Inline three tie balers Hesston vs New Holland vs Freeman

Wanting to know why the Hesston design as came out on top over the years? Heston definitely holds resale valve higher than any other three tie inline.

 

I know of some problems associated with marketing inline bales in the export market. Cut side on the twine, doesn't always flake great, overseas buyers think they look funny and if one brand did a better job of overcoming these problems that would make sense but I haven't herd anyone say that.

 

I guess along with that thought I can't remember anyone saying something bad about their Hesston. I have heard people say the New Holland had too many moving parts (maybe the feed system?) and the Freeman had flywheel drive belt problems. Was there other problems with the Hesston 4690, MF 1843/1844, New Holland 585/BB900 or Freeman 1390?

 

Also how many stokes per bale do you do in grass vs alfalfa with a three tie inline?

 

And how does the MF 1844 being only available in PTO and non-swinging tongue affect your replacement decisions?  

Inline three tie balers Hesston vs New Holland vs Freeman