I can see your point. Grass would be doable, but that is a lot of work. I'd definitely rent some machines for that if grass was the plan. I'm cool with clover (I believe that's an indication the soil needs more nitrogen) but not so much on crabgrass. I'd take some of the fine ground compost and top dress what grass you have. At the very least it will help strengthen what's there.

Nice chipper...