<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Gehl
Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet at April 1, 2000 and condensed
consolidated statements of income for the three-month period ended April 1,
2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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<FN>
<F1>The Company presents receivables on a net basis in compliance with Article
10 of Regulation S-X.
<F2>Includes all non-current portion of debt obligations
<F3>The EPS under the "EPS-Primary" tag represents Basic Earnings Per Share.
</FN>