Hyster-Yale Materials Handling (HY) 10-Q 30 Oct 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013
		Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	HYSTER-YALE MATERIALS HANDLING, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1173514
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Shares Outstanding		12,678,593	4,035,491

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$184.70	$151.30
Accounts receivable, net	359.8	329.2
Inventories, net	322.2	308.6
Deferred income taxes	18.5	10.5
Prepaid expenses and other	33.2	32.2
Total Current Assets	918.4	831.8
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	154.1	146.1
Long-term Deferred Income Taxes	14.8	16
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates	37.3	45.3
Other Non-current Assets	27.1	25.2
Total Assets	1,151.70	1,064.40
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable	319.6	285.9
Accounts payable, affiliate	19.8	20.6
Revolving credit facilities	6.7	0
Current maturities of long-term debt	107.9	35.3
Accrued payroll	47.7	47.1
Accrued warranty obligations	28.5	30.3
Deferred revenue	11.5	11.3
Other current liabilities	86.3	76.6
Total Current Liabilities	628	507.1
Long-term Debt	7.2	106.9
Self-insurance Liabilities	18.6	16.5
Pension and other Postretirement Obligations	40.3	50.9
Other Long-term Liabilities	41.4	40.8
Total Liabilities	735.5	722.2
Stockholders' Equity:
Capital in excess of par value	170.5	163.8
Capital surplus available for dividends	142.2	142.2
Retained earnings	166.8	95.1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-64.5	-60
Total Stockholders' Equity	415.2	341.3
Noncontrolling Interest	1	0.9
Total Equity	416.2	342.2
Total Liabilities and Equity	1,151.70	1,064.40
Common Class A [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	0.1	0.1
Common Class B [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock	$0.10	$0.10

Balance_Sheet_Parenthetical

Balance Sheet Parenthetical (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Common Class A [Member]
Class A Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Class A Common stock, shares outstanding	12,653,532	12,099,535
Common Class B [Member]
Class A Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Class A Common stock, shares outstanding	4,058,555	4,632,243

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat1

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues	$643.90	$585.60	$1,948.40	$1,817.10
Cost of sales	532.3	485.6	1,613.30	1,521.20
Gross Profit	111.6	100	335.1	295.9
Operating Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses	80.3	71.7	235.8	213.2
Operating Profit	31.3	28.3	99.3	82.7
Other (income) expense
Interest expense	2.4	2.5	7.2	9.7
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	-1	-2.9	-2.5	-4.8
Other	-0.3	-0.4	-0.8	0.3
Other (income) expense	1.1	-0.8	3.9	5.2
Income Before Income Taxes	30.2	29.1	95.4	77.5
Income tax provision	6.6	4.2	11	11.9
Net Income	23.6	24.9	84.4	65.6
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-0.1	0	-0.1	0
Net Income Attributable to Stockholders	$23.50	$24.90	$84.30	$65.60
Basic Earnings per Share	$1.41	$1.48	$5.04	$3.91
Diluted Earnings per Share	$1.40	$1.48	$5.02	$3.90
Dividends per Share	$0.25	$0	$0.75	$0
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	16,711	16,782	16,728	16,771
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding	16,804	16,818	16,792	16,803

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat2

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Statement (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net Income	$23.60	$24.90	$84.40	$65.60
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4.1	5.4	-9.9	-0.7
Current period cash flow hedging activity	-0.4	5.6	-3.5	8
Reclassification of hedging activities into earnings	0.7	-2.9	2.3	-3.5
Current period pension adjustment	3.3	0	3.3	0
Reclassification of pension into earnings	0.6	1.5	3.3	4.5
Comprehensive Income	31.9	34.5	79.9	73.9
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-0.1	0	-0.1	0
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Stockholders	$31.80	$34.50	$79.80	$73.90

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat3

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Operating Activities
Net Income	$84.40	$65.60
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	22.4	20.5
Amortization of deferred financing fees	1.5	1.3
Deferred income taxes	-9.5	-4.4
Stock-based compensation	9.7	0.5
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	6.8	4.6
Other non-current liabilities	3.4	-4.3
Other	3.8	-6.1
Working capital changes:
Accounts receivable	-42.4	1.6
Inventories	-17.2	-16.4
Other current assets	1	-0.3
Accounts payable	34.8	16
Other current liabilities	-9.9	-9.9
Net cash provided by operating activities	88.8	68.7
Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment	-23.6	-10.7
Other	10.1	0.2
Net cash used for investing activities	-13.5	-10.5
Financing Activities
Additions to long-term debt	22.5	145.8
Reductions of long-term debt	-56.8	-231.9
Net change to revolving credit agreements	-6.7	0
Cash dividends paid	-12.6	0
Cash dividends paid to NACCO	0	-5
Purchase of treasury shares	-3	0
Financing fees paid	0	-6.3
Stock issuance costs	0	-1.5
Net cash used for financing activities	-43.2	-98.9
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1.3	0.8
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Increase (decrease) for the period	33.4	-39.9
Balance at the beginning of the period	151.3	184.9
Balance at the end of the period	$184.70	$145

Unaudited_Condensed_Consolidat4

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (USD $)	Total	Parent [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Capital in Excess of Par Value [Member]	Other Additional Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]	Deferred Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging [Member]	Pension and Postretirement Plans Adjustment [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Common Class A [Member]	Common Class B [Member]
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$297.10	$296.30	$0	$0	$165.80	$185	($2.90)	$14.70	$3.30	($69.60)	$0.80
Stockholders' Equity:
Stock Issued During Period, Value, New Issues	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Stock-based compensation	0.5	0.5			0.5
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other	0.6	0.6			0.6
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Stock Issued, Issuance Costs	-1.7	-1.7			-1.7
Dividends, Paid to Parent	-5	-5				-5
Retained Earnings
Net income	65.6	65.6					65.6
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-0.7							-0.7
Deferred gain (loss) on cash flow hedging	8								8
Current period pension adjustment	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	7.3	7.3
Reclassification of hedging activities into earnings	3.5								-3.5
Reclassification of pension into earnings	4.5									4.5
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	-1	-1
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	365.6	364.8	0.1	0.1	165.2	180	62.7	14	7.8	-65.1	0.8
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	342.2	341.3	0.1	0.1	163.8	142.2	95.1	13.2	1.5	-74.7	0.9
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Stock-based compensation	9.7	9.7			9.7
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method	-3	-3			-3
Retained Earnings
Net income	84.3	84.3					84.3
Cash dividends	-12.6	-12.6					-12.6
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-9.9							-9.9
Deferred gain (loss) on cash flow hedging	-3.5								-3.5
Current period pension adjustment	3.3									3.3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-10.1	-10.1
Reclassification of hedging activities into earnings	-2.3								2.3
Reclassification of pension into earnings	3.3									3.3
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	-5.6	-5.6
Noncontrolling Interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	0.1										0.1
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$416.20	$415.20	$0.10	$0.10	$170.50	$142.20	$166.80	$3.30	$0.30	($68.10)	$1

Statements_of_Changes_in_Equit

Statements of Changes in Equity Parenthetical (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash dividends on Class A and Class B common stock	$0.75	$0

