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Tohatsu BFT150: specifications

The Tohatsu BFT150 is an outboard rated at 150 hp with inline four-cylinder architecture.

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Key figures

Power
150hp
Dry weight
221kg
Displacement
2,354cm³
Alternator output
40A
Indicative price
n/a
Maximum warranty
7years

Sources and technical context

Document year: 2026.

Manufacturer's official documentation. The original document link has not yet been recorded for this page.

Notes and conditions (FR)

Manufacturer's notes (in French)

Technical specifications

Block & combustion

ArchitectureL4
Cylinders4
Cycle4-stroke
Displacement2,354 cm³
Bore × stroke87 × 99 mm
Compression ration/a
Max rpm5000–6000 rpm
Specific output64 hp/L
Fuel systemEFI
Min. fuelRON 91 (87 AKI)

Transmission & gearcase

Gear ratio2,14:1
Propeller configurationStandard ou contra-rotation
Counter-rotating dual propn/a
2-speed gearboxNo
Counter-rotating versionYes
Available shafts20"/25"

Weight & footprint

Dry weight (transom load)221 kg (20")
Power-to-weight ratio0.68 hp/kg

Electrical charging

Alternator (max)40 A
Amps per horsepower0.27 A/hp

Control & integration

Digital throttle & shift (DBW)No
ControlCommande à distance
Steeringn/a
Power steeringNo
Docking joystickNo
GPS position holdNo
Direct injectionNo
VTEC (variable timing)No

Cost & warranty

Public pricen/a
Cost per horsepowern/a
Base warranty7 years
Maximum warranty (conditional)7 years

Operation & compliance

Emissions standardCARB 3 étoiles

Head to head with its direct rivals

Prices, warranties and test conditions are not harmonised. They remain visible but do not determine strengths or rankings.

Side-by-side figures for the BFT150 against Hidea EF150 · Honda BF150 · Mercury FourStroke 150, on the criteria that drive the purchase.

CriterionBFT150Hidea EF150Honda BF150Mercury FourStroke 150
Power hp150150150150
Dry weight kg221226224206
Power / weight hp/kg0.680.660.670.73
Alternator output A40n/a5560
Cost per hp €/hpn/an/a135139
Base warranty years7232

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