Manitex International (MNTX) 10-K 16 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 11, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	MNTX
Entity Registrant Name	Manitex International, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1302028
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,984,177
Entity Public Float			$176,000,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets
Cash	$4,370	$6,091
Trade receivables (net)	60,855	38,165
Accounts receivable finance		326
Accounts receivable from related party	8,609
Other receivables	243	1,541
Inventory (net)	97,182	72,734
Deferred tax asset	1,325	1,272
Prepaid expense and other	1,733	1,669
Total current assets	174,317	121,798
Total fixed assets (net)	28,846	11,143
Intangible assets (net)	51,922	24,036
Deferred tax asset	2,081	2,117
Goodwill	48,830	22,489
Other long-term assets	4,176	1,031
Non-marketable equity investment	5,951
Total assets	316,123	182,614
Current liabilities
Notes payable-short term	11,499	6,910
Revolving credit facilities	2,798	2,707
Current portion of capital lease obligations	1,631	1,812
Accounts payable	36,006	24,974
Accounts payable related parties	503	789
Income tax payable on conversion of ASV (see Note 14)	16,500
Accrued expenses	13,003	8,808
Other current liabilities	2,407	1,930
Total current liabilities	84,347	47,930
Long-term liabilities
Revolving term credit facilities	46,457	37,306
Notes payable	40,588	2,482
Capital lease obligations	2,710	2,984
Convertible note-related party	6,611
Deferred gain on sale of building	1,268	1,648
Deferred tax liability	4,163	4,074
Other long-term liabilities	1,973	1,199
Total long-term liabilities	103,770	49,693
Total liabilities	188,117	97,623
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Preferred Stock-Authorized 150,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Common Stock-no par value, authorized, 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, 14,989,694 and 13,801,277 shares at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	82,040	68,554
Paid in capital	1,789	1,191
Retained earnings	21,960	14,857
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	-1,023	389
Equity attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	104,766	84,991
Equity attributable to noncontrolling interest	23,240
Total Equity	128,006	84,991
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$316,123	$182,614

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	150,000	150,000
Preferred Stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common Stock, par value
Common Stock, shares authorized	20,000,000	20,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	14,989,694	13,801,277
Common Stock, shares outstanding	14,989,694	13,801,277

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	$264,081	$245,072	$205,249
Cost of sales	215,817	198,596	164,785
Gross profit	48,264	46,476	40,464
Operating expenses
Research and development costs	2,552	2,912	2,457
Selling, general and administrative expense	31,776	26,026	23,548
Total operating expenses	34,328	28,938	26,005
Operating income	13,936	17,538	14,459
Other income (expense)
Interest expense	-3,150	-2,946	-2,457
Foreign currency transaction (loss)	-107	-95	-110
Other(expense) income	-36	-50	6
Total other expense	-3,293	-3,091	-2,561
Income before income taxes	10,643	14,447	11,898
Provision for taxes on income	3,676	4,269	3,821
Net income	6,967	10,178	8,077
Net loss attributable noncontrolling interest	136
Net income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$7,103	$10,178	$8,077
Earnings per share:
Basic	$0.51	$0.80	$0.68
Diluted	$0.51	$0.80	$0.68
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	13,858,189	12,671,205	11,948,356
Diluted	13,904,289	12,717,575	11,957,458

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$6,967	$10,178	$8,077
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-1,419	-320	429
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustments-net of income taxes of $(3), $3 and $(13) for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	7	-7	26
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	-1,412	-327	455
Comprehensive income	5,555	9,851	8,532
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	136
Total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$5,691	$9,851	$8,532

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustments, taxes	($3)	$3	($13)

Consolidated_Statement_of_Shar

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Paid in Capital [Member]	Warrants [Member]	Retained Earnings (Deficit) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at beginning of the year at Dec. 31, 2011		$48,571	$1,098	$232	($3,368)	$261
Balance at beginning of the year at Dec. 31, 2011	11,681,051
Shares issued on warrant exercise, shares	105,000
Repurchase shares in connection with a cashless warrant exercise, shares	-77,071
Stock offering, shares	500,000
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant, shares	30,351
Stock issued in connection with asset purchase, shares	29,112
Shares issued on warrant exercise, value		986		-232
(Loss) gain on foreign currency translation						429
Repurchase shares in connection with a cashless warrant exercise		-724			-30
Derivative instrument fair market adjustment-net of income taxes	26					26
Stock offering		3,781
Net income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.					8,077
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant		226
Acquisition noncontrolling business		200
Balance end of year at Dec. 31, 2012		53,040	1,098		4,679	716
Balance end of year, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	12,268,443
Stock offering, shares	1,375,000
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant, shares	74,320
Repurchase to satisfy withholding and cancelled, shares	-4,414
Stock issued in connection with asset purchase, shares	87,928
(Loss) gain on foreign currency translation						-320
Derivative instrument fair market adjustment-net of income taxes	-7					-7
Stock offering		13,927
Net income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.					10,178
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant		657	7
Repurchase to satisfy withholding and cancelled, value		-70
Excess tax benefits related to vesting of restricted stock			86
Acquisition noncontrolling business		1,000
Balance end of year at Dec. 31, 2013	84,991	68,554	1,191		14,857	389
Balance end of year, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	13,801,277
Stock offering, shares	1,108,156
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant, shares	89,114
Repurchase to satisfy withholding and cancelled, shares	-8,853
Equity component of Convertible debt issuance			572
(Loss) gain on foreign currency translation						-1,419
Derivative instrument fair market adjustment-net of income taxes	7					7
Stock offering		12,500
Net income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.					7,103
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant		1,100	3
Repurchase to satisfy withholding and cancelled, value		-114
Excess tax benefits related to vesting of restricted stock			23
Acquisition noncontrolling business							23,376
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	136						-136
Balance end of year at Dec. 31, 2014	$104,766	$82,040	$1,789		$21,960	($1,023)	$23,240
Balance end of year, shares at Dec. 31, 2014	14,989,694

Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$6,967	$10,178	$8,077
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	4,572	3,945	3,498
Provisions for allowance for doubtful accounts	165	172	17
Acquisition expenses financed by the seller	183
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets	3	-100	-119
Deferred income taxes	-254	-168	181
Inventory reserves	-2	47	1
Reserves for uncertain tax positions	-35	-83	183
Stock based deferred compensation	1,104	664	226
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	-13,172	1,653	-12,494
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable finance	315	271	378
(Increase) decrease in inventory	-5,620	-8,852	-17,187
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses	-58	-424	117
(Increase) decrease in other assets	141	-892	11
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	2,859	-4,079	6,702
Increase (decrease) in accrued expense	711	-89	2,765
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities	650	-131	1,168
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities	-30	-36	-8
Net cash (used) provided by for operating activities	-1,501	2,076	-6,484
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets		139	212
Purchase of property and equipment	-924	-1,215	-1,125
Acquisition of business assets, net of cash acquired	-24,998	-13,000	-345
Net cash used for investing activities	-25,922	-14,076	-1,258
Cash flows from financing activities:
New borrowings term loan		15,000
Repayment of term loan		-15,000
Net proceeds of stock offering	12,500	13,927	3,781
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note payable	7,500
Borrowing on revolving credit facilities	5,563	5,409	9,221
Net borrowings (repayments) on working capital facilities	2,532	-1,960	4,181
Payment of fees related to new financing	-519
New borrowings-notes payable	677	809	764
Note payments	-1,060	-916	-7,884
Proceeds from capital leases	942
Repayment on capital lease obligations	-1,397	-1,185	-795
Excess tax benefits related to vesting of restricted stock	22	86
Shares repurchased for income tax withholding on share-based compensation	-114	-70
Net cash provided by financing activities	26,646	16,100	9,268
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	-944	102	292
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	-777	4,100	1,526
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year	6,091	1,889	71
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	4,370	6,091	1,889
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest	2,994	2,857	2,498
Income taxes	$3,998	$4,415	$2,067

Nature_of_Operations

Nature of Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Nature of Operations	Note 1. Nature of Operations
	The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company operates in three business segments: the Lifting Equipment segment, the ASV segment and the Equipment Distribution segment.
	Lifting Equipment Segment
	The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a diverse group of products that serve different functions and are used in a variety of industries. Through its Manitex, Inc. subsidiary it markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks, truck cranes and sign cranes. Manitex’s boom trucks and crane products are primarily used for industrial projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including, roads, bridges and commercial construction. Badger Equipment Company (“Badger”) is a manufacturer of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products. Badger primarily serves the needs of the construction, municipality, and railroad industries.
	Manitex Liftking ULC (“Manitex Liftking” or “Liftking”) sells a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, a line of stand-up electric forklifts, cushioned tired forklifts with lifting capacities from 18 thousand to 40 thousand pounds, and special mission oriented vehicles, as well as other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. Manitex Liftking’s rough terrain forklifts are used in both commercial and military applications. Specialty mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are designed and built to meet the Company’s unique customer needs and requirements. The Company’s specialized lifting equipment has met the particular needs of customers in various industries that include utility, ship building and steel mill industries.
	Manitex Load King, Inc. (“Load King”) manufactures specialized custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy equipment. Load King trailers serve niche markets in the commercial construction, railroad, military, and equipment rental industries through a dealer network.
	CVS Ferrari, srl (“CVS”) designs and manufactures a range of reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for the global container handling market, that are sold through a broad dealer network. On November 30, 2013, CVS acquired the assets of Valla SpA (“Valla”) located in Piacenza, Italy. Valla offers a full range of precision pick and carry cranes from 2 to 90 tons, using electric, diesel, and hybrid power options. Its cranes offer wheeled or tracked, and fixed or swing boom configurations, with special applications designed specifically to meet the needs of its customers.
	On August 19, 2013, Manitex Sabre, Inc. (“Sabre”) acquired the assets of Sabre Manufacturing, LLC, which is located in Knox, Indiana. Sabre manufactures a comprehensive line of specialized mobile tanks for liquid and solid storage and containment solutions with capacities from 8,000 to 21,000 gallons. Its mobile tanks are sold to specialized independent tank rental companies and through the Company’s existing dealer network. The tanks are used in a variety of end markets such as petrochemical, waste management and oil and gas drilling.
	ASV Segment
	On December 19, 2014, the Company acquired 51% of A.S.V., Inc. from Terex Corporation (“Terex”). Subsequent to the acquisition date ASV was converted to an LLC and its name was changed to A.S.V., LLC (ASV). ASV is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota manufactures a line of high quality compact track and skid steer loaders. The products are used in the site clearing, general construction, forestry, golf course maintenance and landscaping industries, with general construction being the largest market. The ASV products are distributed through the Terex distribution channels as well as the Manitex dealers.
	ASV’s financial results are included in the Company’s consolidated results beginning on December 20, 2014.
	Equipment distribution segment
	The Equipment Distribution segment comprises the operations of Crane & Machinery (“C&M”), a division of Manitex International, Inc. The segment markets products used primarily for infrastructure development and commercial construction applications that include road and bridge construction, general contracting, roofing, scrap handling and sign construction and maintenance. C&M is a distributor of Terex rough terrain and truck cranes, and supplies repair parts for a wide variety of medium to heavy duty construction equipment and sells domestically and internationally, predominately to end users, including the rental market. It also provides crane equipment repair services in the Chicago area. C&M uses the trade name, North American Equipment Exchange to market previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, both domestically and internationally and provides a wide range of used lifting and construction equipment of various ages and condition, and also has the capability to refurbish equipment to the customers’ specification. C&M operates as the North American sales organization for our Italian based PM knuckle boom cranes and Valla pick and carry crane products.

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 2. Basis of Presentation
	The consolidated financial statements, included herein, have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Pursuant to these rules and regulations, the financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The consolidated financial statement includes the accounts of Manitex International, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Sabre, Valla and ASV have been included in the Company’s financial results from their respective effective date of acquisition which are August 19, 2013, November 30, 2013 and December 20, 2014, respectively. The Company owns 25% of Lift Ventures LLC (“Lift Ventures”) and accounts for it as an unconsolidated equity investment. The investment in Lift Ventures has been reflected in the Company’s financial statements on the balance sheet on the line titled “Non-marketable equity investment”. As of the December 31, 2014, Lift Venture had not commenced operation and as such no income or loss is reflected in the Company’s financial results.
	Financial statements are presented in thousands of dollars except for per share amounts.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The summary of significant accounting policies of Manitex International, Inc. is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management who is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents—For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term securities purchased with maturity dates of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
	Warrants—The Company had issued warrants, which allowed the warrant holder to purchase one share of stock at a specified price for a specific period of time. The Company records equity instruments including warrants issued to non-employees based on the fair value at date of issue. The fair value of the warrants at date of issuance is estimated using the Black-Scholes Model.
	Revenue Recognition—Revenue and related costs are generally recorded when products are shipped and invoiced to our customers. Revenue is recognized when title passes and risk of loss pass to our customers which is generally occurs upon shipment depending upon the terms of the contract. Under certain contracts with our customers title passes to the customers when the units are completed. The units are segregated from our inventory and identified as belonging to the customer, the customer is notified that the units are complete and wait pick up or delivery as specified by the customer before income is recognized. Additionally, the customer is requested to sign an “Invoice Authorization Form” which acknowledges the contract terms and acknowledges that the customer has economic ownership and control over the unit. It also acknowledges that we are going to invoice the unit per terms of the contract. The Company insures any custodial risk that it may retain.
	For FOB contracts, customers may be invoiced prior to the time customers take physical possession. Revenue is recognized in such cases only when the customer has a fixed commitment to purchase the units, the units have been completed, tested and made available to the customer for pickup or delivery, and the customer has authorized in writing that we hold the units for pickup or delivery at a time specified by the customer. In such cases, the units are invoiced under our customary billing terms, title to the units and risks of ownership pass to the customer upon invoicing, the units are segregated from our inventory and identified as belonging to the customer and we have no further obligations under the order. The Company insures any custodial risk that it may retain.
	In addition, our policy requires in all instances certain minimum criteria be met in order to recognize revenue, specifically:
	a)	Persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists;
	b)	The price to the buyer is fixed or determinable;
	c)	Collectability is reasonably assured; and
	d)	We have no significant obligations for future performance.
	Investment—Equity Method of Accounting—Our non-marketable equity investments are investments we have made in privately-held companies accounted for under the equity method. We periodically review our non-marketable equity investments for impairment. No impairments were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—The Company has adopted a policy consistent with U.S. GAAP for the periodic review of its accounts receivable to determine whether the establishment of an allowance for doubtful accounts is warranted based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of the accounts. The Company established an allowance for bad debt of $458 and $333 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company also has in some instances a security interest in its accounts receivable until payment is received.
	Property, Equipment and Depreciation—Property and equipment are stated at cost or the fair market value at date of acquisition for property and equipment acquired in connection with the acquisition of a company. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided over the following useful lives:
	Asset Category		Depreciable Life
	Buildings			20 – 25 years
	Machinery and equipment			1 – 15 years
	Furniture and fixtures			3 – 12 years
	Leasehold improvements			1.5 – 12 years
	Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $1,855, $1,627 and $1,401, respectively.
	Other Intangible Assets—The Company accounts for Other Intangible Assets under the guidance of ASC 350, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other”. The Company capitalizes certain costs related to patent technology. Additionally, a substantial portion of the purchase price related to the Company’s acquisitions has been assigned to patents or unpatented technology, trade name, customer backlog, and customer relationships. Under the guidance, Other Intangible Assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment.
	Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company’s three operating segments comprise the reporting units for goodwill impairment testing purposes.
	Under ASU 2011-08, entities are provided with the option of first performing a qualitative assessment on none, some, or all of its reporting units to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If after completing a qualitative analysis, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value a quantitative analysis is required.
	In 2014, the Company elected to evaluate the Lifting Equipment and Equipment Distribution reporting unit’s goodwill using the quantitative two step approach. The first step used to identify potential impairment involves comparing the reporting unit’s estimated fair value to its carrying value, including goodwill. The aforementioned mentioned Step one quantitative tests did not indicate impairment. During the first step testing, the Company evaluated goodwill for impairment using a business valuation method, which is calculated as of a measurement date by determining the present value of debt-free, after-tax projected future cash flows, discounted at the weighted average cost of capital of a hypothetical third party buyer. The market approach was also considered in evaluating the potential for impairment by calculating fair value based on multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of comparable, publicly traded companies. This analysis also did not indicate impairment. Moreover, the Company also observed implied EBITDA multiples from relatively recent merger and acquisition activity in the industry, which was used to test the reasonableness of the results.
	The second step of the process involves the calculation of an implied fair value of goodwill for each reporting unit for which step one indicated impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value of the reporting unit over the estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there is no impairment. If the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit and the subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted.
	The determination of fair value requires the Company to make significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions primarily include, but are not limited to, revenue growth and operating earnings projections, discount rates, terminal growth rates, and required capital expenditure projections. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making these estimates, actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Deterioration in the market or actual results as compared with the projections may ultimately result in a future impairment. In the event, the Company determines that goodwill is impaired in the future the Company would need to recognize a non-cash impairment charge.
	For 2012 and 2013, the Company determined on a qualitative basis, that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the Lifting reporting unit was less than its carrying value. For 2013, the Company also determined on a qualitative basis, that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the Equipment Distribution reporting unit was less than its carrying value.
	The Company did not have any impairment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Impairment of Long Lived Assets—The Company’s policy is to assess the realizability of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets, and to evaluate such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets (or group of assets) may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined to exist if the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value. Future cash flow projections include assumptions for future sales levels, the impact of cost reduction programs, and the level of working capital needed to support each business. The amount of any impairment then recognized would be calculated as the difference between estimated fair value and the carrying value of the asset. The Company did not have any impairment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	Inventory—Inventory consists of stock materials and equipment stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out) or market. All equipment classified as inventory is available for sale. The company records excess and obsolete inventory reserves. The estimated reserve is based upon specific identification of excess or obsolete inventories. Selling, general and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred and are not capitalized as a component of inventory.
	Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions—The financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated using the current exchange rate for assets and liabilities and the weighted-average exchange rate for the year for income and expense items. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) as a component of shareholders’ equity.
	The Company converts receivables and payables denominated in other than the Company’s functional currency at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date. The resulting transaction exchange gains or losses, except for certain transaction gains or loss related to intercompany receivable and payables, are included in other income and expense. Transaction gains and losses related to intercompany receivables and payables not anticipated to be settled in the foreseeable future are excluded from the determination of net income and are recorded as a translation adjustment (with consideration to the tax effect) to accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) as a component of shareholders’ equity.
	Derivatives—Forward Currency Exchange Contracts—The Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts in relationship such that the exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency would be offset by the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The forward currency exchange contracts that the Company has to offset existing assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency have been determined not to be considered a hedge under ASC 815-10. The Company records at the balance sheet date the forward currency exchange contracts at its market value with any associated gain or loss being recorded in current earnings. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses related to forward currency contracts are included in current earnings and are reflected in the Statement of Operations in the other income expense section on the line titled foreign currency transaction gain (loss).
	The Company has entered into forward currency contracts to hedge certain future U.S. dollar sales of its Canadian Subsidiary. The forward currency contracts to hedge future sales are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815-10. As required, forward currency contracts are recognized as an asset or liability at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). Gains or losses on cash flow hedges when recognized into income are included in net revenues (see Note 6).
	Credit Risk Concentrations—Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, trade receivables and payables. The Company maintains its cash balances and marketable securities at banks located in Detroit, Michigan, New York, New York Toronto, Canada as well as several separate Italian banks. Accounts in the United States are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had uninsured balances of $4,120 and $5,814, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, no customers accounted for 10% or more of total Company’s accounts receivable
	In 2014 and 2013, no one customer accounted for 10% or more of total company’s revenues. In 2012, one customer accounted for 11% of total company revenue. For 2014, 2013 and 2012 purchases from any single supplier did not exceed 10% of total purchases.
	Research and Development Expenses. The Company expenses research and development costs, as incurred. For the periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 expenses were $2,552, $2,912 and $2,457, respectively.
	Advertising—Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $458, $626 and $517 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Litigation Claims—In determining whether liabilities should be recorded for pending litigation claims, the Company must assess the allegations and the likelihood that it will successfully defend itself. When the Company believes it is probable that it will not prevail in a particular matter, it will then record an estimate of the amount of liability based, in part, on advice of outside legal counsel.
	Shipping and Handling—The Company records the amount of shipping and handling costs billed to customers as revenue. The cost incurred for shipping and handling is included in the cost of sales.
	Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Income Taxes—The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC 740 “ Income Taxes,” which requires recognition of income taxes based on amounts payable with respect to the current year and the effects of deferred taxes for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial accounting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not a tax benefit will not be realized.
	ASC 740 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, as well as guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
	In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income prior to the expiration of any net operating loss carryforwards. See Note 14, Income Taxes, for further details.
	Accrued Warranties—Warranty costs are accrued at the time revenue is recognized. The Company’s products are typically sold with a warranty covering defects that arise during a fixed period of time. The specific warranty offered is a function of customer expectations and competitive forces. The Equipment Distribution segment does not accrue for warranty costs at the time of sales, as they are reimbursed by the manufacturers for any warranty that they provide to their customers.
	A liability for estimated warranty claims is accrued at the time of sale. The liability is established using historical warranty claim experience. Historical warranty experience is, however, reviewed by management. The current provision may be adjusted to take into account unusual or non-recurring events in the past or anticipated changes in future warranty claims. Adjustments to the initial warranty accrual are recorded if actual claim experience indicates that adjustments are necessary. Warranty reserves are reviewed to ensure critical assumptions are updated for known events that may impact the potential warranty liability.
	Debt Issuance Costs—Debt issuance costs incurred in securing the Company’s financing arrangements are capitalized and amortized over the term of the associated debt. Deferred financing cost are included with other long-term assets on the Company’s balance sheet.
	Sale and Leaseback—In accordance with ASC 840-40 Sales-Leaseback Transactions, the Company has recorded deferred revenue in relationship to the sale and leaseback of one of the Company’s operating facilities. As such, the gain on the sale of the land and building has been deferred and is being amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the lease.
	Computation of EPS—Basic Earnings per Share (“EPS”) was computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
	The number of shares related to options, warrants, restricted stock, convertible debt and similar instruments included in diluted EPS (“EPS”) is based on the “Treasury Stock Method” prescribed in ASC 260-10, Earnings per Share. This method assumes theoretical repurchase of shares using proceeds of the respective stock option or warrant exercised, and for restricted stock the amount of compensation cost attributed to future services which has not yet been recognized and the amount of current and deferred tax benefit, if any, that would be credited to additional paid in capital upon the vesting of the restricted stock, at a price equal to the issuer’s average stock price during the related earnings period. Accordingly, the number of shares includable in the calculation of EPS in respect of the stock options, warrants, restricted stock, convertible debt and similar instruments is dependent on this average stock price and will increase as the average stock price increases.
	Stock Based Compensation—In accordance with ASC 718 Compensation-Stock Compensation, share-based payments to employees, including grants of restricted stock units, are measured at fair value as of the date of grant and are expensed in the consolidated statement of income over the service period (generally the vesting period).
	Comprehensive Income—“Reporting Comprehensive Income” requires reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income includes, in addition to net earnings, other items that are reported as direct adjustments to shareholder’s equity. Currently, the comprehensive income adjustment required for the Company has two components. First is a foreign currency translation adjustment, the result of consolidating its foreign subsidiary. The second component is a derivative instrument fair market value adjustment (net of income taxes) related to forward currency contracts designated as a cash flow hedge.
	For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). See Note 6 for additional details.
	Reclassifications—Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2013 and 2012 financial statements to conform to the 2014 presentation.
	Business Combinations—The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with guidance found in ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance requires consideration given, including contingent consideration, assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be valued at their fair market values at the acquisition date. The guidance further provides that: (1) in-process research and development will be recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset; (2) acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred, (3) restructuring costs associated with a business combination will generally be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and (4) changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense.
	ASC 805 requires that any excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired, including identifiable intangibles and liabilities assumed be recognized as goodwill. In accordance with ASC 805, any excess of fair value of acquired net assets, including identifiable intangibles assets, over the acquisition consideration results in a bargain purchase gain. Prior to recording a gain, the acquiring entity must reassess whether all acquired assets and assumed liabilities have been identified and recognized and perform re-measurements to verify that the consideration paid, assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been properly valued.

