The Design and Development of the International 1400 Cotton Harvester

The International 1400 Cotton Harvester embodies productivity advancements, versatility of row crop adaptation unequalled in present marketed machines, and operator conveniences including electronics, improved visibility, and control location. Utilization of common cotton harvester parts was stressed in design of this machine. Thorough and extensive field testing and lab evaluation were employed to verify design goals and reliability standards. Discussion of background, establishment of design requirements, and technical solutions to meet design goals are covered within.