Exhibit 23(a)

 
                   Consent of Independent Public Accountants



      As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
 by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated January 25,
 1996 [(except with respect to the matters discussed in Note 20, as to which the
 date is February 16, 1996)] included in Case Corporation's Form 10-K for the
 year ended December 31, 1995 and to all references to our firm included in this
 registration statement.


                                       ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP



 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 May 28, 1996