Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is the cleaner burner: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 77% HHV. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 produces more peak heat (36,986 vs 23,415 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,050–1,500 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 0.79 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 is a hybrid and the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.65 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14323 BTU/h | 5994 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36986 BTU/h | 23415 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 0.79 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.17 g/min | 1.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 414-26 | 380-24 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 V2 | F602 V3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2: 0.65 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 and Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 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.