Earnings_per_Common_Share

Earnings per Common Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Common Share	Note 4. Earnings per Common Share
	Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of warrants and restricted stock units. Details of the calculations are as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
	Net Income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.
	Basic	$	7,103	$	10,178	$	8,077
	Diluted	$	7,103	$	10,178	$	8,077
	Earnings per share
	Basic	$	0.51	$	0.8	$	0.68
	Diluted	$	0.51	$	0.8	$	0.68
	Weighted average common shares outstanding
	Basic		13,858,189		12,671,205		11,948,356
	Diluted
	Basic		13,858,189		12,671,205		11,948,356
	Dilutive effect of warrants		—		—		2,521
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock units		46,100		46,370		6,581
			13,904,289		12,717,575		11,957,458

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 5. Fair Value Measurements
	The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 by level within the fair value hierarchy. As required by ASC 820-10, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	The following is a summary of items that the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value at December 31, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	268	$	—	$	268
	Total current assets at fair value	$	—	$	268	$	—	$	268
	Liabilities:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	29	$	—	$	29
	Convertible debt- Terex ( See Note 13)		—		6,607		—		6,607
	Valla contingent consideration (see Note 19)		—		—		250		250
	Total long-term liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	6,636	$	250	$	6,886
		Fair Value at December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	40	$	—	$	40
	Total current assets at fair value	$	—	$	40	$	—	$	40
	Liabilities:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	47	$	—	$	47
	Valla contingent consideration (see Note 19)		—		—		250		250
	Total current liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	47	$	250	$	297
	The carrying value of the amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term variable debt, including any amounts outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facilities and working capital borrowing, approximate fair value due to the short periods during which these amounts are outstanding.
	The book and fair value of the Company’s term debt was $44,050 and $44,058 for the year ended December 31, 2014, and $2,896 and $2,912 for the year ending December 31, 2013. The book and fair value of the Company’s capital leases was $4,341 and $4,960 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $4,796 and $5,565 for the year ending December 31, 2013. There is no difference between the book value and the fair value for amount recorded in connection with a long-term legal settlement, which was $1,007 and $1,022 for the periods ending December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively.
	Fair Value Measurements
	ASC 820-10 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1		-	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
	Level 2		-	Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
	Level 3		-	Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity)
	Fair value of the forward currency contracts are determined on the last day of each reporting period using observable inputs, which are supplied to the Company by the foreign currency trading operation of its bank and are Level 2 items.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	Note 6. Derivative Financial Instruments
	ASC 815-10 requires enhanced disclosures regarding an entity’s derivative and hedging activities as provided below.
	The Company’s risk management objective is to use the most efficient and effective methods available to us to minimize, eliminate, reduce or transfer the risks which are associated with fluctuation of exchange rates between the Canadian and U.S. dollar and the Euro and the U.S. dollar.
	When the Company’s Canadian subsidiary receives a significant new U.S. dollar order, management will evaluate different options that may be available to mitigate future currency exchange risks. The decision to hedge future sales is not automatic and is decided case by case. The Company will only use hedge instruments to hedge firm existing sales orders and not estimated exposure, when management determines that exchange risks exceeds desired risk tolerance levels.
	The Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts in relationship such that the exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency would be offset by the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The forward currency exchange contracts that the Company has to offset existing assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency have been determined not to be considered a hedge under ASC 815-10. The Company records at the balance sheet date the forward currency exchange contracts at its market value with any associated gain or loss being recorded in current earnings. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses related to forward currency contracts are included in current earnings and are reflected in the Statement of Income in the other income expense section on the line titled foreign currency transaction gains (losses). Items denominated in other than a reporting units functional currency includes U.S. denominated accounts receivables and accounts payable held by our Canadian subsidiary and certain intercompany receivables due from the Company’s Canadian and Italian subsidiaries. The decision, to hedge future sales is not automatic and is decided case by case. The forward currency contracts to hedge future sales are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815-10.
	As required, forward currency contracts are recognized as an asset or liability at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). Gains or losses on cash flow hedges when recognized into income are included in net revenues. Gains and losses on the derivative instruments representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. The Company expects minimal ineffectiveness as the Company has hedged only firm sales orders and has not hedged estimated exposures. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had no outstanding forward currency contracts that were in place to hedge future sales. Therefore, there are currently no unrealized pre-tax gains or loss which will reclassified from other comprehensive income into earnings during the next 12 months
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had entered into forward currency exchange contracts. The contracts obligate the Company to purchase CDN $547. The contracts mature on January 7, 2015. Under the contract, the Company will purchase Canadian dollars at exchange rates of .9241 and .8991. The Canadian to US dollar exchange rates was $0.8620 at December 31, 2014. At December 31, 2014, the Company had forward currency contracts to sell €800 at 1.4261, €400 at 1.3635 , €100 at 1.3538 and €500 at 1.2531with contract maturity dates of July 2, 2015, February 10, 2015, January 31, 2015 and October 14, 2015, respectively. The Euro to US dollar exchange rate was 1.2101 at December 31, 2014. The unrealized currency exchange asset is reported under prepaid expense and other if it is an asset or under accrued expenses if it is a liability on the balance sheet at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had the following forward currency contracts:
	Nature of Derivative	Amount				Type
	Forward currency contract	CDN$	547				Not designated as hedge instrument
	Forward currency contract	€	1,800				Not designated as hedge instrument
	The following table provides the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments that are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Total derivatives not designated as a hedge instrument
				Fair Value
	Asset Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location		December 31,				December 31,
				2014				2013
	Foreign currency Exchange Contract	Prepaid expense and other		$	268			$	40
	Liabilities Derivatives
	Foreign currency Exchange Contract	Accrued expense		$	(29	)		$	(37	)
	Total derivatives designated as a hedge instrument
				Fair Value
	Liabilities Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location		December 31,				December 31,
				2014				2013
	Foreign currency Exchange Contract	Accrued expense		$	—			$	(10	)
	The following tables provide the effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income for 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Derivatives not designated	Location of gain or (loss)		Gain or (loss)
	as Hedge Instrument	recognized
		in Income Statement		2014				2013			2012
	Forward currency contracts	Foreign currency transaction gains		$	110			$	(178	)	$	5
		(losses)
	Derivatives designated	Location of gain or (loss)		Gain or (loss)
	as Hedge Instrument	recognized
		in Income Statement		2014				2013			2012
	Forward currency contracts	Net revenue		$	(26	)		$	(30	)	$	71
	The following table shows the beginning and ending amounts of gains and losses related to hedges which have been included in Other Comprehensive Income and related activity net of income taxes for December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Beginning balance (loss), net of income taxes	$	(7	)		$	—
	Amounts recorded in OCI net of (loss), net of income taxes		(11	)			(28	)
	Amount reclassified to income, loss (gain), net of income taxes		18				21
	Ending balance gain (loss), net of income taxes	$	—			$	(7	)

Inventory

Inventory	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory	Note 7. Inventory
	The components of inventory at December 31, are summarized as follows:
		2014		2013
	Raw materials and purchased parts	$	63,704	$	48,537
	Work in process		9,257		9,807
	Finished goods and replacement parts		24,221		14,390
	Inventories, net	$	97,182	$	72,734
	The Company has established reserves for obsolete and excess inventory of $745 and $747 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Property_Plant_and_Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	Note 8. Property, Plant and Equipment
	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
		2014			2013
	Land	$	1,182		$	763
	Buildings		16,990			8,342
	Machinery and equipment		16,749			7,681
	Furniture and fixtures		783			719
	Leasehold improvements		1,895			804
	Computer software & equipment		1,414			1,250
	Motor vehicles		649			411
	Construction in progress		277			128
	Totals		39,939			20,098
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(11,093	)		(8,955	)
	Net property and equipment	$	28,846		$	11,143
	Depreciation expense was $1,855 (net of $380 amortization of deferred gain on building), $1,627 (net of $380 amortization of deferred gain on building), and $1,401 (net of $380 amortization of deferred gain on building) in 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. See Note 12 for information regarding capital leases.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Note 9. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	The Company accounts for Other Intangible Assets under the guidance in ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. Under the guidance intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Indefinite lived intangible assets are subject to annual impairment testing. The Company capitalizes certain costs related to patent technology. Additionally, a substantial portion of the purchase price related to the Company’s acquisitions has been assigned to patents or unpatented technology, trade name, customer backlog, and customer relationships. The intangibles acquired in acquisitions have been valued using a discounted cash flow approach. Intangibles, except goodwill, are being amortized over their estimated useful lives.
	Intangible assets were comprised of the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013			Useful Lives
	Patented and unpatented technology	$	21,561		$	13,734			7-10 years
	Amortization		(10,137	)		(8,774	)
	Customer relationships		31,477			15,540			5-20 years
	Amortization		(5,013	)		(4,005	)
	Trade names and trademarks		15,875			9,118			25years - Indefinite
	Amortization		(1,867	)		(1,621	)
	Non-competition agreements		50			50			2-5 years
	Amortization		(24	)		(6	)
	Customer backlog		462			469			< 1 year
	Amortization		(462	)		(469	)
	Total Intangible assets	$	51,922		$	24,036
	Amortization expense was $2,717, $2,318 and $2,097 for the periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Estimated amortization expense for the next five years and subsequent is as follows:
		Amount
	2015		5,147
	2016		4,661
	2017		4,122
	2018		3,999
	2019		3,780
	And subsequent		27,319
	Total intangibles currently to be amortized	$	49,028
	Changes in the Company’s goodwill by business segment were as follows:
		Equipment Lifting			Equipment Distribution			ASV		Total
		Segment			Segment			Segment
	Balance December 31, 2012	$	15,008		$	275		$	—	$	15,283
	Goodwill for Sabre acquisition		4,740			—			—		4,740
	Goodwill for Valla acquisition		2,409			—			—		2,409
	Effect of change in exchange rates		57			—			—		57
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	22,214		$	275		$	—	$	22,489
	Goodwill for ASV acquisition		—			—			26,744		26,744
	Effect of change in exchange rates		(403	)		—			—		(403	)
	Balance December 31, 2014	$	21,811		$	275		$	26,744	$	48,830

Accrual_Detail

Accrual Detail	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accrual Detail	Note 10. Accrual Detail
		As of December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued expenses:
	Accrued payroll	$	2,805	$	1,951
	Accrued employee benefits		439		24
	Accrued bonuses		1,226		1,998
	Accrued vacation expense		1,309		888
	Accrued consulting fees		223		—
	Accrued interest		375		237
	Accrued commissions		497		532
	Accrued expenses—other		995		306
	Accrued warranty		3,335		1,070
	Accrued income taxes		151		473
	Accrued taxes other than income taxes		1,015		1,087
	Accrued product liability and workers compensation claims		603		202
	Accrued liability on forward currency exchange contracts		30		40
	Total accrued expenses	$	13,003	$	8,808

