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Snap-on Incorporated is an American designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-end tools and equipment for professional use in the transportation industry including the automotive, heavy duty, equipment, marine, aviation, and railroad industries.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For quarterly period ended April 4, 1998

Commission File Number 1-7724


SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 39-0622040
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


10801 Corporate Drive, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53141-1430
(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (414) 656-5200


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days. Yes [ X ] No [ ]


Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

Class Outstanding at May 2, 1998
Common stock, $1 per value 59,186,810 shares
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED

INDEX

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Part I. Financial Information

Consolidated Statements of Earnings -
Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 4, 1998 and March 29, 1997 3

Consolidated Balance Sheets -
April 4, 1998 and January 3, 1998 4-5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 4, 1998 and March 29, 1997 6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7-8

Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9-11

Part II. Other Information 12
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)


Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 4, March 29,
1998 1997

Net sales $426,429 $375,299

Cost of goods sold 214,884 182,332
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Gross profit 211,545 192,967

Operating expenses 170,832 151,319
---------- ---------
Operating profit before net
finance income 40,713 41,648

Net finance income 16,979 17,465
---------- ---------
Operating earnings 57,692 59,113

Interest expense (4,033) (4,381)
Other income (expense) - net (650) (995)
---------- ---------
Earnings before income taxes 53,009 53,737
---------- ---------
Income taxes 19,083 19,883
---------- ---------
Net earnings $ 33,926 $ 33,854
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Earnings per weighted average
common share - basic $ .57 $ .56
========== =========

Earnings per weighted average
common share - diluted $ .56 $ .55
========== ==========
Weighted average common shares
outstanding - basic 59,894 60,855
Effect of dilutive options 863 823
---------- ----------
Weighted average common shares
outstanding - diluted 60,757 61,678
========== ==========

Dividend declared per common shares $ .21 $ .20
========== ==========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands except share data)


(Unaudited)
April 4, January 3,
1998 1998
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,990 $ 25,679

Accounts receivable, less
allowances 548,432 539,589

Inventories
Finished stock 399,180 366,324
Work in process 46,086 42,384
Raw materials 74,291 66,008
Excess of current cost
over LIFO cost (98,902) (101,561)
--------- ----------
Total inventory 420,655 373,155

Prepaid expenses and other
assets 92,516 83,286
--------- ----------
Total current assets 1,070,593 1,021,709

Property and equipment
Land 23,817 23,980
Buildings and improvements 163,569 163,596
Machinery and equipment 350,254 341,875
--------- ---------
537,640 529,451
Accumulated depreciation (271,134) (263,686)
--------- ---------
Total property and equipment 266,506 265,765

Deferred income tax benefits 57,104 55,699
Intangible and other assets 267,683 298,184
--------- --------
Total assets $1,661,886 $1,641,357
========= =========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands except share data)

(Unaudited)
April 4, January 3,
1998 1998
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 95,939 $ 91,553
Notes payable and current
maturities of long-term debt 58,165 23,951
Accrued compensation 33,234 43,712
Dealer deposits 42,142 43,848
Accrued income taxes 28,963 14,831
Deferred subscription revenue 29,209 29,265
Other accrued liabilities 103,086 105,370
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Total current liabilities 390,738 352,530

Long-term debt 204,191 151,016
Deferred income taxes 12,173 11,824
Retiree health care benefits 87,402 86,936
Pension and other long-term
liabilities 101,019 146,914
----------- -----------
Total liabilities 795,523 749,220

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock - authorized
15,000,000 shares of $1 par
value; none outstanding - -
Common stock - authorized
250,000,000 shares
of $1 par value; issued -
April 4, 1998 - 66,523,085
shares January 3, 1998 -
66,472,127 shares 66,523 66,472
Additional contributed capital 83,896 82,758
Retained earnings 960,245 938,963
Foreign currency translation
adjustment (30,825) (30,385)
Treasury stock at cost -
7,111,313 and 5,956,313 shares (213,476) (165,671)
---------- ----------
Total shareholders' equity 866,363 892,137
---------- ----------
Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $1,661,886 $1,641,357
========== ==========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 4, March 29,
1998 1997
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings $ 33,926 $ 33,854
Adjustments to reconcile net
earnings to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation 8,561 7,829
Amortization 2,108 1,383
Deferred income taxes (361) (9,535)
(Gain) on sale of assets (63) (39)
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in
receivables (9,121) 1,395
(Increase) in inventories (47,966) (28,272)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid
and other assets 32,670 (4,268)
Increase in accounts payable 4,691 6,392
Increase (decrease) in
accruals and other
liabilities (50,089) 16,378
---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities (25,644) 25,117

