County Forward Control was first introduced in 1965. Its basic structure corresponded to other County models. Only the cab had been moved forward, and the operation of the controls was done via cables and rods. On top of the frame, there was a mounting place for the actuators, similar to those on work machine carriers. At the rear, there was a conventional lifting device. The cab was an independent unit that could be easily detached for maintenance. Safety requirements in some countries mandated a safety frame outside the cab.

The first model was the FC 654, followed in 1968 by the FC 754. More successful was the FC 1004, introduced in 1967, equipped with a 6-cylinder Ford industrial engine. In 1971, updated models FC 754 and 1004 were introduced, representing the 4- and 6-cylinder versions.

In 1977, the model was updated to conform to the Ford 600/700 series and the model designation became FC 1174. The cab was now on the right side of the frame. Fuel tanks were installed on both sides of the frame. A couple of years later, the engine was sourced from the Ford TW10 and the model designation changed to FC 1184. In newer models, for example, the brakes, clutch, and differential lock were hydraulically operated. The load capacity of the 1174/1184 was as much as 7,300 kg.

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