Treadmill Deal

My friend called me today to request a favor. 
He had an idea to get a treadmill so he can maintain his walking schedule through the rainy days of winter. 
While in Walmart today he found a special deal on a treadmill too good to pass up.
The catch was he had to take it home today.
He wondered if my SUV was big enough to bring it home for him.
Indeed it was... but just barely,