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                               EXHIBIT 23
                                     
                                     
                                     
                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
 
 
 We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of
 Twin Disc, Incorporated on Form S-8 (Twin Disc, Incorporated 1988 Incentive
 Stock Option Plan and Twin Disc, Incorporated 1988 Non-Qualified Stock Option
 Plan for Officers, Key Employees and Directors) of our reports dated July 18,
 1997, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements and financial
 statement schedule of Twin Disc, Incorporated as of June 30, 1997 and 1996 and
 for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, which reports are included
 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                            COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
 
 
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 September 19, 1997
 