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Amount expected to be recognized in earnings for the specified restructuring cost.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Amount of decrease in the reserve for full or partial settlement through consideration other than cash.

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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
Restructuring - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Expenses	$ 11,700,000	$ 4,400,000
Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Non-cash restructuring charges	17,000,000
Employee Severance \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Expenses	2,100,000
Capital Expenditures \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Expenses	4,400,000
Other Restructuring \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Expenses	9,500,000
Minimum \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected non-cash restructuring charges	15,000,000
Minimum \| Employee Severance \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	7,000,000
Minimum \| Capital Expenditures \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	10,000,000
Minimum \| Other Restructuring \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	15,000,000
Maximum \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected non-cash restructuring charges	20,000,000
Maximum \| Employee Severance \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	10,000,000
Maximum \| Capital Expenditures \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	12,000,000
Maximum \| Other Restructuring \| Closure of Manitowoc, WI Facility
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Expected restructuring charges	$ 20,000,000