Buck Stoves

Buck Stove Model 81C Catalytic Wood Burning Stove with Door

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By Buck Stoves

Buck Stove Model 81C Catalytic Wood Burning Stove with Door

Regular price $3,589.00
Regular price Sale price $3,589.00
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Door Color: Black
Brand: Buck Stoves
Availability: 99 in stock
Model: FP 81C
Authorized Buck Stoves dealer. Full manufacturer warranty and support.
Free shipping on this order. No sales tax outside New York.
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Free Freight Shipping. Curbside delivery by freight carrier. The carrier calls ahead to schedule a drop-off day with you.
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No Sales Tax on orders shipped outside New York.
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Made in the USA. Built by Buck Stove in North Carolina since 1975.
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30-Day Return Policy. Arrived damaged? Send photos within 48 hours and we exchange it.
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Sizing questions? Flue size, clearances, hearth pad, insert fit — call (708) 765-6925 Mon-Fri 9am-6pm ET before you order.

Delivery

  • Large items ship by freight, curbside. The carrier calls ahead to schedule a drop-off day with you.
  • Inspect on arrival. Damaged? Note it with the driver and send us photos within 48 hours; we exchange it.
  • 30-day return policy. Details on the shipping page.

Shipping

Once you place an order on our website, you will receive a confirmation email from our team notifying you about your most recent purchase with us. You can chat with us using our live chat option or give us a call if you have any additional questions.
Do you offer Free Shipping?


Yes, we offer Free Shipping on orders delivered by FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight, or other comparable couriers.

Most of our orders will be shipped via USPS & FedEx, UPS or 3rd party LTL Freight Shipping.

International Orders will be shipped depending on the fulfillment center the product is from. Most of the time, international orders will be shipped via DHL or EMS shipping service or a 3rd party LTL International Freight Shipping Courier.

  • Average transit times to the United States: 5 - 15 Business days (Estimate)
  • Express Shipping (Priority Shipping) - 3 - 7 Business Days (Estimate)
  • Average transit times to International: 7 - 25 Business days (Estimate)

All delivery dates listed on our website are estimates. Delivery dates are not guaranteed and subject to change based on courier shipping times, warehouse processing time and delivery appointment availability.

Therefore, these shipping times are estimates and the exact delivery time depends on your location. If you have any additional questions, contact us at support@mybbqdirect.com.

Destination

Estimated Shipping Times

United States

5-15 business days (UPS, USPS, FedEX)

Canada

7-25 business days (DHGATE, EMS)

Europe

7-25 business days (DHGATE, EMS)

Australia, New Zealand

7-25 business days (DHGATE, EMS)

Mexico, South America, Central America

7-25 business days (DHGATE, EMS)

Russian Federation

7-25 business days (DHGATE, EMS)

Hong Kong, China

7-25 business days (DHGATE, EMS)

*Please note these shipping times are estimates and does not include our processing time of 1-3 business days.

WHERE ARE YOU CURRENTLY LOCATED?

We are located in NY but we ship all across the continental US and other places in the country.

WHY IS THERE SHIPPING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH MY ORDER?
Due to unforeseen circumstances, there may be times that the vendor of your order may incur an additional charge on your item(s) due to the specific region of where you are shipping your order to. If that, or for any other reason, such may incur, we will reach out to you to quickly alert you of the additional fees associated with your order.

The customer is responsible for any additional fees levied by the shipping carrier. These can happen when clients ask for the courier to provide additional services or ask for the delivery to be delayed. These are out of our control and are charged by the carrier.

Did you refuse your shipment? Shipments that are refused will be returned to the warehouse and will be treated as a return right away. As per our return policy, which can be found here, there will be a restocking fee applied to your order.

We do not ship to PO Boxes.
We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Marina Islands, United States Virgin Islands, any outlining mainland USA islands.

If you have any additional questions on incurring additional shipping fees, feel free to contact us by email or phone for further clarification.

WILL I RECEIVE A TRACKING NUMBER?

Each order will be presented with a tracking number after the order is placed. You will receive the updated information on the email you provided with us during checkout. Please note that sometimes, due to our various fulfillment centers, your item(s) may not ship individually or may not arrive in the same packaging. Please do not be alarmed and please be assured your package is on its way. If you have any questions, simply contact our customer support team. Want to track your order? Click here!

I PROVIDED A WRONG ADDRESS

If you provided us with the wrong address, or you may have misspelled or inputted incorrectly, please do not worry. Simply reply to your order confirmation email and give us the correct information. Notify us immediately via email at support@mybbqdirect.com. If the address is wrong, we can correct this within 24 hours.

