New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 vs Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b
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 77% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b produces more peak heat (56,499 vs 43,190 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,600–2,250 sq ft. The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 has the larger firebox (3.07 vs 1.85 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads.
| New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 | Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1.3 g/hr | 1.6 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 80 % | 77 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14206 BTU/h | 10590 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 43190 BTU/h | 56499 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 3.07 cu ft | 1.85 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.6 g/min | 0.9 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 | 397-25 |
| Covered model numbers | Model 91, Carolina 92 | Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 or the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b?
The New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91: 1.3 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.6 g/hr for the Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b.
Are the New Buck Corporation (Buck Stove Corp.) Model 91 and Woodstock Soapstone Company Fireview Soapstone Stove 205b 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.