A John Deere 9986 cotton picker is a mechanised harvesting machine designed to strip cotton bolls from plants across multiple rows in a single pass. John Deere manufactures heavy agricultural equipment for row-crop and commodity harvesting, serving farming operations across North America and beyond. Cotton pickers are specialised machines built for efficiency in large-scale cotton production, reducing labour costs and harvest time during the critical picking season.
This 2003 model has been kept clean and stored under shelter. The machine is equipped with a PRO-16 picking unit configured for 5 and 6 row operation, allowing flexible deployment depending on crop layout and field conditions. It rides on dual 20.8-42 cleat R1 tyres, which provide traction and flotation across soft or uneven ground typical of cotton fields. The picker features a power axle rated at 82, a height sense system for the inner picking units to maintain optimal contact with plants, and a tank guard for protection of the fuel and hydraulic systems.
The operator station includes a cab with air conditioning, providing a controlled environment during long harvest days. The machine's listed value is $3293.
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