The Etesia ET Lander utility vehicle has won the SALTEX 2021 Innovation award within the vehicle category, while also finishing second within the environmentally friendly category.

The show organisers say the Innovation awards were introduced to reward companies launching innovative and technologically advanced equipment within the grounds management sector. Since its launch in 2018, the awards have grown year on year, with 2021 now boasting several different categories for exhibitors to enter.

A panel of expert judges chose the Etesia ET Lander as the standout product within the vehicle category, which also made its first UK appearance at the NEC, Birmingham recently.

Built for use on road and off road in both the town and countryside, the manufacturer says ET Lander is 100% electric. It is built on a robust chassis and has options including a three-way tipper bed with dual control from the fully-fitted two-seater cab or by remote control when outside the vehicle.

With a length of 3.72 meters, the ET Lander features power steering and is fitted with lead acid batteries (72V 220 Ah – producing 15.8Kw).

The manufacturer says the vehicle can transport loads of up to 940kgs and can also tow up to 750kgs.