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ITEM INFORMATION:		Results of Operations and Financial Condition
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			TEREX CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000097216
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS TRACTORS TRAILERS & STACKERS [3537]
		IRS NUMBER:				341531521
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-10702
		FILM NUMBER:		05868343

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 POST ROAD EAST
		STREET 2:		STE 320
		CITY:			WESTPORT
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06880
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2032227170

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		500 POST ROAD EAST
		STREET 2:		STE 320
		CITY:			WESTPORT
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06880

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BLACK MAMMOTH CONSOLIDATED MINING CO
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19671002
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C. 20549


                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

          Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) May 31, 2005

                                TEREX CORPORATION
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               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


           Delaware                      1-10702                34-1531521
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       of Incorporation)              File Number)          Identification No.)



  500 Post Road East, Suite 320, Westport, Connecticut               06880
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        (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                  (Zip Code)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 222-7170
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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     Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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<PAGE>

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     (a) Terex Corporation ("Terex" or the "Company") issued a press release on
May 31, 2005, in which Terex provided certain financial results for its fiscal
quarter ended March 31, 2005, updated its outlook for its year ended December
31, 2005 and announced that it has obtained a waiver from its senior bank
lending group allowing the Company until June 30, 2005 to provide its lenders
with its financial information for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the
quarter ended March 31, 2005. A copy of this press release is included as
Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

     (b) Safe Harbor Statement. The above contains forward-looking information
based on Terex's current expectations. Because forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially. Such
risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Terex's control, include among
others: Terex's business is highly cyclical and weak general economic conditions
may affect the sales of its products and its financial results; the sensitivity
of construction, infrastructure and mining activity and products produced for
the military to interest rates and government spending; the ability to
successfully integrate acquired businesses; the retention of key management
personnel; Terex's businesses are very competitive and may be affected by
pricing, product initiatives and other actions taken by competitors; the effects
of changes in laws and regulations; Terex's business is international in nature
and is subject to changes in exchange rates between currencies, as well as
international politics; Terex's continued access to capital and ability to
obtain parts and components from suppliers on a timely basis at competitive
prices; the financial condition of suppliers and customers, and their continued
access to capital; Terex's ability to timely manufacture and deliver products to
customers; Terex's significant amount of debt and its need to comply with
restrictive covenants contained in Terex's debt agreements; Terex's ability to
file its periodic reports with the SEC on a timely basis; Terex's ability to
ensure that all intercompany transactions will be properly recorded; compliance
with applicable environmental laws and regulations; and other factors, risks,
uncertainties more specifically set forth in Terex's public filings with the
SEC. In addition, until the previously announced review by Terex of its accounts
is concluded, no assurance can be given with respect to the financial statement
adjustments, impacts and periods resulting from such review, nor can there be
assurance that additional adjustments to the financial statements will not be
identified. Actual events or the actual future results of Terex may differ
materially from any forward looking statement due to those and other risks,
uncertainties and significant factors. The forward-looking statements speak only
as of the date of this document. Terex expressly disclaims any obligation or
undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking
statement included in this document to reflect any changes in Terex's
expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions, or
circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c)  Exhibits

     99.1 Press release of Terex Corporation issued on May 31, 2005.

                                   SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:  May 31, 2005

                                        TEREX CORPORATION


                                        By:  /s/ Phillip C. Widman
                                            Phillip C. Widman
                                            Senior Vice President and
                                            Chief Financial Officer





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                                [TEREX LOGO]

                     NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE

For information contact: Tom Gelston - Director, Investor Relations (203)
222-5943

                       TEREX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

     o    Sales increased $405 million, or 39%, to $1,449 million
     o    Net income was $30 million, an increase of 78%
     o    Backlog increased 98% compared with first quarter 2004, to $1,570
          million

