A silage density measuring device that is insertable into a mass of silage. The device comprises a probe that penetrates the mass of silage a certain distance. A load cell is connected to the probe and measures an amount of force needed to insert the probe the distance into the mass of silage. The amount of force is utilized to give a density of the silage and the amount is shown on a display monitor. The device is mountable on a load bucket which assists in avoiding accidents involving silage avalanches.