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures (10,034) (11,459)
Acquisitions of businesses (10,102) (48,965)
Disposal of property and
equipment 314 368
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Net cash used in investing
activities (19,822) (60,056)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of long-term debt (359) (7,755)
Increase in long-term debt 5,236 -
Increase short-term borrowings-net 83,169 46,861
Purchase of treasury stock (47,805) (417)
Proceeds from stock plans 1,189 2,481
Cash dividends paid (12,644) (12,173)
---------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing
activities 28,786 28,997

Effect of exchange rate
changes (9) (279)
---------- ----------
Decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (16,689) (6,221)

Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 25,679 15,350
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Cash and cash equivalents at
end of period $ 8,990 $ 9,129
========== ===========

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. This report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and related notes included in Snap-on
Incorporated's Annual Report for the year ended January 3, 1998.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to a fair statement of
financial condition and results of operations for the thirteen weeks
ended April 4, 1998 have been made. Management also believes that
the results of operations for the thirteen weeks ended April 4, 1998
are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
full year.

2. Income tax paid for the thirteen-week period ended April 4, 1998 and
March 29, 1997 was $5.3 million and $6.6 million.

3. Interest paid for the thirteen-week period ended April 4, 1998 and
March 29, 1997 was $5.8 million and $2.6 million.

4. During the first quarter, the Corporation acquired an additional 10
percent interest in The Thomson Corporation's Mitchell Repair
Information business. The Corporation is obligated to purchase the
remaining 40 percent of Mitchell Repair Information Company within
the next four years.

Subsequent to quarter end, a subsidiary of the Corporation commenced
a tender offer for all outstanding common shares of Hein-Werner
Corporation at a net price of $12.60 per share in cash. The offer is
scheduled to expire on June 1, 1998 unless extended. Consummation of
the offer is subject to there having been validly tendered, and not
withdrawn prior to the expiration of the offer, a number of shares
which constitute at least 66-2/3% of the shares outstanding on a
fully diluted basis, the expiration or termination of all applicable
waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvement Act
of 1976, and other customary conditions.

5. Earnings per share calculations were computed by dividing net
earnings by the corresponding weighted average number of common
shares outstanding for the period. The dilutive effect of the
potential exercise of outstanding options to purchase shares of
common stock is calculated using the treasury stock method.

6. In the first quarter of 1998, the Corporation adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income." Total comprehensive income, consisting of net
earnings and foreign currency translation adjustments, amounted to
$33.5 million and $26.1 million for the thirteen-week period ended
April 4, 1998 and March 29, 1997.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued two
accounting pronouncements which the Corporation will adopt in the
fourth quarter of 1998. FASB Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" and Statement No.
132 "Employers' Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement."
The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact of these
pronouncements; however, it does not anticipate that the adoption of
these statements will have a material impact on results of operations
or financial position.

7. The Corporation uses derivative instruments to manage well-defined
interest rate and foreign currency exposures. The Corporation does
not use derivative instruments for trading purposes. The criteria
used to determine if hedge accounting treatment is appropriate are
(i) the designation of the hedge to an underlying exposure, (ii)
whether or not overall risk is being reduced and (iii) if there is a
correlation between the value of the derivative instrument and the
underlying obligation.

Interest Rate Derivative Instruments:

The Corporation enters into interest rate swap agreements to manage
interest costs and risks associated with changing interest rates.
The differentials paid or received on interest rate agreements are
accrued and recognized as adjustments to interest expense. Gains and
losses realized upon settlement of these agreements are deferred and
amortized to interest expense over a period relevant to the agreement
if the underlying hedged instrument remains outstanding, or
immediately if the underlying hedged instrument is settled.

Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments:

The Corporation has operations in a number of countries and has
intercompany transactions among them and, as a result, is exposed to
changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Corporation manages
most of these exposures on a consolidated basis, which allows netting
certain exposures to take advantage of any natural offsets. To the
extent the net exposures are hedged, forward contracts are used.
Gains and/or losses on these foreign currency hedges are included in
income in the period in which the exchange rates change. Gains
and/or losses have not been material to the consolidated financial
statements.

8. Tejas Testing Technology One, L.C. and Tejas Testing Technology Two,
L.C. (the "Tejas Companies"), former subsidiaries of the Corporation,
previously entered into contracts with the Texas Natural Resources
Conservation Commission ("TNRCC"), an agency of the State of Texas,
to perform automotive emissions testing services. The Corporation
guaranteed payment (the "Guaranty") of the Tejas Companies'
obligations under a seven-year lease agreement in the amount of
approximately $98.8 million plus an interest factor, pursuant to
which the Tejas Companies leased the facilities necessary to perform
the contracts. The Guaranty was assigned to the lessor's lenders (the
"Lenders"). The Tejas Companies agreed to indemnify the Corporation
for any payments it must make under the Guaranty.

