New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 vs Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.3 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (47,514 vs 43,190 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,350–1,900 sq ft. The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (3.135 vs 3.07 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 Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 | Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.3 g/hr | 0.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14206 BTU/h | 10733 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 43190 BTU/h | 47514 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.07 cu ft | 3.135 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 0.548 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 | 365-24 |
| Covered model numbers | Model 91, Carolina 92 | 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 or the Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries 36 Elite NexGen-Hybrid: 0.6 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.3 g/hr for the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 and Travis Industries 36 Elite 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.