I think S219 would be well served with a
chipper/shredder...I think most folks who do that occasional (2-4 times a year, plus yard clean up) are better served with
chipper/shredders.
As some of you wrote, that small stuff (<1" diameter) tend to clog up a
chipper...leaves or other brush just don't chip.
S219 has a Kubota B2920 (per his profile). This machine produces 21 PTO HP per tractordata.com. 21 PTO HP will run a
chipper, but it's capacity is going to be a bit limited. That's something to consider.
My
chipper/shredder is a Woods 5000 (actually built by Bearcat) with a 5" capacity for chipping. I've ran this implement behind two tractors. One had 25 PTO HP (and would bog on occasion); the other tractor has 30 PTO HP (doesn't slow down at all).
This
chipper/shredder does a great job. The shredder is almost scary to use (pulls that small stuff in FAST!!). The
chipper will process an 8-10 foot branch nice and steady. Just load it in the hopper and stand back.
Only downside of the Woods 5000 is it dumps the chips below the unit.
There is a blower option available and I would go for that, if buying new. I bought my chipper/shredder used, so if I want the blower, it's going to cost about $800.
Now, I just raise the
chipper/shredder (while still running) and rake out the chips (fire rake works best, BTW). When I'm done chipping, I pick up the chips with the loader bucket. I will admit, I'd rather have a blower...but since I bought a low hour
chipper for $1000, I'm not complaining.
For most residential/farmette owners, I think a
chipper/shredder would better suit their needs. If they have a lot of land to clear, good planning and rental (standalone)
chipper might be a better option.