Cover Page
| Cover Page | May 19, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Document Period End Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | HYSTER-YALE MATERIALS HANDLING, INC. |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001173514 |
| Trading Symbol | HY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-54799 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 31-1637659 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5875 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44124-4069 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Cleveland |
| City Area Code | (440) |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
| Local Phone Number | 449-9600 |