EXHIBIT 23.1
                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We consent to the  incorporation by reference in the Registration  Statements on
Form S-8 (No.  33-39647,  No. 33-45167 and No.  33-46719) of Trimble  Navigation
Limited of our report dated May 20, 2003,  relating to the financial  statements
and schedule of the Trimble  Navigation  Savings and Retirement Plan included in
this Annual Report on Form 11-K.

/S/ Mohler, Nixon & Williams
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MOHLER, NIXON & WILLIAMS
Accountancy Corporation

Campbell, California
June 30, 2003