     WESTPORT, CT, May 31, 2005 -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced
net income for the first quarter of 2005 of $30.3 million, or $0.59 per share,
compared to net income of $17.0 million, or $0.34 per share, for the first
quarter of 2004. Excluding the impact of special items for the first quarter of
2005, net income was $30.8 million, or $0.60 per share, while there were no
special items during the first quarter of 2004. Special items for the first
quarter of 2005 included charges for investigation costs associated with the
Company's internal review and the restatement of its financial statements for
the fiscal periods 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, and charges relating to the
closure of certain Terex Utilities branches. As discussed in the "Capital
Structure and Taxes" section of this release, for the period ended March 31,
2005, the Company is using an estimated tax rate of 35%, versus the 30.3% rate
used for the first quarter of 2004. Net sales increased to $1,448.9 million in
the first quarter of 2005, an increase of 38.8% from $1,043.8 million in the
first quarter of 2004. Net debt (consisting of long-term debt, including current
portion of long-term debt, less cash and cash equivalents) increased by $92
million from December 31, 2004 levels.

     "We continue to be encouraged by current trends and our solid performance
in the first quarter. Although the first quarter still reflects an imbalance
between our input costs and our pricing to our customers, we are confident that
we are doing the right things to improve this situation," commented Ronald M.
DeFeo, Terex's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We have taken pricing
initiatives that should be more evident in the second quarter, and clearly the
demand for our products is strong."

     "We appreciate the patience our stakeholders have shown as we have
diligently pursued historical intercompany imbalances and related issues. While
the issues were deeper and more complex than we initially expected, we believe
that we are nearing completion of our review. Although the ultimate outcome is
not yet finalized, we continue to expect that the total impact to our 2003
stockholders' equity value will be immaterial. We have learned a lot in this
process that will make our company better and stronger in the future, and we are
moving on implementing these improvements. In the meantime, business conditions
remain strong."

     "We are continuing our Terex Business System initiatives," Mr. DeFeo added.
"The Terex management team continues to drive improvements in many facets of our
business, even though we acknowledge that we are at the very early stages of
this journey. Many of our businesses continue to deepen their understanding of
lean manufacturing and the emphasis on working capital reduction. The benefits
of this should emerge over time, but we are bolstered by our team's buy-in and
early successes."

     "Improvement in our working capital (the sum of accounts receivable and
inventory less accounts payable) relative to sales as reflected in
year-over-year period comparisons demonstrates the value of our emphasis on
process improvement." Mr. DeFeo continued, "Given the seasonality of our
business, we fully expected the first quarter to show a net use of working

<PAGE>

capital in anticipation of the seasonally strong second quarter. However,
compared to the same period last year, the Company's working capital levels are
approximately three percentage points better as measured relative to sales, and
should position Terex for another year of improved working capital to revenue
ratio and debt reduction."

     In this press release Terex refers to various non-GAAP (generally accepted
accounting principles) financial measures. These measures may not be comparable
to similarly titled measures being disclosed by other companies. The table below
provides a reconciliation of the reported GAAP numbers for the first quarters of
2005 and 2004 and the reported numbers excluding special items. Terex believes
that this information is useful to understanding its operating results and the
ongoing performance of its underlying businesses without the impact of special
items. Terex also discloses EBITDA and net debt, as they are commonly referred
to financial metrics used in the investing community. Terex believes that
disclosure of EBITDA and net debt will be helpful to those reviewing its
performance and that of other comparable companies, as EBITDA and net debt
provide information on Terex's leverage position, ability to meet debt service
and capital expenditure and working capital requirements, and EBITDA is also an
indicator of profitability.

     While the Company has not yet completed its audited financial statements
for 2004, it currently does not anticipate that the financial results for the
period ended March 31, 2004 included in this release will be restated.