The State of Texas subsequently terminated the emissions program
described in the contracts. The Tejas Companies filed for bankruptcy,
and commenced litigation in state and federal court against the TNRCC
and related entities. The Corporation has recorded as assets the net
amounts paid under the guaranty, which are expected to be received
from the State of Texas pursuant to a settlement agreement approved
by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. These net receivables total $55.8
million as of April 4, 1998 and are included in Intangible and Other
Assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Corporation
expects to receive $19.0 million toward the net receivable in
settlement payments by May 31, 1999, which payments have been
appropriated by the Texas Legislature. The Corporation expects to
receive further payments in an amount sufficient to satisfy the
balance of the net receivables by August 31, 2001, which payments
are subject to appropriation. The Corporation believes that ultimate
recovery of the net receivables is probable.

MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview: The Corporation posted increases in first quarter sales, net
earnings and earnings per share. Net earnings for the first quarter of
1998 increased .2% over the year ago quarter on a net sales increase of
13.6%. Earnings per share for the first quarter increased 1.8% over the
1997 comparable period.

Sales: Net sales for the first quarter 1998 increased 13.6%. The
negative effect of foreign currency translation reduced the sales increase
by two percentage points. Net sales for the quarter were a record $426.4
million, up from $375.3 million in the first quarter of 1997.

North American sales for the first quarter of 1998 were $325.3 million, an
increase of 15.7% over first quarter 1997 sales of $281.2 million.
Excluding acquisitions, sales rose 14%. Strong hand tool sales, revenues
from emissions-testing equipment, and growth in ShopKey information and
shop management software all contributed to the increase. In addition,
sales in both the industrial channel and the Equipment Solutions equipment
facilitation and distribution business grew at a faster rate than that of
the region overall.

European sales for the first quarter of 1998 were $83.3 million, an
increase of 10.6% over first quarter 1997 sales of $75.3 million. In local
currency, sales increased 17%. Acquisitions and higher tool sales in most
countries were positive contributors. Excluding acquisitions, sales were
14% lower because of the negative effects of currency translation and
difficult comparisons against the year-ago period.

Other sales for the first quarter of 1998 were $17.8 million, a decrease
of 5.4% from first quarter 1997 sales of $18.8 million. Sales in local
currency rose 5%, with gains reported in both Japan and Australia.
Weakness in the developing economies of Asia hurt results in this region;
however, the Corporation's present exposure to the economic uncertainty in
this region is not material to its consolidated results or financial
position.

Earnings: Net earnings for the first quarter were $33.9 million, compared
with $33.8 million for the comparable 1997 period. Diluted per share
earnings rose 1.8% to $.56, compared with $.55 per share in the first
quarter a year ago while basic per share earnings also rose 1.8% to $.57,
compared with $.56 per share in the first quarter a year ago.

Operating expenses: As a percentage of net sales, first quarter total
operating expenses decreased to 40.1% in 1998 from 40.3% in the same
period of 1997.

Finance income: Finance income for the first quarter of 1998 was $17.0
million, a decrease of 2.8% from first quarter 1997 finance income of
$17.5 million. Growth in extended credit financings, in origination fees
from third-party lease transactions, and in financing programs outside the
United States offset much of the decrease in income related to the asset
securitizations and lease portfolio sale effected in 1997.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity: Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $9.0 million at the end
of the first quarter from $25.7 million at the end of 1997. Working
capital increased to $679.9 million at first quarter end, from $669.2
million at the end of 1997. During the quarter, the Corporation raised
its commercial paper program to $175 million, which is supported by
revolving credit facilities.

In September 1994, the Corporation filed a registration statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission that allows the Corporation to issue
from time to time up to $300 million of unsecured indebtedness. In
October 1995, the Corporation issued $100 million of its notes to the
public. The shelf registration gives the Corporation financing flexibility
to operate the business.

The Corporation believes it has sufficient sources of liquidity to support
working capital requirements, finance capital expenditures and pay
dividends.

Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable increased 1.6% to $548.4 million
at the end of the first quarter, compared with $539.6 million at the end
of 1997.

The majority of the Corporation's accounts receivable involve customers'
extended credit and lease purchases of higher-value products. Other
receivables include those from dealers, industrial customers, and
government entities.

