One Owner Since New • South Central Kansas Machine • Always Shedded • Ready for Harvest

This is not a typical 9600. Purchased new by the current owner, always shedded, primarily a wheat-harvest machine, never used in corn, and maintained throughout its life with John Deere fluids and regular preventative service. With only 2,600 separator hours and approximately $17,000 invested in maintenance and repairs in 2023, including a new radiator, new rotary screen system, and straw walker service, this combine represents a level of care and ownership history that is becoming extremely difficult to find.
If you've been searching for a clean, original John Deere 9600 that has been cared for properly from day one, this is a rare opportunity.

This is a one-owner 1997 John Deere 9600 purchased new and owned by the same operation its entire life in South Central Kansas. The combine has always been stored inside when not in use and has been maintained to a standard rarely seen on machines of this age.

Approximately 90% of the separator hours were accumulated harvesting wheat, with the remaining hours spent harvesting milo and soybeans.

This combine has never harvested corn.

Hours
3,240 Engine Hours
2,600 Separator Hours
Features
Gilchrist Rear Wheel Assist (1-Speed)
Approximately 10 HP Performance Chip
Long Unloading Auger
Mauer Bin Extensions
HID Front Light Package
Ladder Extension
Tires

Front

900/60R32 Trelleborg Tires
Deep Lug Tread
Excellent Condition

Rear

23.1-26 Tires
Deep Lug Tread
Excellent Condition
Extensive Maintenance and Service

In the spring of 2023, this combine underwent a major maintenance and service program totaling approximately $17,000, including roughly $9,000 in parts alone.

Key items completed include:

Brand new radiator
New rotary screen
New rotary screen drive components
Straw walkers inspected and serviced to ensure they are ready for many more seasons of operation
Numerous additional repairs, updates, and maintenance items documented in the service records

The machine has accumulated only approximately 50 separator hours since this work was completed.

The benefit to the next owner is obvious: many of the major wear and reliability items have already been addressed, allowing the machine to go directly to the field.

Photos of the maintenance notebook detailing the work performed are included in the listing.

Ownership History

This combine has been maintained the way equipment should be maintained.

One owner since new
Always shedded
Predominantly wheat operation
Never harvested corn
Regular preventative maintenance
John Deere engine oil, hydraulic oil, hydrostatic oil, and filters used throughout ownership
Clean, original machine that has not passed through multiple owners
Ready to Go

This combine is not being advertised as "field ready" simply because it runs.

It is being advertised as field ready because substantial recent maintenance has already been completed, including major cooling system work, rotary screen system replacement, straw walker inspection and service, and numerous additional updates.

It starts, runs, operates, and is ready to head to the field for its next owner.

Finding a John Deere 9600 is easy.

Finding a one-owner, always-shedded, low-hour 9600 that spent its life harvesting Kansas wheat, never harvested corn, received extensive recent maintenance, and remains in highly original condition is exceptionally difficult.

Machines with this kind of ownership history and care seldom come to market.

Contact Roger at 316-772-2843 or Daran at 316-640-7902.

Serious inquiries only.