Jay - yes, you would need to remove the two grass bags and the top, but not the mounting frame of the bagger in order to attach any sort of tow behind attachment to the towing hitch. Removing and re-attaching the grass bags and the top is pretty simple. The discharge tube from the mower deck to the bagger can be a little tricky the first couple of times you need to do it, but like most anything else, it get's easier after you get used to the process.