Exhibit 23.1


                     CONSENT OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP



We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements of
Applied Power Inc. on Form S-3 No. 333-47493, Forms S-8 No. 33-18140, No. 33-
21250, No. 33-24197, No. 33-38719, No. 33-38720, No. 33-62658, No. 333-42353,
No. 333-46469, No. 333-61279, No. 333-61281, and No. 333-61389 of our report
dated February 11, 2000, appearing in this report on Form 11-K of APW 401(k)
Plan for the year ended August 31, 1999.



PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 24, 2000