EXHIBIT 23.1

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


     We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement
of Crane Co. on Form S-3 of our reports dated January 24, 1994 (except for the
note "Subsequent Event" as to which the date is February 11, 1994), appearing in
and incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Crane Co. for
the year ended December 31, 1993 and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.


/s/  Deloitte & Touche
     DELOITTE & TOUCHE
     Stamford, Connecticut
     May 18, 1994