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 report dated January 20, 1998
included in Case Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997
and to all references to our firm included in this registration statement.



                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Milwaukee, Wisconsin
February 1, 1999