Midsized Shredder Comparison Chart

Unsure which shredder makes the most sense for your business? We’re here to help with our midsized shredder comparison chart, which lays out all the models we carry and their different specifications to make it easy for you to see what each shredder offers and to pick the best fit for your office. We chose to categorize them by eight of the most important features, including but not limited to security level, shred size, speed, and waste level.

Choose the features that are most important to your business and know you’ve truly chosen the best option.

Model	Cut Type	Security Level	Entry Width	Shred Size	Sheet Capacity*	Speed	Motor	Waste
Number		DIN 32757 / 66399			Up to	Feet Per Minute	Peak HP	Capacity
260-C2	Cross Cut	Level 4 / P-5	10-1/4"	3/32” x 5/8”	12 sheets	24 FPM	1 HP	21 Gal
260-C4	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	10-1/4"	1/8” x 1-1/8”	20 sheets	17 FPM	1 HP	21 Gal
300-CC2	Cross Cut	Level 4 / P-5	12"	3/32” x 5/8”	19 sheets	24 FPM	1.5 HP	21 Gal
300-CC4	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	12"	1/8” x 1-1/8”	26 sheets	17 FPM	1.5 HP	21 Gal
DL-10X	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	10-3/4”	1/12” x 5/8”	24 sheets	22 FPM	2.2 HP	20 Gal
DL-12X	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	12-1/4”	1/12” x 5/8”	32 sheets	22 FPM	2.2 HP	38 Gal
E-10CT	Cross Cut	Level 5 / P-6	10-1/4"	1/32" x 7/16"	11 sheets	20 FPM	1.2 HP	30 Gal
E-12CT	Cross Cut	Level 5 / P-6	12"	1/32" x 7/16"	12 sheets	16 FPM	1.2 HP	38 Gal
F-10CT	Cross Cut	Level 4 / P-5	10-1/4"	1/12" x 9/16"	14 sheets	20 FPM	1.2 HP	30 Gal
F-10X2	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	10-1/4"	1/8" x 1-9/16"	24 sheets	20 FPM	1.2 HP	30 Gal
F-10XT	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	10-1/4"	1/8" x 1-9/16"	24 sheets	20 FPM	1.2 HP	30 Gal
F-12CT	Cross Cut	Level 4 / P-5	12"	1/12" x 9/16"	15 sheets	16 FPM	2.7 HP	38 Gal
F-12X2	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	12"	1/8" x 1-9/16"	24 sheets	16 FPM	2.7 HP	38 Gal
F-12XT	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	12"	1/8" x 1-9/16"	25 sheets	16 FPM	2.7 HP	38 Gal
S-84CC	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	12.2"	5/32" x 1-1/5"	20 sheets	30 FPM	1 HP	20 Gal
V-10C2	Cross Cut	Level 4 / P-5	10-1/4"	3/32" x 5/8"	14 sheets	17 FPM	3/4 HP	16 Gal
V-10C4	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	10-1/4"	3/16" x 1-1/2"	24 sheets	17 FPM	3/4 HP	16 Gal
V-11C2	Cross Cut	Level 4 / P-5	10.6"	3/32" x 5/8"	17 sheets	15 FPM	3/4 HP	29 Gal
V-11C4	Cross Cut	Level 3 / P-4	10.6"	3/16" x 1-1/2"	25 sheets	17 FPM	3/4 HP	29 Gal
260-S2	Strip Cut	Level 3 / P-3	10-1/4"	3/32"	18 sheets	24 FPM	3/4 HP	21 Gal
260-S4	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	10-1/4"	1/8"	28 sheets	24 FPM	3/4 HP	21 Gal
260-S5	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	10-1/4"	1/4"	33 sheets	24 FPM	3/4 HP	21 Gal
300-SS4	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	12"	1/8"	36 sheets	22 FPM	1.5 HP	21 Gal
300-SS5	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	12"	1/4"	48 sheets	22 FPM	1.5 HP	21 Gal
H-10CT	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	10-1/4"	1/4"	34 sheets	22 FPM	1.2 HP	30 Gal
H-12CT	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	12"	1/4"	36 sheets	16 FPM	1.2 HP	38 Gal
S-84SC	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	12.2"	1/4"	32 sheets	30 FPM	1 HP	20 Gal
V-10S4	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	10-1/4"	1/8"	28 sheets	12 FPM	3/4 HP	16 Gal
V-10S5	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	10-1/4"	1/4"	30 sheets	17 FPM	3/4 HP	16 Gal
V-11S4	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	10.6"	1/8"	29 sheets	15 FPM	3/4 HP	29 Gal
V-11S5	Strip Cut	Level 2 / P-2	10.6"	1/4"	29 sheets	17 FPM	3/4 HP	29 Gal

*Sheet capacity can vary with paper weight, grain, size, quality, brand and adequate power supply

What To Consider When Buying a Midsized Paper Shredder

Use the midsized shredder comparison chart to see the variety between our models. Also take into consideration the size of your business: since these are midsized shredders, their limitations are not ideal for large offices or high-volume use. Click on the model number to learn more about that specific shredder. All of these shredders will make disposing of documents, notes, and messages easy, but it’s up to you to know which type is the best fit for your needs.

Here are some commonly asked questions to help you make your decision. Use these as well as the midsized shredder comparison chart to confirm which of our models is the best one for your purposes:

How much do you shred in a day? Perhaps a midsize shredder is too large or small for your needs.
What sheet capacity is suitable for your business? Do you need to be able to shred a higher volume of sheets at the same time?
Does your shredder need to achieve a certain security level? Does your business deal with materials that require this?
How much waste does the shredder produce? Do you have a plan or service for dealing with the waste it produces?
Does your business require a certain entry size for the materials you deal with? Be sure to check the midsized shredder comparison chart to see if the size you require has the other features you need.

Feel free to contact us with any questions!