Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 vs New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the cleaner burner: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is the more efficient unit: 72% versus 70% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 produces more peak heat (35,722 vs 28,901 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 1.4 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 is a catalytic stove and the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC a non-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 | New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 0.49 g/hr | 1.7 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 70 % |
| Heat output (low) | 13212 BTU/h | 11079 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 35722 BTU/h | 28901 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 2.03 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 6.1 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | No |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 361-24 | 66-16 |
| Covered model numbers | F445 | 21NC |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 or the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC?
The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445: 0.49 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.7 g/hr for the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC.
Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F445 and New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) 21NC 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.