Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.1 g/hr. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 is the more efficient unit: 79% 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 20,507 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,450 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 has the larger firebox (1.9 vs 1 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 is a hybrid and the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 1.1 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 79 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14545 BTU/h | 11757 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 20507 BTU/h | 36214 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1 cu ft | 1.9 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 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 | 335-22 | 394-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Lincoln 8060, Green Mountain 20 (8620), Dorset (8330) | C550 V2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) C550 V2?
They are tied: both are certified at 1.1 g/hr of particulates.
Are the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 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.