Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
Registration Statements on Form S-3

Registration Number |  | Date Filed
333-218676 |  | June 12, 2017

Registration Statements on Form S-8

Pertaining to |  | Registration Number | Date Filed
Fortive Corporation 2016 Stock Incentive Plan |  | 333-212349 | June 30, 2016
Fortive Corporation Retirement Savings Plan; Fortive Corporation Union Retirement Savings Plan |  | 333-212348 | June 30, 2016
Fortive Corporation Executive Deferred Incentive Plan |  | 333-212350 | June 30, 2016

of our reports dated February 27, 2018, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Fortive Corporation and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Fortive Corporation and subsidiaries included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Fortive Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2017.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Seattle, Washington
February 27, 2018
A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited