I actually evaluated some more including the Linde and some others. Some were good but did not fit our needs for some reason or another. I agree that 2 of the 3 are not considered good, and that is why I did not go for it. I did investigate all the major brands, except for Toyota. I thought Raymond was Toyota, but they seem to have 2 companies.
I disagree with you that Crown is a cheap brand. Crown is considered a top brand, and is made in America. I think I made a good choice and it was actually a more expensive option.