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and subsidiaries (“Hyster-Yale” or the “Company”). The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hyster-Yale's wholly-owned domestic and international subsidiaries. Also included is Shanghai Hyster Forklift Ltd., a 75%-owned joint venture in China. All intercompany accounts and transactions among the consolidated companies are eliminated in consolidation.
	The Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. ("NMHG"), designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names, mainly to independent Hyster® and Yale® retail dealerships. Lift trucks and component parts are manufactured in the United States, Northern Ireland, Mexico, the Philippines, The Netherlands, Italy, Japan, Vietnam, Brazil and China.
	Investments in Sumitomo-NACCO Materials Handling Company, Ltd. (“SN”), a 50%-owned joint venture, and NMHG Financial Services, Inc. (“NFS”), a 20%-owned joint venture, are accounted for by the equity method. SN operates manufacturing facilities in Japan, the Philippines and Vietnam from which the Company purchases certain components and lift trucks. Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. ("Sumitomo") owns the remaining 50% interest in SN. Each stockholder of SN is entitled to appoint directors representing 50% of the vote of SN’s board of directors. All matters related to policies and programs of operation, manufacturing and sales activities require mutual agreement between the Company and Sumitomo prior to a vote of SN’s board of directors. NFS is a joint venture with General Electric Capital Corporation (“GECC”), formed primarily for the purpose of providing financial services to independent Hyster® and Yale® lift truck dealers and National Account customers in the United States. National Account customers are large customers with centralized purchasing and geographically dispersed operations in multiple dealer territories. The Company’s percentage share of the net income or loss from these equity investments is reported on the line “Income from unconsolidated affiliates” in the “Other (income) expense” portion of the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2013 and the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and the results of its cash flows and changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 have been included. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information or notes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Recently_Issued_Accounting_Sta

Recently Issued Accounting Standards	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Current Period Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]	Recently Issued Accounting Standards
	Accounting Standards Adopted in 2013:
	In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued authoritative guidance on the offsetting of assets and liabilities, which was effective for the Company as of January 1, 2013. The guidance requires additional disclosures regarding offsetting arrangements of balance sheet derivatives to enable financial statement users to understand the effect of these arrangements on a company’s financial position. The Company adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2013 and has included the disclosures in Note 7. As this guidance only affected disclosures, the adoption did not have any effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on the presentation requirements for reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI"), which was effective for the Company as of January 1, 2013. The Company adopted the guidance as of January 1, 2013 and has included the disclosures in Note 3. As this guidance only affected disclosures, the adoption did not have any effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted:
	In February 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on joint and several liability arrangements, which is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2014. The guidance provides for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date and for which no other specific guidance in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles exists. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on a parent's accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity, which is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2014. The guidance clarifies the accounting treatment for cumulative translation adjustments when an entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets within a foreign entity, an equity method investment that is a foreign entity and an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity. In addition, the guidance clarifies the attributes of a sale of an investment in a foreign entity. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on unrecognized tax benefits, which is effective for the Company as of January 1, 2014. The guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward with certain exceptions. To the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and not combined with deferred tax assets. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the adoption of the guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.
	Reclassifications: Certain amounts in the prior periods' unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation.

Reclassifications_Out_Of_Accum

Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Text Block]	Reclassifications from OCI
	The following table summarizes reclassifications out of OCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:
	Details about OCI Components	Amount Reclassified from OCI												Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income Is Presented
		THREE MONTHS ENDED						NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30						SEPTEMBER 30
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	$	—		$	0.3		$	—		$	(2.9	)	Interest expense
	Interest rate contracts	—			(0.3		)	—			(1.7		)	Other
	Foreign exchange contracts	(0.1		)	2.7			(1.2		)	5.9			Cost of sales
		(0.1		)	2.7			(1.2		)	1.3			Total before tax
		(0.6		)	0.2			(1.1		)	2.2			Tax (expense) benefit
		$	(0.7	)	$	2.9		$	(2.3	)	$	3.5		Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
	Actuarial loss	$	(1.5	)	$	(1.9	)	$	(4.6	)	$	(5.7	)	(a)
	Prior service credit	—			0.1			0.2			0.3			(a)
	Transition liability	—			(0.1		)	(0.1		)	(0.1		)	(a)
		(1.5		)	(1.9		)	(4.5		)	(5.5		)	Total before tax
		0.9			0.4			1.2			1			Tax benefit
		$	(0.6	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(3.3	)	$	(4.5	)	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(1.3	)	$	1.4		$	(5.6	)	$	(1.0	)
	(a) These OCI components are included in the computation of net pension cost (see Note 13 for additional details).

Restructuring_and_Related_Prog

Restructuring and Related Programs	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Restructuring and Related Programs
	During 2008 and 2009, based on the decline in economic conditions, the Company's management reduced its number of employees worldwide. As a result, the Company recognized a charge of approximately $6.3 million in 2008 and $3.4 million in 2009 related to severance. During 2009, $1.1 million of the accrual was reversed as a result of a reduction in the expected amount paid to employees. Severance payments of $0.1 million were made under this plan during the first nine months of 2013. Payments of $0.4 million are expected to be made during the remainder of 2013. No further charges related to this plan are expected.
	Following is the activity related to the liability for the restructuring and related programs. Amounts for severance expected to be paid within one year are included on the line “Accrued payroll” in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
		Severance
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	0.5
	Payments	(0.1		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	0.4

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory Disclosure [Text Block]	Inventories
	Inventories are summarized as follows:
		SEPTEMBER 30			DECEMBER 31
		2013			2012
	Finished goods and service parts	$	171.4		$	170.1
	Raw materials and work in process	202.1			189.9
	Total manufactured inventories	373.5			360
	LIFO reserve	(51.3		)	(51.4		)
		$	322.2		$	308.6
	The cost of certain manufactured inventories, including service parts, has been determined using the last-in-first-out (“LIFO”) method. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 52% of total inventories were determined using the LIFO method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of the year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on management's estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because these estimates are subject to change and may be different than the actual inventory levels and costs at the end of the year, interim results are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.

Current_and_LongTerm_Financing

Current and Long-Term Financing	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt [Text Block]	As of September 30, 2013, the Company had $86.9 million outstanding under a term loan agreement (the “Term Loan”). The Term Loan requires quarterly payments of $3.8 million from December 2013 through September 2017 with the balance of the loan being due in full in December 2017. These required quarterly payments were reduced in September 2013 from $4.6 million to reflect a voluntary prepayment of $20.0 million made in the third quarter of 2013. Since the Company determined it reasonably expected to use cash on hand at September 30, 2013 to prepay the remaining balance outstanding under the Term Loan within the next twelve months in connection with the potential refinancing of the current revolving line of credit (the "Facility"), the remaining balance of $86.9 million outstanding under the Term Loan is included on the line “Current maturities of long-term debt” in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Financial_Instruments_and_Deri

