New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 vs Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 is the cleaner burner: 1.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 75% HHV — more heat from every cord. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 produces more peak heat (43,190 vs 30,149 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,250–1,750 sq ft. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 has the larger firebox (3.07 vs 1.37 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 is a catalytic stove and the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 a non-catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 | Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Non-Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.3 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 75 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14206 BTU/h | 12315 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 43190 BTU/h | 30149 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.07 cu ft | 1.37 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 1.4 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 239-19 | 378-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Model 91, Carolina 92 | NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2, Vista Classic LE2, NEO 1.6 LE2, Alderlea T4 LE2, Vista Insert LE2, NEO 1.6 Insert LE2) |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 or the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2?
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91: 1.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 and Pacific Energy Fireplace Products Limited NEO 1.6 LE2 Model Line (Vista LE2 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.