Head-to-head · Updated October 2026 · By the OfficeRated team
Fellowes Powershred 425i vs Formax FD 8402SC: Specs Side by Side
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Fellowes Powershred 425i
A strip-cut shredder rated P-2, taking 38 sheets per pass.
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Formax FD 8402SC
A strip-cut shredder rated P-2, taking 30 (30–32) sheets per pass.
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- Cut type: both Strip-cut.
- Security level (DIN 66399): both P-2.
- Sheets per pass: Fellowes Powershred 425i: 38; Formax FD 8402SC: 30 (30–32).
- Bin capacity: Fellowes Powershred 425i: 30 gal; Formax FD 8402SC: 28 gal.
- Auto-feed: both No.
- Suited to: both Commercial / shared.
- Maker's use tag: Fellowes Powershred 425i: Commercial; Formax FD 8402SC: Not stated.
- Made in: Fellowes Powershred 425i: USA; Formax FD 8402SC: Not stated.
Side-by-side specifications
| Fellowes Powershred 425i | Formax FD 8402SC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cut type | Strip-cut | Strip-cut |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | P-2 | P-2 |
| Sheets per pass | 38 | 30 (30–32) |
| Bin capacity | 30 gal | 28 gal |
| Duty cycle (run / cool, min) | Continuous | n/a |
| Auto-feed | No | No |
| Suited to | Commercial / shared | Commercial / shared |
| Maker's use tag | Commercial | Not stated |
| Made in | USA | Not stated |
| Warranty | n/a | Cutting head: lifetime limited; all other parts: 1 year ( source ) |
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