Fellowes Powershred LX25M — Mini-Cut P-4 Shredder for Home Office
P-4 · 4 x 12 mmUp to 6 sheets (70 g/m²)11.5 L binSafety Lock
The Fellowes Powershred LX25M is a mini-cut paper shredder that turns up to 6 sheets of A4 per pass into 4 x 12 mm particles at DIN 66399 security level P-4, with a 11.5 L waste bin — built for regular home-office use by one person.
P-4 is the level most offices choose for documents carrying personal or confidential data: contracts, payslips, bank statements, customer records. Each A4 page ends up as about 1299 particles, which is far beyond what anyone would try to reassemble. The mini-cut particles are roughly three times smaller than a standard cross-cut, so the bin also fills more slowly by volume.
Before you order: Rated run time is 5 minutes, followed by a 30-minute cool-down. This is a manual-feed shredder for 1 user — if you need to clear archive boxes or share it across a team, look at an auto-feed model instead.
What's in the Box
- Fellowes Powershred LX25M shredder head with its 11.5 L waste bin (black)
- Operating manual (multilingual, published by Fellowes for this model)
- Fellowes does not list shredder oil or lubricant sheets as included — plan to order oil separately
What It Means in Practice
- Up to 6 sheets per pass is rated on 70 g/m² A4. With standard 80 g/m² office paper, feed one or two sheets fewer to avoid stalls.
- Credit cards go in one at a time; staples and small paper clips can stay on the paper.
- Running 5 minutes at 3 m/min is enough for a day’s post and printouts; after that the motor needs 30 minutes to cool.
- The Safety Lock switch disables the shredder when it is not in use, so it cannot be started accidentally.
- The shredder head lifts off the bin for emptying; fit a bag in the bin if you want cleaner emptying.
What Will Not Work
- CDs, DVDs and other optical media — not supported on this model
- Adhesive labels, transparencies, laminated sheets, cardboard, newspaper and continuous forms
- Large paper clips and binder clips — remove them first
- Continuous shredding beyond 5 minutes — the motor needs its 30-minute cool-down
- Auto-feed: every sheet is fed by hand
Key Features
P-4 mini-cut
4 x 12 mm particles, about 1299 per A4 page — suitable for personal and confidential documents.
Safety Lock
Patented switch that disables the shredder when it is not in use.
Staples and cards
Shreds staples, small paper clips and one credit card per pass.
11.5 L bin
Lift-off head over a 11.5 L bin; 220 mm entry takes A4 straight in.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
4170601 |
| EAN / GTIN |
0043859769025 |
| Brand |
Fellowes |
| Model |
Powershred LX25M |
| Colour |
Black |
| Shredding |
| Cut type |
Mini-cut (particle) |
| Particle size |
4 x 12 mm |
| Particles per A4 sheet |
1299 |
| Security level |
P-4 (DIN 66399) |
| Sheet capacity |
Up to 6 sheets per pass (A4, 70 g/m²) |
| Credit cards |
1 per pass |
| Also shreds |
Staples, small paper clips |
| Feed |
Manual |
| Paper entry width |
220 mm |
| Speed |
3 m/min |
| Operation |
| Run time / cool-down |
5 min / 30 min |
| Recommended users |
1 user |
| Safety |
Safety Lock switch |
| Waste bin |
11.5 L, lift-off shredder head |
| Electrical & Physical |
| Power |
220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A |
| Dimensions |
361 x 310 x 220 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight |
4.1 kg |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Fellowes: 2 years machine, 3 years cutters — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need oiling?
Yes. Fellowes recommends oiling each time you empty the bin, using a non-aerosol vegetable oil such as Fellowes 35250 applied across the paper entry, then running reverse for a few seconds. Regular oiling keeps the rated sheet capacity and protects the cutters.
Can I shred 80 g/m² paper at full capacity?
The 6-sheet rating is for 70 g/m² paper. Most office printers use 80 g/m², so feed one or two sheets fewer per pass.
Is P-4 enough for GDPR-type paperwork?
P-4 is the level commonly specified for documents with personal data. For highly classified material you would look at P-5 or higher micro-cut models.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The LX25M is the LX25 body with a mini-cut mechanism: far smaller particles, a faster 3 m/min feed and 5-minute runs instead of 3. If you shred bank statements and personal records regularly, it is the more sensible pick of the two. Browse our
shredders and shredder supplies if you need a different capacity or security level.
✓ Buy it if you want small mini-cut particles and longer runs in a compact desk-side unit.
✕ Skip it if you need more than 6 sheets per pass or a bin bigger than 11.5 L.
→ Also consider Fellowes LX50 (9 sheets, 17 L) or AutoMax 90M (90-sheet auto-feed, same 4 x 12 mm cut).
Not sure which size fits your office? Tell us roughly how many pages you shred per day and who will use it, and we will suggest the right model.