Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) vs Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 80% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (47,514 vs 38,516 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,350–1,900 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) has the larger firebox (4.55 vs 3.135 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is a catalytic stove and the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) | Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 0.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10392 BTU/h | 10733 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 38516 BTU/h | 47514 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 4.55 cu ft | 3.135 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.49 g/min | 0.548 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 220-19 | 365-24 |
| Covered model numbers | King KE40 | 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) or the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1 g/hr for the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3).
Are the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) and Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid both EPA certified?
Yes — both appear on the U.S. EPA's current list of certified wood heaters, and every figure on this page comes from their certification records.