DID YOUR ITEM NOT ARRIVE YET?

If your item did not arrive yet, please don't worry. First, go to our "Track Your Order" page to locate the status of your order. Please note that it may take 1-2 business days for your information to update with the system.

LTL Freight Shipments

All appliance orders are shipped via Freight / LTL. To arrange shipments with Freight or LTL, the shipping carrier will schedule a call for delivery. During time of delivery, a person, 18 years or older, must be present to sign and accept the shipment of the order.

Shipping includes one delivery attempt: If the first delivery attempt is not accepted and requires a second delivery attempt, the customer is subject to a an additional delivery fee that is set by the shipping carrier.

Delivery Window:

If you want to change your shipping address - once an order has been shipped, the address can not be changed. In some cases we can reroute the address but there may be an additional fee that is charged by MyBBQDirect. That fee is out of our control and ultimately determined by the shipping carrier. The average fee can estimate from $100-500+ depending on the carrier.

The carrier will provide options to deliver your freight order. If you are unable to accept the delivery, the carrier will return the item back to the sender of the shipment or will begin to charge a storage fee.

If the package is refused and returned to the sender, it will be treated as a return and a restocking fee will apply, as per our return policy.

What happens if my package arrives damaged?

If your item arrives damage, we are happy to help provide support. Please contact us right away at the point of delivery with your order number and photos of the damage to support@mybbqdirect.com within 48 hours of receiving your order. After 48 hours, damage replacements may be denied.

Once confirmed, we will send you a return label for the damage item and once the return is picked up, we will send a replacement order to you right away.

If an appliance is installed and incurred damage, we can not replace or repair those damages.

Before you confirm delivery, please individually inspect to verify that the item is in proper condition. We individually inspect to verify that our packages leave the facility in brand-new condition.

Even if the package appears slightly damaged, please write "Package Damaged" and let us know right away. If the package looks significantly damaged, you may refuse the delivery.

Once return shipment has been validated, we will send you one right away.

If you have already opened the package and discover missing or damaged components, kindly get in touch with us right away. We will send you replacement components at no additional cost. We have just 48 hours to submit a freight claim

Any parts you might be missing will be shipped to you at no cost to you.

STILL HAVE A QUESTION?

If we were unable to answer all of your questions, please do not hesitate to speak with us via email or phone. We will do our best to respond within 24-48 hours.

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Returns

30-day return policy. Arrived damaged? Send photos within 48 hours and we exchange it. Freight items must be unused and in the original crate; return freight is deducted unless the item arrived damaged or we shipped the wrong product.

Warranty

Every product is covered by the manufacturer's warranty, registered to you as an authorized-dealer purchase. The warranty term is printed in the owner's manual linked on this page; we do not restate terms we have not confirmed.

Regular price $3,589.00
Regular price Sale price $3,589.00

Buck Stove Model 81C Catalytic Wood Stove

The Model 81C is Buck Stove's 2026 catalytic replacement for the Model 81: the bay-front stove for large homes, rated for 1,600-2,700 square feet with an EPA tested output of 13,800-59,500 BTUs per hour from a 3.0 cubic foot firebox, at 80% efficiency and 1.7 grams per hour. The blower and ash pan are included, and it installs freestanding or as a masonry fireplace insert with a trim kit.

What changed from the Model 81: a catalytic combustor (80% efficiency, against 69.8%), a larger 3.0 cubic foot firebox (was 2.48), and a black door only. The blower and ash tray were already standard on the 81 and still are.

Gold and pewter doors on this page are the previous-generation Model 81 (FP 81G gold, FP 81P pewter) from Tri-State's remaining stock, not a 81C. Buck's 2026 line is black door only. The Model 81 is the non-catalytic stove with a 2.48 cubic foot firebox at 69.8% efficiency; it ships while closeout stock lasts, at the price shown when you select it.

Built by Buck Stove in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Buck Stove has made stoves in the USA since 1975.

Specifications

Model FP 81C (black door). Gold and pewter on this page are the previous Model 81 (FP 81G, FP 81P) closeout
Stove dimensions 29" W x 24" H x 23-3/4" D
Weight 460 lbs
Firebox volume 3.0 cu ft
Firewood length 18" (side to side), 20" (front to back)
Flue size 6"
Combustion Catalytic
Efficiency 80%
EPA tested output 13,800-59,500 BTU/h
Heat capacity 1,600-2,700 sq ft
Emissions 1.7 g/h
Minimum fireplace dimensions (insert) 29" W x 24-1/2" H x 14" D
Insert clearances 21" to mantel, 12" to sidewall
Hearth pad size 33" W x 48" D (minimum for vertical vent installations)
Freestanding clearance to combustibles 16" corner, 23" rear, 25" side as listed in the 2026 catalog; 12" corner, 16" rear, 12" side with Buck's close-clearance shields (MA 810051) and single-wall pipe. Confirm against the 81C owner's manual before installing
Blower Included
Ash pan Included
Optional pedestal Yes (Outside Air Pedestal, Model 81 version)
Prefab fireplace approved No
Mobile home approved Yes
Installation options Freestanding on the optional pedestal or steel legs, or as a masonry fireplace insert with a trim kit

