Head-to-head · Updated October 2026 · By the OfficeRated team
Fellowes Powershred 485Ci vs Formax FD 8602CC: Specs Side by Side
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Fellowes Powershred 485Ci
A cross-cut shredder rated P-4, taking 30 sheets per pass.
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Formax FD 8602CC
A cross-cut shredder rated P-4, taking 35 (33–35 (70 gsm)) sheets per pass.
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- Cut type: both Cross-cut.
- Security level (DIN 66399): both P-4.
- Sheets per pass: Fellowes Powershred 485Ci: 30; Formax FD 8602CC: 35 (33–35 (70 gsm)).
- Bin capacity: Fellowes Powershred 485Ci: 35 gal; Formax FD 8602CC: 33 gal.
- Auto-feed: both No.
- Suited to: both Commercial / shared.
- Maker's use tag: Fellowes Powershred 485Ci: Commercial; Formax FD 8602CC: Not stated.
- Made in: Fellowes Powershred 485Ci: USA; Formax FD 8602CC: Not stated.
Side-by-side specifications
| Fellowes Powershred 485Ci | Formax FD 8602CC | |
|---|---|---|
| Cut type | Cross-cut | Cross-cut |
| Security level (DIN 66399) | P-4 | P-4 |
| Sheets per pass | 30 | 35 (33–35 (70 gsm)) |
| Bin capacity | 35 gal | 33 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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