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt	Note 11. Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt
	The Company together with its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries has a credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with Comerica Bank (“Comerica”) and certain other lenders, who are participants under the credit agreement. The Credit Agreement provides the Company with (a) a $40,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to the U.S. Borrowers (“U.S. Revolver”), and (b) a $9,000 (or the Canadian dollar equivalent amount) Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to the Canadian Borrower (“Canadian Revolver”). The two aforementioned credit facilities each mature on August 19, 2018.
	The indebtedness is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets, except for the assets of ASV. The facility contains customary limitations including, but not limited to, limitations on acquisitions, dividends, repurchase of the Company’s stock and capital expenditures. The Company is also required to comply with certain financial covenants as defined in the Credit Agreement.
	U.S. Revolver
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had drawn $34,219 under the $40,000 U.S. Revolver. The U.S. Revolver bears interest, at the Company’s option at the base rate plus a spread or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus a spread. The base rate is the greater of the bank’s prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 1.00% or the 30 day LIBOR rate Adjusted Daily plus 1.00%. For the U.S. Revolver the interest rate spread for Base Rate is between 1.625% and 2.250% and for LIBOR the spread is between 2.265% and 3.250% in each case with the spread being based on the consolidated total debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, for the preceding twelve months. The base rate and LIBOR spread is currently 1.625% and 2.625%, respectively. Funds borrowed under the LIBOR options can be borrowed for periods of one, two, three or six months.
	The $40,000 U.S. Revolver is a secured financing facility under which borrowing availability is limited to existing collateral as defined in the agreement. The maximum amount available is limited to (1) the sum of 85% of eligible receivables, (2) the lesser of 50% of eligible inventory or $26,500, (3) the lesser of 80% of used equipment purchased for resale or rent or $2,000 reduced by (4) outstanding standby letter or credits issued by the bank. At December 31, 2014, the maximum the Company could borrow based on available collateral was capped at $39,355.
	Under the Credit Agreement, the banks are also paid a 0.375% annual facility fee payable in quarterly installments.
	The agreement permits the Company to issue unsecured guarantees of indebtedness owed by CVS Ferrari, srl to foreign banks in respect to working capital financing, not to exceed the lesser of $9,000 or the amount of such financing. Additionally the agreement allows the Company to make or allow to remain outstanding any investment (whether such investment shall be of the character of investment of shares of stock, evidence of indebtedness or other securities or otherwise) in, or any loans or advances to CVS or to any other wholly-owned foreign subsidiary in an amount not to exceed $7,500.
	Canadian Revolver
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had drawn $8,629 under the Canadian Revolver. The Company is eligible to borrow up to $9,000. The maximum amount available is limited to the sum of (1) 90% of eligible insured receivables, (2) 85% of eligible receivables and (3) 50% of eligible inventory including work in process inventory. Under the agreement, total inventory collateral, however, cannot exceed CDN$9,000 and work in process collateral cannot exceed CDN$3,000. At December 31, 2014, the maximum the Company could borrow based on available collateral was CDN$9,000. The indebtedness is collateralized by substantially all of Manitex Liftking ULC’s assets. The Company can borrow in either U.S. or Canadian dollars. For the Canadian Revolver, the interest rate spread for U.S. prime based borrowing is between 0.00% and 0.25% and for Canadian prime based borrowings the interest rate spread is between 0.00% and 0.75%, in each case with the spread being based on the consolidated total debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, for the preceding twelve months. As of December 31, 2014 the spread on both the U.S. Prime based borrowing and Canadian Prime based borrowings was 0.00%.
	Under the Credit Agreement, the banks are also paid a 0.375% annual facility fee payable in quarterly installments.
	Specialized Export Facility
	The Canadian Revolving Credit facility contains an additional $3,000 Specialized Export Facility that matures on June 1, 2015. Borrowings under the Specialized Export Facility are guaranteed by the Company and Export Development Canada (“EDC”), a corporation established by an Act of Parliament of Canada. Under the Export Facility Liftking can borrow 90% of the total cost of material and labor incurred on export contracts which are subject to the EDC guarantee. The EDC guarantee, which expires on June 1, 2015, is issued under their export guarantee program and covers certain goods that are to be exported from Canada. At December 31, 2014, the maximum the Company could have borrowed based upon available collateral under the Specialized Export Facility was $3,000. Under this facility, the Company can borrow either Canadian or U.S. dollars.
	Any borrowings under the facility in Canadian dollars currently bear interest of 3.00% which is based on the Canadian prime rate (the Canadian prime was 3.0% at December 31, 2014). Any borrowings under the facility in U.S. dollars bear interest at the U.S. prime rate (prime was 3.25% at December 31, 2014). Repayment of advances made under the Export Facility are due sixty days after shipment of the goods, or five business days after the borrower receives payment in full for the goods covered by the guarantee (the “Scheduled Payment Date”) or upon the termination of the EDC guarantee.
	At December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding borrowing in connection with the Specialized Export Facility of $2,798.
	Note Payables—Terex
	Related to Crane and Schaeff Acquisitions
	At December 31, 2014, the Company has a note payable to Terex Corporation with a remaining balance of $500. The note was issued in connection with the purchase of substantially all of the domestic assets of Crane & Machinery, Inc. (“Crane”) and Schaeff Lift Truck, Inc., (“Schaeff”). The note has an annual interest rate of 6% and is payable quarterly. Terex has been granted a lien on and a subordinated security interest in all of the assets of the Company’s Crane & Machinery Division as security against the payment of the note.
	The Company has two remaining principal payments of $250 due on March 1, 2015 and March 1, 2016. As long as the Company’s common stock is listed for trading on the NASDAQ or another national stock exchange, the Company may opt to the pay up to $150 of each annual principal payment in shares of the Company’s common stock having a market value of $150.
	Related to ASV Acquisition
	On December 19, 2014, the Company executed a note payable to Terex Corporation for $1,594. The note matures on December 19, 2015 and has an annual interest rate of 4.5%. Interest is payable semi-annually beginning on June 19, 2015. The note was issued in connection with acquisition of 51% interest in ASV from Terex Corporation. The note has an outstanding balance of $1,594 at December 31, 2014.
	Load King Debt
	The Company’s Load King Subsidiary used its manufacturing facility as collateral to secure mortgage financing with BED (South Dakota Board of Economic Development) and bank. Load King pledged its equipment to the bank to secure additional term debt (“Equipment Note”). The funds received in connection with the above borrowing were used to repay a promissory note to Terex Corporation (“Terex”), which was issued in connection with the Load King acquisition. The BED Mortgage, the bank mortgage and the Equipment Note, which are all guaranteed by the Company, have outstanding balances as of December 31, 2014 of $756, $783 and $245, respectively.
	Under the terms of the BED Mortgage, the Company is required to make 59 payments of $5 based on a 240 month amortization period and a 3% interest rate. A final balloon payment of unpaid principal and interest is due on November 2, 2016. The interest rate for the note is subject to Load King maintaining employment levels specified in an Employment Agreement between Load King and BED. If Load King fails to maintain agreed upon employment levels, Load King may be required to pay BED an amount equal to the difference between the interest paid and amount of interest that would have been paid if the loan had a 6.5% interest rate.
	Under the terms of the Bank Mortgage, the Company is required to make 120 interest and principal payments. The first sixty payments of $6 per month are based on a 240 month amortization period and a 6% interest rate. On November 2, 2016, the interest rate will reset. The new interest rate will be equal to the monthly average yield on 5 Year Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Securities plus 3.75%. The monthly interest and principal payment will be recalculated accordingly. A final balloon payment of unpaid principal and interest is due on November 2, 2021.
	Under the Equipment Note, the Company is required to make 84 monthly interest and principal payments. The first 60 payments will be for $6 and are based on an 84 month amortization period and a 6.25% interest rate. On November 2, 2016, the interest rate will reset. The interest rate will be equal to the monthly average yield on 5 year Constant Maturity of U.S. Treasury Securities plus 4.00%. The monthly principal and interest payments will be recalculated based on the new interest rate and will remain fixed for the next 24 months.
	CVS Short-Term Working Capital Borrowings
	At December 31, 2014, CVS had established demand credit facilities with twelve Italian banks. Under the facilities, CVS can borrow up to €335 ($405) on an unsecured basis and additional amounts as advances against orders, invoices and letter of credit with a total maximum facilities (including the unsecured portion) of €13,513 ($16,352). The Company has granted guarantees in respect to available credit facilities in the amount of €7,123 ($8,619). The maximum amount outstanding is limited to 80% of the assigned accounts receivable if there is an invoice issued or 50% if there is an order/contract issued. The banks will evaluate each request to borrow individually and determine the allowable advance percentage and interest rate. In making its determination the bank considers the customer’s credit and location of the customer.
	At December 31, 2014, the banks had advanced CVS €6,641 ($8,036) at variable interest rates which currently range from 3.83% to 6.58%.
	At December 31, 2014, the Company has guaranteed €3,750 ($4,538) of CVS’s outstanding debt. Additionally, the banks had issued performance bonds which total €500 ($605) which have been guaranteed by the Company.
	Acquisition note—Valla
	In connection with the acquisition, the Company has a note with a stated interest rate of 5% in the amount of $170 payable to the sellers. The note is payable in two installments of $85 payable on December 31, 2015 and 2016.
	The fair value of the promissory note was calculated to equal the present value of future debt payments discounted at a market rate of return commensurate with similar debt instruments with comparable levels of risk and marketability. A rate of 1.5% was determined to be the appropriate rate following an assessment of the risk inherent in the debt issued and the market rate for debt of this nature using corporate credit ratings. The difference of $28 between face amount of the promissory note and its fair value is being amortized over the life of the note and recorded as a reduction of interest expense.
	As of December 31, 2014, the note had remaining principal balance of $172.
	ASV Loan Facilities
	In connection with the ASV arrangement, ASV entered into two separate loan facilities on December 19, 2014, one with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMCB”), and the other with Garrison Loan Agency Services LLC (“Garrison”). These two facilities are for the exclusive use of ASV and restrict the transfer of cash out side of ASV.
	Both loan facilities are secured by certain assets of ASV and by a pledge of the equity interest in ASV. Pursuant to an intercreditor agreement dated as of December 19, 2014 among JPMCB, Garrison and ASV (“ASV Intercreditor Agreement”), the parties have agreed that (i) JPMCB shall have a first-priority security interest in substantially all personal property of ASV and (ii) Garrsion shall have a first priority security interest in (a) substantially all real property of ASV and (b) a pledge of 100% of the equity interest in ASV issued to Company and to Terex. ASV’s loans are solely obligations of ASV and have not been guaranteed by the Company and are not collateralized by any assets outside of ASV.
	ASV Revolving Loan Facility with JPMCB
	On December 19, 2014 ASV entered into a $35,000 revolving loan facility with JPMCB (“JPMCB Credit Agreement”) as the administrative agent, which loan facility includes two sub-facilities: (i) a $1,000 sub-facility for letters of credit, and (ii) a $7,500 sub-facility for loans to be guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States of America (“Ex-Im Bank Loans”). A portion of the JPMCB Credit Agreement was used to fund certain transaction costs and payments required by ASV under the ASV arrangement. The remainder of the loan amount will be available to ASV for its general working capital needs.
	The $35,000 revolving loan facility is a secured financing facility under which borrowing availability is limited to existing collateral as defined in the agreement. The maximum amount available is limited to (1) the sum of 85% of eligible receivables, plus (2) the lesser of (i) 65% of eligible inventory valued at the lower of cost or market value or (ii) 85% of eligible inventory valued at the net orderly liquidation value, reduced by (3) (i) certain reserves determined by JPMCB, (ii) the amount of outstanding standby letters of credit issued under the JPMCB Credit Agreement and (iii) the amount of outstanding Ex-In Bank loans. The facility matures on December 19, 2019. At December 31, 2014, ASV had drawn $3,609 under the $35,000 JPMCB Credit Agreement. The JPMCB Credit Agreement bears interest at ASV’s option at JPMCB’ prime rate plus a spread or an adjusted LIBOR rate plus a spread. The interest rate spread for prime rate is between 0.50% and 1.00% and for LIBOR the spread is between 1.50% and 2.00% in each case with the spread being based on the aggregate amount of funds available for borrowing by ASV under the JPMCB Credit Agreement, as defined in the JPMCB Credit Agreement. The base rate and LIBOR spread is currently .75% and 1.75%, respectively. Funds borrowed under the LIBOR options can be borrowed for periods of one, two, three or six months. At December 31, 2014 the maximum ASV could borrow based on available collateral was capped at $19,734.
	The indebtedness of ASV under the JPMCB Credit Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of ASV’s assets, but subject to the terms of the ASV Intercreditor Agreement. The facility contains customary limitations including, but not limited to, limitations on additional indebtedness, acquisitions, and payment of dividends. ASV is also required to comply with certain financial covenants as defined in the JPMCB Credit Agreement including maintaining a Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage ratio of not less than 1.10 to 1.0. The covenant requirement becomes effective as of March 31, 2015.
	Under the JPMCB Credit Agreement, the banks are also paid a commitment fee payable in monthly installments equal to (i) the average daily amount of funds available but undrawn multiplied by (ii) an annual rate of 0.25%.
	ASV Term Loan with Garrison
	On December 19, 2014 ASV entered into a $40,000 term loan facility with Garrison (“Garrison Credit Agreement”) as the administrative agent. A portion of the Garrison Credit Agreement was used to fund certain transaction costs and payments required by ASV under the ASV arrangement.
	At December 31, 2014, ASV had drawn the entirety of the $40,000 Garrison Credit Agreement. The Garrison Credit Agreement bears interest, at a one-month adjusted LIBOR rate plus a spread of between 9.00% and 9.50%. The spread is based on the ratio of ASV’s total debt to its EBITDA, as defined in the Garrison Credit Agreement. The LIBOR spread is currently 9.5%. The interest rate for the period ending December 31, 2014 was 10.5%.
	ASV is obligated to make quarterly principal payments of $500 commencing on April 1, 2015. Any unpaid principal is due on maturity, which is December 19, 2019. Interest is payable monthly being on February 1, 2015.
	The indebtedness of ASV under the Garrison Credit Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of ASV assets, but subject to the terms of the ASV Intercreditor Agreement. The facility contains customary limitations including, but not limited to, limitations on additional indebtedness, acquisitions, and payment of dividends. ASV is also required to comply with certain financial covenants as defined in the Garrison Credit Agreement including maintaining (1) a Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage ratio of not less than 1.10 to 1.0 which shall step up to 1.50 to 1.00 by March 31, 2017, (2) a Leverage Ratio of 4.75 to 1.00, which shall step down to 2.50 to 1.00 by March 31, 2018 and (3) a limitation of $1,600 in capital expenditures in any fiscal year. The covenant requirement becomes effective as of March 31, 2015.
	Schedule of Debt Maturities
	Scheduled annual maturities of the principal portion of debt outstanding at December 31, 2014 in the next five years and the remaining maturity in aggregate are summarized below. Amounts shown include the debt described above in this footnote and the convertible notes disclosed in Note 13—“Convertible Note-Related Party” at its face amount of $7,500.
	2015	$	14,297
	2016		3,236
	2017		2,093
	2018		44,946
	2019		36,142
	Thereafter		8,128
			108,842
	Less: Debt discount		(889	)
	Total	$	107,953

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	Note 12. Leases
	Capital leases
	Georgetown facility
	The Company has a twelve year lease which expires in April 2018 that provides for monthly lease payments of $74 for its Georgetown, Texas facility. The lease has been classified as a capital lease. At December 31, 2014, the outstanding capital lease obligation is $2,184.
	Winona facility
	The Company had a five year lease which expired on July 10, 2014 that provides for monthly lease payments of $25 for its Winona, Minnesota facility. The Company has an option to purchase the facility for $500 by giving notice to the landlord of its intent to purchase the Facility. The Landlord must receive such notice at least three months prior to end of the Lease term. The Company gave the Landlord the required notice of its election to purchase the facility. The Company and the Landlord are currently in the process of finalizing the purchase contract. The purchase of the facility is expected to be completed during the first quarter 2015. At December 31, 2014, the Company has outstanding capital lease obligation of $500, the amount of the purchase option.
	Equipment
	The Company has entered into a lease agreement with a bank pursuant to which the Company is permitted to borrow 100% of the cost of new equipment and 75% of the cost of used equipment with 60 and 36 months repayment periods, respectively. At the conclusion of the lease period, for each piece of equipment the Company is required to purchase that piece of leased equipment for one dollar.
	The equipment, which is acquired in ordinary course of the Company’s business, is available for sales and rental prior to sale.
	Under the lease agreement the Company can elect to exercise an early buyout option at any time, and pay the bank the present value of the remaining rental payments discounted by a specified Index Rate established at the time of leasing. The early buyout option results in a prepayment penalty which progressively decreases during the term of the lease. Alternatively, the Company under the like-kind provisions in the agreement can elect to replace or substitute different equipment in place of equipment subject to the early buyout without incurring a penalty.
	The following is a summary of inventory held for sale which was financed under equipment capital lease agreements:
		Amount		Repayment			Amount of		Balance
		Borrowed		Period			Monthly Payment		As of December 31,
									2014
	New equipment	$	1,166		60		$	22	$	971
	Used equipment	$	1,754		36		$	53	$	605
	Total	$	2,920				$	75	$	1,576
	The Company has three additional capital leases. As of December 31, 2014, the capitalized lease obligation in aggregate related to the three leases was $82.
	Future Minimum Lease Payments are:
	Years	Operating Leases		Capital Leases
	2015	$	1,627	$	2,256
	2016		1,328		1,256
	2017		1,328		1,256
	2018		907		329
	2019		908		330
	Subsequent		700		—
	Total Minimum Lease Payments	$	6,798		5,427
	Less: imputed interest				(1,086	)
	Present value of minimum lease payment			$	4,341
	Less: current portion				(1,631	)
	Long-term capital lease obligations			$	2,710
	Capital Item—as of or for the year ended December 31, 2014	Cost		Accumulated			Depreciation		Interest
				Depreciation			Expense		Expense
	Building—Georgetown, TX	$	4,913	$	3,529		$	35	$	307
	Land & Building—Winona, MN		1,700		311			57		13
	Other Capitalized leases		197		67			28		4
	Totals	$	6,810	$	3,907		$	120	$	324
	Capital Item—as of or for the year ended December 31, 2013	Cost		Accumulated			Depreciation		Interest
				Depreciation			Expense		Expense
	Building—Georgetown, TX	$	4,913	$	3,114		$	35	$	457
	Land & Building—Winona, MN		1,700		254			57		47
	Other Capitalized leases		178		39			14		3
	Totals	$	6,791	$	3,407		$	106	$	507
	Sales and Leaseback—In accordance with ASC 840-40 Sales- Leaseback Transaction, at December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has deferred gain of $1,268 and $1,648, respectively, related to the sale and leaseback of Georgetown operating facilities. The deferred gain is being amortized over the life of the lease which reduces depreciation expense $380 annually.
	Operating leases
	The Company leases its Woodbridge, Ontario facility under an operating lease. Monthly payments under the lease are $34. The lease expires on November 29, 2019. The Company has an option to renew the lease for an additional five years at a rent which is mutually agreed. In the event that the parties cannot agree the lease has an arbitration provision. Total rent expense related to this lease was $431, $489 and $483 for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company leases its 40,000 sq. ft. Bridgeview facility from an entity controlled by Mr. David Langevin, the Company’s Chairman and CEO. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, the Company makes monthly lease payments of $21. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. The lease will expire on June 30, 2020 and has a provision for six one year extension periods. The lease contains a rental escalation clause under which annual rent is increased during the initial lease term by the lesser of the increase in the Consumer Price Increase or 2.0%. Rent for any extension period shall, however, be the then-market rate for similar industrial buildings within the market area.
	The Company has the option to purchase the building by giving the landlord written notice at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The landlord can require the Company to purchase the building if a change of Control Event, as defined in the lease, occurs by giving written notice to the Company at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The purchase price, regardless whether the purchase is initiated by the Company or the landlord, will be the Fair Market Value as of the closing date of said sale. Rent expense for the current and former Bridgeview facility was $256, $251 and $247 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company leases its 103,000 sq. ft. facility in Cadeo, Italy from Fratelli Ferrari Realty. The lease which was executed on June 30, 2011 is for six years and provides annual rent of €360 ($436) payable in monthly installments. The Company has an option to renew the lease for an additional six years at a rent which is mutually agreed.
	The Company leases its Knox, Indiana facility under two operating leases. The leases which expire on August 19, 2020, currently provides for month rent of $11 and $3, respectively. The leases contain a rental escalation clause under which annual rent is increased during the lease term by the lesser of the increase in the Consumer Price Increase or 2.0%. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. The Company has an option to extend the leases for an additional five year period. The Company has the right to purchase the facility at a negotiated price any time during the lease period. If the parties are unable to agree on purchase price, the purchase price under the terms of the lease will be the average of two appraisals of the premises performed by independent third-party appraisers, one selected by the landlord and on selected by the Company. Total rent expense related to the leases was $181 and $73 (from date of acquisition on August 19, 2013 through December 31, 2013) for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Company leases its facility in Via Piacenza, Italy under an operating lease. The lease is a six year lease that expires on November 30, 2019. The Company has the option after two years to terminate the lease on the signing anniversary by giving the lessor at least 90 day notice. The annual rent, which is paid in two semi-annual installments, is $86, $100 and $103 for the first, second and third year, respectively. After the third year, the lease provides for an annual rent increase. The rent is increased by seventy-five percent of the increase in the ISTAT index for families of workers and employees.
	The Company has various operating equipment leases with monthly payments ranging from less than $1 to $4 with various expiration dates through 2017. Total rent expense under these additional leases was $125, $138 and $272 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.

