Im just getting started in this whole pellet burning stuff I was looking at the 2 listed models because of price the pinnacle emerald for 1200 delivered and the 6041 for 1500. any thoughts on either of these? or are the both junk. any help would be great. I would like to purchase asap.

I like my pinnacle Emerald and they are good to answer my questions

Those two stoves are like night and day, very hard to compare. I have a brand new cornflame 3000 which is identical to the Pinnacle, and I'm already looking to upgrade my stove.. The choices I have in mind are a Magnum 3500p or US 6041. Unfortunately I can't comment on either, only the 3000, but you're comparing 30,000BTU's to about 50,000 and also more features. I like the 3000, but I'm in need of more BTU's and also looking for something with an ash pan. Keep asking your questions before purchasing, don't rush it.

The USSC stoves are easy to replace parts on. You can get most motors and stuff through places like Grainger, very few parts that you really have to get through the manufacture.

I don't know if the Pinnacle is the same for getting parts someone else would have to answer that for you.

My 6039HF is almost like the 6041 and I'm very happy with it.

I'm really pleased with my 6039. I heat a 2000sf shop with 19' ceilings with it. I modded mine, but it's fine right out of the box. I just like to tinker.

This is my first season with my 6041 and I love it. Although I haven't got run it the past week because highs have been above 50. Guess I can't complain about that. I don't have any experience with the pinnacle brand, but I used to have a Quadrafire Castille which is I think 35,000 btu. It is much nicer having a bigger stove. Another thing I like about the 6041 is that you can change all of the settings to suit your situation with the push of a few buttons.