Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) vs Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the cleaner burner: 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is the more efficient unit: 81% versus 80% HHV — more heat from every cord. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) produces more peak heat (38,516 vs 31,922 BTU/h), suiting roughly 1,100–1,550 sq ft. The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) has the larger firebox (4.55 vs 2.66 cu ft), which generally means longer burns between reloads. Combustion technology differs: the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) is a catalytic stove and the Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid a hybrid — see the catalytic vs non-catalytic guide for what that means day to day.
| Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) | Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance type | wood-stove | wood-stove |
| Combustion technology | Catalytic Stove | Hybrid |
| Certified fuel | Crib Wood | Crib Wood |
| Emission rate | 1 g/hr | 1.2 g/hr |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 81 % | 80 % |
| Heat output (low) | 10392 BTU/h | 10252 BTU/h |
| Heat output (high) | 38516 BTU/h | 31922 BTU/h |
| Firebox volume | 4.55 cu ft | 2.66 cu ft |
| Carbon monoxide | 0.49 g/min | 0.218 g/min |
| 25C tax credit eligible (≥75% HHV) | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 NSPS compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Currently in production | Yes | Yes |
| EPA certification number | 220-19 | 328-22 |
| Covered model numbers | King KE40 | Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid |
Frequently asked questions
Which burns cleaner, the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) or the Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid?
The Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3): 1 g/hr certified particulate emissions versus 1.2 g/hr for the Travis Industries Endeavor NexGen-Hybrid.
Are the Blaze King Industries King KE40 (3) and Travis Industries Endeavor 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.