BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
segments
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information      
Number of Reportable Segments 5    
Net sales $ 1,495.6 $ 1,654.6  
Income (Loss) from Operations 44.2 75.0  
Total assets 5,734.1   5,928.0
Aerial Work Platforms      
Segment Reporting Information      
Net sales 507.2 584.9  
Income (Loss) from Operations 43.3 82.2  
Total assets 1,789.6   1,143.5
Construction      
Segment Reporting Information      
Net sales 153.9 195.7  
Income (Loss) from Operations (4.5) (5.0)  
Total assets 1,212.2   1,246.0
Cranes      
Segment Reporting Information      
Net sales 386.9 393.6  
Income (Loss) from Operations 3.6 (0.2)  
Total assets 1,897.7   1,959.7
Material Handling & Port Solutions [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Net sales 321.9 368.2  
Income (Loss) from Operations (4.3) (6.3)  
Total assets 2,502.1   2,744.0
Materials Processing      
Segment Reporting Information      
Net sales 145.7 150.0  
Income (Loss) from Operations 10.7 10.9  
Total assets 805.0   813.6
Corporate and Other [Member]      
Segment Reporting Information      
Net sales (20.0) (37.8)  
Income (Loss) from Operations (4.6) (6.6)  
Total assets $ (2,472.5)   $ (1,978.8)