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LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | |
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Mar. 31, 2015
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Dec. 31, 2014
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| 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 |