The technology of the 68-88 horsepower models was largely similar, although there were many model names. In the Leopards, the wheelbase was slightly longer and the lifting capacity greater. The engines were 4-cylinder air-cooled. The front axle was equipped with a center driveshaft and an automatically operating 100% freewheel lock. The driving clutch had a diameter of 320 mm. Depending on the model, the PTO clutch was either a dry or an oil-bath multiple-disc clutch. The gears in the first versions were 12+3 or 8+4; in later versions, 12+12 with a mechanical reverser and the main gearbox was synchronized. The tires were wider than usual at the time. The cab was noisy, and the fuel tank located at the rear obstructed visibility of the implement.

The first representatives of the series were the Centurion 75 and Leopard 85, introduced in early 1978. In 1981, the first version of the Centauro 70, which replaced the Corsaro 70, was equipped with the predecessor’s 984P engine. In autumn 1982, it was switched to a newer 3.8-liter engine. At the beginning of 1981, the Mercury 85 was introduced, and a year later the Leopard was equipped with a turbocharger.

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