Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net earnings (loss)	$ 92.6	$ (17.7)	$ (77.3)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	8.3	(10.9)	(33.4)
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of income taxes of $2.6, $2.2, and $(3.3), respectively.	5.2	4.0	(6.1)
Employee pension and postretirement benefits, net of income taxes of $(0.5), $(9.7), and $(6.7), respectively.	(18.1)	(18.0)	(12.4)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(4.6)	(24.9)	(51.9)
Comprehensive income (loss)	88.0	(42.6)	(129.2)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(9.1)	(6.5)	(2.7)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Manitowoc	$ 97.1	$ (36.1)	$ (126.5)