Convertible_NoteRelated_Party

Convertible Note-Related Party	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Convertible Note-Related Party	Note 13. Convertible Note—Related Party
	On December 19, 2014, the Company issued a subordinated convertible debenture with a $7,500 face amount payable to Terex, a related party. The convertible debenture, is subordinated, carries a 5% per annum coupon, and is convertible into Company common stock at a conversion price of $13.65 per share or a total of 549,451 shares, subject to customary adjustment provisions. The debenture has a December 19, 2020 maturity date.
	From and after the third anniversary of the original issuance date, the Company may redeem the convertible debenture in full (but not in part) at any time that the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock equals at least 130% of the Conversion Price (as defined in the debenture) for at least 20 of any 30 consecutive trading days. Following an election by the holder to convert the debenture into common stock of the Company in accordance with the terms of the debenture, the Company has the discretion to deliver to the holder either (i) shares of common stock, (ii) a cash payment, or (iii) a combination of cash and stock.
	In accounting for the issuance of the note, the Company separated the note into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated by measuring the estimated fair value of a similar liability that does not have an associated convertible feature. The carrying amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the face value of the Note as a whole. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount (“debt discount”) is amortized to interest expense over the term of the note using the effective interest method with an effective interest rate of 7.5 percent per annum. The equity component is not remeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.
	On December 19, 2014, the components of the note was as follows:
	Liability component	$	6,607
	Equity component (a component of paid in capital)		893
		$	7,500
	Additionally in connection with the transaction a $321 deferred tax liability was established and was recorded as a deduction to paid in capital. The deferred tax liability was recognized as the excess of the principal amount being amortized and charged to interest expenses is not tax deductible.
	As of December 31, 2014, the note had remaining principal balance of $6,611 and an unamortized discount of $889. The difference between this amount and the amount initially recorded represents $4 of amortization of excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Note 14. Income Taxes
	Information pertaining to the Company’s income before income taxes is as follows:
		Years ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income before income taxes:
	Domestic	$	8,871		$	14,659		$	11,316
	Foreign		1,772			(212	)		582
	Total net income before income taxes	$	10,643		$	14,447		$	11,898
	Information pertaining to the Company’s provision (benefit) for income taxes is as follows:
		Years ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes:
	Current:
	Federal	$	3,057		$	4,246		$	2,785
	State and local		176			50			227
	Foreign		691			132			535
			3,924			4,428			3,547
	Deferred:
	Federal		(429	)		(94	)		670
	State and local		39			64			(378	)
	Foreign		142			(129	)		(18	)
			(248	)		(159	)		274
	Total provision for income taxes	$	3,676		$	4,269		$	3,821
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		Year ended
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Current:
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	1,325		$	1,133
	Net operating losses		—			139
	Long-term:
	Other liabilities		433			457
	Deferred gain		458			594
	State net operating loss carryforwards		3			—
	Tax credit carryforwards		824			847
	Unrealized foreign currency loss		219			219
	Investment in ASV		144			—
	Total deferred tax asset		3,406			3,389
	Valuation allowance		—			—
	Total deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance		3,406			3,389
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Long-term:
	Property, plant and equipment		552			558
	Intangibles		3,290			3,516
	Discount on convertible notes		321			—
	Total deferred tax liability		4,163			4,074
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(757	)	$	(685	)
	The Company has not provided for the United States income or the foreign withholding taxes on the $5.6 million of undistributed earnings of its subsidiaries operating outside of the United States. It is the Company’s intention to reinvest those earnings permanently. Generally, such amounts become subject to United States taxation upon remittance of dividends and under certain other circumstances. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred tax liability related to investments in these foreign subsidiaries is not practicable.
	The effective tax rate before income taxes varies from the current U.S. federal statutory income tax rate as follows:
		Years ended
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Statutory rate		35	%		35	%
	State and local taxes		1.48			0.72
	Permanent differences		(2.08	)		(3.08	)
	Tax credits		(2.04	)		(3.59	)
	Foreign operations		2			0.54
	Uncertain tax positions		(0.21	)		(0.47	)
	Other		0.45			0.43
			34.6	%		29.55	%
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company has approximately $1,268 of Texas Temporary Margin Tax Credit that may be utilized through 2026. The Company has reflected a deferred tax asset in the table above of $824, net of the federal tax impact.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, is as follows:
		2014			2013
Balance at January 1,	$	250		$	335
Increases in tax positions for prior years		80			93
Decreases in tax positions for prior years		(115	)		(178	)
Settlements		—			—
Balance at December 31,	$	215		$	250
Of the amounts reflected in the above table at December 31, 2014, the entire amount would reduce the Company’s annual effective tax rate if recognized. The Company had approximately $17 of accrued interest as of December 31, 2014. The Company records accrued interest related to income tax matters in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statement of income. The Company does not expect its unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next 12 months.
The Company files income tax returns in the United States, Canada and Italy as well as various state and local tax jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. The 2011 through 2014 tax years generally remain subject to examination by federal, foreign and most state tax authorities.
In connection with the acquisition, the Board of Directors of ASV, Inc. agreed a Plan of Conversion to convert ASV, Inc., a corporation into a Minnesota limited liability company. Under the plan, all of the issued and outstanding shares of ASV, Inc. were cancelled and an equal number of limited liability company membership interests were issued to the members of ASV LLC, on a one-for-one basis.
In connection with the conversion, ASV, Inc. will have taxable gain in the assets of the ASV, Inc. The estimated taxes payable on such gain is expected to be approximately $16.5 million. This tax liability was recorded on the balance sheet of ASV as of the date of closing. If the actual taxes are in excess of the $16.5 million, the Sellers shall reimburse ASV, LLC such amount on a timely basis. Such payment from the Seller will be deemed a purchase price adjustment. If the actual taxes are less than the $16.5 million, then ASV LLC will reimburse the Sellers any excess amount.
Following the conversion, ASV, LLC will be treated as a partnership for tax purposes. The Company received basis in the limited liability company equal to the fair market value basis in its share of the ASV, LLC’s assets. As such, the Company did not record deferred taxes in connection with the business combination and the financial reporting and tax basis in ASV, LLC were the same.

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Disclos

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures	Note 15. Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
	Interest received and paid, income taxes paid and non-cash transactions incurred during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
	Non-Cash Transactions:
	Investment in Lift Ventures (see Note 19)	$	5,951	$	—	$	—
	Note to Terex related to ASV		1,594		—		—
	Capital leases		—		813		1,166
	Issuance of stock in connection with carry deck crane assets (see Note 19)		—		—		200
	Issuance of stock in connection with a Sabre acquisition (see Note 19)		—		1,000		—
	Valla working capital		—		2,173		—
	Acquisition note—Valla (see Note 19)		—		228		—
	Contingent consideration—Valla (see Note 19)		—		250		—
	Issuance of stock in connection with a cashless warrant exercise		—		—		986
	Repurchase of stock in connection with cashless warrant exercise		—		—		(754	)
	Transfer of warrant to capital stock upon exercise of cashless warrant		—		—		(232	)

401k_Profit_Sharing_Plan

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
401(k) Profit Sharing Plan	Note 16. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
	The Company’s sponsors a 401(k) plan. The plan is intended to cover all non-union United States based employees. The plan is open to employees 21 years of age & older. There is no minimum employment duration required before eligibility. The plan allows for monthly enrollment and contribution changes.
	The Company suspended its discretionary matching contribution on February 15, 2009. On January 1, 2012, the Company again began to match participants’ contributions. The Company match currently in effect matches dollar for dollar participants’ contributions up to 3% of the participant’s income. There is no dollar limit regarding matched funds and the plan also calls for immediate vesting of the employer contribution component. The employer match is paid when payroll is processed.
	The amount paid in matching contributions by the company for 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $346, $271 and $187, respectively.

Accrued_Warranties

Accrued Warranties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]
Accrued Warranties	Note 17. Accrued Warranties
	A liability for estimated warranty claims is accrued at the time of sale. The liability is established using historical warranty claim experience. Historical warranty experience is, however, reviewed by management.
	The current provision may be adjusted to take into account unusual or non-recurring events in the past or anticipated changes in future warranty claims. Adjustments to the initial warranty accrual are recorded if actual claim experience indicates that adjustments are necessary. Warranty reserves are reviewed to ensure critical assumptions are updated for known events that may impact the potential warranty liability.
	The following table summarizes the changes in product warranty liability:
		2014			2013
	Balance January 1,	$	1,070		$	988
	Business Acquired		2,206			10
	Accrual for warranties issued during the year		849			2,358
	Warranty services provided		(807	)		(2,260	)
	Changes in estimates		32			(23	)
	Foreign currency translation		(15	)		(3	)
	Balance December 31,	$	3,335		$	1,070

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Note 18. Segment Information
	The Company operates in three business segments: Lifting Equipment, ASV and Equipment Distribution.
	The Lifting Equipment segment is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes, predominately through a network of dealers, a diverse group of products that serve different functions and are used in a variety of industries. The Company markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks, a truck crane and sign cranes, a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, including both the Liftking and Noble product lines, as well as special mission oriented vehicles, and other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. The Company also manufacturers a number of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products, including 15 and 30-ton cab down rough terrain cranes. Company lifting products are used in industrial applications, energy exploration and infrastructure development in the commercial sector and for military applications. The company’s specialized rough terrain cranes primarily serve the needs of the construction, municipality, and railroad industries. Through its Italian subsidiary, the Company manufactures and distributes reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for the global container handling markets. On November 30, 2013, the Company acquired the assets of Valla SpA (“Valla”) located in Piacenza, Italy. Valla offers a full range of mobile cranes from 2 to 90 tons, using electric, diesel, and hybrid power options. Its cranes offer wheeled or tracked, fixed or swing boom configurations, with dozens of special applications designed specifically to meet the needs of its customers. Additionally, the Company manufactures and distributes custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy equipment, the trailer business serves niche markets in the commercial construction, railroad, military, and equipment rental industries through a dealer network. Beginning in August 2013, the Company began to manufacture and market a comprehensive line of specialized trailer tanks for liquid and solid storage and containment. The tank trailers are used in a variety of end markets such as petrochemical, waste management and oil and gas drilling.
	The Equipment Distribution segment located in Bridgeview, Illinois, comprises the operations of Crane & Machinery (“C&M”), a division of Manitex International , Inc. The segment markets products used primarily for infrastructure development and commercial construction applications that include road and bridge construction, general contracting, roofing, scrap handling and sign construction and maintenance. C&M is a distributor of Terex rough terrain and truck cranes, and supplies repair parts for a wide variety of medium to heavy duty construction equipment and sells domestically and internationally, predominately to end users, including the rental market. It also provides crane equipment repair services in the Chicago area. C&M uses the trade name, North American Equipment Exchange to market previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, both domestically and internationally and provides a wide range of used lifting and construction equipment of various ages and condition, and also has the capability to refurbish equipment to the customers’ specification. C&M operates as the North American sales organization for our Italian based PM knuckle boom cranes and Valla pick and carry crane products.
	ASV which was acquired on December 19, 2014, is shown as a separate segment. ASV is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and manufactures a line of high quality compact track and skid steer loaders. The ASV products are distributed through the Terex distribution channels as well as Manitex dealers.
	Sabre, Valla and ASV results are included in the Company’s results from their respective effective dates of acquisition on August 19, 2013, November 30, 2013 and December 20, 2014.
	The following is financial information for our three operating segments, i.e., Lifting Equipment, Equipment Distribution and ASV. The below financial information includes results for each of the above acquisitions from the respective date of acquisition:
		Years ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net Revenues
	Lifting Equipment	$	245,435		$	228,772		$	188,792
	Equipment Distribution		21,104			16,951			17,090
	ASV		2,264			—			—
	Inter-segment elimination		(4,722	)		(651	)		(633	)
	Total	$	264,081		$	245,072		$	205,249
	Operating Earnings
	Lifting Equipment	$	21,640		$	23,311		$	19,880
	Equipment Distribution		374			628			222
	ASV		(121	)		—			—
	Corporate expenses		(7,968	)		(6,391	)		(5,613	)
	Elimination of inter-segment profit in inventory		11			(10	)		(30	)
	Total operating income	$	13,936		$	17,538		$	14,459
	Total Assets
	Lifting Equipment	$	172,306		$	170,692		$	143,749
	Equipment Distribution		15,634			10,847			7,562
	ASV		126,547			—			—
	Corporate		1,636			1,075			193
	Total	$	316,123		$	182,614		$	151,504
	Total foreign source net revenue was approximately $96,747, $95,205 and $90,691 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Total long-lived assets related to the Company’s foreign operations were approximately $6,935 and $8,616 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Information of external net revenues and long lived asset information by country is shown on the below tables:
	The following is a summary of goodwill by segment:
		2014			2013
	Goodwill—Lifting Equipment Segment
	Balance January 1	$	22,214		$	15,008
	Goodwill related to the Sabre acquisition		—			4,740
	Goodwill related to the Valla acquisition		—			2,409
	Foreign currency translation		(403	)		57
	Balance December 31,		21,811			22,214
	Goodwill—Equipment Distribution Segment
	Balance January 1 and December 31		275			275
	Goodwill—ASV Segment
	Goodwill related to ASV acquisition		26,744			—
	Total goodwill at December 31,	$	48,830		$	22,489
	Net Revenues
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	167,334		$	149,867		$	114,558
	Canada		34,658			44,568			55,540
	Italy		18,260			8,230			11,700
	Turkey		969			5,280			—
	Peru		1,840			3,849			—
	South Africa		516			3,651			—
	Egypt		129			3,285			—
	Australia		—			4			3,213
	Korea		934			—			2,810
	Russia		710			1,623			2,189
	Germany		3,459			3,246			2,041
	Mexico		4,050			5,096			1,867
	Czech Republic		3,426			1,804			1,484
	Brazil		3			—			1,205
	France		2,487			—			810
	United Arab Emirates		4,226			1,297			152
	Venezuela		—			407			1,188
	Switzerland		2,697			—			22
	Other		18,383			12,865			6,470
		$	264,081		$	245,072		$	205,249
Company attributes revenue to different geographic areas based on where items are shipped or services are performed.
Long Lived Assets
	2014			2013
United States	$	134,871		$	52,200
Canada		549			789
Italy		6,386			7,827
Total Long-Lived Assets	$	141,806		$	60,816
Long-Lived Assets are based on where the operating unit is domiciled.

