BRAND BATTLE! SUZUKI 150 SS vs. MERCURY 150 PRO XS (2022) 

That was some great points. Thxs

Great explanation on your choices as always. When are we going to see a top 5 or 10 multi species boat list for us walleye/musky guys?

Andy, Thank you for your recommendations on the Suzuki 250SS. I bought the outboard a year ago last September for a repower on my Champion 203 DC and I am really happy with the motor. Andy gave me a phone call to check on me and the motor at the time I was on the lake for its first test run. Because I was in Louisiana and due to the Covid outbreak I was not able to buy the motor from him but he still gave me a call to check on me. What a great guy! Thanks again Andy.

Doing great Andy! Thanks for asking. Probably because I retired this year. Lol Love the content!

I want a 115/140hp brand battle. Zuke, yammy, tohatsu, Honda, merc!

Andy Andy🤓I've been asking for the trolling motor battle over 100 times😜but I forgot that you don't work on trolling motors😂😂😂Still loving the battles😁

Whoa, yeah - Charging systems video would be fantastic - Thanks for all the time and effort you put into the vids! Oh and; this video is very helpful, I'm weighing the 115 versions of these motors and you answered my questions. Reliability, reliability and reliability

Great vid! Slightly off subject….any idea when smaller Suzuki’s (40-50hp specifically) will be available again.

It would be awesome to see a brand battle for on-board chargers!

I had a 150 hp optimax and it was a good motor. I reported with a Suzuki 225 and I freaking love it. So damn quiet and seems to be a very powerful motor. I know it’s a big difference in horsepower, but the Suzuki seems like a very strong running machine. So far I am impressed.

Hello Team marine I purchased a 2006 Suzuki, 175 HP, 2.7 Liter 4 strokes 4 cylinder. Owned it for years very happy with it. So far I had to change an IAC one time. To me it's super reliable. By the way got it in 2007 and still going strong, no complaints what so ever. Thanks stay safe.

Hey Andy, which manufacturers come stock with a Suzuki? For example if I go out and buy a new bass boar?

I bought a Suzuki because of your videos, I hung the 150SS on this April and all I have to say is thanks!!! The 150SS is bullet proof, super quiet and sips gas oh and the 6 year warranty is awesome too!!

For the suzuki rigging try using generous amounts of baby powder on the cables as you run them through the grommet. This might help as a dry lubricant.

Do you guys work on boats all year round? If not what do you do in the winter to keep yourselves busy? I never even considered being a marine mechanic until I moved to Florida and realized I could work on boats year round.

Nice review, I'll be buying a new boat and it comes with the Merc 150.

Merc has a 6yr warranty where I am. That 3.0L block is supposedly very reliable and makes good power to. Haven't run either brand but the 150ss and 150proXS are on the cards when I upgrade the boat.

When you do these comparisons, are you strictly thinking in terms of bass boat use? You talk a lot about the Pro XS, but what about the verado line? do you like those?

Can you do a battle against different batteries that would be used for trolling motor and outboard. Set up for bass boat rigs

Is there much of a difference between the regular motors and the SS motors or pro xs.

would like to see a battle on 200hp's and a video on starting setups. i see the 202 has not progressed much in the backround:)

Suzuki will never be able to compete with mercury or Yamaha until they establish a dealer net work. I live in a very popular area for boating and I don’t have a Suzuki dealer within 100 miles of me.

One big thing I reckon you missed was power/weight/torque the suzuki is 2.05L and 517lbs vs 3L mercury 456lbs. Mercury is going to have better holeshot, carry a load more easily and have better top end. Which if I was buying would be a deciding factor how it performed on water, vs how easy it was to service or rig

you read my mind on switching brands on boats motors thanks

Would be curious for your thoughts on the mercury, pro XS, 175, which is a V6 versus the Yamaha SHO 175, which is an in-line four.

does Suzuki have anything like the "merc monitor", I use the merc mon to check my maintenance and data and alarms as well as use it for Great Lakes "troll control" mode, or the "link"module that connects to the motor and a Lowance via NEMA. But in the future I may buy a Suzuki, but definitely need some kinda merc mon gauges if I do.

I'm running a DF200 SS on a '98 Ranger R91vs. I need help upgrading my prop to get a little more speed. Can you guys offer some suggestions and a direction to go? I watched your scorpion prop review and am curious if that prop would benefit my set up more.

I just burnt my Merc 175 EFI for the second time and am chewing hard on repowering my 1998 Champion 187 with a 4 stroke. Mercury and Suzuki are my top preferences. Have you seen any issues with 4 stokes on the older Champs. I do have twin power poles, 4 batteries, and 2 noco 2 bank chargers in the back. 8" manual jack plate. If I repower I will probably switch to a 6" hydraulic. Any advise would be great.

