New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 vs Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 is the cleaner burner: 1.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr. They tie on efficiency at 80% HHV. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 produces more peak heat (43,190 vs 38,594 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 1.4 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 Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) 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 Answer NexGen Hybrid (2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.3 g/hr | 1.4 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14206 BTU/h | 12252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 43190 BTU/h | 38594 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.07 cu ft | 1.4 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 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 | 239-19 | 306-22 |
| Covered model numbers | Model 91, Carolina 92 | Answer NexGen Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 or the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2)?
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91: 1.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.4 g/hr for the Travis Industries Answer NexGen Hybrid (2).
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 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.