Inventories: Inventories increased 12.7% to $420.7 million in the 1998
first quarter, compared with $373.2 million at the end of 1997. Total
inventory includes emissions-testing equipment which is expected to be
delivered over the next several quarters and a significantly higher build
of air conditioning equipment for this year's season, reflecting the
company's stronger presence in this category.

Liabilities: Total short-term and long-term debt was $262.4 million at
the end of the first quarter, compared with $175.0 million at the end of
1997. Funding requirements for the repurchase of common stock, an
acquisition and working capital needs were responsible for the higher debt
levels.

Average shares outstanding: Average shares outstanding for diluted EPS in
1998's first quarter were 60.8 million shares versus 61.7 in last year's
first quarter. For basic EPS, average shares were 59.9 million compared
with 60.9 million in 1997.

Share repurchase: On June 27, 1997, the Corporation's board of directors
authorized the repurchase of $100 million of the Corporation's common
stock over a two-year period. In 1996, the Corporation's board of
directors authorized the repurchase of stock in an amount equivalent to
that necessary to prevent dilution created by shares issued for stock
options, employee and dealer stock purchase plans, and other corporate
purposes. The Corporation repurchased 1,155,000 shares of its common stock
in the first quarter of 1998.

Foreign currency: The Corporation operates in a number of countries and,
as a result, is exposed to changes in exchange rates. Most of these
exposures are managed on a consolidated basis to take advantage of natural
offsets through netting. To the extent that the net exposures are hedged,
forward contracts are used. Refer to note 7 for a discussion of the
Corporation's accounting policies for the use of derivative instruments.

Other Matters: The Corporation is conducting a comprehensive review of its
products, computer systems and software to identify those that may require
modification so that they will function properly in the Year 2000. This
review is being conducted through a committee, which has the
responsibility to identify, evaluate and implement necessary changes to
achieve a Year 2000 date conversion with no disruption to business
operations. The committee has communicated with suppliers, dealers,
financial institutions and others with whom the Corporation does business,
to coordinate the Year 2000 conversion. Conversion efforts are under way,
and for a significant portion of the Corporation's internal systems this
conversion is an incidental consequence of the ongoing implementation of a
new enterprise-wide client/server computing system in North America.
However, some internal testing and conversion is required at other
geographic locations. Based upon its review and analysis to date, the
Corporation believes that the Year 2000 conversion will not have a
material effect on the Corporation's financial position or results of
operations.

Safe Harbor: Statements in this document that are not historical facts,
including statements (i) that include the words "believes," "expects,"
"anticipates" or "estimates" or words of similar importance with reference
to the Corporation or management, (ii) specifically identified as forward-
looking, or (iii) describing the Corporation's or management's future
plans, objectives or goals, are forward-looking statements. The
Corporation or its representatives may also make similar forward-looking
statements from time to time orally or in writing. The Corporation
cautions the reader that these statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause (and in some cases have
caused) actual results to differ materially from those described in any
such statement. Those important factors include the delay in
implementation of State emissions programs or delay in delivery of
products related to such programs, a weakening of sales of hand tools and
other products in those states where the Corporation is undertaking a
large emissions-testing equipment sales and service effort, and the
achievement of productivity improvements and cost reductions. These
factors may not constitute all factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those discussed in any forward-looking statement.
The Corporation operates in a continually changing business environment
and new factors emerge from time to time. The Corporation cannot predict
such factors nor can it assess the impact, if any, of such factors on the
Corporation or its results. Accordingly, forward-looking statements
should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6: Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K

Item 6(a): Exhibits

Exhibit 10(a) Amended and Restated Snap-on Incorporated Directors'
1993 Fee Plan as of April 24, 1998

Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule

Item 6(b): Reports on Form 8-K Filed During the Reporting Period


Date Filed Date of Report Item

February 20, 1998 February 17, 1998 Item 5. The Corporation and
Tejas Testing Technologies
completed an agreement, approved
by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in
Austin, Texas, that fully
satisfied the Corporation's
liability related to a loan
guaranty by the Corporation of
certain Tejas lease obligations.

March 17, 1998 March 17, 1998 Item 5. The Corporation filed
those portions of its fiscal
1997 Annual Report to
Shareholders that the
Corporation has incorporated by
reference into and filed as
Exhibit 13 to its Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended January 3, 1998.
SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Snap-on Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned duly authorized persons.



SNAP-ON INCORPORATED



Date: May 19, 1998 /s/ R. A. Cornog
R. A. CORNOG
(Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer)




Date: May 19, 1998 /s/ N. T. Smith
N. T. SMITH
(Principal Accounting Officer
and Controller)
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No. Description

10(a) Amended and Restated Snap-on Incorporated Directors'
1993 Fee Plan as of April 24, 1998

27 Financial Data Schedule