The John Deere 9996 Cotton Picker is a mechanical harvesting machine designed for large-scale cotton production. Cotton pickers are used to automatically remove cotton bolls from plants and collect them for processing, significantly reducing labor costs and increasing harvesting speed compared to manual methods. John Deere is a globally recognized manufacturer of agricultural machinery, serving farmers and commercial operations across cotton, grain, forage, and turf industries.
This 2004 model is configured as a six-row picker, meaning it can harvest cotton from six rows of plants simultaneously in a single pass. The machine is equipped with dual 6-row R1 cleat tires, which provide traction and load distribution across varied field terrain. The pick unit itself comprises six individual picking heads mounted on a PRO-16RH extension frame with lift assist capability. The drive axle features a 30-inch extension, and the machine incorporates height-sense technology on the inner units to maintain optimal cutting height as ground conditions change.
The operator station includes an air-conditioned cab, providing climate control during extended harvest operations. Standard equipment on this unit includes Pro-16 scraping plates across all six rows, mud scrapers to prevent material buildup, a light bar for visibility, and a tank guard for protection of internal components. The machine is located in Tennessee, USA, and is offered in used condition at $75,598.
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