The main user of the Type 85 series are the Royal Thai Armed Forces who received their first vehicles in 1987.

The hull is made of welded steel, and provides protection against small arms fire.

It has a large intake located in the top of the hull, with an exhaust on the right hand side.

Two oblong roof hatches and a large rear door provide access to the troop compartment.

On either side of the forward hull, a cluster of four 76 mm smoke grenade dischargers is mounted.