The successor to Valtra's first S-series was designed as a group collaboration based on the MF 8600. Production of the S-series in France began in spring 2009. The Fendt Vario transmission was named AVT (Agco Variable Transmission) by Valtra. The model range was the same as MF's, and the largest model came standard with urea injection. The biggest differences compared to MF were in the control devices, which were designed to be similar to those in other Valtra models. For example, the direction changer with a handbrake was similar to that of the HiTech.

Valtra came standard with QuickSteer rapid steering, which allowed the number of steering wheel turns to be adjusted between 1 and 2.5 at speeds below 18 km/h. The cab and front axle were suspended. Automatic air conditioning and electric mirrors were standard in the three largest models.

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