EXHIBIT 23.1


                     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated November 24, 1999,
incorporated by reference in MTS Systems Corporation's Form 10-K for the year
ended September 30, 1999 and to all reference to our Firm included in this
registration statement.


                                    /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota,
  June 12, 2000