Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
Both stoves carry the same certified emission rate: 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 23,415 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) has the larger firebox (1.4 vs 0.79 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 is a catalytic stove and the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 | Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 5994 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 23415 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.79 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.3 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 | 380-24 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | F602 V3 | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
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 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.