CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



            We consent to the incorporation by reference in the
            registration statements of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. on
            Form S-8 (File No. 33-65316 and 33-48665) of our report
            dated March 22, 1995, on our audits of the consolidated
            financial statements and financial statement schedules of
            The Shannon Group, Inc. and Subsidiary as of December 31,
            1994 and 1993, and for the years ended December 31, 1994,
            1993, and 1992, which report is included in this Report on
            Form 8-K/A.




            Minneapolis, Minnesota             Coopers & Lybrand, L.L.P.
            February 09, 1996