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WORK CAPACITY OF ¥P3M :,!ACHIMES 



NOTE 



Work capacity varies through wide limits, on account of soil and 

 crop conditions, speed and staniina of horses, size and shape of fields, con- 

 dition of machine, ana experience and intelligence of operator. These figures 

 are for maximum v;ork. Tne fig-ares are for a general guide after deducting 

 for these items. These figures are subject to a variation of Z0% either way 

 for special conditions - good or bad. 



The average horsb walks 1 l/2 miles on loose ground per hour, 



1 3/4 miles on hard ground doing heavy v/ork, 2 miles doing light v/ork, and 



2 1/8 miles on road. 



For number of men in threshing and similar occupations, see 

 "Day's Work for a Cre^r". 



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