Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
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. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) produces more peak heat (38,594 vs 36,986 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.65 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14323 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 36986 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.17 g/min | 1.322 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 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 V2 | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
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 Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2).
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 V2 and Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) 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.