Abstract: Disclosed herein is a timber cutting attachment for a backhoe machine. The attachment includes a frame adapted to being connected to the arm extending from the backhoe. Attached to the frame is a blade guard and a circular blade. Within the frame of the attachment is a hydraulic motor is coupled to the hydraulic system associated with the backhoe and controlled from the cab of the backhoe to rotate the blade. The attachment is used by lowering the arm and thereby lowering the attachment while the blade is rotating so that it cuts a log on the downward motion. A fork bracket may be provided extending from the guard to allow the logs to be repositioned for cutting or removal.