Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 is the more efficient unit: 77% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 produces more peak heat (35,722 vs 23,415 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,000–1,450 sq ft. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 has the larger firebox (2.03 vs 0.79 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 | Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.49 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 5994 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 23415 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 0.79 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 1.3 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 361-24 | 380-24 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | F602 V3 |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 or the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 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 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.