Hello all - I’m picking up a 2021 Pioneer 520 in 3 weeks. The idea is to haul the machine around in my truck bed exclusively. I have a 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty with a 6.5ft bed. I realize the tailgate will likely have to be down. My primary concern is…the distance between my wheel wells is 48 inches…the machine is 50 inches. Any feedback? Thanks in advance!
I realize you've gotten several good replies that have probably eased your concerns, but since I've been where you are I'll add this fwiw.
I bought my first utv/sxs 10 years ago. At the time I had a Tacoma but no interest or storage space or other use for a trailer. So I sold the Tacoma and bought a Tundra. I hauled that original utv/sxs for 9 years, and also a similar size/weight cart (customized for hunting use) for 4 years, in the bed of the Tundra. It's wheelwell-wheelwell is 50 inches.
After I got the 520 in October, because of the 50" width issue I researched and decided on 25 inch ITP Mud Lite XTR tires because the 8's actual width was 7.6 inches and the actual height of the 8's and 10's were both slightly over 26 inches. This maintained the 520's original width as desired but added .5 inch clearance (not a big deal but helpful anyway). No wheelwell problem loading and unloading. (And excellent tires for my use.) With 520 purchase also upgraded to Bosski RevArc ramp (90 inch, 1,300 lb capacity) and Rhino straps (4 @ 1,700 lb load limit).
Thankful to have never experienced any haul-related issue and current arrangement with 520 is better than prior years and other vehicles. Good luck and enjoy!