EXHIBIT 23.1

                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 5, 2001,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. for the
year ended December 31, 2000 and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Prospectus which is part of this Registration Statement.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Omaha, Nebraska
January 24, 2002