The first Deutz-Fahr branded combine harvesters were introduced for the year 1979. Updates to the smaller models included hydraulic disc brakes (also on the M 922), a new clutch, a larger grain tank, a longer unloading auger, a new grain elevator, and a hatch for cleaning the sieves. At the beginning of 1982, the M 922 was replaced by the M 980 and the M 1002 was replaced by the M 1080; the most significant changes were a new front axle, a wider rear track, and a larger clutch. The M 1002 and M 1080 had 5-cylinder engines. The M 980 and M 1002 models were not imported to Finland. In 1987, the smaller models were replaced by new M33 models, and the M1080 was changed to green.

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