LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations    
Guarantee Terms Maximum 5 years  
Fair value of all guarantees recorded in other current liabilities $ 3 $ 3
Credit Guarantee    
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations    
Guarantees, maximum exposure 38.1 42.6
Credit Guarantee | Cranes | Terex Cranes Germany GmbH    
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations    
Guarantees, maximum exposure 18.8 23.4
Buyback Guarantee    
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations    
Guarantees, maximum exposure 19.4 24.3
Buyback Guarantee | Material Handling & Port Solutions [Member]    
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations    
Guarantees, maximum exposure $ 15.8 $ 20.1