In 1989, the Explore series was developed as a second-generation lineup. The most important innovation was the hydraulic Syncro Power quick shift, which increased the number of gears to 40+40. The basic transmission in all four-wheel-drive models now also had crawler gears, with 20+20 gears. The maximum speed of rear-wheel-drive models was 30 km/h, with 15+15 gears.

The 60 model had an air-cooled 3-cylinder engine, while the larger ones had 4 cylinders. The torque increase percentage was 22%, except for the turbocharged 90, which had 28%. The power take-off speeds were 540, 750, 1000, and 1250, as well as a driven PTO. The PTO operation was electro-hydraulic. The Explorer II 80 and 90 were also available with additional lift cylinders.

Alongside the basic models, in some countries, LP models with low cabins (233 cm) and a 12+12 transmission were available. At the end of 1992, the slant-nose Explorer II Futuras were introduced. The technical specifications matched the standard models except for a slight increase in weight. In 1994, slant-nose Star-Jet models with cab suspension were introduced.

In Finland, Same sold Ekström Mobile after Eka from 1988 to 1992. In the USA, the Explorer II was sold as the Agco Allis 5600 and 6600 series. In Germany, Eicher, which focused on compact tractors, sold the Explorer as a continuation of its own lineup with model numbers 2070-2090.

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