Planting
Xinglaihe 825 2ZG-8Q2 / 2ZG-8AX Eight-Row Rice Transplanter
Xinglaihe's 825 rice transplanter comes in two builds: the petrol 2ZG-8Q2 with a 14.5 kW air-cooled V-twin, and the diesel 2ZG-8AX with an 18 kW XY377-A. Both plant eight rows at 25 cm spacing, use HST plus two mechanical ranges and list 0.4–0.6 ha/h. They weigh 780 and 870 kg. Choose the engine around local support and loading, after your row layout, blanket-mat feed settings and field access are agreed. The product photo shows the 2ZG-8AX.
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Build my procurement briefPetrol or diesel
The diesel has more engine power and weighs more, yet Xinglaihe lists the same work rate for both. Choose on support, fuel and loading rather than expected output. If eight rows is more than your fields need, Xinglaihe's 630 six-row transplanter and the four-row 2ZG-4QR cover smaller layouts, and machines from other makers are listed under planting.
| Difference | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Petrol: air-cooled V-twin, 780 kg | The exact engine and its parts support, the fuel grade and the loading arrangement. |
| Diesel: water-cooled XY377-A, 870 kg | Engine and cooling maintenance instructions, and loaded weight with fluids, operator and seedlings. |
| 90 kg catalogue difference | Whole-machine figures only. Ask for front and rear axle loads if soft ground is a concern. |
| 14.5 kW /3600 vs 18 kW /3000 | Two engine ratings. To compare fuel use or output, ask for figures on the same defined job. |
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Field layout with 25 cm rows
Eight rows 25 cm apart leave seven gaps, so the outer row centres are 7 × 0.25 = 1.75 m apart. Allowing one row space per row gives a repeating pass of 8 × 0.25 = 2.0 m. These are layout sums; check in the field that passes join cleanly.
The machine itself is 2.24 m wide. Plan pass guidance, entry routes and field edges around the planting unit and your field plan. The 8AJ seed-production model also plants eight rows, but at 20 cm.
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Planting density figures
The diesel column prints 120, 100, 90, 70, 60 and 50 plants per 3.3 m² against the six hill spacings. The petrol column shows "9o" in third place, a typo in the source. The page does not say whether "plants" means hills or seedlings.
As a check, a perfect grid of 25 cm rows and 11 cm hills gives 3.3 ÷ (0.25 × 0.11) = 120 positions per 3.3 m², matching the first figure. Ask Xinglaihe which counting basis and feed setting the table uses, and measure seedlings per hill and missing hills in your own trial.
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Published specifications
Read each value with its stated conditions, and ask the manufacturer for any limit not listed here.
| Specification | Published value | Meaning / limit |
|---|---|---|
| Compared builds | 2ZG-8Q2 petrol / 2ZG-8AX diesel [1] | Two builds of the 825. The 8AJ seed-production model is a different machine. |
| Rows / row spacing | 8 rows / 25 cm [1] | Same for both builds. Your crop plan has to use 25 cm rows. |
| Hill-spacing choices | 11 / 13 / 15 / 18 / 21 / 25 cm [1] | Six settings; pick the one your variety and practice call for. |
| Machine envelope | 3500 × 2240 × 2300 mm [1] | Same for both. No folding procedure for transport is given. |
| Complete-machine weight, petrol / diesel | 780 / 870 kg [1] | The diesel is 90 kg heavier. Load condition and axle split are not stated. |
| Petrol engine | 679 cc V-twin, air-cooled; 14.5 kW at 3600 rpm [1] | The page calls it a 20PS petrol engine on 92# fuel. Ask for the engine maker and model. |
| Diesel engine | XY377-A; 1132 cc, 3-cylinder water-cooled; 18 kW at 3000 rpm [1] | Runs on 0# diesel. Fuel use is not listed for either build. |
| Drive and steering | Four-wheel drive; HST plus two mechanical ranges; hydraulic assistance [1] | Slope, rut depth and headland limits are not given. |
| Depth adjustment | 1–5 cm, six settings [1] | The setting range. Actual depth depends on soil and seedlings. |
| Longitudinal feed | 8–19 mm [1] | How much mat is fed per pick; separate from hill spacing. |
| Seedling form and range | Blanket mats; 2–4 leaf age; 8–25 cm height [1] | Tray and mat size, root strength and pickup quality are not listed; send samples. |
| Catalogue work rate | 0.4–0.6 ha/h (6–9 mu/h) [1] | Same for both builds, without test conditions or allowance for refills and turns. |
Seedling mat feed settings
The page lists two transverse feed series, with small punctuation differences between the petrol and diesel columns. The numbers in brackets are feed counts across the mat.