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments
	Financial Instruments
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The fair values of revolving credit agreements and long-term debt, excluding capital leases, were determined using current rates offered for similar obligations taking into account company credit risk. This valuation methodology is Level 2 as defined in the fair value hierarchy. At September 30, 2013, the fair value and book value of revolving credit agreements and long-term debt, excluding capital leases, was $110.9 million. At December 31, 2012, the fair value and book value of revolving credit agreements and long-term debt, excluding capital leases, was $135.6 million.
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company uses forward foreign currency exchange contracts to partially reduce risks related to transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The Company offsets fair value amounts related to foreign currency exchange contracts executed with the same counterparty. These contracts hedge firm commitments and forecasted transactions relating to cash flows associated with sales and purchases denominated in currencies other than its functional currencies. Changes in the fair value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are effective as hedges are recorded in OCI. Deferred gains or losses are reclassified from OCI to the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in the same period as the gains or losses from the underlying transactions are recorded and are generally recognized in cost of sales. The ineffective portion of derivatives that are classified as hedges is immediately recognized in earnings and is also generally recognized in cost of sales.
	The Company uses interest rate swap agreements to partially reduce risks related to floating rate financing agreements that are subject to changes in the market rate of interest. Terms of the interest rate swap agreements require the Company to receive a variable interest rate and pay a fixed interest rate. The Company's interest rate swap agreements and its variable rate financings are predominately based upon the three-month LIBOR. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements that are effective as hedges are recorded in OCI. Deferred gains or losses are reclassified from OCI to the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in the same period as the gains or losses from the underlying transactions are recorded and are generally recognized in interest expense. The ineffective portion of derivatives that are classified as hedges is immediately recognized in earnings and included on the line “Other” in the “Other (income) expense” section of the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	Interest rate swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts held by the Company have been designated as hedges of forecasted cash flows. The Company does not currently hold any nonderivative instruments designated as hedges or any derivatives designated as fair value hedges.
	The Company periodically enters into foreign currency exchange contracts that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting. These derivatives are used to reduce the Company's exposure to foreign currency risk related to forecasted purchase or sales transactions or forecasted intercompany cash payments or settlements. Gains and losses on these derivatives are included on the line “Cost of sales” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	Cash flows from hedging activities are reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the same classification as the hedged item, generally as a component of cash flows from operations.
	The Company measures its derivatives at fair value on a recurring basis using significant observable inputs. This valuation methodology is Level 2 as defined in the fair value hierarchy. The Company uses a present value technique that incorporates the LIBOR swap curve, foreign currency spot rates and foreign currency forward rates to value its derivatives, including its interest rate swap agreements and foreign currency exchange contracts, and also incorporates the effect of the Company's and its counterparties' credit risk into the valuation.
	Foreign Currency Derivatives: The Company held forward foreign currency exchange contracts with total notional amounts of $326.4 million at September 30, 2013, primarily denominated in euros, Japanese yen, British pounds, Swedish kroner, Mexican pesos and Australian dollars. The Company held forward foreign currency exchange contracts with total notional amounts of $428.7 million at December 31, 2012, primarily denominated in euros, British pounds, Japanese yen, Swedish kroner, Australian dollars and Mexican pesos. The fair value of these contracts approximated a net asset of $0.5 million and $3.9 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	Forward foreign currency exchange contracts that qualify for hedge accounting are generally used to hedge transactions expected to occur within the next twelve months. The mark-to-market effect of forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are considered effective as hedges has been included in OCI. Based on market valuations at September 30, 2013, $1.0 million of the amount included in OCI is expected to be reclassified as a loss into the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations over the next twelve months, as the transactions occur.
	Interest Rate Derivatives: At September 30, 2013, the Company has interest rate swap agreements that are expected to hedge interest payments on its future three-month LIBOR borrowings. These contracts begin on December 31, 2014 and extend to December 31, 2018 for a notional amount of $100.0 million. The fair value of interest rate swap agreements was a net asset of $2.0 million at September 30, 2013 and a net liability of $0.7 million at December 31, 2012.
	The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments reflected on a gross basis by contract at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
		Asset Derivatives										Liability Derivatives
		Balance Sheet Location		SEPTEMBER 30				DECEMBER 31				Balance Sheet Location	SEPTEMBER 30			DECEMBER 31
				2013				2012					2013			2012
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swap agreements
	Current	Other current liabilities		$	—			$	—			Other current liabilities	$	—		$	—
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		2				—				Other long-term liabilities	—			0.4
	Foreign currency exchange contracts
	Current	Prepaid expenses and other		0.8				6.6				Prepaid expenses and other	1			2.7
		Other current liabilities		2.8				1.4				Other current liabilities	1.6			1.2
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		0.1				—				Other non-current assets	—			—
		Other long-term liabilities		—				—				Other long-term liabilities	0.4			—
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			$	5.7			$	8				$	3		$	4.3
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements
	Current	Other current liabilities		$	—			$	—			Other current liabilities	$	—		$	0.4
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		—				0.1				Other long-term liabilities	—			—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts
	Current	Prepaid expenses and other		3.3				1.7				Prepaid expenses and other	1.6			1.2
		Other current liabilities		0.4				0.6				Other current liabilities	2.3			1.3
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		—				—				Other long-term liabilities	—			—
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	3.7			$	2.4				$	3.9		$	2.9
	Total derivatives			$	9.4			$	10.4				$	6.9		$	7.2
	The following table summarizes the offsetting of the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis by counterparty at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
			Derivative Assets as of September 30, 2013														Derivative Liabilities as of September 30, 2013
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset				Net Amounts Presented			Net Amount			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset			Net Amounts Presented				Net Amount
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements		$	2			$	—			$	2		$	2		$	—			$	—		$	—			$	—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		1.6				(1.1		)		0.5			0.5			1.1				(1.1		)	—				—
	Total derivatives		$	3.6			$	(1.1	)		$	2.5		$	2.5		$	1.1			$	(1.1	)	$	—			$	—
			Derivative Assets as of December 31, 2012														Derivative Liabilities as of December 31, 2012
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset				Net Amounts Presented			Net Amount			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset			Net Amounts Presented				Net Amount
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements		$	0.1			$	(0.1	)		$	—		$	—		$	0.8			$	(0.1	)	$	0.7			$	0.7
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		4.4				(0.5		)		3.9			3.9			0.5				(0.5		)	—				—
			$	4.5			$	(0.6	)		$	3.9		$	3.9		$	1.3			$	(0.6	)	$	0.7			$	0.7
	The following table summarizes the pre-tax impact of derivative instruments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:
		Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)														Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)		Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)														Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
		THREE MONTHS								NINE MONTHS								THREE MONTHS							NINE MONTHS								THREE MONTHS						NINE MONTHS
	Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013				2012				2013			2012					2013				2012			2013				2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(0.6	)		$	(0.3	)		$	2.4		$	(0.2	)	Interest expense		$	—			$	0.3		$	—			$	(2.9	)	Other	$	—		$	(0.3	)	$	—		$	(1.7	)
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	0.9				8.4				(5.7		)	10.8			Cost of sales		(0.1		)		2.7			(1.2		)		5.9			Cost of sales	—			—			—			—
	Total	$	0.3			$	8.1			$	(3.3	)	$	10.6				$	(0.1	)		$	3		$	(1.2	)		$	3			$	—		$	(0.3	)	$	—		$	(1.7	)
																																	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
																																	THREE MONTHS						NINE MONTHS
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments																															Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements																															Other	$	—		$	(0.1	)	$	—		$	(0.1	)
Foreign currency exchange contracts																															Cost of sales	(1.1		)	(0.1		)	(1.7		)	(1.2		)
Total																																$	(1.1	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(1.7	)	$	(1.3	)

Equity_Investments

Equity Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments Disclosure [Text Block]	Equity Investments
	The Company maintains an interest in one variable interest entity, NFS. NFS is a joint venture with GECC formed primarily for the purpose of providing financial services to independent Hyster® and Yale® lift truck dealers and National Account customers in the United States and is included in the Americas segment. The Company does not have a controlling financial interest or have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of NFS. Therefore, the Company has concluded that the Company is not the primary beneficiary and uses the equity method to account for its 20% interest in NFS. The Company does not consider its variable interest in NFS to be significant.
	The Company has a 50% ownership interest in SN, a limited liability company which was formed primarily to manufacture and distribute Sumitomo-branded lift trucks in Japan and export Hyster®- and Yale®-branded lift trucks and related components and service parts outside of Japan. The Company purchases products from SN under normal trade terms based on current market prices. The Company's ownership in SN is also accounted for using the equity method of accounting and is included in the Asia-Pacific segment.
	The Company's percentage share of the net income or loss from its equity investments in NFS and SN is reported on the line “Income from unconsolidated affiliates” in the “Other (income) expense” section of the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company's equity investments are included on the line “Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliates” in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company's investment in NFS was $8.9 million and $13.9 million, respectively, and the Company's investment in SN was $28.4 million and $31.4 million, respectively.
	Summarized financial information for these two equity investments is as follows:
		THREE MONTHS ENDED				NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30				SEPTEMBER 30
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Revenues	$	118.5	$	115	$	257.5	$	313
	Gross profit	$	32.7	$	44.6	$	71	$	102.2
	Income from continuing operations	$	4.1	$	14.1	$	10.5	$	22.1
	Net income	$	4.1	$	14.1	$	10.5	$	22.1

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	Contingencies
	Various legal and regulatory proceedings and claims have been or may be asserted against the Company relating to the conduct of its businesses, including product liability, environmental and other claims. These proceedings and claims are incidental to the ordinary course of business. Management believes that it has meritorious defenses and will vigorously defend the Company in these actions. Any costs that management estimates will be paid as a result of these claims are accrued when the liability is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Although the ultimate disposition of these proceedings is not presently determinable, management believes, after consultation with its legal counsel, that the likelihood is remote that costs will be incurred materially in excess of accruals already recognized.

