Bring efficient wood-burning warmth and a beautiful view of the fire into your home with the Buck Stove Model 81C Medium Bay Front Freestanding Wood Stove. Combining catalytic combustion technology with a spacious viewing area and dependable heating performance, the Model 81C provides an attractive and functional centerpiece for your living space.
Designed to heat approximately 1,600 to 2,700 square feet, the Model 81C produces between 13,800 and 59,500 BTUs per hour. Its 80% efficiency rating and 1.7 g/h emissions help provide effective wood-burning performance while making efficient use of your firewood.
The generous 3.0-cubic-foot firebox accommodates logs up to 18 inches side-to-side or 20 inches front-to-back. A large glass viewing door provides an excellent view of the flames, while the integrated air wash system helps keep the glass cleaner. The factory-installed variable speed blower circulates heated air throughout the room for improved heat distribution and comfort.
An ash removal tray and ashpan make routine cleanup more convenient. For freestanding installation, an optional pedestal is available separately, providing additional installation flexibility. The Model 81C is also approved for mobile home applications when properly installed with the required outside air kit and according to manufacturer requirements.
Key Features:
- Medium bay front catalytic freestanding wood stove
- Heats approximately 1,600 to 2,700 sq. ft.
- Produces 13,800 to 59,500 BTUs per hour
- 80% efficiency rating
- 1.7 g/h emissions
- Durable catalytic combustion technology
- 3.0 cu. ft. firebox
- Accepts logs up to 18" side-to-side or 20" front-to-back
- Factory-installed variable speed blower
- Glass viewing door with air wash system
- Ash removal tray and ashpan included
- Mobile home approved when properly installed with required outside air kit
- Optional pedestal available separately
- 6" flue size
Specifications:
- Manufacturer: Buck Stove
- Model: 81C
- Fuel Type: Wood
- Heating Capacity: 1,600-2,700 sq. ft.
- BTU/H Output: 13,800-59,500
- Efficiency: 80%
- Emissions: 1.7 g/h
- Firebox Volume: 3.0 cu. ft.
- Firewood Length: 18" side-to-side / 20" front-to-back
- Ashpan: Yes
- Blower: Factory-installed variable speed blower
- Flue Size: 6"
- Unit Dimensions: 29"W x 24"H x 23-3/4"D
- Approximate Weight: 460 lbs.
- Minimum Hearth Pad Size: 33"W x 48"D
- Mobile Home Approved: Yes, with required outside air kit
- Optional Pedestal: FA P4171B – sold separately
- Pedestal Dimensions: 24"W x 10"H with 18" bottom width
Please Note: The listed 33"W x 48"D hearth pad size is the minimum required for a vertical-vented installation. Mobile home installations require an outside air kit. The optional pedestal is sold separately. Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions and applicable local building and fire codes for clearances, hearth protection, chimney, venting, and installation requirements.