it in salt water

The light finish shows salt crust quickly, so you will know when the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale needs a rinse. Do it every time.

• Connect a hose to the flush port and run fresh water through for several minutes after salt use.
• Pull the cowl now and then and rinse around the powerhead lightly, then dry it.
• Keep anodes clean and unpainted. Swap them when they are half used.
• Touch up chips in the paint on the leg so bare aluminum is not exposed.
• Wax the cowl a couple of times a year. It keeps the white looking new.

Laying it up for winter

A motor that sits for months needs a little preparation. This is the routine we use on a Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale before storage:

• Treat the fuel with stabilizer and run the engine so treated fuel reaches the injectors.
• Flush with fresh water, then let the motor drain fully.
• Change engine oil and gear oil before storage, not after.
• Take the battery home, charge it and keep it on a maintainer.
• Grease all fittings and spray the powerhead with a corrosion inhibitor.
• Cover the motor with a breathable cover to keep dust and birds off.

In spring, check the oil, reconnect the battery, squeeze the primer bulb and the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale should start without fuss.

Spares worth carrying on board

Keep a small bag in the boat: a spare kill switch lanyard, a set of spark plugs, a plug spanner, a spare fuel filter, a prop nut, cotter pin and thrust washer, fuses for the trim and main circuits, and a short length of wire for clearing the telltale. None of this is expensive, and it gets you home on most days things go wrong.

Troubleshooting the usual suspects

Most problems on a new 40 are simple. This is the short list we walk owners of the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale through on the phone.

If the simple fix does not work, stop and get help. Running the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale with a warning on can cause real damage.

Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale versus other Suzuki models

These are the motors buyers usually compare it with on our site:

• Suzuki DF40ATL2: the same motor in black. Pick by colour only.
• Suzuki DF30ATLW2: 30 HP in the same light finish, for smaller and lighter hulls.
• Suzuki DF50ATLW2: same block and weight, 50 HP, also white. Worth it if your hull allows 50.
• Suzuki DF60ATLW2: a step up for heavier boats.
• Suzuki DF50AVTL2: 50 HP with a lower gear ratio for pontoons.

Browse the Suzuki 40 HP category or the main Suzuki outboards page to see current stock.

How ordering and shipping work

We sell new outboards and ship to customers worldwide. For the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale, the steps are:

1. Contact us through our contact page with your delivery location.
2. We reply with a written delivery quote. Nothing is paid until you agree.
3. After payment, the crate is prepared and sent by sea or air freight.
4. You receive tracking and all shipping documents for customs.

The price of the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is shown on this page. Import duties and taxes depend on your country and are your responsibility, but we explain what paperwork you will get so your agent can plan.

Warranty and policies

You get the Suzuki factory warranty. Its length depends on your region and whether the motor is for leisure or commercial work. We confirm the terms in writing before the sale. See our refund and return policy and terms and conditions.

Inside the crate

• New Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale outboard in white
• Owner’s manual and warranty card
• Factory tool kit and small parts supplied by Suzuki
• Any mounting hardware Suzuki includes for the market

Controls, gauges, prop, battery and tank are extras unless listed on your quote.

Before you order: quick checklist

1. Transom measured at about 20 inches.
2. Capacity plate rated for 40 HP or more.
3. Transom wood or core sound.
4. Decide on new or existing controls and cables.
5. Steering suitable for a 40 HP remote motor.
6. Battery and fuel system ready.
7. Prop pitch picked, or ask us.
8. Colour confirmed: you want the white W model.

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Questions we get about the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale

Is the white paint just a sticker or wrap?

No. The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is painted from the factory in Cool Test Gray. It is not a wrap.

Is it heavier or lighter than the black one?

Same weight, about 104 kg (229 lb). Paint colour does not change anything else.

Can it be fitted with a tiller handle?

Yes, Suzuki sells a tiller kit for the DF40A. It costs extra and takes some fitting. Many people who want a tiller buy a tiller model from the start.

Does it need a battery?

Yes. It is electric start and the EFI and trim need power. Use a proper marine cranking battery.

How long until it ships?

After payment, crating and booking usually start quickly. Transit time depends on route and method. Your quote gives an estimate.

Can I use it in fresh and salt water?

Yes. The Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale is built for both. In salt water, flush after every trip and keep an eye on the anodes.

Do I need special oil?

Use a quality four stroke marine oil in the grade listed in the manual. Suzuki branded oil is the simplest choice and we can ship some with the motor.

Where can I read more?

Our blog has rigging and maintenance guides. Suzuki’s international site, Global Suzuki Marine, covers the range outside North America.

Get a quote on the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale

If you want a light, fuel injected 40 that matches a white boat, send us your location. We will reply with a delivery quote for the Suzuki DF40ATLW2 for sale and help with controls and prop if needed. Or keep looking in our shop.