Acquisition_and_Investment

Acquisition and Investment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisition and Investment	Note 19. Acquisition and Investment
	Lift Ventures, LLC
	On December 16, 2014, Manitex International, Inc. (the “Company”), BGI USA Inc. (“BGI”), Movedesign SRL and R & S Advisory S.r.l., entered into an operating agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) for Lift Ventures LLC (“Lift Ventures”), a joint venture entity. The purposes for which Lift Ventures is organized are the manufacturing and selling of certain products and components, including the Schaeff line of electric forklifts and certain LiftKing products. Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, the Company was granted a 25% equity stake in Lift Ventures in exchange for the contribution of inventory totaling $5,951 and a license of certain intellectual property related to the Company’s products. As of December 31, 2014 no transactions occurred since the date of this transaction.
	This investment is a non-marketable equity investment made in a privately-held company accounted for under the equity method.
	As of December 31, 2014, this investment had a carrying value of $5,951. In the future, we will review this non-marketable equity investment periodically for impairment. No impairments were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	ASV Stock Purchase
	On December 19, 2014, the Company closed on the ASV Stock Purchase Agreement entered into between Manitex International, Inc. (the “Company”) and Terex Corporation (“Terex”) on October 29, 2014, pursuant to which the Company purchased 51% of the issued and outstanding shares of ASV Inc. a Grand Rapids, Minnesota-based manufacturer of a broad line of technology leading compact rubber tracked and skid steer loaders and accessories that had been a wholly owned subsidiary of Terex since 2008.
	The fair value of the purchase consideration was $94,437 in total as shown below:
	Cash		$	25,000
	Note payable to seller			1,411
	Fair value of non-controlling interest in ASV			23,376
	Assumption of non-recourse ASV debt			44,650
	Total purchase consideration		$	94,437
	Under the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance ASC 805, Business Combinations, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are valued based on their estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition. The Company engaged a valuation expert and a tax advisor to provide guidance and assistance to management which was considered and in part relied upon in completing its purchase price allocation. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate estimated fair value of net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill. The purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to final review of certain inventory, accrual and receivable balances. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the ASV acquisition consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
	Purchase price allocation:
	Cash		$	2
	Accounts receivable			18,232
	Prepaid Expenses			71
	Inventory			27,217
	Total fixed assets			19,177
	Customer relationships			16,000
	Trade name and trademarks			7,000
	Patented & Unpatented Technology			8,000
	Goodwill			26,744
	Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs			2,767
	Accounts payable			(9,459	)
	Accrued expenses			(3,975	)
	Accrued conversion tax			(16,500	)
	Accrued pension liability			(839	)
	Net assets acquired		$	94,437
	Deferred bank fees and expense: Legal and bank fees incurred related to establishing term debt and revolving credit financing for ASV as part of the acquisition transaction. Manitex executed a note payable in the amount of $1,594 in connection with the transaction. The note was to reimburse Terex for Manitex’s share of fees and expenses, including $1,411 of fees related to new financing at ASV.
	Noncontrolling interest in ASV: Fair value of Terex 49% share of ASV equity calculated by grossing up the fair value of the controlling interest purchased by the Company to a 100% value, then deducting the $26,411 paid for the majority interest. Subsequently an adjustment for an implied minority discount of $2,000 (approximately 8%) was applied against initial calculation.
	Non-recourse ASV debt: In connection with the transaction, ASV entered into a $40,000, five year Term debt facility and a $35,000 revolving credit facility. At the date of acquisition, ASV had fully drawn funds on the Term debt, $40,000, and had drawn $4,650 on the revolving credit facility.
	Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total consideration is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of the date of the acquisition as shown below.
	Tangible assets and liabilities: The tangible assets and liabilities were valued at their respective carrying values by ASV, except for certain adjustments necessary to state such amounts at their estimated fair values at acquisition date. Fair market adjustments to fixed assets and inventory of $4,390 were recorded.
	Intangible assets: There are three fundamental methods applied to value intangible assets outlined in FASB ASC 820. These methods include the Cost Approach, the Market Approach, and the Income Approach. Each of these valuation approaches was considered in our estimation of value.
	Trade names and trademarks, patented and unpatented technology: Valued using the Relief from Royalty method, a form of both the Market Approach and the Income Approach. Because the Company has established trade names and trademarks and has developed patented and unpatented technology, we estimated the benefit of ownership as the relief from the royalty expense that would need to be incurred in absence of ownership.
	Customer relationships: Because there is a specific earnings stream that can be associated with customer relationships, we determined the fair value of these relationships based on the excess earnings method, a form of the Income Approach.
	Goodwill: Goodwill represents the excess of total consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired. The recognition of goodwill of $26,744 reflects the inherent value in the ASV reputation, which has been built since being founded in 1983 and the prospects for significant future earnings.
	For income tax purposes, intangible assets and goodwill will be amortized and will result in future tax deductions.
	Accrued conversion tax: In connection with the acquisition, the Board of Directors of ASV, Inc. agreed a Plan of Conversion to convert ASV, Inc., a corporation into a Minnesota limited liability company. Under the plan, all of the issued and outstanding shares of ASV, Inc. were cancelled and an equal number of limited liability company membership interests were issued to the members of ASV LLC, on a one-for-one basis. In connection with the conversion, ASV will have a taxable gain.
	Acquisition transaction costs: Cost and expenses related to the acquisition have been expensed as incurred and recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company incurred fees of $100 for legal services, $750 for acquisition related bonus payments, $325 for accounting services in connection with the prior year audit of ASV financial statements and $40 for Valuation services.
	The results of the acquired ASV operations have been included in our consolidated statement of operations since the acquisition date. ASV is being treated as its own segment for segment reporting purposes.
	The following unaudited pro forma information assumes the acquisition of ASV occurred on January 1, 2013. The unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for informational purposes only and do not purport to represent the results of operations that would have been had the acquisition occurred as of the date indicated, nor of future results of operations. The unaudited pro forma results for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
			Year Ended			Year Ended
			December 31,			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Net revenues		$	393,583		$	383,315
	Net income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc		$	6,397		$	7,731
	Income per share:
	Basic		$	0.43		$	0.56
	Diluted		$	0.43		$	0.56
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Basic			14,929,912			13,779,361
	Diluted			14,976,012			13,825,731
	Pro Forma Adjustment Note
	For 2014, the following pro forma adjustments were made:
		•		Pro forma adjustments to account for the difference between historical depreciation and depreciation calculated using the fair market value of the fixed assets acquired and the current useful lives and to reverse the write-off of the fair market inventory write-up, increased expense $80 and decreased expense $21, respectively.
		•		A pro forma adjustment was made to account for the difference between historical amortization and amortization calculated using the fair market value of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, and the current useful lives, which reduced expense by $5,254.
		•		Pro forma adjustments were made to record interest expense and associated amortization of deferred banking fees (1 )on the term loan and the line of credit recorded at ASV, (2) on the $7,500 convertible and (3) on the $5,000 increase in the Company’s revolving lines of credit used to finance the acquisition. The effect was to increase expense by $5,723.
		•		Pro forma adjustments were made to remove expenses directly associated with the acquisition including accounting, legal and consulting fees for which recorded in 2013 as result of pro forma adjustment. The effect was to increase income by $1,326.
		•		Pro forma adjustments were made to reverse ASV historical tax benefit as the ASV was converted to an LLC, record the tax impact on Manitex’s pro forma adjustments, and to record a tax provision on Mantiex’s share of ASV earnings. The net effect was to increase income tax expense by $1,111.
		•		A Pro forma adjustment was made to increase both basic and diluted shares outstanding by 1,071,723 to reflect the shares issued to Terex for the period between January 1 and December 19, 2014.
	For 2013, the following pro forma adjustments were made:
	•		Pro forma adjustments to account for the difference between historical depreciation and depreciation calculated using the fair market value of the fixed assets acquired and the current useful lives and to write off the fair market inventory write-up increased expense $372 and $260, respectively.
	•		A pro forma adjustment was made to account for the difference between historical amortization and amortization calculated using the fair market value of intangible assets, excluding goodwill, and the current useful lives, which reduced expense by $5,478.
	•		Pro forma adjustments were made to record interest expense and associated amortization of deferred banking fees (1) on the term loan and the line of credit recorded at ASV, (2) on the $7,500 convertible and (3) on the $5,000 increase in the Company’s revolving lines of credit used to finance the acquisition. The effect was to increase expense by $6,315.
	•		Pro forma adjustments were made to record expenses directly associated with the acquisition including accounting, legal and consulting fees, which increased expense by $1,705.
	•		Pro forma adjustments were made to reverse ASV historical tax benefit as the ASV was converted to an LLC, record the tax impact on Manitex’s pro forma adjustments, and to record a tax provision on Mantiex’s share of ASV earnings. The net effect was to decrease income tax expense by $309.
	•		A Pro forma adjustment was made to increase both basic and diluted shares outstanding by 1,108,156 to reflect the shares issued to Terex.
Valla Asset Purchase
On November 30, 2013, CVS Ferrari Srl. (the “Purchaser” or “CVS”), an Italian corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company completed an Asset Purchase Agreement with Valla SpA (the “Seller”), an Italian based developer of precision pick and carry cranes to acquire substantially all of the Seller’s operating assets and business operations, including the Seller’s accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. Valla develops precision pick and carry cranes with lifting capacities from 2 to 90 tons using electric, diesel and hybrid power options. Its cranes offer wheeled or tracked, fixed or swing boom configurations, with special applications designed specifically to meet the needs of its customers.
The consideration for the Purchase consisted of a note payable to Seller for $170 on (the “Note”) with principal payments of $85 on December 31, 2015 and 2016 and annual interest of 5% and contingent consideration of up to $1,000. The fair value of the purchase consideration was as follows:
		Fair Value			Fair Value
		Euros			U.S. Dollars
Seller note		€	143		$	198
Contingent consideration			183			250
Total purchase consideration		€	326		$	448
Seller Note. In connection with the acquisition, the Company issued a note with a stated interest rate of 5% in the amount of $170 payable to the sellers. The note is payable in two installments of $85 payable on December 31, 2015 and 2016.
The fair value of the promissory note is $198 and was calculated to be to equal the present value of future debt payments discounted at a market rate of return commensurate with similar debt instruments with comparable levels of risk and marketability. A rate of 1.5% was determined to be the appropriate rate following an assessment of the risk inherent in the debt issued and the market rate for debt of this nature using corporate credit ratings. The difference $28 between face amount of the promissory note and its fair value is being amortized over the life of the note and is a reduction of interest expense.
Contingent Consideration. In accordance with ASC 805, the acquirer is to recognize the acquisition date fair value of contingent consideration. The agreement has a contingent consideration provision which provides the seller to receive an annual payment equal to 10% of net income for the next eight years, with a maximum annual payment of $125. If 10% of a year’s net income exceeds $125, the excess amounts will be carried over to future years. Any carryovers not paid out after eight years will be forfeited. The agreement has no provision for a carryback for excess earnings in a year. Given the disparity between the income threshold and the Company’s projected financial results, it was determined that a Monte Carlo simulation analysis was appropriate to determine the fair value of contingent consideration. It was determined that the probability weighted average earn out payment is $250. Based thereon, we determined the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $250.
Under the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance ASC 805, Business Combinations, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are valued based on their estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate estimated fair value of net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill. The purchase price allocation is preliminary and is subject to final review. The following table summarizes the acquisition consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
Purchase price allocation
		Fair Value			Fair Value
		Euros			U.S. Dollars
Accounts receivable		€	726		$	994
Inventory			872			1,193
Prepaids			29			41
Property and equipment			155			212
Trade names and trademarks			400			547
Unpatented technology			430			588
Customer relationships			200			273
Goodwill			1,762			2,409
Accounts payable			(1,944	)		(2,658	)
Working capital borrowings			(1,589	)		(2,173	)
Accrued expenses			(715	)		(978	)
		€	326		$	448
Tangible assets and liabilities: The tangible assets and liabilities were valued at their respective carrying values by Valla, except for certain adjustments necessary to state such amounts at their estimated fair values at acquisition date. Fair market adjustments to fixed assets and inventory that were recorded were not significant.
Intangible assets: There are three fundamental methods applied to value intangible assets outlined in FASB ASC 820. These methods include the Cost Approach, the Market Approach, and the Income Approach. Each of these valuation approaches was considered in our estimation of value.
Trade names and trademarks and unpatented technology: Valued using the Relief from Royalty method, a form of both the Market Approach and the Income Approach. Because the Company has established trade names and trademarks and has developed unpatented technology, we estimated the benefit of ownership as the relief from the royalty expense that would need to be incurred in absence of ownership.
Customer relationships: Because there is a specific earnings stream that can be associated with customer relationships, we determined the discounted cash flow method was the most appropriate methodology for valuation.
Goodwill: Goodwill represents the excess of total consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired. The recognition of goodwill of $2,409 reflects the inherent value in the Valla reputation, which has been built since being founded in 1945 and the prospects for significant future earnings based on Valla’s product line.
For income tax purposes, intangible assets and goodwill will be amortized and will result in future tax deductions.
Acquisition transaction costs: Cost and expenses related to the acquisition have been expensed as incurred and recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. In connection with the Valla acquisition, the Company incurred legal and accounting fees of $42 and fees for valuation services of $15.
Sabre Asset Purchase
On August 19, 2013, Manitex Sabre, Inc. (the “Purchaser” or “Sabre”), a Michigan corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Sabre Manufacturing, LLC, (the “Seller”), a Knox, Indiana-based manufacturer of specialized tanks, to acquire substantially all of the Seller’s operating assets and business operations, including the Seller’s accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. Sabre tanks are used for above ground liquid and solid storage and containment solutions for a variety of end markets such as petrochemical, waste management and oil and gas drilling.
The fair value of the purchase consideration was $14,000 in total as shown below:
Cash		$	13,000
87,928 shares of Manitex International, Inc. common stock			1,000
Total purchase consideration		$	14,000
Manitex International Inc. stock. The fair value of the stock consideration was determined to be $1,000 at date of acquisition.
Under the acquisition method of accounting, in accordance ASC 805, Business Combinations, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are valued based on their estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the aggregate estimated fair value of net assets acquired was allocated to goodwill. The following table summarizes the allocation of the Sabre acquisition consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
Purchase price allocation:
Accounts receivable		$	1,148
Receivable due from seller			233
Inventory			1,482
Total fixed assets			1,431
Non-competition agreements			50
Customer relationships			5,200
Trade name and trademarks			1,200
Goodwill			4,740
Accounts payable			(730	)
Accrued expenses			(140	)
Customer deposits			(467	)
Debt and Capital lease obligations			(147	)
Net assets acquired		$	14,000
Tangible assets and liabilities: The tangible assets and liabilities were valued at their respective carrying values by Sabre, except for certain adjustments necessary to state such amounts at their estimated fair values at acquisition date. Fair market adjustments to fixed assets and inventory that were recorded were not significant.
Intangible assets: There are three fundamental methods applied to value intangible assets outlined in FASB ASC 820. These methods include the Cost Approach, the Market Approach, and the Income Approach. Each of these valuation approaches was considered in our estimation of value.
Trade names and trademarks and unpatented technology: Valued using the Relief from Royalty method, a form of both the Market Approach and the Income Approach. Because the Company has established trade names and trademarks and has developed unpatented technology, we estimated the benefit of ownership as the relief from the royalty expense that would need to be incurred in absence of ownership.
Customer relationships: Because there is a specific earnings stream that can be associated with customer relationships, we determined the discounted cash flow method was the most appropriate methodology for valuation.
Goodwill: Goodwill represents the excess of total consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired. The recognition of goodwill of $4,725 reflects the inherent value in the Sabre reputation, which has been built since being founded in 2005 and the prospects for significant future earnings based on Sabre’s past performance.
For income tax purposes, intangible assets and goodwill will be amortized and will result in future tax deductions.
Acquisition transaction costs: Cost and expenses related to the acquisition have been expensed as incurred and recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company incurred fees of $93 for legal services, $68 for accounting service in connection with the prior year audit of Sabre financial statements and $37 for Valuation services.
The results of the acquired Sabre and Valla operations have been included in our consolidated statement of operations since their respective acquisition date. The results of Sabre and Valla also form part of the segment disclosures for the Lifting Equipment segment.

