Operators can electronically adjust picking height of cotton from cab
The John Deere 9986 Cotton Picker is available in 4- or 6-row configurations in row spacings from 30- to 40-inches (76- to 101- centimeters) and various skip row patterns to provide flexibility and productivity. It is equipped with a 325-horsepower (242-kilowatt), 8.1-liter John Deere POWERTECH® engine, John Deere Pro-Series picking units, 150-gallon (568-liter) fuel tank, 80-gallon (303-liter) lubrication tank, and 275-gallon (1,041-liter) spindle-cleaning solution tank. It can harvest up to three bales per acre (0.40 hectare) of cotton at 4.0 miles per hour (6.4 kilometers per hour). The 9986 offers several new features that improve harvest efficiency, productivity and operator comfort. An operator station provides a comfortable work environment with increased visibility. The electronic-unit-height-control system offers operators the option of adjusting unit-picking height and response rate from the cab. The 9986 also includes automatic basket auguring, which maximizes trips through the field.
John Deere Des Moines Works
Ankeny, Iowa, USA; 515-289-3243