Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 vs Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid
The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid is the cleaner burner: 0.9 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid is the more efficient unit: 80% versus 72% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid produces more peak heat (47,138 vs 44,500 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,350–1,900 sq ft. The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid has the larger firebox (4.14 vs 1.95 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 is a non-catalytic stove and the Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid a catalytic stove — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 | Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Non-Catalytic Stove | Catalytic Stove |
| Certified fuel | Cord Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 2.3 g/hr | 0.9 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 72 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 14200 BTU/h | 11598 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 44500 BTU/h | 47138 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 1.95 cu ft | 4.14 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 1.1 g/min | 0.484 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | No | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 101-17 | 381-24 |
| Covered model numbers | 2.3 Series (Archway 2300, FW2900, Gateway 2300, Green Mountain Insert 70, Escape 1800, Inspire 2000, Inspire 2000-I, Matrix, Escape 1800-I, Osburn 2000, Osburn 2000-I, Harmony 2.3, Solution 2.3, Solution 2.3-I, CW2900, Destination 2.3-I, Matrix-I, HES240, HEI240, Heritage, Deco Alto, Harmony 2.3-I, Blue Ridge 300P, Blue Ridge 300L, and Blue Ridge 300-I) | Liberty NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 or the Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid?
The Travis Industries Liberty NexGen-Hybrid: 0.9 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 2.3 g/hr for the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300.
Are the Stove Builder International 2.3 Series (Archway 2300 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.