A financial summary is shown below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                Three months ended March 31,
                           --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     2005                                                 2004
                           ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------
                                                           (in millions, except per share amounts)


                                                 Special          Excluding                           Special        Excluding
                                 Reported       Items (2)       Special Items          Reported        Items      Special Items
                               -------------------------------------------------   -----------------------------------------------
<S>                           <C>            <C>               <C>                 <C>             <C>             <C>
Net Sales.................... $   1,448.9    $   ---           $   1,448.9         $   1,043.8     $   ---         $   1,043.8
                               =============  ==============    ==============      =============== ============    =============
Gross profit ................ $     207.3    $     0.1         $     207.4         $     160.3     $   ---         $     160.3
SG&A.........................       136.3         (0.7)              135.6               112.0         ---               112.0
                               -------------  --------------    --------------      --------------- ------------    -------------
Income from Operations ......        71.0          0.8                71.8                48.3         ---                48.3
Other income (expense).......       (24.4)       ---                 (24.4)              (23.9)        ---               (23.9)
Provision for income taxes...       (16.3)        (0.3)              (16.6)               (7.4)        ---                (7.4)
                               -------------  --------------    --------------      --------------- ------------    -------------
Net income .................. $      30.3    $     0.5         $      30.8         $      17.0     $   ---         $      17.0
                               =============  ==============    ==============      =============== ============    =============
Earnings per share........... $       0.59                     $       0.60        $       0.34                    $       0.34
EBITDA (1)................... $      86.4    $     0.8         $      87.2         $      65.2     $   ---         $      65.2
Backlog ..................... $   1,569.9                      $   1,569.9         $     793.5                     $     793.5

Average Fully Diluted Shares
Outstanding..................        51.1                             51.1                50.6                            50.6

</TABLE>

(1)  EBITDA is calculated as income from operations plus depreciation and
     amortization included in income from operations.
(2)  Special items, net of tax, relate to charges for investigation costs
     associated with the Company's internal review ($0.4), and charges related
     to the closure of certain Terex Utilities branch locations ($0.1).


                                     - 2 -
<PAGE>


Segment Performance

     As previously announced, starting with the third quarter of 2004, Terex has
realigned certain operations in an effort to strengthen its ability to service
customers and to recognize certain organizational efficiencies.

     The Materials Processing Group, formerly part of the Terex Roadbuilding,
Utility Products and Other Segment, is now consolidated with the Terex Mining
Group under the Terex Materials Processing & Mining Segment. The Terex Light
Construction and Load King businesses, formerly part of the Terex Roadbuilding,
Utility Products and Other Segment, are now part of the Terex Aerial Work
Platforms Segment.

     The comparative segment performance data below reflects this current
organization, and prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with
this presentation. Comparative segment performance data also excludes special
items.


Terex Construction

                                     Three months ended March 31,
                              -------------------------------------------
                                             (in millions)
                              -------------------------------------------
                                      2005                  2004
                              --------------------  ---------------------

                                            % of                  % of
                                            sales                 sales
                                          --------              ---------
Net sales..................... $   468.5             $   389.7
                              ============          ============
Gross profit ................. $    58.1    12.4%    $    52.4    13.4%
SG&A .........................      42.0     9.0%         36.2     9.3%
                              ------------          ------------
Income from operations........ $    16.1     3.4%    $    16.2     4.2%
                              ============          ============
Backlog.......................     343.5             $   222.5

     Net sales in the Terex Construction group for the first quarter of 2005
increased $78.8 million to $468.5 million from $389.7 million in the first
quarter of 2004. The increase in sales was driven primarily by the heavy
construction product lines of articulated and rigid trucks, wheeled excavators
and scrap handling machines. Additionally, the mobile crushing and screening
businesses continued to achieve consistently strong growth, increasing their
revenues over 25% versus the first quarter of 2004. Gross margins, however, were
pressured by continued high costs for raw materials and components, as well as
the negative transactional impact of exchange rates. SG&A expenses for the first
quarter of 2004 were $42.0 million, or 9.0% of sales, compared to $36.2 million,
or 9.3% of sales, in the first quarter of 2004, with the increase being due to
the impact of currency translation and increased sales and marketing costs
related to the increased sales volume. Income from operations for the quarter
was $16.1 million, or 3.4% of sales, compared to $16.2 million, or 4.2% of
sales, for the first quarter of 2004.

