Tohatsu 150HP BFT150AXCA Outboard Motor

This used Tohatsu BFT150AXCA is the counter-rotating version of the 25-inch-shaft 150 HP four-stroke, built for multi-engine installations that need opposing propeller rotation between motors.

Counter-rotation plus valve timing

Beyond the counter-rotating lower unit, power delivery across the RPM range benefits from Tohatsu's variable valve timing and lift control feature built into this engine. Pairing variable valve timing with the counter-rotating lower unit is meant to keep torque delivery smooth on both sides of a twin-engine setup. This four-cylinder engine displaces 2354cc, runs on electronic fuel injection, and reaches full throttle somewhere in the 5000 to 6000 RPM band.

Buying used

Get the hour count and service history from the seller before ordering; condition on a used counter-rotating motor matters as much for the lower unit as for the powerhead. This model is listed at 485 lbs, with a five-year warranty term.

Fit notes

Confirm with whoever is rigging the boat that counter-rotation is the right choice for this installation, since pairing rotation incorrectly on a multi-engine boat affects handling.

Common questions

Does this pair with a standard-rotation motor on a twin setup? Yes, that is the typical use for a counter-rotating lower unit. Is the shaft length the same as the BFT150DXCRA? Both run a 25-inch shaft, though only the DXCRA carries the counter-rotating lower unit.