Guarantees

Guarantees	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Text Block]	Guarantees
	Under various financing arrangements for certain customers, including independent retail dealerships, the Company provides recourse or repurchase obligations such that it would be obligated in the event of default by the customer. Terms of the third-party financing arrangements for which the Company is providing recourse or repurchase obligations generally range from one to five years. Total amounts subject to recourse or repurchase obligations at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were $154.2 million and $146.5 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, losses anticipated under the terms of the recourse or repurchase obligations were not significant and reserves have been provided for such losses based on historical experience in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company generally retains a security interest in the related assets financed such that, in the event the Company would become obligated under the terms of the recourse or repurchase obligations, the Company would take title to the assets financed. The fair value of collateral held at September 30, 2013 was approximately $167.0 million based on Company estimates. The Company estimates the fair value of the collateral using information regarding the original sales price, the current age of the equipment and general market conditions that influence the value of both new and used lift trucks. The Company also regularly monitors the external credit ratings of the entities for which it has provided recourse or repurchase obligations. As of September 30, 2013, the Company did not believe there was a significant risk of non-payment or non-performance of the obligations by these entities; however, there can be no assurance that the risk may not increase in the future. In addition, the Company has an agreement with GECC to limit its exposure to losses at certain eligible dealers. Under this agreement, losses related to $36.6 million of recourse or repurchase obligations for these certain eligible dealers are limited to 7.5% of their original loan balance, or $7.6 million as of September 30, 2013. The $36.6 million is included in the $154.2 million of total amounts subject to recourse or repurchase obligations at September 30, 2013.
	Generally, the Company sells lift trucks through its independent dealer network or directly to customers. These dealers and customers may enter into a financing transaction with NFS or other unrelated third parties. NFS provides debt and lease financing to both dealers and customers. On occasion, the credit quality of a customer or credit concentration issues within GECC may require the Company to provide recourse or repurchase obligations of the lift trucks purchased by customers and financed through NFS. At September 30, 2013, approximately $125.3 million of the Company's total recourse or repurchase obligations of $154.2 million related to transactions with NFS. In addition, in connection with the joint venture agreement, the Company also provides a guarantee to GECC for 20% of NFS' debt with GECC, such that the Company would become liable under the terms of NFS' debt agreements with GECC in the case of default by NFS. At September 30, 2013, the amount of NFS' debt guaranteed by the Company was $139.2 million. NFS has not defaulted under the terms of this debt financing in the past, and although there can be no assurances, the Company is not aware of any circumstances that would cause NFS to default in future periods.

Product_Warranties

Product Warranties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranty Disclosure [Text Block]	Product Warranties
	The Company provides a standard warranty on its lift trucks, generally for six to twelve months or 1,000 to 2,000 hours. For certain components in some series of lift trucks, the Company provides a standard warranty of two to three years or 4,000 to 6,000 hours. The Company estimates the costs which may be incurred under its standard warranty programs and records a liability for such costs at the time product revenue is recognized.
	In addition, the Company sells separately-priced extended warranty agreements which provide a warranty for an additional two to five years or up to 2,400 to 10,000 hours. The specific terms and conditions of those warranties vary depending upon the product sold and the country in which the Company does business. Revenue received for the sale of extended warranty contracts is deferred and recognized in the same manner as the costs incurred to perform under the warranty contracts.
	The Company also maintains a quality enhancement program under which it provides for specifically identified field product improvements in its warranty obligation. Accruals under this program are determined based on estimates of the potential number of claims to be processed and the cost of processing those claims based on historical costs.
	The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary. Factors that affect the warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and the cost per claim.
	Changes in the Company's current and long-term warranty obligations, including deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts, are as follows:
		2013
	Balance at January 1	$	44.3
	Current year warranty expense	21.1
	Change in estimate related to pre-existing warranties	(3.6		)
	Payments made	(16.7		)
	Foreign currency effect	0.3
	Balance at September 30	$	45.4

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	Income Taxes
	The income tax provision includes U.S. federal, state and local, and foreign income taxes and is based on the application of a forecasted annual income tax rate applied to the current quarter's year-to-date pre-tax income or loss. In determining the estimated annual effective income tax rate, the Company analyzes various factors, including projections of the Company's annual earnings, taxing jurisdictions in which the earnings will be generated, the impact of state and local income taxes, the Company's ability to use tax credits and net operating loss carryforwards, and available tax planning alternatives. Discrete items, including the effect of changes in tax laws, tax rates and certain circumstances with respect to valuation allowances or other unusual or non-recurring tax adjustments are reflected in the period in which they occur as an addition to, or reduction from, the income tax provision, rather than included in the estimated effective annual income tax rate.
	A reconciliation of the federal statutory and effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		THREE MONTHS ENDED						NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30						SEPTEMBER 30
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Income before income taxes	$	30.2		$	29.1		$	95.4		$	77.5
	Statutory taxes at 35%	$	10.6		$	10.2		$	33.4		$	27.1
	Permanent adjustments:
	Foreign tax rate differential	(2.6		)	(2.8		)	(8.2		)	(7.5		)
	State income taxes	0.7			1.1			2.1			2.1
	Federal tax credits	(0.3		)	—			(0.8		)	—
	Valuation allowance	—			(3.4		)	—			(6.9		)
	Other	(0.3		)	(0.2		)	(0.3		)	(0.2		)
		(2.5		)	(5.3		)	(7.2		)	(12.5		)
	Discrete items:
	Settlements	(1.9		)	—			(1.9		)	—
	R&D credits	(0.5		)	(0.7		)	(0.5		)	(0.7		)
	Change in tax law	1.3			—			(0.1		)	—
	Valuation allowance	—			—			(12.8		)	—
	Unremitted foreign earnings	—			—			—			(2.1		)
	Other	(0.4		)	—			0.1			0.1
		(1.5		)	(0.7		)	(15.2		)	(2.7		)
	Income tax provision	$	6.6		$	4.2		$	11		$	11.9
	Effective income tax rate	21.9		%	14.4		%	11.5		%	15.4		%
	The Company's effective income tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35% primarily as a result of income taxed in non-U.S. jurisdictions at tax rates lower than the U.S. and federal tax credits, primarily for research and development, partially offset by state income tax expense. During 2012, the income tax rate also included the utilization of valuation allowances against current earnings, primarily in U.S. state, United Kingdom and Australian taxing jurisdictions.
	In addition, during the third quarter of 2013, the Company recognized discrete tax items for the settlement of certain U.S. income tax audits, research and development credits and a change in the United Kingdom tax law and rate. During the first nine months of 2013, the Company determined that its United Kingdom deferred tax assets met the more likely than not threshold required for realization based upon the anticipated timing of deferred temporary differences, the continuing trend of earnings, the projection of future taxable income, and the improving assessment of the economic environment affecting the Company's European operations. As a result of this determination, the Company recognized a tax benefit of $12.8 million from the release of valuation allowances previously provided. During the first nine months of 2013, the Company also recognized $1.4 million of discrete tax benefits, primarily related to certain U.S. and foreign tax law changes during the first quarter of 2013.
	During the first nine months of 2012, the Company received approval from the Internal Revenue Service for an election regarding the U.S. tax treatment of contributions to certain of the Company's non-U.S. pension plans. As a result of the approval, the Company released $2.1 million of the deferred tax liability provided for unremitted foreign earnings in the second quarter of 2012.

Retirement_Benefit_Plans

Retirement Benefit Plans	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Disclosures [Abstract]
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]	Retirement Benefit Plans
	The Company maintains various defined benefit pension plans that provide benefits based on years of service and average compensation during certain periods. The Company's policy is to make contributions to fund these plans within the range allowed by applicable regulations. Plan assets consist primarily of publicly traded stocks and government and corporate bonds.
	Pension benefits for employees covered under the Company's U.S. plans are frozen. Only certain grandfathered employees in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands still earn retirement benefits under defined benefit pension plans. All other eligible employees of the Company, including employees whose pension benefits are frozen, receive retirement benefits under defined contribution retirement plans.
	The Company previously disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 that it expected to contribute approximately $2.2 million and $3.6 million to its U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans, respectively, in 2013. The Company now expects to contribute approximately $1.8 million and $3.5 million to its U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans, respectively, in 2013.
	During the third quarter of 2013, the Company recognized a settlement loss of $1.2 million resulting from lump-sum distributions during the first nine months of 2013 exceeding the total projected interest cost for the plan year for one of its U.S. pension plans. The Company remeasured the plan as of September 30, 2013 using a discount rate of 4.30% compared to the December 31, 2012 discount rate of 3.55%. As result of the remeasurement, the funded status of the plan increased by $4.3 million and accumulated other comprehensive income increased by $5.5 million ($3.3 million net of tax).
	The components of pension (income) expense are set forth below:
		THREE MONTHS ENDED						NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30						SEPTEMBER 30
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	U.S. Pension
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	0.8			0.9			2.4			2.7
	Expected return on plan assets	(1.4		)	(1.3		)	(4.1		)	(3.8		)
	Settlement loss	1.2			—			1.2			—
	Amortization of actuarial loss	0.5			0.9			1.5			2.8
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Total	$	1.1		$	0.5		$	0.8		$	1.5
	Non-U.S. Pension
	Service cost	$	0.7		$	0.6		$	2.2		$	1.9
	Interest cost	1.7			1.6			4.9			4.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(2.2		)	(2.2		)	(6.6		)	(6.6		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	1			1			3.1			2.9
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Amortization of transition liability	—			0.1			0.1			0.1
	Total	$	1.2		$	1		$	3.7		$	3.1

Business_Segments

Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	Business Segments
	The Company’s reportable segments include the following three management units: the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Americas includes its operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Latin America and its corporate headquarters. Europe includes its operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Asia-Pacific includes its operations in the Asia-Pacific region including China, as well as the equity earnings of SN operations. Certain amounts are allocated to these geographic management units and are included in the segment results presented below, including product development costs, corporate headquarter's expenses and certain information technology infrastructure costs. These allocations among geographic management units are determined by senior management and not directly incurred by the geographic operations. In addition, other costs are incurred directly by these geographic management units based upon the location of the manufacturing plant or sales units, including manufacturing variances, product liability, warranty and sales discounts, which may not be associated with the geographic management unit of the ultimate end user sales location where revenues and margins are reported. Therefore, the reported results of each segment cannot be considered stand-alone entities as all segments are inter-related and integrate into a single global business.
	Financial information for each reportable segment is presented in the following table:
		THREE MONTHS ENDED				NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30				SEPTEMBER 30
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Revenues from external customers
	Americas	$	448.6	$	379.2	$	1,300.30	$	1,153.10
	Europe	147		148.6		492.9		501.6
	Asia-Pacific	48.3		57.8		155.2		162.4
		$	643.9	$	585.6	$	1,948.40	$	1,817.10
	Operating profit
	Americas	$	28.5	$	20.4	$	81.1	$	53.4
	Europe	1.9		6.6		14.9		25.7
	Asia-Pacific	0.9		1.3		3.3		3.6
		$	31.3	$	28.3	$	99.3	$	82.7
	Net income attributable to stockholders
	Americas	$	21.2	$	17	$	54.4	$	36.9
	Europe	0.9		6.3		26.5		24.3
	Asia-Pacific	1.4		1.6		3.4		4.4
		$	23.5	$	24.9	$	84.3	$	65.6

Other_Events_and_Transactions_

Other Events and Transactions (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	Other Events and Transactions
	During the second quarter of 2013, NACCO Materials Handling Group Brasil Ltda. (“NMHG Brasil”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an agreement with Synergy Empreendimentos E Participacoes Ltda. ("Synergy") to sell real estate and an operating facility for an aggregate purchase price of 42.5 million Brazilian reais ("R$") (approximately U.S.$19.5 million, including payments received and expected future payments at a conversion rate of U.S.$1.00 to R$2.23, as of September 30, 2013), subject to certain conditions. The sale of the land and facility is expected to be completed on July 22, 2014, or such earlier date as the parties may agree (the "Sale Date"). The proceeds from the sale of the land and facility are expected to be paid in three installments: 1) R$21,000,000 (US$9.9 million at a conversion rate of U.S.$1.00 to R$2.13) (the "Upfront Payment"), which was received by the Company during the second quarter of 2013 2) R$2,000,000 (approximately U.S.$0.9 million at a conversion rate of U.S.$1.00 to R$2.23, as of September 30, 2013), which will be deposited into an escrow account at the Sale Date, subject to release to NMHG Brasil upon conclusion of certain environmental remediation; and 3) R$19,500,000 (approximately U.S.$8.7 million at a conversion rate of U.S.$1.00 to R$2.23, as of September 30, 2013) on the Sale Date. The anticipated proceeds from the sale are expected to be used for a new facility in Brazil.
	Under certain circumstances, the agreement can be terminated by either NMHG Brasil or Synergy. In the event of termination by Synergy due to the inability of NMHG Brasil to comply with the terms of the agreement, Synergy will generally be entitled to receive a payment from NMHG Brasil of 2% of the aggregate purchase price under the agreement and the return of the Upfront Payment. In the event of termination by Synergy due to NMHG Brasil's refusal to execute the deed for the property, NMHG Brasil will return the Upfront Payment and in addition will pay to Synergy an amount equal to 25% of the Upfront Payment. In the event of termination due to the failure of Synergy to meet its obligations under the agreement, NMHG Brasil will generally be entitled to retain 25% of the Upfront Payment and must return the remainder of the Upfront Payment to Synergy.
	As of September 30, 2013, the net book value of the land and operating facility of NMHG Brasil was approximately $0.8 million. The first installment of $9.9 million is included on the line "Other current liabilities" as a deposit in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2013 and on the line "Other" in the Investing Activities section of the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. Any gain on the sale of the real estate and facility by NMHG Brasil is expected to be recorded at the time of the Sale Date.

Basis_of_Presentation_Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2013 and the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and the results of its cash flows and changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 have been included. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.
	The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2012 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information or notes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

Financial_Instruments_and_Deri1

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The Company uses forward foreign currency exchange contracts to partially reduce risks related to transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The Company offsets fair value amounts related to foreign currency exchange contracts executed with the same counterparty. These contracts hedge firm commitments and forecasted transactions relating to cash flows associated with sales and purchases denominated in currencies other than its functional currencies. Changes in the fair value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts that are effective as hedges are recorded in OCI. Deferred gains or losses are reclassified from OCI to the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in the same period as the gains or losses from the underlying transactions are recorded and are generally recognized in cost of sales. The ineffective portion of derivatives that are classified as hedges is immediately recognized in earnings and is also generally recognized in cost of sales.
	The Company uses interest rate swap agreements to partially reduce risks related to floating rate financing agreements that are subject to changes in the market rate of interest. Terms of the interest rate swap agreements require the Company to receive a variable interest rate and pay a fixed interest rate. The Company's interest rate swap agreements and its variable rate financings are predominately based upon the three-month LIBOR. Changes in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements that are effective as hedges are recorded in OCI. Deferred gains or losses are reclassified from OCI to the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations in the same period as the gains or losses from the underlying transactions are recorded and are generally recognized in interest expense. The ineffective portion of derivatives that are classified as hedges is immediately recognized in earnings and included on the line “Other” in the “Other (income) expense” section of the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	Interest rate swap agreements and certain forward foreign currency exchange contracts held by the Company have been designated as hedges of forecasted cash flows. The Company does not currently hold any nonderivative instruments designated as hedges or any derivatives designated as fair value hedges.
	The Company periodically enters into foreign currency exchange contracts that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting. These derivatives are used to reduce the Company's exposure to foreign currency risk related to forecasted purchase or sales transactions or forecasted intercompany cash payments or settlements. Gains and losses on these derivatives are included on the line “Cost of sales” in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
	Cash flows from hedging activities are reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the same classification as the hedged item, generally as a component of cash flows from operations.
	The Company measures its derivatives at fair value on a recurring basis using significant observable inputs. This valuation methodology is Level 2 as defined in the fair value hierarchy. The Company uses a present value technique that incorporates the LIBOR swap curve, foreign currency spot rates and foreign currency forward rates to value its derivatives, including its interest rate swap agreements and foreign currency exchange contracts, and also incorporates the effect of the Company's and its counterparties' credit risk into the valuation.

