X500 in f250

[runnermikedmd]

I'm picking up a used x500 with a 48inch deck. Anyone know if it will fit in the bed of a short bed f250? Thanks

 

[Edward. S]

:welcome: To TBN. Probably it will fit in pretty nicely. If not just have your truck bed open and have some rope or some chains so it wont come out.

 

[Markcuda]

I think a 48 inch deck is 52 inches wide, I don't think the space between the wheel wells is 52 inches???

 

[om21braz]

+1 on Markcuda's reply - 4' plywood lays flat, but pretty close to the wheelwells. If it is too tight a fit, the deck removes fairly easy from these machines.

 

[Markcuda]

Yup, if you have a nice concrete surface, that deck can be off in 2 minutes:thumbsup:
Even on grass, it is very easy.

 

[cooper99]

I think a 48 inch deck is 52 inches wide, I don't think the space between the wheel wells is 52 inches???

I've never measured, but that's probably exactly right. It is possible to barely squeeze our GT275 with a 48" deck between the wheel wells of our 2003 F350 srw long bed- there's usually a little rubbing, but it doesn't bother me because of the bedliner.

The X500 is substantially heavier and has a wider wheel base than the GT series. I also recommend removing the deck, safely getting the X500 into the bed, then finding a safe place to put the deck (even in the back seat if necessary ).

 

[Markcuda]

I just measured my 48 inch deck, the widest part was 51 inches.

 

[8086bruce]

Tried it! Won't work! You'd have to ramp up your bed floor so the deck could be over the wheel wells. Or take the deck off.

 

[Markcuda]

Bruce, I see you have a 54 inch deck in your signature.
Did you mean a 48 inch deck won't fit?

 

[Dutch445]

you should be able to drive it up till the deck hits
the wheel wells, and stop there, the rear wheels should
be right about on the hingepoint of the tailgate.
then tie it in and you should be good to go.