     "The first quarter reflected a mixture of results. Our businesses continue
to be negatively impacted by the weak U.S. dollar, steel cost pressures, and
carry over pricing at 2004 levels. This is mostly behind us now as pricing and
costs have virtually caught up and most of our businesses continue to see strong
demand," commented Colin Robertson, President - Terex Construction. "The
crushing and screening businesses were most affected by increased steel pricing
and the delayed impact of our price increases. Across our entire group we have
implemented a process to assure that new pricing has been fully implemented. We
are beginning to see the effects of this in the second quarter. Our heavy
construction business began to show some positive trends, with the group posting
revenue gains of over 27% and positively impacting this quarter's income from
operations."

                                     - 3 -
<PAGE>

     "Looking forward, there are clear reasons for Terex Construction to be
excited about the prospects for 2005 and improving margin," commented Mr.
Robertson. "Operationally, we had experienced some difficulties in the first
quarter in moving the balance of our Atlas-Terex production into the Atlas-Terex
German facilities. The production has now been transferred, and in April we
achieved the planned production for the units affected. At Fuchs-Terex, our
scrap material handling unit, the business has continued to expand, and this
April they achieved a record monthly production in terms of units. Our 2005
price increases will have a positive impact on our second quarter performance,
helping to offset continued cost pressures from our supply base. Many of our
businesses continue to show stronger order intake and backlog today when
measured against 2004 first quarter results. The challenge remains for us to
capitalize on the continued revenue uplift and drive operating profitability."


Terex Cranes

                                     Three months ended March 31,
                              -------------------------------------------
                                             (in millions)
                              -------------------------------------------
                                      2005                  2004
                              --------------------  ---------------------
                                            % of                  % of
                                            sales                 sales
                                          --------              ---------
Net sales..................... $   299.5             $   209.2
                              ============          ============
Gross profit ................. $    32.1    10.7%    $    29.8    14.2%
SG&A .........................      25.8     8.6%         23.4    11.2%
                              ------------          ------------
Income from operations........ $     6.3     2.1%    $     6.4     3.1%
                              ============          ============
Backlog.......................     307.0             $   238.9

     Net sales in the Terex Cranes group for the first quarter of 2005 increased
$90.3 million to $299.5 million from $209.2 million in the first quarter of
2004, reflecting general improvement in all businesses, but particular strength
in the tower crane group. SG&A expenses increased in the first quarter of 2005
to $25.8 million, or 8.6% of sales, significantly lower as a percentage of sales
when compared to the first quarter of 2004 rate of 11.2% on $23.4 million of
SG&A expenses, mainly due to the revenue increase of approximately 43%. Income
from operations decreased $0.1 million to $6.3 million, or 2.1% of sales, for
the first quarter of 2005 from $6.4 million, or 3.1% of sales, for the first
quarter of 2004. Continuing to negatively impact this segment is the relatively
weak market in North America for lattice boom cranes, the expiration of
favorable long-term steel pricing contracts, mainly in our German crane
operation, as well as the impact of a five week strike at the Waverly, Iowa
facility.

     "The Cranes segment continued to show strong revenue growth from its recent
cyclical lows," commented Steve Filipov, President - Terex Cranes. "Our first
quarter deliveries were over 40% higher than the same quarter the prior year.
This is even more impressive when you factor in the five week strike at our
Waverly facility, negatively impacting our ability to ship our planned order
book. With the strike behind us now, having signed a 3-year labor agreement with
our union, we are focused on ramping our production back up and adding workers
and a second shift to our Waverly, Iowa facility. The end result of these
actions will be higher productivity in the factory and substantially more
shipments of cranes with higher pricing versus 2004 levels."

     Mr. Filipov continued, "We continue to see strong results from our tower
crane business and our French operation, where we have a strong backlog. These
companies should also continue to see margin expansion moving into the second
quarter, as price increases taken in late 2004 are beginning to flow through
production. Our crawler crane business, although showing modest signs of
improvement, remains under pressure. As Terex moves further into 2005, that

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<PAGE>

business should begin to show some positive trends as Asian demand is projected
to remain strong and the potential exists for a few large crawler crane project
orders."