Equity_Investments_Policies

Equity Investments (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Consolidation, Variable Interest Entity, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The Company maintains an interest in one variable interest entity, NFS. NFS is a joint venture with GECC formed primarily for the purpose of providing financial services to independent Hyster® and Yale® lift truck dealers and National Account customers in the United States and is included in the Americas segment. The Company does not have a controlling financial interest or have the power to direct the activities that most significantly affect the economic performance of NFS. Therefore, the Company has concluded that the Company is not the primary beneficiary and uses the equity method to account for its 20% interest in NFS. The Company does not consider its variable interest in NFS to be significant.

Product_Warranties_Policies

Product Warranties (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The Company provides a standard warranty on its lift trucks, generally for six to twelve months or 1,000 to 2,000 hours. For certain components in some series of lift trucks, the Company provides a standard warranty of two to three years or 4,000 to 6,000 hours. The Company estimates the costs which may be incurred under its standard warranty programs and records a liability for such costs at the time product revenue is recognized.
Extended Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]	In addition, the Company sells separately-priced extended warranty agreements which provide a warranty for an additional two to five years or up to 2,400 to 10,000 hours. The specific terms and conditions of those warranties vary depending upon the product sold and the country in which the Company does business. Revenue received for the sale of extended warranty contracts is deferred and recognized in the same manner as the costs incurred to perform under the warranty contracts.

Income_Taxes_Policies

Income Taxes (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]	The income tax provision includes U.S. federal, state and local, and foreign income taxes and is based on the application of a forecasted annual income tax rate applied to the current quarter's year-to-date pre-tax income or loss. In determining the estimated annual effective income tax rate, the Company analyzes various factors, including projections of the Company's annual earnings, taxing jurisdictions in which the earnings will be generated, the impact of state and local income taxes, the Company's ability to use tax credits and net operating loss carryforwards, and available tax planning alternatives. Discrete items, including the effect of changes in tax laws, tax rates and certain circumstances with respect to valuation allowances or other unusual or non-recurring tax adjustments are reflected in the period in which they occur as an addition to, or reduction from, the income tax provision, rather than included in the estimated effective annual income tax rate.

Reclassifications_Out_Of_Accum1

Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes reclassifications out of OCI for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations:
	Details about OCI Components	Amount Reclassified from OCI												Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income Is Presented
		THREE MONTHS ENDED						NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30						SEPTEMBER 30
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:
	Interest rate contracts	$	—		$	0.3		$	—		$	(2.9	)	Interest expense
	Interest rate contracts	—			(0.3		)	—			(1.7		)	Other
	Foreign exchange contracts	(0.1		)	2.7			(1.2		)	5.9			Cost of sales
		(0.1		)	2.7			(1.2		)	1.3			Total before tax
		(0.6		)	0.2			(1.1		)	2.2			Tax (expense) benefit
		$	(0.7	)	$	2.9		$	(2.3	)	$	3.5		Net of tax
	Amortization of defined benefit pension items:
	Actuarial loss	$	(1.5	)	$	(1.9	)	$	(4.6	)	$	(5.7	)	(a)
	Prior service credit	—			0.1			0.2			0.3			(a)
	Transition liability	—			(0.1		)	(0.1		)	(0.1		)	(a)
		(1.5		)	(1.9		)	(4.5		)	(5.5		)	Total before tax
		0.9			0.4			1.2			1			Tax benefit
		$	(0.6	)	$	(1.5	)	$	(3.3	)	$	(4.5	)	Net of tax
	Total reclassifications for the period	$	(1.3	)	$	1.4		$	(5.6	)	$	(1.0	)
	(a) These OCI components are included in the computation of net pension cost (see Note 13 for additional details).

Restructuring_and_Related_Prog1

Restructuring and Related Programs (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
		Severance
	Balance at January 1, 2013	$	0.5
	Payments	(0.1		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	0.4

Inventories_Table

Inventories (Table)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule of Inventory, Current [Table Text Block]
		SEPTEMBER 30			DECEMBER 31
		2013			2012
	Finished goods and service parts	$	171.4		$	170.1
	Raw materials and work in process	202.1			189.9
	Total manufactured inventories	373.5			360
	LIFO reserve	(51.3		)	(51.4		)
		$	322.2		$	308.6

Financial_Instruments_and_Deri2

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative [Line Items]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments reflected on a gross basis by contract at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
		Asset Derivatives										Liability Derivatives
		Balance Sheet Location		SEPTEMBER 30				DECEMBER 31				Balance Sheet Location	SEPTEMBER 30			DECEMBER 31
				2013				2012					2013			2012
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swap agreements
	Current	Other current liabilities		$	—			$	—			Other current liabilities	$	—		$	—
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		2				—				Other long-term liabilities	—			0.4
	Foreign currency exchange contracts
	Current	Prepaid expenses and other		0.8				6.6				Prepaid expenses and other	1			2.7
		Other current liabilities		2.8				1.4				Other current liabilities	1.6			1.2
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		0.1				—				Other non-current assets	—			—
		Other long-term liabilities		—				—				Other long-term liabilities	0.4			—
	Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			$	5.7			$	8				$	3		$	4.3
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements
	Current	Other current liabilities		$	—			$	—			Other current liabilities	$	—		$	0.4
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		—				0.1				Other long-term liabilities	—			—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts
	Current	Prepaid expenses and other		3.3				1.7				Prepaid expenses and other	1.6			1.2
		Other current liabilities		0.4				0.6				Other current liabilities	2.3			1.3
	Long-term	Other non-current assets		—				—				Other long-term liabilities	—			—
	Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			$	3.7			$	2.4				$	3.9		$	2.9
	Total derivatives			$	9.4			$	10.4				$	6.9		$	7.2
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of Financial Position by Counterparty [Table Text Block]	The following table summarizes the offsetting of the fair value of derivative instruments on a gross basis by counterparty at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 as recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
			Derivative Assets as of September 30, 2013														Derivative Liabilities as of September 30, 2013
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset				Net Amounts Presented			Net Amount			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset			Net Amounts Presented				Net Amount
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements		$	2			$	—			$	2		$	2		$	—			$	—		$	—			$	—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		1.6				(1.1		)		0.5			0.5			1.1				(1.1		)	—				—
	Total derivatives		$	3.6			$	(1.1	)		$	2.5		$	2.5		$	1.1			$	(1.1	)	$	—			$	—
			Derivative Assets as of December 31, 2012														Derivative Liabilities as of December 31, 2012
			Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets				Gross Amounts Offset				Net Amounts Presented			Net Amount			Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities				Gross Amounts Offset			Net Amounts Presented				Net Amount
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements		$	0.1			$	(0.1	)		$	—		$	—		$	0.8			$	(0.1	)	$	0.7			$	0.7
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		4.4				(0.5		)		3.9			3.9			0.5				(0.5		)	—				—
			$	4.5			$	(0.6	)		$	3.9		$	3.9		$	1.3			$	(0.6	)	$	0.7			$	0.7
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block]
		Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative (Effective Portion)														Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)		Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from OCI into Income (Effective Portion)														Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
		THREE MONTHS								NINE MONTHS								THREE MONTHS							NINE MONTHS								THREE MONTHS						NINE MONTHS
	Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships	2013				2012				2013			2012					2013				2012			2013				2012				2013			2012			2013			2012
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements	$	(0.6	)		$	(0.3	)		$	2.4		$	(0.2	)	Interest expense		$	—			$	0.3		$	—			$	(2.9	)	Other	$	—		$	(0.3	)	$	—		$	(1.7	)
	Foreign currency exchange contracts	0.9				8.4				(5.7		)	10.8			Cost of sales		(0.1		)		2.7			(1.2		)		5.9			Cost of sales	—			—			—			—
	Total	$	0.3			$	8.1			$	(3.3	)	$	10.6				$	(0.1	)		$	3		$	(1.2	)		$	3			$	—		$	(0.3	)	$	—		$	(1.7	)
																																	Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative
																																	THREE MONTHS						NINE MONTHS
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments																															Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative	2013			2012			2013			2012
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Interest rate swap agreements																															Other	$	—		$	(0.1	)	$	—		$	(0.1	)
	Foreign currency exchange contracts																															Cost of sales	(1.1		)	(0.1		)	(1.7		)	(1.2		)
	Total																																$	(1.1	)	$	(0.2	)	$	(1.7	)	$	(1.3	)

