A John Deere 9996 Cotton Picker is a self-propelled mechanical harvester designed to strip cotton bolls from plants and collect them efficiently across large acreage. John Deere is a globally recognized manufacturer of agricultural machinery, serving row-crop and commodity producers with equipment spanning tractors, combines, and specialized harvesters for cotton, corn, and other field crops.
This 2007 model is a two-wheel-drive machine equipped with six Pro-16 picking heads, the standard configuration for mid-to-large-scale cotton operations. Power comes from a John Deere 8.1-liter six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 350 horsepower and meeting Tier II emissions standards. The machine runs a three-speed Hydrostat transmission, which provides smooth, infinitely variable ground speed control essential for consistent harvesting across varying field conditions.
The picker carries dual front tires measuring 20.8R42 and rear tires of 480/65R24, suitable for supporting the machine's weight and payload while maintaining traction in soft or sandy soils common to cotton-growing regions. The operator cabin is equipped with air conditioning and a Comfort Command seat, allowing extended hours of comfortable operation during peak harvest season. The onboard cotton basket holds 1,400 cubic feet of lint and seed cotton, and a 345-gallon water tank supports the dust-suppression and cooling systems.
This machine shows significant use, with 6,046 hours logged on the chassis and 4,330 hours on the fan assembly. Located in Arizona, USA, it is priced at $37,003.
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