The Pottinger Novacat's are great mowers. If you absolutely do not want conditioners the S12 is the best bang for the buck. Its new though and I don't know if the production is limited or not. They will cut 37' and fold to the rear instead of vertically. No overhead issues, but you do need to watch the swing of the rear end. 

The X8 is not as popular but allows you to mount all three mowers in a reverse configuration if you want (reverse station Fendt, Valtra etc). They also can use "Extra Dry" (ED abbreviation, flail style conditioners) or "RC" (Roller Conditioners, chevron rolls). The overlap is not adjustable on the X8 and the cutting width is 28' which is comparable to the Claas and Kuhn.

If you have contours or hills and want to be able to adjust the overlap, the V10 is nice. Its their most versatile mower but carries that price tag as well. Its more complex with everything being run off of ISOBUS (or just through their Controller) and using a single line to feed the manifold. You can move the mowers in and out to adjust from 29'-33' cut and easily lift the individual mowers as needed or program a delay to lift the front, then the rear with one button.  The V10 can use both conditioning styles as well if you choose. You do not have to get conditioners if you do not want them.  

All of the models listed above are the rear mower combinations, the front mower is seperate. the Novacat 351 alphamotion is the choice many choose for any of the three combos. It is the widest front mower they offer (11.5'). They do offer the 301 as well at only 10'.  The front uses spring floatation and can have either ED or RC if chosen.  The front mower does an excellent job of hugging the ground without scalping. It does not block the front lights and grille as much either (although that is a minor issue sometimes). 

All of the rear models use hydraulic float. The V10 is adjustable through the controller. The others I have not been around in awhile but assume they use a seperate hose or valve system you operate to set the float where you want it at somewhat like a Kuhn. The X8 and V12 operate off hydraulic remotes for lifting/lowering with a toggle to select the rear mower(s) to lift as well as a toggle for road mode.  The V10 has been very popular since it came out and is probably the most popular one around here although the S12 is a hot topic for those who do not need/want conditioning.  If you get the roller conditoners you may decide to add a deflector on the back to make a nicer windrow. We have ones bent out of sheet steel on the back of one mower and the new one we put heavy rubber belting on to help deflect the crop down. It lays the windrow better and makes it easier for the merger to pick it up. The Extra Dry Pottingers throw the feed at a deflector so theres no need for anything additional.

The closest dealer for you is A&C farm service. I'd see how good of a dealer they are, otherwise it looks like the closest is in Wisconsin.  


The Kuhn mowers aren't terrible either, I'd take a Pottinger over one though unless service was an issue. AFAIK the Deere triple mowers are nearly identical just painted green.  Can't confirm that though as I don't know much about them or care to.


We use a 334 Oxbo but a 330 would do the trick too.   


Front 3pts and PTO's are add on accessories. No need to buy a factory equipped tractor, all they do is put the same thing on at the factory that you can put on at your shop.  Some of the OE versions are different than aftermarket but the concept is the same. Its not worth buying new unless you need a new tractor to begin with. 900 Series Fendts (some 800s), Big Magnums (mini mags cant have front 3pt/pto) and 7 series Deeres are the popular tractors along with a few 8600/MT600s.  

La Forge is the OEM supplier for Deere and sells aftermarket as well. For everything else Zuidberg is great.