EXHIBIT 23


               CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


         We have issued our reports dated February 21, 2003, accompanying the
consolidated financial statements and schedule included in the Annual Report of
A.S.V., Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. We hereby
consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration
Statements of A.S.V., Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 33-94248, effective June 30,
1995, File No. 33-94250, effective July 3, 1995, File No. 333-43075, effective
December 23, 1997, and File No. 333-64291, effective September 25, 1998).




                                                 /S/ GRANT THORNTON LLP



Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 26, 2003