Equity_Investments_Tables

Equity Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Equity Method Investments [Table Text Block]
		THREE MONTHS ENDED				NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30				SEPTEMBER 30
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Revenues	$	118.5	$	115	$	257.5	$	313
	Gross profit	$	32.7	$	44.6	$	71	$	102.2
	Income from continuing operations	$	4.1	$	14.1	$	10.5	$	22.1
	Net income	$	4.1	$	14.1	$	10.5	$	22.1

Product_Warranties_Tables

Product Warranties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability [Table Text Block]
		2013
	Balance at January 1	$	44.3
	Current year warranty expense	21.1
	Change in estimate related to pre-existing warranties	(3.6		)
	Payments made	(16.7		)
	Foreign currency effect	0.3
	Balance at September 30	$	45.4

Income_Taxes_Income_Taxes_Tabl

Income Taxes Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
		THREE MONTHS ENDED						NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30						SEPTEMBER 30
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	Income before income taxes	$	30.2		$	29.1		$	95.4		$	77.5
	Statutory taxes at 35%	$	10.6		$	10.2		$	33.4		$	27.1
	Permanent adjustments:
	Foreign tax rate differential	(2.6		)	(2.8		)	(8.2		)	(7.5		)
	State income taxes	0.7			1.1			2.1			2.1
	Federal tax credits	(0.3		)	—			(0.8		)	—
	Valuation allowance	—			(3.4		)	—			(6.9		)
	Other	(0.3		)	(0.2		)	(0.3		)	(0.2		)
		(2.5		)	(5.3		)	(7.2		)	(12.5		)
	Discrete items:
	Settlements	(1.9		)	—			(1.9		)	—
	R&D credits	(0.5		)	(0.7		)	(0.5		)	(0.7		)
	Change in tax law	1.3			—			(0.1		)	—
	Valuation allowance	—			—			(12.8		)	—
	Unremitted foreign earnings	—			—			—			(2.1		)
	Other	(0.4		)	—			0.1			0.1
		(1.5		)	(0.7		)	(15.2		)	(2.7		)
	Income tax provision	$	6.6		$	4.2		$	11		$	11.9
	Effective income tax rate	21.9		%	14.4		%	11.5		%	15.4		%

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Table

Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Costs of Retirement Plans [Table Text Block]
		THREE MONTHS ENDED						NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30						SEPTEMBER 30
		2013			2012			2013			2012
	U.S. Pension
	Service cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	0.8			0.9			2.4			2.7
	Expected return on plan assets	(1.4		)	(1.3		)	(4.1		)	(3.8		)
	Settlement loss	1.2			—			1.2			—
	Amortization of actuarial loss	0.5			0.9			1.5			2.8
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			—			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Total	$	1.1		$	0.5		$	0.8		$	1.5
	Non-U.S. Pension
	Service cost	$	0.7		$	0.6		$	2.2		$	1.9
	Interest cost	1.7			1.6			4.9			4.9
	Expected return on plan assets	(2.2		)	(2.2		)	(6.6		)	(6.6		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	1			1			3.1			2.9
	Amortization of prior service credit	—			(0.1		)	—			(0.1		)
	Amortization of transition liability	—			0.1			0.1			0.1
	Total	$	1.2		$	1		$	3.7		$	3.1

Business_Segments_Tables

Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Financial information for each reportable segment is presented in the following table:
		THREE MONTHS ENDED				NINE MONTHS ENDED
		SEPTEMBER 30				SEPTEMBER 30
		2013		2012		2013		2012
	Revenues from external customers
	Americas	$	448.6	$	379.2	$	1,300.30	$	1,153.10
	Europe	147		148.6		492.9		501.6
	Asia-Pacific	48.3		57.8		155.2		162.4
		$	643.9	$	585.6	$	1,948.40	$	1,817.10
	Operating profit
	Americas	$	28.5	$	20.4	$	81.1	$	53.4
	Europe	1.9		6.6		14.9		25.7
	Asia-Pacific	0.9		1.3		3.3		3.6
		$	31.3	$	28.3	$	99.3	$	82.7
	Net income attributable to stockholders
	Americas	$	21.2	$	17	$	54.4	$	36.9
	Europe	0.9		6.3		26.5		24.3
	Asia-Pacific	1.4		1.6		3.4		4.4
		$	23.5	$	24.9	$	84.3	$	65.6

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details)	Sep. 30, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent	75.00%
NFS [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	20.00%
SN [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%

Reclassifications_Out_Of_Accum2

Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	($0.10)		$2.70		($1.20)		$1.30
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified From Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Tax Expense	-0.6		0.2		-1.1		2.2
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Net of Tax	-0.7		2.9		-2.3		3.5
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, before Tax	-1.5	[1]	-1.9	[1]	-4.6	[1]	-5.7	[1]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, before Tax	0	[1]	0.1	[1]	0.2	[1]	0.3	[1]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax	0	[1]	-0.1	[1]	-0.1	[1]	-0.1	[1]
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, before Tax	-1.5		-1.9		-4.5		-5.5
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax	0.9		0.4		1.2		1
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax	-0.6		-1.5		-3.3		-4.5
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax	-1.3		1.4		-5.6		-1
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	-0.1		2.7		-1.2		5.9
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	0		0.3		0		-2.9
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative on Income Statement					Interest expense
Other Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax	$0		($0.30)		$0		($1.70)
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative on Income Statement					Other
Cost of Sales [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative in Financial Statements					Cost of sales
Gross Pension Costs Reclassified to Net Income [Member]
Pension and Postretirement Plans, Income Statement Location of Net Periodic Pension Expense Reclassified from Accumulated OCI					(a)
Income Before Taxes [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Income Statement Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI					Total before tax
Pension and Postretirement Plans, Income Statement Location of Net Periodic Pension Expense Reclassified from Accumulated OCI					Total before tax
Tax (Expense) Benefit [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Income Statement Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI					Tax (expense) benefit
Pension and Postretirement Plans, Income Statement Location of Net Periodic Pension Expense Reclassified from Accumulated OCI					Tax benefit
Net Income (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Income Statement Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI					Net of tax
Pension and Postretirement Plans, Income Statement Location of Net Periodic Pension Expense Reclassified from Accumulated OCI					Net of tax
[1]	(a) These OCI components are included in the computation of net pension cost (see Note 13 for additional details).

Restructuring_and_Related_Prog2

Restructuring and Related Programs (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance Costs		$3.40	$6.30
Restructuring charges (reversals)		-1.1
Payments for Restructuring	0.1
Effect on Future Cash Flows, Amount	0.4
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost	0
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance	0.5
Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance	$0.40

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Finished goods and service parts	$171.40	$170.10
Raw materials and work in process	202.1	189.9
Total manufactured inventories	373.5	360
LIFO reserve	-51.3	-51.4
Inventories, net	$322.20	$308.60
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	52.00%	52.00%

Current_and_LongTerm_Financing1

Current and Long-Term Financing (Details) (Secured Debt [Member], USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Secured Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities	$86.90
Debt Instrument, Payment Terms	The Term Loan requires quarterly payments of $3.8 million from December 2013 through September 2017 with the balance of the loan being due in full in December 2017. These required quarterly payments were reduced in September 2013 from $4.6 million to reflect a voluntary prepayment of $20.0 million made in the third quarter of 2013.

