The VEVOR ZB-TT360 42,000 BTU Tank Top rates 3.1 among tank top propane heaters; the Dyna-Glo Workhorse LPFA40WH rates 2.6 among forced air ones. The VEVOR ZB-TT360 42,000 BTU Tank Top costs $41.62 less ($79.90 vs $121.52).
For heating a crew on an open, ventilated job site or ice fishing camp with a lot of heat from one tank, at a lower price than the big brands. Check the lighting method and keep fresh air moving.
Amazon $79.90For small garages, sheds and job sites with fresh air that need cheap, simple heat. It is a construction heater, not for living spaces.
Amazon $121.52Prices 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.
These two sit in different type classes (tank top and forced air), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | VEVOR ZB-TT360 42,000 BTU Tank Top | Dyna-Glo Workhorse LPFA40WH |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 83 $1.90 per 1,000 BTU ($79.90, 42,000 BTU) | 31 $3.04 per 1,000 BTU ($121.52, 40,000 BTU) |
| Safety 30% | 40 tip-over shutoff; no safety listing published | 40 flame-out shutoff; no safety listing published |
| Warranty 15% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 0 1-year warranty |
| Turndown 15% | 24 turns down to 35,000 BTU | 0 one heat setting |
| Ignition 10% | 0 lit by hand | 100 push-button piezo ignition |
| Fuel options 5% | 50 runs on a bulk tank only | 50 runs on a bulk tank only |
| VEVOR ZB-TT360 42,000 BTU Tank Top | Dyna-Glo Workhorse LPFA40WH | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Heat output | 35,000 to 42,000 BTU | 40,000 BTU |
| Type | Tank top | Forced air |
| Use | Job sites and garages | Job sites and garages |
| Heats up to | 1,000 sq ft | - |
| Thermostat | No | No |
| Fan | No | Yes |
| Fuel and power | ||
| Fuel | Bulk tank | Bulk tank |
| Hose included | No | Yes |
| Ignition | By hand | Push-button piezo |
| Power needed | None | 120 V outlet |
| Safety | ||
| Safety listing | None published | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | - |
| Flame-out shutoff | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Dimensions | 9.06 x 9.06 x 16.54 in | 8.3 x 19.3 x 15.2 in |
| Weight | 4.4 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |
