Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top vs Mr. Heater MH540T 540° Tank Top

Last updated: October 30, 2026

The Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top and the Mr. Heater MH540T 540° Tank Top are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.0. The Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top leads on safety. The Mr. Heater MH540T 540° Tank Top wins on value and turndown. The Mr. Heater MH540T 540° Tank Top costs $2 less ($77.99 vs $79.99).

Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank Top vs Mr. Heater MH540T 540° Tank Top

Prices were last checked October 30, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Which should you buy?

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tank top propane heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weightBenass 30,000 BTU Double Tank TopMr. Heater MH540T 540° Tank Top
Overall rating3.1/53.0/5
Value 25%59 $2.67 per 1,000 BTU ($79.99, 30,000 BTU)90 $1.73 per 1,000 BTU ($77.99, 45,000 BTU)
Safety 30%50 tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff; no safety listing published40 tip-over shutoff, flame-out shutoff; no safety listing published
Warranty 15%50 warranty not published (neutral score used)0 1-year warranty
Turndown 15%38 turns down to 22,000 BTU48 turns down to 30,000 BTU
Ignition 10%0 lit by hand0 lit by hand
Fuel options 5%50 runs on a bulk tank only50 runs on a bulk tank only

Specifications

Benass 30,000 BTU Double Tank TopMr. Heater MH540T 540° Tank Top
Heating
Heat output22,000 to 30,000 BTU30,000 to 45,000 BTU
TypeTank topTank top
Use-Job sites and garages
Heats up to800 sq ft1,125 sq ft
ThermostatNoNo
FanNoNo
Fuel and power
FuelBulk tankBulk tank
Hose includedNoNo
IgnitionBy handBy hand
Power neededNoneNone
Safety
Safety listingNone publishedNone published
Low-oxygen shutoff-No
Tip-over shutoffYesYes
Flame-out shutoffYesYes
Build
Dimensions4.92 x 18.5 x 18.1 in22.6 x 11.6 x 16.8 in
Weight-5.5 lb
Warranty-1 year
Released-2015-09

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