<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
unaudited financial statements of Applied Power Inc. for the nine month period
ended May 31, 2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>

                             
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<PERIOD-END>                               MAY-31-2000
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