EXHIBIT 23(a)



                   Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
Form S-8 pertaining to the Farrel Corporation 1997 Employees' Stock Purchase
Plan of our reports dated February 10, 1997, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Farrel Corporation included in its Annual
Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 1996, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.


                                     /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Stamford, Connecticut
June 30, 1997