I like the Mercury over the Suzuki pretty much because the Mercury is 3.0 liters over the Suzuki's 2.8 liters.

hi, I wanted to tell you that you are great!!! can I ask you a question? I live in Italy, I'm about to buy a new engine to install on a 7m inflatable boat, I'm undecided about Mercury PRO XS 200hp - Suzuki DF 200 AP, what do you recommend? A thousand thanks

I recently re-powered my bass boat from a 150 ProXS to a Suzuki DF150A. As far as I can tell, the only difference between the standard and the SS version is the Matt black paint and the gear case ratio (2.5:1 vs. 2:1) Can I swap out the Lower Unit to gain a little extra performance?

Hey Andy what is your best price you can give me on the 150ss

Would like to see a shallow anchor battle. Power Pole, Talon, Raptor!

When do we see the shop build of the champion

I have a 2020 Mercury 115 Pro XS on my 2021 Beavertail. I've had THREE power trim and tilts go out on it within 15 months of ownership (took delivery of new boat and motor June 2021). All they do is keep replacing the power trim and tilt assembly but no explanation or investigation into why I've had 3 go out in such a short time. I also had my Idle Air Control seize up at 2 hrs. Turns out it was a factory recall due to a bad IAC part...but Mercury dealer didn't bother to replace the part prior to install. That was an easy fix. The motor has been outstanding but just blows my mind that their power trim and tilts are this bad.

My team partner Already had to replace tilt/trim on his 150 4 stroke Mercury on his nitro. Ballpark figure to replace motor with Suzuki 150 & re rig ?

I was hoping you’d compare the weight of each individual motor!

Mercury. Made in the USA

Using Both motors and knowing that Merc outsells Suzuki 15 to 1. I would go Mercury everyday. You truly get what you pay for. Suzuki seems overworked and heavier then hell.

115 / 140 Suzuki vs Merc.

Agm vs lithium battle Charging systems for sure!!! Shallow water anchor systems

What's the difference between a 150 pro xs vs the regular 150? Same goes for the suzuki

Suzuki again! 👍🏻

Where are you located? I would love for you to install a Suzuki 150 SS on my boat. It’s my first boat so I would love to have it done right

Weight might be a minor consideration on an older boat repower. What do you think?

So I have 2016 zuki 150 and I live in Utah. My biggest problem is top end speed I have switched props from a 19p to a 17p just to get to the 6k range on rpms. But what else can I do to gain more power. I currently do 38-39gps on a 2016 pioneer 197 islander. Any help would be appreciated. And my elevation is 6200

Is it true that some mercury 4 stroke technology came straight from Yamaha? A mechanic told me that when I bought my 115 pro xs in 2019.

Who's you winner in this battle?

I love my Suzuki 150 SS

What about a comparison between zuki 175 and merc 175

SS ftw!

Use a rigging tube and adaptor for the Suzuki throw that rubber grommet away! Makes rigging so much easier!

Wanted to know a 90 hp out board motor. Don't care about speed witch motor is better I want reliable & dependable motor thanks

A Suzuki dealer naming Suzuki the winner, hmmm.... nothing to see here folks the battle has been bought and paid for.

Love your honest to the point reviews

The Merc has low water pick up, stiffer mounts and is lighter. For the win.

Got a Merc 150 4 stroke, 550 hours since July 2020 so far. No issues yet, I’ll be thoroughly pleased if I can tick past 1000 hours with no problems at all! Love my Merc 150! I’m sure a zuke would be great as well

I would have to go with the Suzuki as well!! I’ve been researching the heck out of the 150 & 200 ss in matte black. About time to repower my 99 cobra, all comes down to how much I want to spend lol.

Would really like to try a Suzuki only downfall is nearest dealer is 100 miles away.

Merc is lighter, bigger capacity and has less parts being a single overhead cam. Suzuki also seem to have more corrosion issues.

Man you guys are the best !!!

Sorry but that Suzuki is hideous IMO. That red air intake or whatever it is looks like something you would find on a Type R Civic or something. I don't think you should be rating on looks as that's subjective. And the Merc is a ton lighter. 456 lbs vs 520 lbs. That's a lot of weight hanging off the ass of a 17 to 18' boat.

