A log splitter is provided. The log splitter includes a housing, a power source, a motor within the housing and electrically coupled to the power source, a support arm coupled to and at least partially within the housing, a rack coupled to at least a portion of the support arm, and an actuation assembly at least partially within the housing and coupled to the motor and the rack. The power source may include at least one battery. The support arm extends between a first end and a second end. The rack is configured to move along the support arm in a forward direction to an extended position adjacent the first end of the support arm and a reverse direction toward to a starting position adjacent the second end of the support arm. The actuation assembly is configured to move the rack at least in the forward direction.