Terex Aerial Work Platforms

                                     Three months ended March 31,
                              -------------------------------------------
                                             (in millions)
                              -------------------------------------------
                                      2005                  2004
                              --------------------  ---------------------
                                            % of                  % of
                                            sales                 sales
                                          --------              ---------
Net sales..................... $   295.1             $   185.0
                              ============          ============
Gross profit ................. $    51.0    17.3%    $    39.8    21.5%
SG&A .........................      23.3     7.9%         18.0     9.7%
                              ------------          ------------
Income from operations........ $    27.7     9.4%    $    21.8    11.8%
                              ============          ============
Backlog.......................     499.5             $    81.9

     Net sales for the Terex Aerial Work Platforms group for the first quarter
of 2005 increased $110.1 million to $295.1 million from $185.0 million in the
first quarter of 2004. The increase in sales was driven by continued strong
order activity by the rental channel. Gross margins were negatively impacted by
continued cost pressures on components used in production, as well as a delay in
the impact of pricing actions taken in late 2004 due to the substantial backlog
that existed entering 2005. Income from operations increased to $27.7 million,
or 9.4% of sales, in the first quarter of 2005 from $21.8 million, or 11.8% of
sales, in the first quarter of 2004, reflects the higher cost base for purchased
components, such as steel, increased energy costs and higher in-bound freight
costs.

     "Our first quarter performance reflects many different pressures that we
are experiencing in our business," said Bob Wilkerson, President-Terex Aerial
Work Platforms. "Our first quarter sales were up 60% and our backlog is up 509%
when compared to the first quarter of 2004, clearly highlighting the growing
demand and applications for our products. However, cost pressures for our
production components, namely steel, continue to weigh on our business,
especially compared to the first quarter of 2004. Fortunately, we see these
pressures stabilizing, and our pricing actions should begin to offset the cost
increases and return our margins to their historic levels." Mr. Wilkerson added,
"Our telehandler business posted year over year revenue increases in excess of
50%, and our light construction and trailer businesses also posted strong
operating performances. Overall, the quarter highlights our current challenges,
but our second quarter outlook is strong, with operating margins expected to be
in the 12% range versus the 9.4% we generated this first quarter."


Terex Materials Processing & Mining

                                     Three months ended March 31,
                              -------------------------------------------
                                             (in millions)
                              -------------------------------------------
                                      2005                  2004
                              --------------------  ---------------------
                                            % of                  % of
                                            sales                 sales
                                          --------              ---------
Net sales..................... $   196.3             $    96.3
                              ============          ============
Gross profit ................. $    32.2    16.4%    $    15.4    16.0%
SG&A .........................      20.0    10.2%         12.4    12.8%
                              ------------          ------------
Income from operations........ $    12.2     6.2%    $     3.0     3.1%
                              ============          ============
Backlog.......................     233.9             $   100.7



                                     - 5 -
<PAGE>

     Net sales for the Terex Materials Processing & Mining group for the first
quarter of 2005 increased $100.0 million to $196.3 million from $96.3 million in
the first quarter of 2004. The increase in sales is attributable to the
acquisition of the Reedrill mining business in the fourth quarter of 2004 and
the overall strong demand for mining products, mainly the mining hydraulic
excavators manufactured in Dortmund, Germany. This increased sales volume had a
positive impact on operating income, as income from operations increased to
$12.2 million, or 6.2% of sales, in the first quarter of 2005 from $3.0 million,
or 3.1% of sales, in the first quarter of 2004.

     "The Materials Processing & Mining group is continuing to see significant
improvement in both orders and order activity," commented Rick Nichols,
President - Terex Materials Processing & Mining. "Reedrill, acquired in late
December 2004, was an immediate contributor to our overall profitability.
Additionally, the hydraulic shovel and electric drive mining trucks continue the
recovery from a seven year cyclical downturn. We believe that commodity prices
have reached and stabilized at a level where we should continue to see solid
demand for our machine sales, which, in turn, will drive our parts business, a
critical component to our overall profitability. Our North American Materials
Processing business posted a solid quarter, with revenue growth of approximately
25% and an improvement in its operating margin."


Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other

                                     Three months ended March 31,
                              -------------------------------------------
                                             (in millions)
                              -------------------------------------------
                                      2005                  2004
                              --------------------  ---------------------
                                            % of                  % of
                                            sales                 sales
                                          --------              ---------
Net sales.....................  $   218.0            $   174.1
                              ============          ============
Gross profit .................  $    34.2   15.7%    $    22.9    13.2%
SG&A .........................       23.1   10.6%         19.7    11.3%
                              ------------          ------------
Income from operations........  $    11.1    5.1%    $     3.2     1.8%
                              ============          ============
Backlog.......................      210.7            $   178.8

     Net sales for the Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other group for
the first quarter of 2005 increased $43.9 million to $218.0 million from $174.1
million for the first quarter of 2004, with meaningful growth being achieved in
all business units and product categories, but especially in the Tatra and
concrete mixer truck businesses. SG&A expenses for the first quarter of 2005
were $23.1 million, or 10.6% of sales, compared to $19.7 million, or 11.3% of
sales, in the first quarter of 2004. Income from operations increased to $11.1
million, or 5.1% of sales, from $3.2 million, or 1.8% of sales, in the first
quarter of 2004. This was driven not only by the Tatra and concrete mixer truck
businesses, but also by the Terex Utilities and Terex Roadbuilding businesses,
as improvement initiatives taken over the past few years begin to impact their
financial performance.

     "The Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other group had a generally
positive quarter," commented Mr. DeFeo. "In the Terex Utilities business,
backlog increased over 20% versus a year ago, and the parts and service business
is beginning to show strength, a positive development for both demand and margin
improvement. The Terex Utilities team continues their implementation of the
Terex Business System, with the focus now mainly on improving productivity at
the branch locations."

                                     - 6 -
<PAGE>

     Mr. DeFeo continued, "The Terex Roadbuilding business had a good quarter,
and came in slightly ahead of our plan. The concrete mixer truck business
continues to post strong results, and the paver and reclaimer businesses are
markedly improved versus one year ago. These products, as well as our new
asphalt plant drum technology, were very well received at ConExpo, North
America's largest construction equipment show." Mr. DeFeo added, "With the
improved performance in our operations, and our hopes for approval of the long
anticipated transportation bill, the Roadbuilding business is positioned for
meaningful growth, in both revenues and profits, for the foreseeable future."

Capital Structure and Taxes

     "Net debt at the end of the first quarter of 2005 increased $92 million to
$872 million, from $780 million at the end of 2004, as the Company invested in
working capital in preparation for the seasonally strong second quarter sales,"
commented Phil Widman, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "This
is consistent with our comments provided at the beginning of the year that cash
flow will continue to closely reflect the seasonal trends of our business. As
part of this, we would expect to be a net user of cash in the first half of
2005, but would expect positive cash flow in the second half of the year, as we
benefit from our working capital reductions. As stated in our March 3, 2005
release, we are targeting a 15% working capital to revenue relationship by 2006,
and target 18% for the end of 2005. Working capital as a percent of trailing
three month annualized sales was approximately 21% at the end of the first
quarter of 2005, as compared to approximately 24% at the end of the first
quarter in 2004."

     Commenting on the effective tax rate used in this release, Mr. Widman
stated, "The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2005 is estimated to be
35%, and we do not expect the final effective tax rate for the period to be
materially different. While the full year effective tax rate is expected to be
approximately 35%, the rate can fluctuate quarter to quarter as a result of
changes during the period in the assumptions related to valuation allowances,
the mix of income by jurisdiction, and other discrete items."

