Vermont Castings Defiant
#6 in Wood stovesFull review
For a larger home that wants a big, classic cast iron stove that swallows long logs and burns clean.
Forge & Flame $4,819 Leisure Time $4,729$4,729
3.4/5
For a mid size home that wants Hearthstone’s longest burning classic soapstone stove and can pay for it.
- 77.3%Efficiency
- 12,889 to 29,191 BTUHeat output
- 1.1 g/hEmissions
- Limited lifetimeWarranty
Check price at Leisure Time$4,849Check price at Lehman's$4,999
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Burns up to 25 hours on a load, so one fire can last a full day
- Takes logs up to 21 in through a side door you can hang left or right
- Soapstone and cast iron hold heat and release it slowly
Cons
- Expensive at nearly $5,000 before freight
- Very heavy at about 580 lb
- Neither store listing it takes an online order; Lehman’s shows it out of stock
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 8024 |
|---|---|
| EPA certification | |
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 77.3% |
| Emissions | 1.1 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 12,889 to 29,191 BTU |
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 60,000 BTU |
| Heats up to | 2,000 sq ft |
| Catalytic | Yes |
| Blower | Optional |
| Thermostat | No |
| App control | No |
| Fuel | |
| Firebox | 2.2 cu ft |
| Longest log | 21 in |
| Power needed | None |
| Installation | |
| Flue size | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes |
| Safety listing | PFS |
| Dimensions | 28.125 x 21.625 x 30.25 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 580 lb |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime |
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