Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) vs Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 81% HHV. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (54,510 vs 38,516 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,550–2,200 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) has the larger firebox (4.55 vs 4.2 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 44 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 44 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 | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 81 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10392 BTU/h | 12016 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 38516 BTU/h | 54510 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 4.55 cu ft | 4.2 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.49 g/min | 0.48 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 | 338-23 |
| Covered model numbers | King KE40 | 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) or the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid?
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.1 g/hr for the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid.
Are the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) and Travis Industries 44 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.