Equity

Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	Note 20. Equity
	Issuance of Common Stock and Warrants
	Stock Warrants
	The Company accounts for equity instruments issued to non-employees based on the fair value of the equity instruments issued. The Warrants were exercisable on a cashless basis under certain circumstances, and are callable by the Company on a cashless basis under certain circumstances.
	Roth Capital Partners, LLC acted as exclusive placement agent for the 2007 Private Placement and received cash and warrants to purchase 105,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as a placement agent fee. The Warrants were issued the day after the closing of the 2007 Private Placement (September 11, 2007) and were exercisable after the sixth month anniversary of the issuance date of the Warrants until September 11, 2012. The warrant holder can purchase 105,000 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Warrants have an exercise price of $7.18 per share. On May 18, 2012, the holder of the outstanding warrants elected to exercise its rights to purchase 105,000 warrant shares under the cashless exercise provisions of the warrant. Under the cashless exercise provisions, the holder surrendered its rights to receive the number of shares with a value equal to the exercise price of $754 based on the average of $9.782 or the closing price for the five days, preceding the date of exercise or 77,071 shares. Upon exercise, the warrant holder was issued 27,929 shares of Company, which represents the difference between the 105,000 warrants exercised and the 77,071 shares withheld in lieu of a cash payment for the exercise price.
	The following table contains information regarding warrants for the year ended December 31, 2012:
		2012
		Warrants				Price per Share
	Outstanding on January 1		105,000			$	7.18
	Exercised		(105,000	)		$	7.18
	Outstanding on December 31	$	—
	During 2014 and 2013, the Company had no issued or outstanding warrants.
	Stock Issuance
	Sabre acquisition shares
	On August 19, 2013, the Company issued 87,928 shares of common stock. The shares which were part of the consideration paid to the seller in connection with the purchase of the Sabre assets. See Note 19.
	Shares issued to Terex Corporation
	On December 19, 2014, pursuant to the terms of the Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company issued 1,108,156 shares of Company’s common stock and received $12,500 of cash.
	Stock issued to employees and Directors
	The Company issued shares of common stock to employees and Directors at various times in 2014, 2013 and 2012 as restricted stock units issued under the Company’s 2004 Incentive Plan vested. Upon issuance entries were recorded to increase common stock and decrease paid in capital for the amounts shown below. The following is a summary of stock issuances that occurred during the three year period:
	Date of Issue	Employees or		Shares Issued				Value of
		Director						Shares Issued
	6-Mar-14	Directors			6,600			$	106
	6-Mar-14	Employees			14,292				229
	June 5, 2014	Employees			749				8
	December 31, 2014	Employees			38,005				406
	December 31, 2014	Directors			20,615				257
					80,261			$	1,006
	Date of Issue	Employees or		Shares Issued				Value of
		Director						Shares Issued
	March 8, 2013	Directors			6,600			$	69
	March 8, 2013	Employees			20,836			$	219
	September 12, 2013	Directors			1,667				19
	December 31, 2013	Directors			17,400				151
	December 31, 2013	Employees			23,403				167
					69,906			$	625
	Date of Issue	Employees or		Shares Issued				Value of
		Director						Shares Issued
	March 21, 2012	Employees			12,051			$	94
	March 21, 2012	Directors			6,600				52
	December 31, 2012	Directors			11,700				80
					30,351			$	226
	Additionally, on October 3, 2012, the Company issued 29,112 shares to an executive officer. The executive officer was assigned the rights to receive the shares which had a value of $200 pursuant to a purchase agreement between SL and the Company.
	Warrant exercises
	On May 18, 2012, the Company issued shares of common stock in connection with a cashless exercise of warrant as detailed below:
	Issued Date	Shares				Shares Repurchased				Share				Repurchase
		Issued								Net of				Price
										Repurchases
	May 18, 2012		105,000				77,071				27,929			$	9.782
	In connection with the above cashless exercise $232, the value of warrants at the date of grant, was transferred from warrants to common stock. The shares 77,071 repurchased and cancelled were acquired $754 or $9.782 per share. The shares being repurchased were originally issued $9.39 per share or $724. The $30 difference was recorded as a direct charge to retained earnings.
	Stock offerings
	September 30, 2013 offering
	On September 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,375,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value. The shares were issued to certain investors pursuant to subscription agreements between the Company and the investors that were entered into on September 25, 2013 (the “Agreements”). Under the Agreements, the investors paid $10.75 per share for a total purchase price of $14,781. The shares were issued pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated September 25, 2013 and prospectus dated August 9, 2011, which is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-176189) that was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2011.
	In connection with this offering, the Company entered into a placement agency agreement (“Placement Agreement”) dated September 25, 3013 with Avondale Partners, LLC, Roth Capital Partners, LLC, and The Benchmark Company, LLC (the “Agents”). In accordance with the terms of the Placement Agreement between the Company and the Agents, the Company paid the Agents a cash fee that represents 5.25% of the gross proceeds of the offering and reimbursed the Agents for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
	In connection with the stock issuance, the Company incurred investment banking fees of $776 and legal fees and expenses of approximately $78. The Company’s net cash proceeds after fees and expenses of approximately $13,927 were used to repay debt.
	July 17, 2012 offering
	On July 17, 2012, the Company issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value. The shares were issued to certain investors pursuant to subscription agreements between the Company and the investors that were entered into on July 12, 2012 (the “Agreements”). Under the Agreements, the investors paid $8.25 per share for a total purchase price of $4,125. The shares were issued pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated July 12, 2012 and a prospectus dated August 9, 2011, which is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-176189) that was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2011.
	Avondale Partners, LLC acted as the Company’s exclusive placement agent in this offering. In accordance with the terms of a Placement Agency Agreement dated July 12, 2012 between the Company and the placement agent, the Company paid the placement agent a cash fee that represents 5.25% of the gross proceeds of the offering and reimbursed the placement agent for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. The Company received net cash proceeds of approximately $3,781 after payment of investment bank fees of $217 and legal and other expenses of $127. The net proceeds from the stock offering was used to repay debt.
	Stock Repurchase
	The Company purchased shares of Common Stock at various times from certain employees at the closing price on date of purchase. The stock was purchased from the employees to satisfy employees’ withholding tax obligations related to stock issuances described above. The following is a summary of common stock purchased during 2014 and 2013 (no stock purchases occurred in 2012):
	Date of Purchase	Shares Purchased				Closing Price
						on Date of
						Purchase
	5-Jun-14		392			$	16.75
	December 31, 2014		8,461			$	12.71
		8,853
December 31, 2013		4,414			$	15.88
On May 18, 2012, the holder of the outstanding warrants elected to exercise its rights to purchase 105,000 warrant shares under the cashless exercise provisions of the warrant. In connection with cashless exercise, the Company repurchased 77,071 shares that had of value equal the exercise price of warrants being exercised or $754.
2004 Equity Incentive Plan
In 2004, the Company adopted the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and subsequently amended and restated the plan on September 13, 2007, May 28, 2009 and June 5, 2013. The maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the plan is 917,046 shares. The total number of shares reserved for issuance however, can be adjusted to reflect certain corporate transactions or changes in the Company’s capital structure. The Company’s employees and members of the board of directors who are not our employees or employees of our affiliates are eligible to participate in the plan. The plan is administered by a committee of the board comprised of members who are outside directors. The plan provides that the committee has the authority to, among other things, select plan participants, determine the type and amount of awards, determine award terms, fix all other conditions of any awards, interpret the plan and any plan awards. Under the plan, the committee can grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance units, except Directors may not be granted stock appreciation rights, performance shares and performance units. During any calendar year, participants are limited in the number of grants they may receive under the plan. In any year, an individual may not receive options for more than 15,000 shares, stock appreciation rights with respect to more than 20,000 shares, more than 20,000 shares of restricted stock and/or an award for more than 10,000 performance shares or restricted stock units or performance units. The plan requires that the exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights be not less than fair market value of the Company’s common stock on date of grant.
The Company awarded under the Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan a total of 34,292; 114,821; and 135,001 restricted stock units to employees and directors during 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The restricted stock units are subject to the same conditions as the restricted stock awards except the restricted stock units will not have voting rights and the common stock will not be issued until the vesting criteria are satisfied.
Compensation expense in 2014, 2013 and 2012 includes $875, $445 and $132 related to restricted stock units, respectively. Compensation expense related to restricted stock units will be $701, $360 and $0 for 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively.
The following is a summary of restricted stock units that were awarded during 2014, 2013 and 2012:
2014 Grants	Vesting Date		Number of				Closing Price on				Value of
			Restricted				Date of Grant				Restricted Stock
			Stock Units								Units Issued
March 6, 2014	March 6, 2014 20,892 units; December 31, 2014 6,600 units; December 31, 2015 6,800 units			34,292			$	15.99			$	548
				34,292							$	548
2013 Grants	Vesting Date		Number of				Closing Price on				Value of
			Restricted				Date of Grant				Restricted Stock
			Stock Units								Units Issued
March 8, 2013	March 8, 2013 27,436 units; December 31, 2013 6,600 units; December 31, 2014 6,800 units			40,836			$	10.51			$	429
June 5, 2013	June 5, 2014 1,141 units; June 5, 2015 1,142 units; June 5, 2016 1,142 units			3,425			$	10.45			$	36
12-Sep-13	September 21, 2013—1,667 units			1,667			$	11.19			$	19
31-Dec-13	22,735 units December 31, 2014; 22,735 units December 31, 2015 and 23,423 units December 31, 2016			68,893			$	15.88			$	1,094
				114,821							$	1,578
2012 Grants	Vesting Date		Number of				Closing Price on				Value of
			Restricted				Date of Grant				Restricted Stock
			Stock Units								Units Issued
March 21, 2012	March 21, 2012 18,651 units; December 31, 2012 6,600 units; December 31, 2013 6,800 units			32,051			$	7.83			$	251
December 31, 2012	34,317 units December 31, 2013; 34,317 units December 31, 2014 and 34,316 units December 31, 2015			102,950			$	7.14				735
				135,001							$	986
The following table contains information regarding restricted stock units for the years ended December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:
	Restricted Stock Units
	2014				2013				2012
Outstanding on January 1,		142,851				109,750				5,100
Issued		34,292				114,821				135,001
Vested and issued		(80,261	)			(69,906	)			(30,351	)
Vested—issued and repurchased for income tax withholding		(8,853	)			(4,414	)			—
Forfeited		(2,645	)			(7,400	)			—
Outstanding on December 31		85,384				142,851				109,750

Recent_Accounting_Guidance

Recent Accounting Guidance	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Guidance	Note 21. Recent Accounting Guidance
	Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 outlines a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new revenue recognition model provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require revenue recognition to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and early adoption is not permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact that adoption of this guidance will have on the determination or reporting of its financial results.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, “Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period,” (“ASU 2014-12”). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award. ASU 2014-12 is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of the Company’s financial results.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, “Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” (“ASU 2014-15”). ASU 2014-15 requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a one year period subsequent to the date of the financial statements. An entity must provide certain disclosures if conditions or events raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The guidance is effective for all entities for the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016 and interim periods thereafter, with early adoption permitted. Adoption of this guidance is not expected to have any impact on the determination or reporting of the Company’s financial results.
	Except as noted above, the guidance issued by the FASB during the current year is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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Transactions between the Company and Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions between the Company and Related Parties	Note 22. Transactions between the Company and Related Parties
	In the course of conducting its business, the Company has entered into certain related party transactions.
	On December 16, 2014, Manitex International, Inc. (the “Company”), BGI USA Inc. (“BGI”), Movedesign SRL and R & S Advisory S.r.l., entered into an operating agreement (the “Operating Agreement”) for Lift Ventures LLC (“Lift Ventures”), a joint venture entity. The purposes for which Lift Ventures is organized are the manufacturing and selling of certain products and components, including the Schaeff line of electric forklifts and certain LiftKing products. Pursuant to the Operating Agreement, the Company was granted a 25% equity stake in the Lift Ventures in exchange for the contribution of certain inventory and a license of certain intellectual property related to the Company’s products. As of December 31, 2014 no transactions occurred since date of acquisition.
	The Company, through its Manitex and Manitex Liftking subsidiaries, purchases and sells parts to BGI USA, Inc. (“BGI”) including its subsidiary SL Industries, Ltd (“SL”). BGI is a distributor of assembly parts used to manufacture various lifting equipment. SL Industries, Ltd is a Bulgarian subsidiary of BGI that manufactures fabricated and welded components used to manufacture various lifting equipment. The President of Manufacturing Operations is the majority owner of BGI.
	The Company through its Manitex Liftking subsidiary provides parts and services to LiftMaster, Ltd (“LiftMaster”) or purchases parts or services from LiftMaster. LiftMaster is a rental company that rents and services rough terrain forklifts. LiftMaster is owned by the Vice President of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Manitex Liftking, ULC, and a relative.
	As of December 31, 2014 the Company had an accounts receivable of $2 and $16 from LiftMaster and SL, respectively and accounts payable of $1, $519 and $1 to BGI, SL and Liftmaster respectively. As of December 31, 2013 the Company had an accounts receivable of $6 and $7 from LiftMaster and SL, respectively and accounts payable of $6, $796 and $0 to BGI, SL and Liftmaster respectively.
	The following is a summary of the amounts attributable to certain related party transactions as described in the footnotes to the table, for the periods indicated:
			2014		2013		2012
	Bridgeview Facility (1)		$	256	$	251	$	247
	Sales to:
	SL Industries, Ltd			6		43		65
	LiftMaster (2)			185		10		6
	Total Sales			191		53		71
	Inventory Purchases from:
	SL Industries, Ltd (3)			5,364		5,337		4,592
	LiftMaster (2)			1		21		24
	BGI			43		165		147
	Total Inventory Purchases		$	5,408	$	5,523	$	4,763
	Intangible Asset Purchase (3)
	SL Industries Ltd		$	—	$	—	$	339
	Total Intangible asset Purchase		$	—	$	—	$	339
	1	The Company leases its 40,000 sq. ft. Bridgeview facility from an entity controlled by Mr. David Langevin, the Company’s Chairman and CEO. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, the Company makes monthly lease payments of $21. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. The lease will expire on June 30, 2020 and has a provision for six one year extension periods. The lease contains a rental escalation clause under which annual rent is increased during the initial lease term by the lesser of the increase in the Consumer Price Increase or 2.0%. Rent for any extension period shall however, be the then-market rate for similar industrial buildings within the market area. The Company has the option, to purchase the building by giving the Landlord written notice at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The Landlord can require the Company to purchase the building if a change of Control Event, as defined in the agreement occurs by giving written notice to the Company at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The purchase price regardless whether the purchase is initiated by the Company or the landlord will be the Fair Market Value as of the closing date of said sale.
	-2	The Company provides parts and services to LiftMaster, Inc. LiftMaster is a rental company that rents and services rough terrain forklifts. LiftMaster is owned by a relative of an Officer of Manitex Liftking, ULC.
	-3	The Company acquired the intangible assets associated with a nine ton carry deck crane (the “Crane”) developed by SL Industries Ltd. The intangible assets (the Intangible Assets”) includes all related technology, patents, drawings, designs, know-how and all technical information related to the Crane and its improvements, including all variations, sizes and models, both now in existence or which are hereafter developed. In exchange for the rights, designs and the two cranes, Manitex is contractually obligated to pay to SL the sum of $345 in cash (“the Cash Consideration”) and to issue them 29,112 shares of the Manitex’s common stock, (the “the Stock Consideration”). SL assigned to Mr. Litchev, the sole owner of SL and the Company’s President of Manufacturing, all of its rights to the Stock Consideration under the Agreement, and $139 of the Cash Consideration and Mr. Litchev agreed to this assignment, and accepted the Stock Consideration and $139 of the Cash Consideration.
	Transactions with Terex
	On December 19, 2014, Terex became a related party when the Company and Terex entered into an agreement.
	At December 31, 2014, ASV has receivable due from Terex for $8,609 which is shown on the balance on the line titled “accounts receivable from related party”. As part of the agreement Terex retained certain receivables from third party customers. In place of the retained receivable, Terex gave ASV a receivable for a portion of the third party customer receivable retained by Terex. Terex is obligated to pay 50% of this receivable thirty days after closing of the transaction and the remaining balance 60 days after of closing the transaction.
	At December 31, 2014, the Company has the following notes payable to Terex:
	Note related to Crane and Schaeff acquisition		$	500
	Note payable related to ASV acquisition		$	1,594
	Convertible note		$	6,611
	See Note 11 and Note 13 for additional details regarding the above debt obligations.
	Effective December 19, 2014, the Company has entered into a Distribution and Cross Marketing Agreement with Terex Corporation (“Terex”) that sets forth the terms under which ASV will manufacture and sell ASV Products and certain services Terex will provide in assisting in the sales and marketing of ASV products and the costs to be paid by ASV in exchange for such services. The agreement defines dealers and territories and customers that Terex shall have the exclusive right on behalf of ASV to market and sell Terex branded ASV products. The agreement defines the compensation to Terex for its machine sales selling expense and part sales selling expense and general and administrative costs associated with such sales. In addition, for the provision of marketing services, ASV shall pay an annual fee of $250, subject to annual escalation of 3% plus 0.2% of net incremental sales. Unless terminated, the term of the agreement is five years, and the parties may agree to renew for additional one year terms. ASV expensed $90 for marketing services for the period from December 20, 2014 through December 31, 2014.
	Effective December 19, 2014 the Company has entered into a Services Agreement with Terex Corporation (“Terex”) that sets forth the terms under which ASV will provide certain services to Terex and its affiliates and Terex will retain access to certain services provided by the Company and the compensation related thereto. The scope of the agreement covers amongst other items, temporary transition services arising from the transfer of majority ownership to Manitex International, third party logistics services for parts fulfilment, warranty and field service and Information Technology services for both transitional and ongoing services. Unless terminated, the term of the agreement is specific to each service provided, and the parties may agree to renew for additional one year terms. ASV expensed $216 for services provided for the period from December 20, 2014 through December 31, 2014.

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Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies	Note 23. Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies
	The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, including product liability, employment related issues, and workers’ compensation matters which have arisen in the normal course of operations. The Company has product liability insurance with self insurance retention that range from $50 to $500. ASV product liability cases that existed on date of acquisition have a $4,000 self-retention limit.
	Certain cases are at a preliminary stage, and it is not possible to estimate the amount or timing of any cost to the Company. However, the Company does not believe that these contingencies, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company. A provisional reserve has been established for the above mentioned liability case. The Company is, however, waiting to receive additional information required to access the value of the liability as of date ASV was acquired. Based on a review of the additional information, the provisional reserve may be adjusted with an offsetting adjustment to goodwill. The adjustment will be made as of the date of the acquisition. At this time, the Company cannot assess what the magnitude of future possible adjustment will be and, therefore, cannot conclude that it will not be material.
	Additionally, the Company has been named as a defendant in several multi-defendant asbestos related product liability lawsuits. In certain instances, the Company is indemnified by a former owner of the product line in question. In the remaining cases the plaintiff has, to date, not been able to establish any exposure by the plaintiff to the Company’s products. The Company is uninsured with respect to these claims but believes that it will not incur any material liability with respect to these to claims.
	When it is probable that a loss has been incurred and possible to make a reasonable estimate of the Company’s liability with respect to such matters, a provision is recorded for the amount of such estimate or the minimum amount of a range of estimates when it is not possible to estimate the amount within the range that is most likely to occur.
	Additionally beginning on December 31, 2011, the Company’s workmen’s compensation insurance policy has per claim deductible of $250 and aggregates of $1,000, $1,150 and $1,325 for 2012, 2013 and 2014 policy years, respectively. The Company is fully insured for any amount on any individual claim that exceeds the deductible and for any additional amounts of all claims once the aggregate is reached. The Company currently has several workmen compensation claims related to injuries that occurred after December 31, 2011 and therefore are subject to a deductible. The Company does not believe that the contingencies associated with these worker compensation claims in aggregate will have a material adverse effect on the Company. Prior to December 31, 2011, worker compensation claims were fully insured.
	On May 5, 2011, Company entered into two separate settlement agreements with two plaintiffs. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has a remaining obligation under the agreements to pay the plaintiffs $1,615 without interest in 17 annual installments of $95 on or before May 22 each year. The Company has recorded a liability for the net present value of the liability. The difference between the net present value and the total payment will be charged to interest expense over payment period.
	It is reasonably possible that the “Estimated Reserve for Product Liability Claims” may change within the next 12 months. A change in estimate could occur if a case is settled for more or less than anticipated, or if additional information becomes known to the Company.

