250 es big red vs. 250 sx

[flyingatc]

What are the mechanical differences between a 1985 250 big red and a 1985 250sx. I am trying to decide which one to purchase. They both have the same engines, driveshafts, transmission. The SX looks sporty, no racks. Are there any other differences mechanically?

[Hair Bear Bunch]

I think you'll find the SX diff ratio is higher, ie slightly faster.
Don't know beyond that.

[dougspcs]

They are both full suspension, shaft drive, electric start, reverse, oh yeah and awesome!!! Never mind what is different about them..truth is you should own both. Many here will agree..

I own both and still want another. So I watch the local CL and when I see one come up I'll get it. It will double your chances of finding the machine you want.

Once you own them both you can figure out what is different about them yourself!!!

[tri again]

It's fun to look at the orig sales brochures on the home page here.
They should list the specs.

The biggest difference for us is that 2 sx's fit in the truck.
Big reds look noticably bigger when parked next to each other but the
specs and wheelbase / stance numbers are not that much different.

IMO with some wheel spacers, they'd almost be the same
for farm chores.

The gearing may be different but the tires are also a different diameter.
and easier to change than gearing.

Can you get the search key to work?
This is a real popular topic.
x2 w/ dougspcs

Both is the best choice since they quit making them.
You'll see nice ones around 1,000 (give or take 2-300) and then, out of the blue, you'll
see one pop up with a flat tire, needs a battery, ripped seat but in great running shape
for a few hundred.

[atc350xer]

dougspcs has it right. I own both, and I like them for different reasons.

[userj8670]

I have both and as stated - each are unique. Essentially both are the same but serve diff. purposes. The sx is a work horse but geared more for fun. The big red is strickly business. However both are awesome trikes and I think that if you have the means, own both!

[Tippmann98]

I miss my old '85 sx. Looking to buy another one when a decent deal comes along. I also wanna get a Big Red and see what that's all about too!

[flyingatc]

Thanks. I own an 83 big red 200E, a an 84 70 and in the process of picking up an 85 SX. I am pickig up the SX because it has reverse and is shaft
driven. I guess you guys made the decision easy!!!!!!oh and a 250R remote controlled though...

[1985BigRed250ES]

here is a pic of my 250sx sitting beside my grandfathers 85 bigred with a deer on the back rack.

[tri again]

Looks almost exactly like my house.
Same tractor and trikes but newer truck.

[1985BigRed250ES]

thanks man. yeah our tractor is an oldie but she has been good to us for the last 20 years we have owned her. the old truck is a 1966 chevy c10 short wide and it runs and drives. my dad is the 2nd owner of the truck and i am the 3rd lol. I will be restoring it in the future.

[1985BigRed250ES]

wait a min, you talkin about the John Deere in the pic or the Ford tractor in the pic?

[250sxatc]

get a sx i got a 85 and 5 or six big reds and wish it was the other way around but there preaty rare around here but yaui can do anything u want on ithers of thes but the sx makes evry thing that much more injoyable i love my sx feels a lil lighter and easer to throw around when driven it too

[Jason125m]

I can't believe people are still asking this question. There is a search feature, and google for a reason. This must be the 100000th thread on this topic.

[Dirtcrasher]

^ Well, the board does get a bit boring at times........

The transmissions DO have different gears but overall you will merely notice the ES to be a bit slower, yet with more torque. It is more of a workhorse and hs limited front suspension. They also have completely different frames.

Both great machines, I just kept bending swingarms and my SX is now in the basement until I die.