If memory serves, the small Vermeer 3 point tedders were made by Lily. Seems to be the case with most tedders. Made in Europe (many in Italy) but with US branded decals put on them.
But once a tedder is up and running, be it 3 point or pull type, action would be the same. You can control where the tedder throws the hay a lot by engine RPM's. Only advantage I can see to the 3 point would be manuvering in tight quarters. I pull mine with the D15, which will turn on a dime and give you change.
BTW, what grass are you baling off these waterways? Dad was a big fan of Reed's Canarygrass on waterways. But if it was wet, it would be late before the waterway would dry enough to get on it. By the time it had gone to seed, it would be 6 feet tall and heavy. Some of the hardest conditions I've ever run into was baling that stuff. So heavy that even with a single windrow, I'd be running wide open in first gear and having to clutch it to keep from slugging down or shearing a pin. Bales dropping every 10 feet or less. And by that time, nearly worthless as hay.
Canarygrass is some interesting stuff. Get it early and some say it is as palatable and nutriceous as timothy. Let it go mature and is inedible.....good only as bedding. Not even good garden mulch as it has the seed heads, which will then take root and take over.
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