The futuristically styled Laverda M-series was introduced in 2003. Its lineup corresponded to the four largest models of the previous range. The M 303 was equipped with an Iveco Common Rail engine, while the other models used Caterpillar units with pump injectors.

The header featured automatic 8° lateral tilt. Familiar Laverda components were now redesignated: the drum between the feeder auger and the walker became the PFR (Prepare and Feeding Roller), and the straw walker was named MCS (Multi Crop Separator)—both of which were standard on all models. The straw walker’s grate could be deactivated electrically. The grain tanks were substantially larger than before (82–90 hl).

The cab also received a bold designer’s touch; only the multifunction lever remained unchanged from earlier versions. The largest model came standard with a straw spreader. The 304 and 306 were also available in four-wheel-drive LS parallelogram variants, which kept the threshing unit level when the terrain tilted up to 20 % sideways or ±8 % fore and aft. The LS Integrale version added a rear lift that allowed the threshing unit to stay horizontal on a 30 % incline.

This range was also marketed as the MF Beta series and the Fendt C-series after AGCO contracted Laverda’s factory to build its “small” combines.

In the 2007 restyled Special Power range, the Caterpillar engines were replaced by Sisu Diesel units. An electronic GSAX system regulated header height. The straw walker was now badged MCS Plus whenever, in the smaller Laverdas, a REV module—a type of beater drum previously used instead of a straw walker—was installed between the threshing drums.

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