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Seems like most of the comparisions assume a well conditioned team. For those of us working out at a full time job and useing our teams on a part time basis there needs to be plenty of rest stops factored in to the production rate. Being new at this, only having my team for a little over a year I certainly underestimated the amount of time needed to stop at the end of the row and let the girls catch their breath. I find those pauses good for all three of us, I keep a thermos along and find that a few minutes to enjoy a small cup of coffee and think about the day. It also helps me be more appreciative of the effort my team is putting forward. When I use a tractor I expect to go none stop unless something breaks and I take if for granted all I have to do is keep fuel in the tank. With the team I can feel when the load gets heavier and the need for rest stops changes.

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