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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.2

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
Universal Compression Holdings, Inc. on Form S-3 of our reports dated May 25,
2001, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Universal Compression
Holdings, Inc. for the year ended March 31, 2001 and to the reference to us
under the heading  "Experts" in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE


Houston, Texas
August 10, 2001