A low cost way to heat a large home up to about 2,700 sq ft with wood, with a big firebox for long burns.
Drolet $1,899The Drolet HT-3000 is the better stove overall, rated 3.5 to 3.4. The Drolet HT-3000 leads on value, warranty and emissions. The Buck Stove Model 91 wins on efficiency and convenience. The Drolet HT-3000 costs $2,433 less ($1,899 vs $4,332).
For very large homes or drafty farmhouses that need maximum heat from wood with a big catalytic firebox.
Woodland Direct $4,332Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Drolet HT-3000 for value ($32.85 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,899, 57,800 BTU) vs $69.04 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,332, 62,745 BTU)), warranty (limited lifetime warranty vs 5-year warranty) and emissions (1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) vs 1.9 g/h of smoke particles (EPA)).
- Choose the Buck Stove Model 91 for efficiency (80.4% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) vs 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV)) and convenience (takes 23 in logs, blower included vs takes 22 in logs, blower optional).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wood stoves stove; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Drolet HT-3000 | Buck Stove Model 91 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 100 80.4% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 43 $32.85 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,899, 57,800 BTU) | 0 $69.04 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($4,332, 62,745 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 35 1.6 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 25 1.9 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 44 5-year warranty |
| Convenience 15% | 80 takes 22 in logs, blower optional | 100 takes 23 in logs, blower included |
Specifications
| Drolet HT-3000 | Buck Stove Model 91 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 71% | 80.4% |
| Emissions | 1.6 g/h | 1.9 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 17,200 to 57,800 BTU | 10,400 to 62,745 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Cord wood | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 110,000 BTU | - |
| Heats up to | 2,700 sq ft | 3,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | Yes |
| Blower | Optional | Included |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | 3.5 cu ft | 4.4 cu ft |
| Longest log | 22 in | 23 in |
| Power needed | None | 120 V outlet |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 6 in | 8 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | No |
| Safety listing | - | PFS/TECO (UL 1482) |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 31.25 x 36.375 in (W x D x H) | 34.25 x 28.875 x 23.1875 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | - | 620 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 5 years |