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Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	Note 24. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
	Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data
	Summarized quarterly financial data for 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts).
		2014								2013
		1st Qtr		2nd Qtr		3rd Qtr		4th Qtr		1st Qtr		2nd Qtr		3rd Qtr		4th Qtr
	Net revenues	$	62,576	$	68,399	$	66,197	$	66,909	$	59,566	$	62,554	$	57,521	$	65,431
	Gross Profit		11,604		13,144		10,915		12,601		10,236		12,260		11,201		12,779
	Net income	$	1,877	$	2,986	$	1,768	$	472	$	1,911	$	2,655	$	2,621	$	2,991
	Earnings per Share
	Basic	$	0.14	$	0.22	$	0.13	$	0.03	$	0.16	$	0.22	$	0.21	$	0.22
	Diluted	$	0.14	$	0.22	$	0.13	$	0.03	$	0.16	$	0.22	$	0.21	$	0.22
	Shares outstanding
	Basic		13,807,312		13,822,383		13,822,918		13,980,142		12,275,759		12,295,879		12,352,266		13,760,918
	Diluted		13,840,506		13,874,289		13,873,157		14,029,205		12,307,792		12,337,493		12,403,665		13,821,352
	Results for Sabre, Valla, Lift Ventures and ASV are included in the Company’s results from their respective effective dates of acquisition which are August 19, 2013, November 30, 2013, December 16, 2014 and December 20, 2014 respectively.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Note 25. Subsequent Events
	Modifications to US and Canadian credit facilities
	On January 6, 2015, the Company and Comerica Bank (“Comerica”) and Fifth Third Bank (collectively the “Banks”) entered into Amendment No. 6 to the Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”). The principal modification to the Credit Agreement resulting from the Amendment is the express authorization from the Banks for the Company to enter into the Perella Note Purchase Agreement, which is described below.
	On January 9, 2015, the Company together with its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries amended and restated its existing credit agreement (“Amended Credit Agreement”) with Comerica Bank (“Comerica”) and certain other lenders, who are participants under the credit agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement provides the Company with up to $71,000 of financing (“Financing”) comprised of (a) a $45,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to the U.S. Borrowers (“U.S. Revolver”), (b) a new $14,000 Secured Term Loan to the U.S. Borrowers (“Term Loan”) and (c) a $12,000 (or the Canadian dollar equivalent amount) Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility to the Canadian Borrower (“Canadian Revolver”). The three aforementioned credit facilities each mature on August 19, 2018.
	Prior to the credit restatement, the Company had US and Canadian revolving credit facilities of $40,000 and $9,000, respectively.
	The Company is also required to comply with certain financial covenants as defined in the Credit Agreement including maintaining (1) a Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.20 to 1.00, (2) a Maximum Senior Secured First Lien North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBITDA Ratio of not more than 3.75 to 1.00, with a step down to 3.50 to 1.00 at December 31, 2015, and a further step down to 2.75 to 1.00 at June 30, 2016, and (3) a Maximum Consolidated North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBITDA Ratio of not more than 5.75 to 1.00, with a step down to 4.50 to 1.00 at December 31, 2015, and a further step down to 3.75 to 1.00 at June 30, 2016.
	New convertible note
	On January 7, 2015, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Perella Note Purchase Agreement”) with MI Convert Holdings LLC (which is owned by investment funds constituting part of the Perella Weinberg Partners Asset Based Value Strategy) and Invemed Associates LLC (together, the “Investors”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue $15,000 in aggregate principal amount of convertible notes due 2021 (the “Perella Notes”) to the Investors. The Notes are subordinated, carry a 6.50% per annum coupon, and are convertible, at the holder’s option, into shares of Company common stock, based on an initial conversion price of $15.00 per share, subject to customary adjustments. Upon the occurrence of certain fundamental corporate changes, the Perella Notes are redeemable at the option of the holders of the Perella Notes. The Perella Notes are not redeemable at the Company’s option prior to the maturity date, and the payment of principal is subject to acceleration upon an event of default. The issuance of the Perella Notes by the Company was made in reliance upon the exemptions from registration provided by Rule 506 and Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
	In connection with the issuance of the Perella Notes, on January 7, 2015, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investors (the “Registration Rights Agreement”). Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, the Company has agreed to register the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Perella Notes. The Company filed Registration Statement On Form S-3 to register the shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission declared the Registration Statement, which was declared effective on February 23, 2015.
	PM Acquisition
	As previously disclosed, on July 21, 2014 Manitex International, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a series of agreements to acquire PM Group S.p.A, (“PM Group”), a manufacturer of truck mounted cranes based in San Cesario sul Panaro, Modena, Italy. On January 15, 2015, the Company’s acquisition of PM Group closed. The aggregate consideration paid by the Company for PM Group was $91 million, which reflects exchange rates in effect at the closing. The consideration consisted of $21 million of cash, the assumption of $60 million of debt, which is non-recourse to the Company and 994,483 shares of Company common stock.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting Policy	The summary of significant accounting policies of Manitex International, Inc. is presented to assist in understanding the Company’s financial statements. The financial statements and notes are representations of the Company’s management who is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	Cash and Cash Equivalents—For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term securities purchased with maturity dates of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
Warrants	Warrants—The Company had issued warrants, which allowed the warrant holder to purchase one share of stock at a specified price for a specific period of time. The Company records equity instruments including warrants issued to non-employees based on the fair value at date of issue. The fair value of the warrants at date of issuance is estimated using the Black-Scholes Model.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition—Revenue and related costs are generally recorded when products are shipped and invoiced to our customers. Revenue is recognized when title passes and risk of loss pass to our customers which is generally occurs upon shipment depending upon the terms of the contract. Under certain contracts with our customers title passes to the customers when the units are completed. The units are segregated from our inventory and identified as belonging to the customer, the customer is notified that the units are complete and wait pick up or delivery as specified by the customer before income is recognized. Additionally, the customer is requested to sign an “Invoice Authorization Form” which acknowledges the contract terms and acknowledges that the customer has economic ownership and control over the unit. It also acknowledges that we are going to invoice the unit per terms of the contract. The Company insures any custodial risk that it may retain.
	For FOB contracts, customers may be invoiced prior to the time customers take physical possession. Revenue is recognized in such cases only when the customer has a fixed commitment to purchase the units, the units have been completed, tested and made available to the customer for pickup or delivery, and the customer has authorized in writing that we hold the units for pickup or delivery at a time specified by the customer. In such cases, the units are invoiced under our customary billing terms, title to the units and risks of ownership pass to the customer upon invoicing, the units are segregated from our inventory and identified as belonging to the customer and we have no further obligations under the order. The Company insures any custodial risk that it may retain.
	In addition, our policy requires in all instances certain minimum criteria be met in order to recognize revenue, specifically:
	a)	Persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists;
	b)	The price to the buyer is fixed or determinable;
	c)	Collectability is reasonably assured; and
	d)	We have no significant obligations for future performance.
Investment-Equity Method of Accounting	Investment—Equity Method of Accounting—Our non-marketable equity investments are investments we have made in privately-held companies accounted for under the equity method. We periodically review our non-marketable equity investments for impairment. No impairments were recognized for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts—The Company has adopted a policy consistent with U.S. GAAP for the periodic review of its accounts receivable to determine whether the establishment of an allowance for doubtful accounts is warranted based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of the accounts. The Company established an allowance for bad debt of $458 and $333 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The Company also has in some instances a security interest in its accounts receivable until payment is received.
Property, Equipment and Depreciation	Property, Equipment and Depreciation—Property and equipment are stated at cost or the fair market value at date of acquisition for property and equipment acquired in connection with the acquisition of a company. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided over the following useful lives:
	Asset Category		Depreciable Life
	Buildings			20 – 25 years
	Machinery and equipment			1 – 15 years
	Furniture and fixtures			3 – 12 years
	Leasehold improvements			1.5 – 12 years
	Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $1,855, $1,627, and $1,401, respectively.
Other Intangible Assets	Other Intangible Assets—The Company accounts for Other Intangible Assets under the guidance of ASC 350, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other”. The Company capitalizes certain costs related to patent technology. Additionally, a substantial portion of the purchase price related to the Company’s acquisitions has been assigned to patents or unpatented technology, trade name, customer backlog, and customer relationships. Under the guidance, Other Intangible Assets with definite lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment.
Impairment of Long Lived Assets	Impairment of Long Lived Assets—The Company’s policy is to assess the realizability of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets, and to evaluate such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets (or group of assets) may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined to exist if the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value. Future cash flow projections include assumptions for future sales levels, the impact of cost reduction programs, and the level of working capital needed to support each business. The amount of any impairment then recognized would be calculated as the difference between estimated fair value and the carrying value of the asset. The Company did not have any impairment for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Inventory	Inventory—Inventory consists of stock materials and equipment stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out) or market. All equipment classified as inventory is available for sale. The company records excess and obsolete inventory reserves. The estimated reserve is based upon specific identification of excess or obsolete inventories. Selling, general and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred and are not capitalized as a component of inventory.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions	Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions—The financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated using the current exchange rate for assets and liabilities and the weighted-average exchange rate for the year for income and expense items. Resulting translation adjustments are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) as a component of shareholders’ equity.
	The Company converts receivables and payables denominated in other than the Company’s functional currency at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date. The resulting transaction exchange gains or losses, except for certain transaction gains or loss related to intercompany receivable and payables, are included in other income and expense. Transaction gains and losses related to intercompany receivables and payables not anticipated to be settled in the foreseeable future are excluded from the determination of net income and are recorded as a translation adjustment (with consideration to the tax effect) to accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) as a component of shareholders’ equity.
Derivatives-Forward Currency Exchange Contracts	Derivatives—Forward Currency Exchange Contracts—The Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts in relationship such that the exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency would be offset by the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The forward currency exchange contracts that the Company has to offset existing assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency have been determined not to be considered a hedge under ASC 815-10. The Company records at the balance sheet date the forward currency exchange contracts at its market value with any associated gain or loss being recorded in current earnings. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses related to forward currency contracts are included in current earnings and are reflected in the Statement of Operations in the other income expense section on the line titled foreign currency transaction gain (loss).
	The Company has entered into forward currency contracts to hedge certain future U.S. dollar sales of its Canadian Subsidiary. The forward currency contracts to hedge future sales are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815-10. As required, forward currency contracts are recognized as an asset or liability at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). Gains or losses on cash flow hedges when recognized into income are included in net revenues (see Note 6).
Credit Risk Concentrations	Credit Risk Concentrations—Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, trade receivables and payables. The Company maintains its cash balances and marketable securities at banks located in Detroit, Michigan, New York, New York Toronto, Canada as well as several separate Italian banks. Accounts in the United States are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had uninsured balances of $4,120 and $5,814, respectively.
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, no customers accounted for 10% or more of total Company’s accounts receivable
	In 2014 and 2013, no one customer accounted for 10% or more of total company’s revenues. In 2012, one customer accounted for 11% of total company revenue. For 2014, 2013 and 2012 purchases from any single supplier did not exceed 10% of total purchases.
Research and Development Expenses	Research and Development Expenses. The Company expenses research and development costs, as incurred. For the periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 expenses were $2,552, $2,912 and $2,457, respectively.
Advertising	Advertising —Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $458, $626 and $517 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Litigation Claims	Litigation Claims—In determining whether liabilities should be recorded for pending litigation claims, the Company must assess the allegations and the likelihood that it will successfully defend itself. When the Company believes it is probable that it will not prevail in a particular matter, it will then record an estimate of the amount of liability based, in part, on advice of outside legal counsel.
Shipping and Handling	Shipping and Handling—The Company records the amount of shipping and handling costs billed to customers as revenue. The cost incurred for shipping and handling is included in the cost of sales.
Use of Estimates	Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes—The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC 740 “ Income Taxes,” which requires recognition of income taxes based on amounts payable with respect to the current year and the effects of deferred taxes for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial accounting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not a tax benefit will not be realized.
	ASC 740 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, as well as guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
	In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income prior to the expiration of any net operating loss carryforwards. See Note 14, Income Taxes, for further details.
Accrued Warranties	Accrued Warranties—Warranty costs are accrued at the time revenue is recognized. The Company’s products are typically sold with a warranty covering defects that arise during a fixed period of time. The specific warranty offered is a function of customer expectations and competitive forces. The Equipment Distribution segment does not accrue for warranty costs at the time of sales, as they are reimbursed by the manufacturers for any warranty that they provide to their customers.
	A liability for estimated warranty claims is accrued at the time of sale. The liability is established using historical warranty claim experience. Historical warranty experience is, however, reviewed by management. The current provision may be adjusted to take into account unusual or non-recurring events in the past or anticipated changes in future warranty claims. Adjustments to the initial warranty accrual are recorded if actual claim experience indicates that adjustments are necessary. Warranty reserves are reviewed to ensure critical assumptions are updated for known events that may impact the potential warranty liability.
Debt Issuance Costs	Debt Issuance Costs—Debt issuance costs incurred in securing the Company’s financing arrangements are capitalized and amortized over the term of the associated debt. Deferred financing cost are included with other long-term assets on the Company’s balance sheet.
Sale and Leaseback	Sale and Leaseback—In accordance with ASC 840-40 Sales-Leaseback Transactions, the Company has recorded deferred revenue in relationship to the sale and leaseback of one of the Company’s operating facilities. As such, the gain on the sale of the land and building has been deferred and is being amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the lease.
Computation of EPS	Computation of EPS—Basic Earnings per Share (“EPS”) was computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
	The number of shares related to options, warrants, restricted stock, convertible debt and similar instruments included in diluted EPS (“EPS”) is based on the “Treasury Stock Method” prescribed in ASC 260-10, Earnings per Share. This method assumes theoretical repurchase of shares using proceeds of the respective stock option or warrant exercised, and for restricted stock the amount of compensation cost attributed to future services which has not yet been recognized and the amount of current and deferred tax benefit, if any, that would be credited to additional paid in capital upon the vesting of the restricted stock, at a price equal to the issuer’s average stock price during the related earnings period. Accordingly, the number of shares includable in the calculation of EPS in respect of the stock options, warrants, restricted stock, convertible debt and similar instruments is dependent on this average stock price and will increase as the average stock price increases.
Stock Based Compensation	Stock Based Compensation—In accordance with ASC 718 Compensation-Stock Compensation, share-based payments to employees, including grants of restricted stock units, are measured at fair value as of the date of grant and are expensed in the consolidated statement of income over the service period (generally the vesting period).
Comprehensive Income	Comprehensive Income—“Reporting Comprehensive Income” requires reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income includes, in addition to net earnings, other items that are reported as direct adjustments to shareholder’s equity. Currently, the comprehensive income adjustment required for the Company has two components. First is a foreign currency translation adjustment, the result of consolidating its foreign subsidiary. The second component is a derivative instrument fair market value adjustment (net of income taxes) related to forward currency contracts designated as a cash flow hedge.
	For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). See Note 6 for additional details.
Reclassifications	Reclassifications—Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2013 and 2012 financial statements to conform to the 2014 presentation.
Business Combinations	Business Combinations—The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with guidance found in ASC 805, Business Combinations. The guidance requires consideration given, including contingent consideration, assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be valued at their fair market values at the acquisition date. The guidance further provides that: (1) in-process research and development will be recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset; (2) acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred, (3) restructuring costs associated with a business combination will generally be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and (4) changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense.
	ASC 805 requires that any excess of purchase price over fair value of assets acquired, including identifiable intangibles and liabilities assumed be recognized as goodwill. In accordance with ASC 805, any excess of fair value of acquired net assets, including identifiable intangibles assets, over the acquisition consideration results in a bargain purchase gain. Prior to recording a gain, the acquiring entity must reassess whether all acquired assets and assumed liabilities have been identified and recognized and perform re-measurements to verify that the consideration paid, assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been properly valued.
Fair Value Measurements	ASC 820-10 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
	Level 1			-	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
	Level 2			-	Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and
	Level 3			-	Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity)

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Schedule of Useful Lives of Property and Equipment	Depreciation of property and equipment is provided over the following useful lives:
	Asset Category	Depreciable Life
	Buildings		20 – 25 years
	Machinery and equipment		1 – 15 years
	Furniture and fixtures		3 – 12 years
	Leasehold improvements		1.5 – 12 years

Earnings_per_Common_Share_Tabl

Earnings per Common Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share	Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of warrants and restricted stock units. Details of the calculations are as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
	Net Income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.
	Basic	$	7,103	$	10,178	$	8,077
	Diluted	$	7,103	$	10,178	$	8,077
	Earnings per share
	Basic	$	0.51	$	0.8	$	0.68
	Diluted	$	0.51	$	0.8	$	0.68
	Weighted average common shares outstanding
	Basic		13,858,189		12,671,205		11,948,356
	Diluted
	Basic		13,858,189		12,671,205		11,948,356
	Dilutive effect of warrants		—		—		2,521
	Dilutive effect of restricted stock units		46,100		46,370		6,581
			13,904,289		12,717,575		11,957,458

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Items Measures at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following is a summary of items that the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value at December 31, 2014
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	268	$	—	$	268
	Total current assets at fair value	$	—	$	268	$	—	$	268
	Liabilities:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	29	$	—	$	29
	Convertible debt- Terex ( See Note 13)		—		6,607		—		6,607
	Valla contingent consideration (see Note 19)		—		—		250		250
	Total long-term liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	6,636	$	250	$	6,886
		Fair Value at December 31, 2013
		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Assets:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	40	$	—	$	40
	Total current assets at fair value	$	—	$	40	$	—	$	40
	Liabilities:
	Forward currency exchange contracts	$	—	$	47	$	—	$	47
	Valla contingent consideration (see Note 19)		—		—		250		250
	Total current liabilities at fair value	$	—	$	47	$	250	$	297

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Forward Currency Contracts	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had the following forward currency contracts:
	Nature of Derivative	Amount				Type
	Forward currency contract	CDN$	547				Not designated as hedge instrument
	Forward currency contract	€	1,800				Not designated as hedge instrument
Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments Reported in Consolidated Balance Sheet	The following table provides the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments that are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
	Total derivatives not designated as a hedge instrument
				Fair Value
	Asset Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location		December 31,				December 31,
				2014				2013
	Foreign currency Exchange Contract	Prepaid expense and other		$	268			$	40
	Liabilities Derivatives
	Foreign currency Exchange Contract	Accrued expense		$	(29	)		$	(37	)
	Total derivatives designated as a hedge instrument
				Fair Value
	Liabilities Derivatives	Balance Sheet Location		December 31,				December 31,
				2014				2013
	Foreign currency Exchange Contract	Accrued expense		$	—			$	(10	)
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statement of Operations	The following tables provide the effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income for 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	Derivatives not designated	Location of gain or (loss)		Gain or (loss)
	as Hedge Instrument	recognized
		in Income Statement		2014				2013			2012
	Forward currency contracts	Foreign currency transaction gains		$	110			$	(178	)	$	5
		(losses)
	Derivatives designated	Location of gain or (loss)		Gain or (loss)
	as Hedge Instrument	recognized
		in Income Statement		2014				2013			2012
	Forward currency contracts	Net revenue		$	(26	)		$	(30	)	$	71
Summary of Beginning and Ending Amounts of Gains and Losses Related to Hedges on Other Comprehensive Income and Related Activity Net of Income Taxes	The following table shows the beginning and ending amounts of gains and losses related to hedges which have been included in Other Comprehensive Income and related activity net of income taxes for December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		December 31,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Beginning balance (loss), net of income taxes	$	(7	)		$	—
	Amounts recorded in OCI net of (loss), net of income taxes		(11	)			(28	)
	Amount reclassified to income, loss (gain), net of income taxes		18				21
	Ending balance gain (loss), net of income taxes	$	—			$	(7	)

Inventory_Tables

Inventory (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventory	The components of inventory at December 31, are summarized as follows:
		2014		2013
	Raw materials and purchased parts	$	63,704	$	48,537
	Work in process		9,257		9,807
	Finished goods and replacement parts		24,221		14,390
	Inventories, net	$	97,182	$	72,734

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_T

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment	Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
		2014			2013
	Land	$	1,182		$	763
	Buildings		16,990			8,342
	Machinery and equipment		16,749			7,681
	Furniture and fixtures		783			719
	Leasehold improvements		1,895			804
	Computer software & equipment		1,414			1,250
	Motor vehicles		649			411
	Construction in progress		277			128
	Totals		39,939			20,098
	Less: accumulated depreciation		(11,093	)		(8,955	)
	Net property and equipment	$	28,846		$	11,143

