Dobar Robot Lawnmower Garage 56194e (Natural Wood, 78.5 x 74 x 52.5cm)

What are the exact dimensions of this garage, inside and out?

The outer dimensions are 78.5cm long x 74cm wide x 52.5cm high. The internal floor space is 71cm wide by 66cm deep with an internal height of 35cm. The entrance opening measures 65cm wide by 35cm high. Always measure your robot mower and its charging station together before ordering the charging station often takes up more space than the mower itself.

Will my robot mower fit inside?

The entrance is 65cm wide and 35cm high, with an interior depth of 66cm. This is large enough for all standard robot mowers. Reviewers have confirmed it works with the Mammotion Yuka and Luba AWD. If your mower is on the larger side or has a wide charging station, measure carefully. The lack of a base plate means the mower can drive straight in without any raised edge to deal with.

Does the garage need treating before use outdoors?

The wood arrives untreated it is raw natural spruce. Most reviewers strongly recommend applying at least two coats of an outdoor wood treatment such as varnish, paint or wood stain before leaving it outside. One reviewer used Rustins Satin Pine Polyurethane Varnish with good results. Untreated pine will weather over time and may eventually rot if left in prolonged contact with wet ground. Raising it slightly off the ground on feet is also a sensible precaution.

How difficult is it to assemble?

Assembly is straightforward. The garage arrives in five pre-built sections: back panel, two side panels and two roof sections. Additional pieces include the two roof end panels, a ridge cover strip and a front cross piece. All holes are pre-drilled. Most reviewers found it easy to put together even without closely following the instructions. One reviewer noted that some sections are stapled rather than screwed and suggested adding extra screws for rigidity. Use a low-power screwdriver and pilot holes to avoid splitting the thin pine.

Does it come with a floor or base plate?

No. There is deliberately no base plate. This is so the robot mower can drive in and out freely without any obstruction. It also means you can position the garage anywhere on the lawn or at the lawn edge. The downside is that the bottom edges of the wood sit directly on the ground, which can accelerate rot if the ground stays wet. Adding small rubber or plastic feet to raise it a centimetre or two off the ground is a practical step several reviewers recommend.

What wood is it made from and where does it come from?

The main material is natural spruce (Picea abies). This is sourced from EU forestry, meaning the timber comes from sustainably managed European forests. The garage is handmade in Europe. Dobar state that short supply distances and regional raw materials are used to keep the CO² footprint as low as possible. The natural finish means the wood type and grain are clearly visible.

Can I paint or customise the garage?

Yes this is one of the main practical advantages of the untreated natural wood finish. You can apply any outdoor wood paint, stain or varnish in whatever colour suits your garden. A small customisable sign is included above the entrance, which you can label with text of your choice. Several reviewers have painted the garage to match their garden fencing or given their mower a personalised name on the sign.

Is the garage stable enough to stay in place when the mower docks and undocks?

The garage is reasonably stable at 12.75kg but has no fixing points to the ground as standard. One reviewer noted that their mower nudged the garage slightly each time it docked and recommended pegging the sides into the ground to keep it in position. If your mower docks at speed or at an angle, securing the garage with ground pegs or stakes on either side is a sensible precaution to stop it shifting over time.