Description

Cotton harvest means dust, debris, and hours of continuous operation—conditions that’ll put any bearing to the ultimate test. When your cotton stripper starts making noise or the cotton quality suffers from worn drive components, it’s time to replace those hard-working bearings that keep your drum basket system running smooth through the whole season.

What You’re Getting

1-inch hex bore design that locks securely to your drive shaft with no slipping
Triple-lip seal technology keeps cotton dust and field debris out while holding grease in where it belongs
Two-bolt stamped flange mounting system provides rock-solid attachment to your stripper housing
AgSmart quality construction built specifically for the harsh environment of cotton stripping

Built for Cotton Harvesting

This bearing assembly is designed specifically for John Deere cotton strippers, where it handles the constant rotation and heavy loads of drum basket operation. Whether you’re working in dry, dusty conditions or dealing with morning dew on the cotton, this bearing keeps your stripper running smoothly through long harvest days when every hour counts.

Made to Last

Cotton stripping puts tremendous stress on bearings—constant dust infiltration, vibration from the picking action, and the shock loads of dense cotton patches. The triple-lip seal design creates multiple barriers against contamination while the housed bearing construction distributes loads evenly across the mounting flange for extended life in these demanding conditions.

Installation Notes

This is a direct bolt-in replacement that most farmers can handle with basic hand tools. Clean the mounting surface thoroughly and check that the hex drive shaft isn’t worn or damaged before installation. Pack the bearing with quality grease during assembly, and keep a close eye on grease fittings during the season—regular lubrication is what keeps these bearings running when the cotton’s ready to harvest.