Specifications from the Buck Stove 2026 wood stove catalog and 2026 price list (Tri-State Distributors, Buck Stove's distributor). Clearances are the catalog figures; the owner's manual for your unit governs the installation, so confirm against it before you build or order pipe.

What is included

  • Model 81C catalytic stove with catalytic combustor
  • Blower
  • Ash pan
  • Glass door with air wash system
  • Owner's manual

Optional accessories that fit this model

Sold separately. Each link opens the accessory in the version that fits the Model 81C.

Questions buyers ask

Insert or freestanding?
Both. As an insert it needs a fireplace opening of at least 29" W x 24-1/2" H x 14" D and a trim kit. Freestanding, it sits on the Outside Air Pedestal or steel legs over a hearth pad of at least 33" W x 48" D.

Is the blower included?
Yes. The blower and ash pan ship with the 81C.

Is this the catalytic 81C?
Yes. The black-door unit on this page is Buck's 2026 catalytic Model 81C. The gold and pewter options are closeout stock of the earlier non-catalytic Model 81.

Model 81C or Model 74C?
The 81C is the larger bay-front stove (3.0 cubic feet, 1,600-2,700 square feet, 80% efficiency). The 74C is the mid-size flat-front stove (2.7 cubic feet, 1,500-2,600 square feet, 77%).

Which Buck do I need for my square footage?
Buck rates the Model 21 and 21ZC for 800-1,800 sq ft, the 74C and ZC74C for 1,500-2,600, the 81C for 1,600-2,700 and the Model 91 for 1,800-3,200. A drafty older house lands at the low end of a range, a tight modern house at the high end. Call (708) 765-6925 with your square footage and we will size it with you.

Does the federal wood-stove tax credit apply?
No. The federal 25C credit for biomass stoves ended for stoves placed in service after December 31, 2025, so a stove installed in 2026 does not qualify, whoever sells it. Some retailers still advertise it. State, county and utility change-out rebates are separate and worth checking. This is not tax advice.

Buying a Buck Stove from MyBBQDirect

Free freight shipping on this stove: it arrives curbside by freight carrier, and the carrier calls ahead to schedule a drop-off day with you. No sales tax on orders shipped outside New York. 30-day return policy; if anything arrives damaged, send photos within 48 hours and we exchange it. Sizing questions on flue size, clearances, hearth pads or insert fit: call (708) 765-6925 before you order and we will check the numbers with you.

Documents

Sizing, venting, clearances or fit: ask before you order and we answer with the manual open.

COMPLETE THE INSTALL

Everything this stove needs, sold separately

Pedestal, trim kit and chimney connector are not included with the stove. Each one below is the version that fits this model.

Buck Stove Freestanding Pedestal for Gas and Wood Stove - MyBBQDirect
Freestanding Pedestal for Gas and Wood Stove
Fits: Model 81
$313.00
Buck Stove Outside Air Pedestal for Wood Stove - MyBBQDirect
Outside Air Pedestal for Wood Stove
Fits: Model 81
$338.00
Buck Stove Standard Trim Kit for Gas and Wood Stove - MyBBQDirect
Standard Trim Kit for Gas and Wood Stove
Fits: Model 81
$285.00
Buck Stove Oversize Trim Kit for Gas and Wood Stove - MyBBQDirect
Oversize Trim Kit for Gas and Wood Stove
Fits: Model 81
$389.00
Buck Stove Queen Anne Stove Legs - Gold - MyBBQDirect
Queen Anne Stove Legs - Gold
$417.00 · options on product page
Choose options
Buck Stove Queen Anne Stove Legs - Pewter - MyBBQDirect
Queen Anne Stove Legs - Pewter
$417.00 · options on product page
Choose options
Buck Stove Bay Window Kits - Gold - MyBBQDirect
Bay Window Kits - Gold
$211.00 · options on product page
Choose options
Buck Stove Bay Window Kits - Pewter
Bay Window Kits - Pewter
$211.00 · options on product page
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Each item is added at its own price. Nothing here is bundled at a discount or pre-selected.