Exhibit 23.1



                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We  hereby  consent  to the  incorporation  by  reference  in  the  Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-21483, 33-65255, 333-00949, 333-03983, 333-82751
and  333-37262)  and  on  Form  S-3  (Nos.  333-52933  and  33-52297)  of  Terex
Corporation  of our report  dated  February 19, 2001  relating to the  financial
statements and financial statement  schedule,  which appears on page F-2 of this
Form 10-K.



PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


Stamford, Connecticut
March 21, 2001