Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 vs Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 is the cleaner burner: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr. The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 is the more efficient unit: 79% versus 76% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro produces more peak heat (50,200 vs 20,507 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,450–2,000 sq ft. The Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro has the larger firebox (2.26 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 Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 | Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Cord Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.1 g/hr | 2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 79 % | 76 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14545 BTU/h | 14300 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 20507 BTU/h | 50200 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1 cu ft | 2.26 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 1 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 | 337-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Lincoln 8060, Green Mountain 20 (8620), Dorset (8330) | Bistro Series (Bistro, Gusto, Pyra, 600, HEC240, IW600) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 or the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro?
The Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060: 1.1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2 g/hr for the Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro.
Are the Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products Lincoln 8060 and Stove Builder International Bistro Series (Bistro 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.