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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Dividend from spun-off subsidiary | $ 0.0 | $ 1,361.7
Spinoff | Manitowoc Food Service |  |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] |  |
Separation expense |  | $ 27.7

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