The John Deere 9986 is a six-row cotton picker, a self-propelled harvesting machine designed to mechanically harvest cotton from the field. John Deere is a globally recognized manufacturer of agricultural equipment, serving row-crop and commodity producers with machinery engineered for productivity and durability across multiple farming operations.
This 2002 model is powered by a John Deere 8.1-liter six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine (model 6081HN003) rated at 325 horsepower. The machine operates on a hydrostatic transmission system, which provides smooth, infinitely variable speed control suited to the variable ground conditions and picking rates encountered in cotton harvest. The picker is mounted on a chassis with 14.9×24 front tires and 20.8×42 rear tires, dimensions chosen to balance traction, floatation, and field mobility.
The picker operates a six-row head configuration, capable of harvesting six rows of cotton simultaneously. The machine carries a bin capacity of 1,400 cubic feet, allowing extended picking intervals before emptying is required. Machine hours recorded 3,269 on the chassis and 2,656 on the fan system at the time of listing, indicating moderate cumulative use.
The cab is fully enclosed with air conditioning and AM/FM radio, providing operator comfort during long harvest days. This machine was manufactured in 2002 and is offered in used condition from Arizona.
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