Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 63.5	$ 148.4	$ 167.6
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(92.2)	(84.0)	4.5
Unrealized income (loss) on derivatives, net of income taxes of $1.0, $(3.8), and $0.3, respectively	2.5	(7.3)	0.4
Employee pension and postretirement benefits, net of income taxes of $4.9, $(13.3), and $7.6, respectively	12.4	(32.3)	17.6
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(77.3)	(123.6)	22.5
Comprehensive (loss) income	(13.8)	24.8	190.1
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.0	3.9	25.8
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Manitowoc	$ (13.8)	$ 20.9	$ 164.3