Abstract: An hydraulic log splitter in the form of an implement securable to the three-point hitch at the rear of a vehicle or tractor and in which is distinctively adapted to remain attached to the vehicle without hindering normal towing function thereof, which uses the leverage benefit of a lever arm between the hydraulic cylinder and the splitting wedge, which may be operated by a single person, and is adjustable in relation to the length of logs to be splitted. This log splitter implement comprises an upstanding portion, teeth upwardly spaced apart along the upstanding portion, a lower portion adjustably resting on one of these teeth, a lever arm pivoted to the upper end of the upstanding portion, a splitting wedge fixed to the lever arm and overlying the lower portion, an hydraulic cylinder and a valve operating the lever arm to split a log resting upright on this lower portion.