Financial_Instruments_and_Deri3

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments (Balance Sheet) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value	$5.70	$8
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset, at Fair Value	3.7	2.4
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset	9.4	10.4
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Liabilities, at Fair Value	3	4.3
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Liability, at Fair Value	3.9	2.9
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability	6.9	7.2
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0.8	6.6
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	1	2.7
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	0
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	2.8	1.4
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	1.6	1.2
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	2	0
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0.1	0
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	0
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0	0.4
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	0.4	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	3.3	1.7
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	1.6	1.2
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	0
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0	0.4
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0.4	0.6
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	2.3	1.3
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	0.1
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Asset at Fair Value	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] | Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Interest Rate Derivative Liabilities, at Fair Value	0	0
Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Liability at Fair Value	$0	$0

Financial_Instruments_and_Deri4

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments (Offsetting) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset by Counterparty	$3.60	$4.50
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	-1.1	-0.6
Derivative Assets	2.5	3.9
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability by Counterparty	1.1	1.3
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	-1.1	-0.6
Derivative Liabilities	0	0.7
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset by Counterparty	2	0.1
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	-0.1
Derivative Assets	2	0
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability by Counterparty	0	0.8
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	0	-0.1
Derivative Liabilities	0	0.7
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset by Counterparty	1.6	4.4
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	-1.1	-0.5
Derivative Assets	0.5	3.9
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability by Counterparty	1.1	0.5
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral	-1.1	-0.5
Derivative Liabilities	$0	$0

Financial_Instruments_and_Deri5

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments (Income Statement) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	$0.30	$8.10	($3.30)	$10.60
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-0.1	3	-1.2	3
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	-0.3	0	-1.7
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	-1.1	-0.2	-1.7	-1.3
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	-0.6	-0.3	2.4	-0.2
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	0	0.3	0	-2.9
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	-0.3	0	-1.7
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	0	-0.1	0	-0.1
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative on Income Statement			Interest expense
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Other Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative on Income Statement			Other
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments in Financial Statements			Other
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	0.9	8.4	-5.7	10.8
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-0.1	2.7	-1.2	5.9
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net	0	0	0	0
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	($1.10)	($0.10)	($1.70)	($1.20)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Cost of Sales [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative in Financial Statements			Cost of sales
Description of Location of Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments in Financial Statements			Cost of sales

Financial_Instruments_and_Deri6

Financial Instruments and Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative [Line Items]
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$110.90	$135.60
Long-term Debt	110.9	135.6
Foreign Currency Derivatives at Fair Value, Net	0.5	3.9
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months	1
Interest Rate Derivatives, at Fair Value, Net	2	-0.7
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	326.4	428.7
Interest Rate Contract [Member] | Delayed Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$100

Equity_Investments_Details

Equity Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues	$118.50	$115	$257.50	$313
Gross profit	32.7	44.6	71	102.2
Income from continuing operations	4.1	14.1	10.5	22.1
Net income	4.1	14.1	10.5	22.1
Equity Method Investments	37.3		37.3		45.3
NFS [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	20.00%		20.00%
Equity Method Investments	8.9		8.9		13.9
SN [Member]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage	50.00%		50.00%
Equity Method Investments	$28.40		$28.40		$31.40

Guarantees_Details

Guarantees (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Term	Terms of the third-party financing arrangements for which the Company is providing recourse or repurchase obligations generally range from one to five years.
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	$154.20	$146.50
Guarantor Obligations, Collateral Held Directly or by Third Parties	167
Percentage of loan losses guaranteed	7.50%
Loan losses guaranteed	7.6
Guarantor Obligations, Related Party Disclosure	125.3
Percentage of loans guaranteed to joint venture	20.00%
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Maximum Exposure, Undiscounted	$36.60
Financial Guarantee [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations, Related Party Disclosure	139.2

Product_Warranties_Details

Product Warranties (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Product Warranty Accrual	$45.40	$44.30
Product Warranties Issued	21.1
Product Warranty Accrual, Preexisting, Increase (Decrease)	-3.6
Product Warranties Payments	-16.7
Product Warranties Currency Translation, Increase (Decrease)	$0.30
Standard warranty [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Standard Product Warranty Description	six to twelve months or 1,000 to 2,000 hours
Additional Component Standard Warranty [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Standard Product Warranty Description	two to three years or 4,000 to 6,000 hours
Extended warranty [Member]
Product Liability Contingency [Line Items]
Extended Product Warranty Description	two to five years or up to 2,400 to 10,000 hours

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	$30.20		$29.10		$95.40	$77.50
Statutory taxes at 35%	10.6		10.2		33.4	27.1
Foreign tax rate differential	-2.6		-2.8		-8.2	-7.5
State income taxes	0.7		1.1		2.1	2.1
Federal tax credits	-0.3		0		-0.8	0
Valuation allowance	0		-3.4		0	-6.9
Other	-0.3		-0.2		-0.3	-0.2
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Reconciling Items, Amount	-2.5		-5.3		-7.2	-12.5
Settlements	-1.9		0		-1.9	0
R&D credits	-0.5		-0.7		-0.5	-0.7
Change in tax law	1.3	-1.4	0		-0.1	0
Valuation allowance	0		0		-12.8	0
Unremitted foreign earnings	0		0	-2.1	0	-2.1
Other	-0.4		0		0.1	0.1
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	-1.5		-0.7		-15.2	-2.7
Income tax provision	$6.60		$4.20		$11	$11.90
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations	21.90%		14.40%		11.50%	15.40%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent					35.00%

Retirement_Benefit_Plans_Detai

Retirement Benefit Plans (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
			United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	United States Pension Plans of US Entity, Defined Benefit [Member]	Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	Foreign Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year							$2.20					$3.60
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year					1.8					3.5
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Discount Rate	4.30%	3.55%
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Funded Status, Period Increase (Decrease)		4.3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, before Tax		5.5
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Finalization of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Valuation, Net of Tax		3.3
Service cost			0	0	0	0		0.7	0.6	2.2	1.9
Interest cost			0.8	0.9	2.4	2.7		1.7	1.6	4.9	4.9
Expected return on plan assets			-1.4	-1.3	-4.1	-3.8		-2.2	-2.2	-6.6	-6.6
Settlement loss		1.2	1.2	0	1.2	0
Amortization of actuarial loss			0.5	0.9	1.5	2.8		1	1	3.1	2.9
Amortization of prior service credit			0	0	-0.2	-0.2		0	-0.1	0	-0.1
Amortization of transition liability								0	0.1	0.1	0.1
Total			$1.10	$0.50	$0.80	$1.50		$1.20	$1	$3.70	$3.10

Business_Segments_Details

Business Segments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$643.90	$585.60	$1,948.40	$1,817.10
Operating Income	31.3	28.3	99.3	82.7
Net income	23.5	24.9	84.3	65.6
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	448.6	379.2	1,300.30	1,153.10
Operating Income	28.5	20.4	81.1	53.4
Net income	21.2	17	54.4	36.9
Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	147	148.6	492.9	501.6
Operating Income	1.9	6.6	14.9	25.7
Net income	0.9	6.3	26.5	24.3
Asia-Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	48.3	57.8	155.2	162.4
Operating Income	0.9	1.3	3.3	3.6
Net income	$1.40	$1.60	$3.40	$4.40

Other_Events_and_Transactions_1

Other Events and Transactions (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 01, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
	USD ($)	BRL		USD ($)	BRAZIL
					USD ($)
Sale price	$19,500,000	42,500,000
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate, Translation	2.23	2.23	2.13
Deferred Gain on Sale of Property	9,900,000	21,000,000
Future escrow deposits	900,000	2,000,000
Future payments related to property sales	8,700,000	19,500,000
Percentage of aggregate purchase price	2.00%	2.00%
Percentage of Upfront Payment	25.00%	25.00%
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$154,100,000			$146,100,000	$800,000