Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 vs Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.9 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (47,138 vs 23,415 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,350–1,900 sq ft. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (4.14 vs 0.79 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 | Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.4 g/hr | 0.9 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 5994 BTU/h | 11598 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 23415 BTU/h | 47138 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 0.79 cu ft | 4.14 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.3 g/min | 0.484 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 | 381-24 |
| Covered model numbers | F602 V3 | Liberty NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Jotul North America (Jotul U.S.A., Inc.) F602 V3 or the Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid: 0.9 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.) F602 V3 and Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid 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.