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Contingent Matters (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Deere and Company v Bush Hog LLC and Great Plains Manufacturing Inc |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] |
Legal fees expensed | $ 2,100

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