Jøtul F602 V3 Review (UK 2026)
From £1,519 inc VAT, 5.5kW Norwegian cast iron. The world's best-selling wood stove since 1940. Over 2 million units sold globally. V3 update launched 2024.
Headline specs
- Heat output: 5.5kW nominal
- Certification: DEFRA-approved, Ecodesign 2022
- Fuel: Wood (Ecodesign-Ready)
- Dimensions: ~470×620×420mm (upright cast-iron silhouette)
- Weight: 95kg
- Flue: 5" (125mm)
- Air control: Double
- Warranty: 5-year standard, 25-year on cast-iron castings (registration within 3 months)
- Manufacture: Norway (cast from recycled scrap iron)
- RRP: From £1,519 inc VAT
The world's best-selling wood stove
From Jøtul's UK website: "The F602 was born in 1940 ... with over 2 million units sold worldwide." The original F602 has been in continuous production for 80+ years, with the V3 update launching in 2024 to bring airwash and combustion up to current Ecodesign 2022 standards.
The iconic upright cast-iron silhouette — narrower and taller than typical UK stoves — has barely changed over decades. The V3 keeps that exterior while modernising the internals.
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The F602 V3 sits in the premium tier in the calculator. Total installed cost typically £3,400-£4,500 with an existing chimney.
Open the calculator →Why the F602 is considered a lifetime stove
- 25-year casting warranty: the longest UK stove warranty by a wide margin. Charnwood (10 years body) and Morsø (10 years) are the closest rivals
- 95kg of Norwegian cast iron: substantial thermal mass for sustained heat release
- 80-year design refinement: continuous production since 1940 means every issue has been engineered out
- Strong UK parts pipeline: R W Knight & Son (Marshfield, Wiltshire) operates Jøtul Group Spares for the UK market
- Owner consensus: r/woodstoving threads repeatedly describe the F602 as a "lifetime stove" that 50-year-old units still operate cleanly
F602 vs other compact Scandinavian cast iron
- F602 V3from £1,519 vs Morsø 1412 Squirrel £1,000-£1,200 — Morsø is cheaper and smaller. F602 has the 25-year warranty advantage and is the world's best-selling design. 1412 Squirrel review →
- F602 V3 from £1,519 vs Charnwood Country 4 BLU £994 — Country 4 is significantly cheaper. F602 has Norwegian cast iron and the 25-year warranty. Country 4 review →
- F602 V3 from £1,519 vs Jøtul F100 ECO £1,699 — F602 is cheaper and smaller. F100 is more contemporary (rectangular body). Both have the 25-year warranty.
Where to buy in the UK
- Bonfire (Reading, premier Jøtul UK dealer for 15+ years)
- Bell of Northampton (transparent online pricing)
- R W Knight & Son (Marshfield, Wiltshire — also Jøtul Group Spares)
- Also Beacon Stoves, Topstak, Harworth Heating
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Find an installer →Frequently asked questions
Why is the Jøtul F602 special?
It's the world's best-selling wood stove. In production since 1940, with over 2 million units sold globally. The 2024 V3 update kept the iconic upright cast-iron silhouette while updating airwash and combustion for current Ecodesign 2022 compliance.
How much does the F602 V3 cost in the UK?
From £1,519 inc VAT through authorised UK dealers. Premium pricing reflects 95kg of Norwegian cast iron and the 25-year casting warranty (with registration). Compare with Morsø 1412 Squirrel at £1,000-£1,200 for a comparable compact Scandinavian cast iron.
What's the warranty on the F602 V3?
5-year standard manufacturer's warranty, extending to 25 years on external cast-iron castings when registered within 3 months at jotul.co.uk/25-year-warranty-registration. Longest UK stove warranty.
How big a room does the F602 heat?
5.5kW nominal output suits typical UK living rooms 13-22m². The substantial cast-iron mass (95kg) gives sustained heat release after the fire dies down — useful in older draughty UK homes where the F602's traditional aesthetic also fits.
F602 vs Morsø 1412 Squirrel?
Both compact Scandinavian cast iron at the 5kW range. F602 V3 (£1,519) is more expensive and bigger (95kg). Has the 25-year casting warranty advantage. 1412 Squirrel (£1,000-£1,200) is cheaper, smaller, and has the iconic squirrel motif design heritage. Both excellent — choose on size constraint and aesthetic preference.
Where to buy a Jøtul F602 V3 in the UK?
Authorised UK dealers only. Bonfire (Reading, premier Jøtul UK dealer), Bell of Northampton (transparent online pricing), R W Knight & Son (Marshfield, Wiltshire — also Jøtul Group Spares). Also Beacon Stoves, Topstak, Harworth Heating.