Outlook

     "We continue to be quite positive regarding our prospects for the 2005
fiscal year," commented Mr. DeFeo. "Our first quarter results illustrate the
strong demand in the marketplace for Terex products, and revenues remain at or
above the pace needed to achieve our Company goal of $6 billion in revenues in
2006. We remain committed to delivering margin improvement, both in the near
term and throughout the balance of 2005 into 2006. This will be accomplished
through continued focus on rationalizing our input costs with suppliers across
the organization, as well as continued adjustments to our prices to better
reflect the current cost environment."

     Mr. DeFeo continued, "Our recent performance validates our bullish view of
our prospects for 2006 and beyond. With regard to full year 2005 expectations,
we now anticipate earnings per share will be higher than anticipated at the
beginning of the year and will be in the $3.50 to $3.70 range. In addition, it
is important to remember that Terex is a diverse portfolio of businesses, and a
substantial portion of our product categories are later cycle businesses that
have just begun to positively contribute to our overall profitability. As we
move further into the year, we believe that enhanced performance from these
businesses, as well as our continued efforts to reduce our debt, will create an
accelerator towards achieving our objectives and should provide a real boost in
Terex's overall operating performance for the next several years."

Financial Restatement and Waiver

     As previously announced, Terex has not yet finalized its third quarter
2004, full year 2004 and first quarter 2005 results pending completion of its
detailed internal accounting review, the restatement of Terex's financial

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statements for the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003, and the
completion of its audited financial statements for 2004. Terex continues to work
diligently to complete its restatement, audit and assessment of internal control
over financial reporting. Terex believes that it is nearing completion of this
process, and currently anticipates filing all appropriate documents, including
applicable financial statements, with the SEC in the near future.

     Additionally, Terex has obtained a waiver from its senior bank lending
group that extends the period to June 30, 2005 to provide its lenders with its
financial information for the year ended December 31, 2004 and the quarter ended
March 31, 2005.

Safe Harbor Statement

     The press release contains forward-looking information based on Terex's
current expectations. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, actual results could differ materially. Such risks and
uncertainties, many of which are beyond Terex's control, include among others:
Terex's business is highly cyclical and weak general economic conditions may
affect the sales of its products and its financial results; the sensitivity of
construction, infrastructure and mining activity and products produced for the
military to interest rates and government spending; the ability to successfully
integrate acquired businesses; the retention of key management personnel;
Terex's businesses are very competitive and may be affected by pricing, product
initiatives and other actions taken by competitors; the effects of changes in
laws and regulations; Terex's business is international in nature and is subject
to changes in exchange rates between currencies, as well as international
politics; Terex's continued access to capital and ability to obtain parts and
components from suppliers on a timely basis at competitive prices; the financial
condition of suppliers and customers, and their continued access to capital;
Terex's ability to timely manufacture and deliver products to customers; Terex's
significant amount of debt and its need to comply with restrictive covenants
contained in Terex's debt agreements; Terex's ability to file its periodic
reports with the SEC on a timely basis; Terex's ability to ensure that all
intercompany transactions will be properly recorded; compliance with applicable
environmental laws and regulations; and other factors, risks, uncertainties more
specifically set forth in Terex's public filings with the SEC. In addition,
until the previously announced review by Terex of its accounts is concluded, no
assurance can be given with respect to the financial statement adjustments,
impacts and periods resulting from such review, nor can there be assurance that
additional adjustments to the financial statements will not be identified.
Actual events or the actual future results of Terex may differ materially from
any forward looking statement due to those and other risks, uncertainties and
significant factors. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of
this release. Terex expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release
publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement included in
this release to reflect any changes in Terex's expectations with regard thereto
or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such
statement is based.

     Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with 2004 net sales
of approximately $5 billion. Terex operates in five business segments: Terex
Construction, Terex Cranes, Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Materials
Processing & Mining, and Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other. Terex
manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including
the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, recycling, surface mining,
shipping, transportation, refining, utility and maintenance industries. Terex
offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the
acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More
information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.





                                Terex Corporation
           500 Post Road East, Suite 320, Westport, Connecticut 06880
          Telephone: (203) 222-7170, Fax: (203) 222-7976, www.terex.com


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