Disclosed is a self-powered timber slasher. The self-powered timber slasher includes a trailer and a powered circle saw mounted on a first end of the trailer, wherein the powered circle saw is configured to cut timber. Further, the self-powered timber slasher an engine mounted on a second end of the trailer, wherein the engine is configured to generate power for operating the powered circle saw. Yet further, the self-powered timber slasher a wireless controller electrically coupled to the powered circle saw. The wireless controller is configured to control operation of the powered circle saw based on a command received over a wireless communication channel.