A John Deere 9996 Cotton Picker is a self-propelled harvesting machine designed for mechanical cotton collection across multiple rows in a single pass. John Deere manufactures heavy agricultural equipment for large-scale crop production, and cotton pickers represent a core product line for the company's mechanised harvesting division, serving growers in major cotton-producing regions.
This 2007 model is a two-wheel-drive unit equipped with six rows of PRO-16 picking heads, allowing simultaneous harvesting across a 6-row width. The machine is powered by a 350-horsepower John Deere 8.1-litre six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine meeting Tier II emissions standards. Power is transmitted through a Hydrostat 3-speed transmission, which provides variable ground-speed control suited to field conditions and cotton density.
The chassis has accumulated 7,640 operating hours, while the fan system has run for 5,914 hours. Tyres are dual 20.8R42 units at the front and 480/65R24 at the rear, configured for load distribution and traction during harvest operations. The operator's cab is equipped with air conditioning and a Comfort Command seat for extended fieldwork.
Cotton storage capacity is provided by a 1,400-cubic-foot basket, allowing multiple rows to be harvested before unloading. An integral 345-gallon water tank supports dust suppression during operation. The machine is located in Arizona, USA, and is offered in used condition at $37,003.
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