Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.3 g/hr. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 produces more peak heat (36,214 vs 25,471 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C has the larger firebox (3.25 vs 1.9 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.3 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 78 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 11974 BTU/h | 11757 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 25471 BTU/h | 36214 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.25 cu ft | 1.9 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.46 g/min | 0.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 212-19 | 394-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C | C550 V2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.3 g/hr for the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C.
Are the Hearth and Home Technologies Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 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.