| Catalogue series | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| 11.5 mm (20 times) /14.4 mm (16 times) /15.3 mm (15 times) | Which feed mechanism and usable mat width this series applies to. |
| Alternative: 11.5 mm (20) /14.4 mm (16) /19.2 mm (12) | Whether this is an optional assembly, a selectable setting or a different tray and mat package. |
| Longitudinal 8–19 mm | How it is adjusted and what mat condition Xinglaihe approves. Hill spacing (11–25 cm) is set separately. |
| Your seedling batch | Mat and tray dimensions, leaf age, height and root strength for a pickup demonstration. |
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Field trial with your seedlings
Xinglaihe gives mat type, leaf age and height but no planting-quality test. Note the build and feed setting in every trial record.
Agree the sample
Use your own seedling mats and field preparation.
Record settings
Row and hill layout, depth and both feed settings, with the machine build.
Agree what to measure
How spacing, placement, missing hills and damaged seedlings will be judged, and the pass levels both sides accept.
Count the stops
Record turns, mat loading and refills when working out daily capacity, since the 0.4–0.6 ha/h figure does not say how these were counted.
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Buyer questions
Does the diesel plant more hectares per hour?
Both columns list 0.4–0.6 ha/h. Compare the builds in a trial on your own field if output matters. [1]
Is this the 20 cm seed-production model?
No. The 825 plants 25 cm rows. The 8AJ is the 20 cm model. [1]
Are the feed counts the number of planting rows?
No. Both builds plant eight rows. The bracketed counts belong to the transverse seedling feed. [1]
Does the photo show the petrol 8Q2?
The label in the photo reads 2ZG-8AX. Ask Xinglaihe for a photo of the petrol build. [2]
Transport and fertilizer attachment
Start a transport enquiry from the 3500 × 2240 × 2300 mm size and the 780 or 870 kg weight. Ask for the delivery state, approved tie-down and lifting points and the loaded shipping weight. Folding, ramp and trailer limits are not given.
Xinglaihe's deep-fertilizer catalogue mentions six- and eight-row carriers in general terms. If you want fertilizer equipment on the 8Q2 or 8AX, ask Xinglaihe to confirm in writing the mounting, drive, electrical connection and loaded balance for that combination.
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The product photo shows the 2ZG-8AX
The photo on the 825 entry carries a 2ZG-8AX label, so it shows the diesel build. If you choose the petrol 8Q2, ask for dated photos and parts references for that build, since engine cover and service access may differ.
For either build, the operating and service manuals should match the engine, feed unit and transmission you receive. Warranty period and parts lead time are not published; agree them in the offer.
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Sources
Specifications come from the manufacturer's publications listed below, with the date each was checked.
- Official paired 825 petrol / diesel catalogue
manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-11
Side-by-side table for both builds: rows, spacing, density, feed, engines, weights, drive and work rate.
- Official 2ZG-8AX-labelled product photograph
manufacturer · Checked 2026-10-11
Photo of the diesel build with its 2ZG-8AX label.
Report a correction through our contact form, quoting 2ZG-8Q2 / 2ZG-8AX and the relevant specification.