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