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Capture More From Every Acre with Confidence
Cotton harvest is where yield turns into profit, and every pass matters. John Deere cotton pickers, strippers, and headers are designed to maximize cotton capture while protecting fiber quality - helping you reduce losses, maintain consistency, and harvest a cleaner crop so you can protect both yield potential and market value.
Keep Harvest Moving When Timing Matters
Cotton doesn’t wait for perfect conditions, and neither can your operation. With high-capacity machines, reliable harvesting components, and efficient crop flow from row unit to module, John Deere cotton solutions help you maintain productivity, reduce downtime, and keep harvest moving - so you can finish in the optimal window and avoid costly delays.
Turn Every Pass into Better Decisions
Cotton harvest generates more than bales - it generates insight. With integrated technology and connectivity, John Deere cotton pickers and strippers capture key data on yield, moisture, and module performance. That information flows into John Deere Operations Center™, helping you track results, improve decisions, and better manage your crop from harvest through ginning.
Specifications
Powertrain
| Engine | John Deere JD14P 13.6 L |
| Emission Level | Stage IIIA and Final Tier 4 (FT4) |
| Rated Engine Speed | 1900 rpm |
| Rated Engine Power | 515 hp |
| Rated Engine Power | 384 kW |
| Maximum Power | 566 hp |
| Maximum Power | 422 kW |
| Power Boost | 33 hp |
| Power Boost | 24.6 kW |
| Displacement | 830 cu in. |
| Displacement | 13.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Turbocharged/Aftercooled | Yes |
| Alternator | Single 330 amp |
| Cooling System | Variable pitch reversible fan |
| Variable Pitch Reversible Fan | Yes |
| Ground-Level Access To Coolers | Yes |
| Fuel System Type | Electronic unit direct injection |
| Governor | Electronic |
| On-Board Diagnostics | Yes |
| Transmission | ProDrive™ automatic-shift (AST) |
| Gears | Two range |
| Field Range 1 (4WD) | 0 - 5 mph |
| Field Range 1 (4WD) | 0 - 8.1 km/h |
| Field Range 2 (4WD) | 0 - 9 mph |
| Field Range 2 (4WD) | 0 - 14.5 km/h |
| Field Mode 1 (4WD) | 0 - 5 mph |
| Field Mode 1 (4WD) | 0 - 8.1 km/h |
| Field Mode 2 (4WD) | 0 - 9 mph |
| Field Mode 2 (4WD) | 0 - 14.5 km/h |
| Field Transport Mode 3 (4WD) | 0 - 9 mph |
| Field Transport Mode 3 (4WD) | 0 - 14.5 km/h |
| Road Transport Mode 4 (4WD) | 0 - 20 mph |
| Road Transport Mode 4 (4WD) | 0 - 32.2 km/h |
| Hydrostatic System Type | Hydrostatic/mechanical drive |
| Brake Type | Wet, multiple disc |
| Standard Drive Tire | 520/85R42 (20.8R42) R1W |
| Dual Wheels | Yes |
| Dual Tire Size (Standard) | 520/85R42 (20.8R42) R1W |
| Standard Steering Tire | IF580/80R34 R1W |
| Rear Wheel Drive | Yes (full time) |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 36.5 ft |
| Overall Length | 11.1 m |
| Wheelbase | 14.2 ft |
| Wheelbase | 4.3 m |
| Transport Position Height | 15.7 ft |
| Transport Position Height | 4.8 m |
| Full Height Position | 17.5 ft |
| Full Height Position | 5.3 m |
| Less Header Weight | 60200 lb. |
| Less Header Weight | 27300 kg |
| SH8R - 8-Row Rigid (8-Row, 101.6 cm [40 in.]) | 67200 lb. |
| SH8R - 8-Row Rigid (8-Row, 101.6 cm [40 in.]) | 30481 kg |
| SH12R - 12-Row Rigid (12-Row, 76.2 cm [30 in.]) | 70000 lb. |
| SH12R - 12-Row Rigid (12-Row, 76.2 cm [30 in.]) | 31797 kg |
| SH12F - 12-Row Folding (12-Row, 101.6 cm [40 in.]) | 71600 lb. |
| SH12F - 12-Row Folding (12-Row, 101.6 cm [40 in.]) | 32477 kg |
Row Units
| Configurations | SH8R, SH12R, SH12F |
| Number Of Rows | Eight or twelve |
| Spacings | 30, 32, 36, 38, 40 in. |
| Spacings | 76.2, 81.3, 91.4, 96.5, 101.6 cm |
| Stripping Units Style | Bat/brush stripping units |
| Stripping Unit Drive Protection | Slip clutch – one per unit |
| Row Guidance | Manual RowSense™ system / AutoTrac™ RowSense system |
| On-Board Cleaner | Yes |
| On-Board Cleaner Type | Three drum |
| Drum Diameter | 33.7 in. |
| Drum Diameter | 13.25 cm |
| Drum Width | 190.5 in. |
| Drum Width | 75 cm |
| Bypass System | Yes |
On-Board Module Builder
| Module Shape | Round/cylindrical |
| Module Dimensions | Diameter up to 96 in. (244) cm, Width up to 94 in. (239 cm) |
| Module Weight | 4,900 - 5,900 lb. |
| Module Weight | 2222 - 2676 kg |
| Unload On-The-Go | Yes |
| Wrap System Carrying Capacity | 120 portions |
Tank Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 270 gal. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1022 L |
| Water Solution Tank Capacity | 68 gal. |
| Water Solution Tank Capacity | 257 L |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Capacity | 27.5 gal. |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank Capacity | 104.4 L |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Pump Type | Pressure/flow compensated |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 3050 psi |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 210 bar |
| Hydraulic Flow | 59 gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow | 223 L/min |