A John Deere 9970 cotton picker is a self-propelled harvesting machine designed for mechanical cotton collection in large-scale agricultural operations. John Deere is a manufacturer of farm equipment and heavy machinery serving agricultural and industrial sectors worldwide. Cotton pickers are engineered to strip cotton bolls from plants efficiently, gather the fiber into an onboard basket, and deliver it for further processing.
This 1999 model is powered by a 250-horsepower John Deere 466 cubic inch six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. The machine operates via a hydrostatic three-speed transmission, providing stepless speed control suited to variable field conditions. The chassis has accumulated 4,874 operating hours, while the fan system shows 4,147 hours of use.
The picker is equipped with a five-row adjustable-spacing head, allowing operators to adapt row spacing to match different planting configurations. The basket capacity is 1,173 cubic feet, reducing the frequency of unloading during operation. A 275-gallon water tank is integrated for dust control and operational cooling. The machine weighs 29,500 pounds and rides on front tires measuring 20.8 by 38 inches and rear tires of 9.00 by 24 inches, sized for stability and traction in field work.
The operator's cab features air conditioning, heating, and a deluxe seat for comfort during extended harvesting cycles. The machine is located in Arizona and is sold in used condition.
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