PUDU GT3 Commercial Compact Robotic Mower

A mower that only cuts is half a machine. On a property made of small, scattered lawns, the real labor is raking clippings, clearing leaves off the walkways and driving the equipment from patch to patch. The PUDU GT3 Commercial Compact Robotic Mower is built to take over that whole loop. It mows, vacuums up what it cuts, empties itself and drives to the next zone without a person on the controls.

Robots USA sells the PUDU GT3 and supplies it to commercial buyers across the United States, including facilities management companies, grounds contractors and in-house maintenance teams. Robots USA prepares your quotation, arranges delivery and provides support after the sale.

Background

PUDU ROBOTICS and the GT series

PUDU ROBOTICS is a robotics manufacturer best known for service machines that work around people, such as delivery and commercial cleaning robots. The GT series applies that experience outdoors. The series includes the PUDU GT3, the PUDU GT5 and the PUDU GT7. The GT3 is the 36-inch (91 cm) commercial compact robotic mower in the line.

The series is built for commercial outdoor work, with an all-metal body, a commercial-grade steel chassis, IP66-rated protection and emergency-stop functionality. That puts the GT3 in a different class from the consumer robotic mowers made for a single home lawn. You can browse comparable machines in our Mower Robots category.

Positioning: compact, collecting and autonomous

The GT3 is designed for facilities management companies and in-house grounds teams responsible for properties with fragmented, irregular layouts. Its answer to that kind of ground combines three capabilities. It cuts and collects in one pass, it empties its own hopper, and it moves between zones along routes you have already mapped.

Perception comes from LiDAR, camera vision and depth sensing. Together they let the machine detect people, vehicles, animals, terrain and other obstacles. Autonomous mapping, navigation and obstacle avoidance then support operation across complex work areas. If you are comparing it with other automation for commercial sites, our Commercial Robots category shows the wider range.

Technical Specifications

Specifications as published by the manufacturer; confirmed against the datasheet at quotation.

The manufacturer has not published the payload, the slope capability, the navigation positioning accuracy, the hopper capacity, what is in the box, the software or app, the connectivity, the noise level or the operating temperature range; they are confirmed at quotation.

What makes the PUDU GT3 different from a conventional mower?

A conventional mower leaves a lawn that is cut but not finished. Clippings, leaves and light debris still need to be collected, and that work usually falls to a second person with a second tool. The GT3 cuts, vacuums and collects grass clippings, fallen leaves and light turf debris simultaneously during large-scale rotary mowing, so the pass that cuts the grass also leaves the turf cleaner.

The second difference is what happens when the hopper fills. A mower with a collection bag stops and waits for someone. The GT3 transits on its own to empty its hopper, then returns to the breakpoint to continue its task. The job resumes where it paused, not from the start of the zone.

The third difference is setup. The GT3 generates a map after a single autonomous lap, and it detects the boundaries between turf and paved surfaces automatically. For a grounds supervisor, that means a new site can be brought into service without surveying it by hand. Its integrated disc brushes also handle light cleaning around paths, road edges and turf boundaries, which are the places where clippings tend to end up.

How long does the GT3 run, and how fast does it recharge?

The GT3 carries a 13 kWh battery. Runtime is 4~6 h, and one full charge covers 20000 ㎡ / 5 acres / 2 ha. Maximum mowing speed is 11 km/h / 6.7 mph / 3 m/s, and the height of cut adjusts across 26~114 mm / 1~4.5 in, so one machine can serve turf maintained at different heights.

Standard charging takes 4 h at 3kW. Fast charging at 6kW takes 2h and is an optional configuration. A crew can therefore plan around a cycle: mow during the working day, then recharge overnight on the standard setting. If your schedule needs a quicker turnaround, ask us about the fast option when you request a quotation.

Who is the PUDU GT3 for?

The GT3 suits organizations that care for properties split into many small, irregular pieces. Facilities management companies that hold multi-site contracts are the clearest fit. Their margins depend on labor hours per property, and a machine that handles the cut and the cleanup together reduces the hours that need a person present.

In-house grounds teams at campuses, business parks, hospitals and similar sites will find the cross-zone transit useful. The GT3 moves between different pitches or turf zones along pre-mapped routes, so a small team does not need to trailer a machine between lawns. Sports facilities with several pitches fit the same pattern.

The GT3 is also a sensible choice where people and vehicles share the grounds. It recognizes pedestrians, vehicles, and assets like hoses or light poles, and it carries emergency stops, blade interlocks, lift/tilt automatic braking and indicator lights. Buyers who may need a different size should know that the PUDU GT5 and PUDU GT7 exist in the same series; ask us for their details and we will quote against the one that matches your acreage.

What is the PUDU GT3 used for?

1. Routine turf mowing: a 36 in / 914.4 mm cut on commercial lawns and pitches.
2. Clippings and leaf collection: grass clippings, fallen leaves and light turf debris are vacuumed and collected while the machine cuts.
3. Edge and path tidying: integrated disc brushes handle light cleaning around paths, road edges and turf boundaries.
4. Multi-zone maintenance: the machine travels between turf zones along routes that have been pre-mapped.
5. Unattended hopper emptying: it drives off to dump a full hopper and returns to the breakpoint to continue.
6. Mixed-traffic grounds: it recognizes pedestrians and vehicles, so it can work on sites that stay open to the public.

Pricing and Availability

Robots USA prices the PUDU GT3 by quotation only. Tell us about your site, the number of turf zones and your charging preference, and we will respond with a tailored quote. Delivery, customs and support are arranged with the quotation. Everything you need to start that request is available on this page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What width and height of cut does the PUDU GT3 offer?

The width of cut is 36 in / 914.4 mm. The height of cut is 26~114 mm / 1~4.5 in.

How long does one charge last?

Runtime is 4~6 h, and one full charge covers 20000 ㎡ / 5 acres / 2 ha. The battery capacity is 13 kWh.

Does the GT3 empty its own hopper?

Yes. It transits to empty its hopper when full, then returns precisely to the breakpoint to continue its task.

How is a site mapped?

The GT3 generates a map after completing a single autonomous lap. It detects the boundaries between turf and paved surfaces automatically.

Can it work in wet or dusty conditions?

It is built with IP66 weatherproofing to handle dust, water spray and routine washing.

How does the GT3 handle people and obstacles?

It recognizes pedestrians, vehicles, and assets like hoses or light poles. Emergency stops, blade interlocks, lift/tilt automatic braking and indicator lights add further protection.

Where can I buy the PUDU GT3 and what does it cost?

You can buy the PUDU GT3 from Robots USA, which supplies it to commercial buyers in the United States. Pricing is given by quotation, so request one from this page and we will respond with the details for your site.

Summary

Cutting the grass was never the bottleneck; the cleanup and the travel between patches were. The PUDU GT3 addresses all three in one compact machine. It cuts and collects in a single pass, empties itself, maps a site in one lap and moves between zones on its own, with IP66 protection and a set of safety mechanisms for commercial grounds. Robots USA quotes, delivers and supports it. For a quotation tailored to your property, this page is the starting point.