Abstract: A lift apparatus cooperable with a log splitter for lifting log sections onto and positioning the log sections on the log splitter for splitting, the lifting apparatus having a frame member removably secured to the frame of the log splitter and supported by the underlying substrate, the frame defining an upwardly extending pedestal having a vertical post member secured thereto having a transverse lifting boom secured to the upper end of the vertical member, the lifting boom supporting a cable spool and electric motor, the lifting boom articulating in the vertical frame in response to a hydraulic control, the lifting boom rotatable about said support post, the cable having a lifting tong secured to its end for engaging log sections and lifting onto said log splitter, or for engaging log sections a distance from the log splitter and dragging them to the log splitter for lifting.