The John Deere 9965 Cotton Picker is a mechanical cotton harvesting machine manufactured by John Deere, the American industrial equipment builder known for agricultural machinery across crop production and harvesting. Cotton pickers are self-propelled machines designed to harvest cotton by mechanically removing bolls from the plant and storing them in an onboard basket for transport to a gin or processing facility.
This 1993 model is powered by a John Deere 6-cylinder engine of 466 cubic inches displacement, producing 250 horsepower. Power is transmitted through a Hydrostat 3-speed transmission, which provides hydrostatic drive control suited to the variable speeds and precision required in field work. The chassis carries 6,630 operating hours, while the fan assembly shows 5,564 hours of use, indicating moderate wear consistent with age and commercial operation.
The picker is equipped with four in-line cotton picker heads with adjustable row spacing, allowing flexibility in harvesting different row widths and configurations. The onboard storage basket has a capacity of 1,173 cubic feet, standard for machines of this size and era. A 275-gallon water tank is installed, typically used for dust control and cooling during operation in hot, dry cotton-growing climates.
The machine rides on front tires measuring 20.8 by 28 inches and rear tires of 9.00 by 20 inches, sized for load distribution and field traction. The cab features air conditioning and heating with a deluxe operator seat, providing comfort during long harvest days. The machine is located in Arizona, USA, and is priced at $13,130.
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