Cotton Services

  • Cotton picking is a core operation of BMC Partnership, with over 30 years of contracting experience in the Gwydir Valley. Our extensive background in the cotton industry has established BMC as a leader and innovator in both irrigated and dryland cotton harvesting.

    BMC operates a modern fleet of five John Deere CP770s and two CP690s, all modified to suit a range of wide dryland configurations, including:

    • 6 heads – 1.5 m spacing (9 m total width)

    • 6 heads – single skip (10 m total width)

    • 6 heads – double skip (12 m total width)

    Our combination of experience, innovation, and purpose-built machinery ensures efficient, high-quality harvesting across all field conditions.

  • BMC has been providing cotton stripping services for over 10 years, developing a range of techniques and processes to deliver the cleanest, most efficient results for our clients.

    Our fleet includes five John Deere CS690 cotton strippers, supported by a wide selection of front configurations to suit various crop layouts and conditions, including:

    • 8-head – 1.5 m spacing

    • 8-head – single skip

    • 6-head – double skip

    • 6-head – 2 m spacing

    and other custom configurations upon request.

    With extensive experience and adaptable equipment, BMC ensures every field is stripped cleanly, efficiently, and with minimal crop loss.

  • BMC operates two 12-metre cotton mulchers, purpose-built for efficient cotton and sorghum residue management. Our mulchers are designed to deliver a consistent, high-quality finish, improving field conditions and preparing paddocks for the next crop cycle.

  • BMC operates a fleet of six trucks dedicated to cotton transport, equipped with a range of trailer configurations to suit different haulage needs.

    For long-haul operations, we use double-stacked trailers capable of carrying up to 18 round bales per trip, maximising efficiency and reducing transport costs. For shorter hauls or on-farm movements, we operate self-loading round bale trailers that can carry seven bales per trip and do not require a loader for unloading, providing flexibility and convenience for smaller jobs.

    With reliable equipment and experienced operators, BMC ensures fast, efficient, and safe transport from field to gin.

Wide Row Cotton Harvesting