Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2013 |
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| Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
| Net (loss) income: | $ (5,324) | $ 6,967 | $ 10,178 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | (4,369) | (1,419) | (320) |
| Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment—net of income taxes of $(3) and $3 for 2014 and 2013, respectively | 7 | (7) | |
| Total other comprehensive (loss) | (4,369) | (1,412) | (327) |
| Comprehensive (loss) income | (9,693) | 5,555 | 9,851 |
| Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (48) | 136 | |
| Total comprehensive (loss) income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. | $ (9,741) | $ 5,691 | $ 9,851 |