Like to this 200 pro sx v. 200 ss comparison

ive got a z18 with a 150 pro xs and it has a 23 fury on it it will run 63 loaded and 65 with one person and a quarter of a tank i would think thats pretty good for a 150

I had a boat, motor, trailer package, 1995 Mariner 75hp on it, that was a great and very strong motor. One of my boys took it in August of this year, still running strong. I bought a boat, motor, trailer package May 2020. It has a 90hp Suzuki on it. Seems to be a very good motor. I would have to say in my opinion, that the Suzuki and Yamaha has it better over the Mercury. I here a lot of people having trouble with the Mercury’s over Suzuki or Yamaha. Just my 2 cents.

How about a LUND 1875 Fisherman 150 Mercury XS vs Competition ?

We have a 2020 150 pro xs and we have had no problem with it over the past year. The only problem is trying to get the water spots off of it and it won't trim above a quarter since we added the smart craft to the engine but other than that we are as happy as can be.

Got both on the rental fleet I run. Suzukis are definitely louder, but I have a theory that they sacrificially burn oil once they are over the maintenance window. We noticed every Zuki would come in 3-4 qts low, while Mercs would maybe be a qt low.

I am liking this channel Thanks

I have a 99 Seawirl The sticker in the boat says 140 could I put a Suzuki SS 150 Anna and be OK

Do the 200s ! Need a repower on a 93 Champ 190!

Where are you guys located?

The only thing I don’t like about the Suzuki is the looks. It looks like a motor from 2003 that a high school kid rattle canned the vent red. The mercury just looks sleek and modern. IMO. 👍🏻

You ain't the only one that hates Suzuki rigging grommet

10:47, is that a bud light?

I once would of asked for the 70hp. That's what I had on an aluminum 16 footer but now only care about the 250's

You’ve got to be kidding.. is this guy for real? Seriously..

5 year Warranty on the Mercury Pro XS in the UK

I think you nailed it Andy. The Merc for performance and the Suzuki for reliability. However I think that Merc is uglier than sin

What about a Honda?

Merc is 3 + 3 on the warranty. Suzuki can't compete as far as performance either. On a bass boat you need speed, charging and resale value. Suzuki loses in all 3 of those categories plus the warranty.

If possible there should be another rating of the motors and that would be weight, there are serious differences between motors of the same horsepower.

Havr a 2000 Merc 200hp Optimax, having so many issues. Dies everytime put in gear, had in shop almost 5 month saying they're waiting on fuel pump to fix the problem. Finally excuse after excuse & $3000 in labor an 2nd hand parts. Went to pick it up, found they broke starter shaft & 3 days after having it back home & 1 attempt to get on water. Found it still has same problem it did when I took to them plus now graphs, trolling motor , even damaged crap on trailer!!🤬 More issues now then it did when I took to them. Ive had to cancel the rest of the MLF tourn for remainder of the year. Wish I could afford a new Yam. Sho but its taken the last of my 7yrs of savings, & Im disabled so I cant do any the repairs anymore. Do you have any used I can trade same hp for my 2000 Basscat Panterra. 1st experience with Merc & not a fan, & really enjoyed the fuel exp & quite start up of my Yam. EFI 4stroke. Anyway, any suggestion, advice be greatly appreciated. Not but to marine shops within 2 hr drive that would attempt to work on it. Found out the hard way not to ever use one of them..🤬

I would choose either a Suzuki or Yamaha. Thanks and awesome video as usual.

merc have 3 plus 3 yr warranty if serviced at the merc dealer so thats another nod for merc

I would take the Mercury …

Always thought the Suzuki 140 was a better outboard than the 150. You can go all over the bayous of Louisiana. Just about everybody and their daddy has a Suzuki 140. And you can’t kill them

Bobs machine vs atlas and power pole vs minn kota anchors

I have 5 years on my 2021 merc

Brand battle Suzuki 115 ss vs Yamaha 115 sho

I'm not picking but to the public the MSRP on the Merc is a 1000 cheaper!

Too many electronics anymore. I have been a mercury guy for many years. I still love mercruiser in the right situation, but for outboards I would chose either suzuki or Yamaha. Leaning suzuki

Weight?

115ss Suzuki vs 115 sho Yamaha

I ordered a new boat with a Suzuki 150. The Mercury was $1200 more and was over $1000 more for white, the Suzuki was $305 more for white. I chose the Suzuki for price and reliability.

Your correct about the reliability!! It's always the same stupid fuel issues and lift pumps with Merc. I'd take Suzuki every day of the week!!

7 Suzuki’s on the Water Vs 500 Mercury’s on the Water. I bet you see more Mercury’s . Lol My Ford Truck repair guy sees more Ford Trucks then Nissan Trucks .

No I’m no good have you seen the gas prices lately let’s go Brendan

Who can't get past the looks of the Merc? So rounded and feminine.

Champion vs ranger brand battle