In the Ford 80 series, Versatile's technology was placed under more rounded bodywork. The engines were Cummins of the same displacement as before, but with four-valve technology and a torque increase raised to about 35%. The mechanical transmission now had synchronized basic gears. The full powershift was available only in the two middle models. In this system, the gear lever could be set to neutral while driving, and when the speed dropped to the desired level, the automatic system would select the appropriate gear when the gear lever was pushed forward. The brakes were still based on a single 508-millimeter disc brake mounted on the drive shaft. The hydraulic output and lifting capacity were slightly increased. Four hydraulic blocks were standard. The cab was adapted to the style of Fords, and the noise level was reduced to 78 decibels. The exhaust pipe and air intake were moved closer to the pillars. A wheel slip monitor was available as an extra feature. The two largest models could be equipped with triple wheels side-by-side.

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