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Comparison

New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C vs CGS50C

Verdict in brief

Both the New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C and the New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C belong to the New Yorker Boiler CGS-C line of non-condensing boilers. Published ratings: New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C at 103 MBH input, 84 MBH heating capacity and 82% AFUE; New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C at 138 MBH input, 113 MBH heating capacity and 82% AFUE. New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C lists 35 MBH more input than New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C (138 MBH against 103 MBH). Both list the same published AFUE of 82%. New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C lists 65 lb more shipping weight than New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C (485 lb against 420 lb).

Side by side

Published manufacturer figures. Input and output are kept separate; blanks mean the manufacturer did not publish that value.

Comparison of New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C and New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C
SpecificationNew Yorker CGS-C CGS40CNew Yorker CGS-C CGS50C
Input103 MBH138 MBH
DOE heating capacity84 MBH113 MBH
Efficiency (AFUE)82 %82 %
Domestic hot waterHeating-only boiler — domestic hot water comes from a separate indirect tank or water heaterHeating-only boiler — domestic hot water comes from a separate indirect tank or water heater
Approx. ship weight420 lb485 lb
VentingChimney vented with built-in draft diverterChimney vented with built-in draft diverter
Supply/return connections2" supply and 2" return2" supply and 2" return
ControlFully packaged with pressure limit, probe-type LWCO and vent damperFully packaged with pressure limit, probe-type LWCO and vent damper
FuelNatural gas or LP gas (conversion kit)Natural gas or LP gas (conversion kit)
AHRI net steam rating63 MBH85 MBH
Steam square feet263 sq ft354 sq ft
Flue collar diameter5"6"

What actually separates them

Published ratings: the New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C is rated 103 MBH input, 84 MBH heating capacity and 82% AFUE; the New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C is rated 138 MBH input, 113 MBH heating capacity and 82% AFUE. New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C lists 35 MBH more input than New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C (138 MBH against 103 MBH). Both list the same published AFUE of 82%.

New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C lists 65 lb more shipping weight than New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C (485 lb against 420 lb). The flue collar diameter differs: the New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C lists 5", while the New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C lists 6".

Both records print the same AFUE (82%), domestic-hot-water arrangement (Heating-only boiler — domestic hot water comes from a separate indirect tank or water heater), venting (Chimney vented with built-in draft diverter) and water connections (2" supply and 2" return), per the cited sources.

New Yorker Boiler

New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C

CurrentCanadian status unknown
Input
Output (max)
AFUE
82 %

The New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C is the second steam size with a 5-inch flue collar: 103 MBH input with 84 MBH DOE heating capacity and a 63 MBH AHRI net steam rating (263 sq ft) at 82% AFUE, chimney vented with a 5" flue collar.

Natural gasPropaneHeating-only

New Yorker Boiler

New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C

CurrentCanadian status unknown
Input
Output (max)
AFUE
82 %

The New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C is the mid-size steam model with a 6-inch flue: 138 MBH input with 113 MBH DOE heating capacity and a 85 MBH AHRI net steam rating (354 sq ft) at 82% AFUE, chimney vented with a 6" flue collar.

Natural gasPropaneHeating-only

Frequently asked questions

Which of the two has the higher maximum input?

The New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C lists 138 MBH, against 103 MBH on the New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C, per the cited documentation.

Which model is more efficient?

Both list the same AFUE of 82%.

How much heavier is the New Yorker CGS-C CGS50C?

It ships at 485 lb against 420 lb for the New Yorker CGS-C CGS40C, per the cited sources.

Not sure which one fits your home?

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Sources and verification

Facts checked September 9, 2026. Last updated September 9, 2026. Technical reviewer: not yet assigned.

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