Exhibit 23.1




                          INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this  Registration  Statement of
Crane Co. on Form S-8 of our report  dated  January 19,  2004,  incorporated  by
reference  in the  Annual  Report on Form 10-K of Crane Co.  for the year  ended
December 31, 2003.



Deloitte & Touche LLP
Stamford, Connecticut
April 26, 2004