Head-to-head · Updated October 2026 · By the OfficeRated team
Fellowes AutoMax 600M vs Formax FD 8304CC: Specs Side by Side
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Fellowes AutoMax 600M
A micro-cut shredder rated P-5, taking 14 (600 auto) sheets per pass.
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Formax FD 8304CC
A micro-cut shredder rated P-5, taking 7 (6–7 (70 gsm)) sheets per pass.
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- Cut type: both Micro-cut.
- Security level (DIN 66399): both P-5.
- Sheets per pass: Fellowes AutoMax 600M: 14 (600 auto); Formax FD 8304CC: 7 (6–7 (70 gsm)).
- Bin capacity: Fellowes AutoMax 600M: 22 gal; Formax FD 8304CC: 10.5 gal.
- Auto-feed: Fellowes AutoMax 600M: Yes; Formax FD 8304CC: No.
- Suited to: Fellowes AutoMax 600M: Commercial / shared; Formax FD 8304CC: Office.
- Maker's use tag: Fellowes AutoMax 600M: Commercial; Formax FD 8304CC: Not stated.
- Made in: both Not stated.
Side-by-side specifications
| Fellowes AutoMax 600M | Formax FD 8304CC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cut type | Micro-cut | Micro-cut |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | P-5 | P-5 |
| Sheets per pass | 14 (600 auto) | 7 (6–7 (70 gsm)) |
| Bin capacity | 22 gal | 10.5 gal |
| Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | Continuous | n/a |
| Auto-feed | Yes | No |
| Suited to | Commercial / shared | Office |
| Maker's use tag | Commercial | Not stated |
| Made in | Not stated | Not stated |
| Warranty | n/a | Cutting head: lifetime limited; all other parts: 1 year ( source ) |
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