Lawnmower Grass Catcher, Grass Bag Kit for Honda HRX217 Genuine OEM Part

What It Is

This is a genuine OEM grass catcher kit for Honda HRX217 mowers. It includes the bag, frame, and mounting hardware designed to clip directly onto the mower deck for collecting clippings during mulching or bagging operations.

Fitment & Compatibility

Critical check: This kit fits only Honda HRX217 models with the “Versamow” system—specifically HRX217VKA, HRX217VLA, HRX217HYA, and HRX217TDA. It will not fit older HRX models (HRX216, HRX201) or other Honda series (HRS, HRM).
Deck size: Works with 21-inch steel or aluminum decks on these specific models.
OEM vs aftermarket: This is genuine Honda—no fitment guesswork. Aftermarket bags often use thinner fabric and different attachment hooks that may slip off.
Measurements: Bag capacity is 2.5 bushels; frame width matches the deck discharge opening. Check under your mower deck for the two metal bag attachment pins—if missing, you’ll need to order them separately.

Key Things to Know

• No tools required for installation—bags clip on/off in seconds. But the frame must be assembled onto the bag (4 screws, 5 minutes).
• Bag material is heavy-duty woven polyester with a reinforced bottom—holds up to wet grass better than aftermarket canvas bags.
• Common gotcha: The bag’s plastic adapter plate can crack if overstuffed or left in direct sun. Store indoors.
• Discharge plug required: Your HRX217 must have the mulching plug inserted when using the bag—without it, clippings blow out the side. If you lost yours, buy part 06731-VE2-000 separately.

Should You Buy It

If you own a compatible Honda HRX217 and want a perfect fit that won’t sag, leak, or tear after a season, this kit is worth the price. It’s overkill for casual bagging but essential for anyone who bags weekly or hates emptying a small bag mid-mow. Skip it if you mulched exclusively—you don’t need it.