Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 vs MF Fire Nova 2C

Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 1.4 g/hr. The MF Fire Nova 2C is the more efficient unit: 78% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 produces more peak heat (23,415 vs 21,009 BTU/h), suiting roughly 650–950 sq ft. The MF Fire Nova 2C has the larger firebox (2.33 vs 0.79 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.

Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 MF Fire Nova 2C
Appliance type wood-stove wood-stove
Combustion technology Catalytic Stove Catalytic Stove
Certified fuel Crib Wood Cord Wood
Emission rate 1.4 g/hr 1.4 g/hr
Efficiency (HHV) 77 % 78 %
Heat output (low) 5994 BTU/h 19012 BTU/h
Heat output (high) 23415 BTU/h 21009 BTU/h
Firebox volume 0.79 cu ft 2.33 cu ft
Carbon monoxide 1.3 g/min 0.515 g/min
25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) Yes Yes
2020 NSPS compliant Yes Yes
Currently in production Yes Yes
EPA certification number 380-24 401-25
Covered model numbers F602 V3 Nova 2C, Nova 2C Tower

Frequently asked questions

Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 or the MF Fire Nova 2C?

They are tied: both are certified at 1.4 g/hr of particulates.

Are the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 and MF Fire Nova 2C 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.