Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Clydesdale 8492 vs Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.16 g/hr. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 79% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (54,510 vs 32,588 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,550–2,200 sq ft. The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (4.2 vs 2.35 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Clydesdale 8492 | Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.16 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 79 % | 81 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14829 BTU/h | 12016 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 32588 BTU/h | 54510 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.35 cu ft | 4.2 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.1 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 | 305-22 | 338-23 |
| Covered model numbers | Clydesdale 8492 | 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Clydesdale 8492 or the Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries 44 Elite NexGen-Hybrid: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.16 g/hr for the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Clydesdale 8492.
Are the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Clydesdale 8492 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.