The John Deere 9965 Cotton Picker is a four-row cotton harvesting machine built for large-scale field operations. John Deere manufactures heavy agricultural equipment for row-crop farming and cotton production across North America and globally. This machine is designed to mechanically harvest cotton bolls from standing plants and deposit them into an onboard basket for transport and storage.
This 1995 model is powered by a John Deere 6-cylinder engine of 466 cubic inches displacement rated at 250 horsepower. The drivetrain employs a Hydrostat 3-speed transmission paired with four-wheel drive, providing hydraulic power management suitable for varied field conditions. Tire configuration consists of 20.8-38 front tires (with dual option) and 14.9-24 rear tires (with dual option), enabling load distribution and traction across soft or uneven ground.
The picking head accommodates four rows with inline, adjustable row spacing, allowing the operator to calibrate the machine for different cotton plant spacing and field layouts. The storage basket holds 1,173 cubic feet of harvested cotton, reducing the number of trips required to haul loads from the field. A 275-gallon water tank is integrated for dust suppression and other operational needs during harvest.
The cab features air conditioning and heating for operator comfort, along with a deluxe seat for extended work shifts. The machine is located in Arizona, USA, where cotton cultivation and mechanized harvesting are established agricultural practices. This unit is offered as used equipment in operational condition.
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