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets	Intangible assets were comprised of the following as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		2014			2013			Useful Lives
	Patented and unpatented technology	$	21,561		$	13,734			7-10 years
	Amortization		(10,137	)		(8,774	)
	Customer relationships		31,477			15,540			5-20 years
	Amortization		(5,013	)		(4,005	)
	Trade names and trademarks		15,875			9,118			25years - Indefinite
	Amortization		(1,867	)		(1,621	)
	Non-competition agreements		50			50			2-5 years
	Amortization		(24	)		(6	)
	Customer backlog		462			469			< 1 year
	Amortization		(462	)		(469	)
	Total Intangible assets	$	51,922		$	24,036
Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense	Estimated amortization expense for the next five years and subsequent is as follows:
		Amount
	2015		5,147
	2016		4,661
	2017		4,122
	2018		3,999
	2019		3,780
	And subsequent		27,319
	Total intangibles currently to be amortized	$	49,028
Changes in Goodwill	Changes in the Company’s goodwill by business segment were as follows:
		Equipment Lifting			Equipment Distribution			ASV		Total
		Segment			Segment			Segment
	Balance December 31, 2012	$	15,008		$	275		$	—	$	15,283
	Goodwill for Sabre acquisition		4,740			—			—		4,740
	Goodwill for Valla acquisition		2,409			—			—		2,409
	Effect of change in exchange rates		57			—			—		57
	Balance December 31, 2013	$	22,214		$	275		$	—	$	22,489
	Goodwill for ASV acquisition		—			—			26,744		26,744
	Effect of change in exchange rates		(403	)		—			—		(403	)
	Balance December 31, 2014	$	21,811		$	275		$	26,744	$	48,830

Accrual_Detail_Tables

Accrual Detail (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	As of December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued expenses:
	Accrued payroll	$	2,805	$	1,951
	Accrued employee benefits		439		24
	Accrued bonuses		1,226		1,998
	Accrued vacation expense		1,309		888
	Accrued consulting fees		223		—
	Accrued interest		375		237
	Accrued commissions		497		532
	Accrued expenses—other		995		306
	Accrued warranty		3,335		1,070
	Accrued income taxes		151		473
	Accrued taxes other than income taxes		1,015		1,087
	Accrued product liability and workers compensation claims		603		202
	Accrued liability on forward currency exchange contracts		30		40
	Total accrued expenses	$	13,003	$	8,808

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti1

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule Of Annual Meaturities Principal Portion Of Debt Outstanding	2015	$	14,297
	2016		3,236
	2017		2,093
	2018		44,946
	2019		36,142
	Thereafter		8,128
			108,842
	Less: Debt discount		(889	)
	Total	$	107,953

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Leases [Abstract]
Summary of Inventory Held For Sale Financed Capital Leases-Equipment	The following is a summary of inventory held for sale which was financed under equipment capital lease agreements:
		Amount		Repayment			Amount of		Balance
		Borrowed		Period			Monthly Payment		As of December 31,
									2014
	New equipment	$	1,166		60		$	22	$	971
	Used equipment	$	1,754		36		$	53	$	605
	Total	$	2,920				$	75	$	1,576
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments	As of December 31, 2014, the capitalized lease obligation in aggregate related to the three leases was $82.
	Future Minimum Lease Payments are:
	Years	Operating Leases		Capital Leases
	2015	$	1,627	$	2,256
	2016		1,328		1,256
	2017		1,328		1,256
	2018		907		329
	2019		908		330
	Subsequent		700		—
	Total Minimum Lease Payments	$	6,798		5,427
	Less: imputed interest				(1,086	)
	Present value of minimum lease payment			$	4,341
	Less: current portion				(1,631	)
	Long-term capital lease obligations			$	2,710
Schedule of Capital Item
	Capital Item—as of or for the year ended December 31, 2014	Cost		Accumulated			Depreciation		Interest
				Depreciation			Expense		Expense
	Building—Georgetown, TX	$	4,913	$	3,529		$	35	$	307
	Land & Building—Winona, MN		1,700		311			57		13
	Other Capitalized leases		197		67			28		4
	Totals	$	6,810	$	3,907		$	120	$	324
	Capital Item—as of or for the year ended December 31, 2013	Cost		Accumulated			Depreciation		Interest
				Depreciation			Expense		Expense
	Building—Georgetown, TX	$	4,913	$	3,114		$	35	$	457
	Land & Building—Winona, MN		1,700		254			57		47
	Other Capitalized leases		178		39			14		3
	Totals	$	6,791	$	3,407		$	106	$	507

Convertible_NoteRelated_Party_

Convertible Note-Related Party (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Text Block [Abstract]
Schedule of Convertible Notes	On December 19, 2014, the components of the note was as follows:
	Liability component	$	6,607
	Equity component (a component of paid in capital)		893
		$	7,500

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Company's Income Before Income Taxes	Information pertaining to the Company’s income before income taxes is as follows:
		Years ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income before income taxes:
	Domestic	$	8,871		$	14,659		$	11,316
	Foreign		1,772			(212	)		582
	Total net income before income taxes	$	10,643		$	14,447		$	11,898
Schedule of Company's Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	Information pertaining to the Company’s provision (benefit) for income taxes is as follows:
		Years ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes:
	Current:
	Federal	$	3,057		$	4,246		$	2,785
	State and local		176			50			227
	Foreign		691			132			535
			3,924			4,428			3,547
	Deferred:
	Federal		(429	)		(94	)		670
	State and local		39			64			(378	)
	Foreign		142			(129	)		(18	)
			(248	)		(159	)		274
	Total provision for income taxes	$	3,676		$	4,269		$	3,821
Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
		Year ended
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Current:
	Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	1,325		$	1,133
	Net operating losses		—			139
	Long-term:
	Other liabilities		433			457
	Deferred gain		458			594
	State net operating loss carryforwards		3			—
	Tax credit carryforwards		824			847
	Unrealized foreign currency loss		219			219
	Investment in ASV		144			—
	Total deferred tax asset		3,406			3,389
	Valuation allowance		—			—
	Total deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance		3,406			3,389
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Long-term:
	Property, plant and equipment		552			558
	Intangibles		3,290			3,516
	Discount on convertible notes		321			—
	Total deferred tax liability		4,163			4,074
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(757	)	$	(685	)
Summary of Effective Tax Rate Before Income Taxes Varies from Current Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate	The effective tax rate before income taxes varies from the current U.S. federal statutory income tax rate as follows:
		Years ended
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Statutory rate		35	%		35	%
	State and local taxes		1.48			0.72
	Permanent differences		(2.08	)		(3.08	)
	Tax credits		(2.04	)		(3.59	)
	Foreign operations		2			0.54
	Uncertain tax positions		(0.21	)		(0.47	)
	Other		0.45			0.43
			34.6	%		29.55	%
Summary of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, is as follows:
		2014			2013
	Balance at January 1,	$	250		$	335
	Increases in tax positions for prior years		80			93
	Decreases in tax positions for prior years		(115	)		(178	)
	Settlements		—			—
	Balance at December 31,	$	215		$	250

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Disclos1

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures	Interest received and paid, income taxes paid and non-cash transactions incurred during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
		2014		2013		2012
	Non-Cash Transactions:
	Investment in Lift Ventures (see Note 19)	$	5,951	$	—	$	—
	Note to Terex related to ASV		1,594		—		—
	Capital leases		—		813		1,166
	Issuance of stock in connection with carry deck crane assets (see Note 19)		—		—		200
	Issuance of stock in connection with a Sabre acquisition (see Note 19)		—		1,000		—
	Valla working capital		—		2,173		—
	Acquisition note—Valla (see Note 19)		—		228		—
	Contingent consideration—Valla (see Note 19)		—		250		—
	Issuance of stock in connection with a cashless warrant exercise		—		—		986
	Repurchase of stock in connection with cashless warrant exercise		—		—		(754	)
	Transfer of warrant to capital stock upon exercise of cashless warrant		—		—		(232	)

Accrued_Warranties_Tables

Accrued Warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Product Warranty Liability	The following table summarizes the changes in product warranty liability:
		2014			2013
	Balance January 1,	$	1,070		$	988
	Business Acquired		2,206			10
	Accrual for warranties issued during the year		849			2,358
	Warranty services provided		(807	)		(2,260	)
	Changes in estimates		32			(23	)
	Foreign currency translation		(15	)		(3	)
	Balance December 31,	$	3,335		$	1,070

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Financial Information for Three Operating Segments	The following is financial information for our three operating segments, i.e., Lifting Equipment, Equipment Distribution and ASV. The below financial information includes results for each of the above acquisitions from the respective date of acquisition:
		Years ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Net Revenues
	Lifting Equipment	$	245,435		$	228,772		$	188,792
	Equipment Distribution		21,104			16,951			17,090
	ASV		2,264			—			—
	Inter-segment elimination		(4,722	)		(651	)		(633	)
	Total	$	264,081		$	245,072		$	205,249
	Operating Earnings
	Lifting Equipment	$	21,640		$	23,311		$	19,880
	Equipment Distribution		374			628			222
	ASV		(121	)		—			—
	Corporate expenses		(7,968	)		(6,391	)		(5,613	)
	Elimination of inter-segment profit in inventory		11			(10	)		(30	)
	Total operating income	$	13,936		$	17,538		$	14,459
	Total Assets
	Lifting Equipment	$	172,306		$	170,692		$	143,749
	Equipment Distribution		15,634			10,847			7,562
	ASV		126,547			—			—
	Corporate		1,636			1,075			193
	Total	$	316,123		$	182,614		$	151,504
Summary of Goodwill by Segment	The following is a summary of goodwill by segment:
		2014			2013
	Goodwill—Lifting Equipment Segment
	Balance January 1	$	22,214		$	15,008
	Goodwill related to the Sabre acquisition		—			4,740
	Goodwill related to the Valla acquisition		—			2,409
	Foreign currency translation		(403	)		57
	Balance December 31,		21,811			22,214
	Goodwill—Equipment Distribution Segment
	Balance January 1 and December 31		275			275
	Goodwill—ASV Segment
	Goodwill related to ASV acquisition		26,744			—
	Total goodwill at December 31,	$	48,830		$	22,489
Summary of External Net Revenues and Long Lived Assets by Country	Net Revenues
		2014			2013			2012
	United States	$	167,334		$	149,867		$	114,558
	Canada		34,658			44,568			55,540
	Italy		18,260			8,230			11,700
	Turkey		969			5,280			—
	Peru		1,840			3,849			—
	South Africa		516			3,651			—
	Egypt		129			3,285			—
	Australia		—			4			3,213
	Korea		934			—			2,810
	Russia		710			1,623			2,189
	Germany		3,459			3,246			2,041
	Mexico		4,050			5,096			1,867
	Czech Republic		3,426			1,804			1,484
	Brazil		3			—			1,205
	France		2,487			—			810
	United Arab Emirates		4,226			1,297			152
	Venezuela		—			407			1,188
	Switzerland		2,697			—			22
	Other		18,383			12,865			6,470
		$	264,081		$	245,072		$	205,249
	Company attributes revenue to different geographic areas based on where items are shipped or services are performed.
	Long Lived Assets
		2014			2013
	United States	$	134,871		$	52,200
	Canada		549			789
	Italy		6,386			7,827
	Total Long-Lived Assets	$	141,806		$	60,816

Acquisition_and_Investment_Tab

Acquisition and Investment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Pro Forma Results of Acquisition	The following unaudited pro forma information assumes the acquisition of ASV occurred on January 1, 2013. The unaudited pro forma results have been prepared for informational purposes only and do not purport to represent the results of operations that would have been had the acquisition occurred as of the date indicated, nor of future results of operations. The unaudited pro forma results for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
		Year Ended			Year Ended
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Net revenues	$	393,583		$	383,315
	Net income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc	$	6,397		$	7,731
	Income per share:
	Basic	$	0.43		$	0.56
	Diluted	$	0.43		$	0.56
	Weighted average common shares outstanding:
	Basic		14,929,912			13,779,361
	Diluted		14,976,012			13,825,731
ASV Inc [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value of Purchase Consideration	The fair value of the purchase consideration was $94,437 in total as shown below:
	Cash	$	25,000
	Note payable to seller		1,411
	Fair value of non-controlling interest in ASV		23,376
	Assumption of non-recourse ASV debt		44,650
	Total purchase consideration	$	94,437
Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the ASV acquisition consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition:
	Purchase price allocation:
	Cash	$	2
	Accounts receivable		18,232
	Prepaid Expenses		71
	Inventory		27,217
	Total fixed assets		19,177
	Customer relationships		16,000
	Trade name and trademarks		7,000
	Patented & Unpatented Technology		8,000
	Goodwill		26,744
	Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs		2,767
	Accounts payable		(9,459	)
	Accrued expenses		(3,975	)
	Accrued conversion tax		(16,500	)
	Accrued pension liability		(839	)
	Net assets acquired	$	94,437
Valla Asset Purchase [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value of Purchase Consideration	The fair value of the purchase consideration was as follows:
		Fair Value			Fair Value
		Euros			U.S. Dollars
	Seller note	€	143		$	198
	Contingent consideration		183			250
	Total purchase consideration	€	326		$	448
Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	Purchase price allocation
		Fair Value			Fair Value
		Euros			U.S. Dollars
	Accounts receivable	€	726		$	994
	Inventory		872			1,193
	Prepaids		29			41
	Property and equipment		155			212
	Trade names and trademarks		400			547
	Unpatented technology		430			588
	Customer relationships		200			273
	Goodwill		1,762			2,409
	Accounts payable		(1,944	)		(2,658	)
	Working capital borrowings		(1,589	)		(2,173	)
	Accrued expenses		(715	)		(978	)
		€	326		$	448
Sabre [Member]
Schedule of Fair Value of Purchase Consideration	The fair value of the purchase consideration was $14,000 in total as shown below:
	Cash	$	13,000
	87,928 shares of Manitex International, Inc. common stock		1,000
	Total purchase consideration	$	14,000
Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed	Purchase price allocation:
	Accounts receivable	$	1,148
	Receivable due from seller		233
	Inventory		1,482
	Total fixed assets		1,431
	Non-competition agreements		50
	Customer relationships		5,200
	Trade name and trademarks		1,200
	Goodwill		4,740
	Accounts payable		(730	)
	Accrued expenses		(140	)
	Customer deposits		(467	)
	Debt and Capital lease obligations		(147	)
	Net assets acquired	$	14,000

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Warrants Rollforward Table	The following table contains information regarding warrants for the year ended December 31, 2012:
		2012
		Warrants				Price per Share
	Outstanding on January 1		105,000			$	7.18
	Exercised		(105,000	)		$	7.18
	Outstanding on December 31	$	—
Summary of Stock Issuances	The following is a summary of stock issuances that occurred during the three year period:
	Date of Issue	Employees or		Shares Issued				Value of
		Director						Shares Issued
	6-Mar-14	Directors			6,600			$	106
	6-Mar-14	Employees			14,292				229
	June 5, 2014	Employees			749				8
	December 31, 2014	Employees			38,005				406
	December 31, 2014	Directors			20,615				257
					80,261			$	1,006
	Date of Issue	Employees or		Shares Issued				Value of
		Director						Shares Issued
	March 8, 2013	Directors			6,600			$	69
	March 8, 2013	Employees			20,836			$	219
	September 12, 2013	Directors			1,667				19
	December 31, 2013	Directors			17,400				151
	December 31, 2013	Employees			23,403				167
					69,906			$	625
	Date of Issue	Employees or		Shares Issued				Value of
		Director						Shares Issued
	March 21, 2012	Employees			12,051			$	94
	March 21, 2012	Directors			6,600				52
	December 31, 2012	Directors			11,700				80
					30,351			$	226
Issued Shares of Common Stock in Connection with Cashless Exercise of Warrant	On May 18, 2012, the Company issued shares of common stock in connection with a cashless exercise of warrant as detailed below:
	Issued Date	Shares				Shares Repurchased				Share				Repurchase
		Issued								Net of				Price
										Repurchases
	May 18, 2012		105,000				77,071				27,929			$	9.782
Summary of Common Stock Repurchases	The following is a summary of common stock purchased during 2014 and 2013 (no stock purchases occurred in 2012):
	Date of Purchase	Shares Purchased				Closing Price
						on Date of
						Purchase
	5-Jun-14		392			$	16.75
	December 31, 2014		8,461			$	12.71
			8,853
	December 31, 2013		4,414			$	15.88
Summary of Restricted Stock Units Awarded	The following is a summary of restricted stock units that were awarded during 2014, 2013 and 2012:
	2014 Grants	Vesting Date		Number of				Closing Price on				Value of
				Restricted				Date of Grant				Restricted Stock
				Stock Units								Units Issued
	March 6, 2014	March 6, 2014 20,892 units; December 31, 2014 6,600 units; December 31, 2015 6,800 units			34,292			$	15.99			$	548
					34,292							$	548
	2013 Grants	Vesting Date		Number of				Closing Price on				Value of
				Restricted				Date of Grant				Restricted Stock
				Stock Units								Units Issued
	March 8, 2013	March 8, 2013 27,436 units; December 31, 2013 6,600 units; December 31, 2014 6,800 units			40,836			$	10.51			$	429
	June 5, 2013	June 5, 2014 1,141 units; June 5, 2015 1,142 units; June 5, 2016 1,142 units			3,425			$	10.45			$	36
	12-Sep-13	September 21, 2013—1,667 units			1,667			$	11.19			$	19
	31-Dec-13	22,735 units December 31, 2014; 22,735 units December 31, 2015 and 23,423 units December 31, 2016			68,893			$	15.88			$	1,094
					114,821							$	1,578
	2012 Grants	Vesting Date		Number of				Closing Price on				Value of
				Restricted				Date of Grant				Restricted Stock
				Stock Units								Units Issued
	March 21, 2012	March 21, 2012 18,651 units; December 31, 2012 6,600 units; December 31, 2013 6,800 units			32,051			$	7.83			$	251
	December 31, 2012	34,317 units December 31, 2013; 34,317 units December 31, 2014 and 34,316 units December 31, 2015			102,950			$	7.14				735
					135,001							$	986
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding	The following table contains information regarding restricted stock units for the years ended December 31, 2014, December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:
		Restricted Stock Units
		2014				2013				2012
	Outstanding on January 1,		142,851				109,750				5,100
	Issued		34,292				114,821				135,001
	Vested and issued		(80,261	)			(69,906	)			(30,351	)
	Vested—issued and repurchased for income tax withholding		(8,853	)			(4,414	)			—
	Forfeited		(2,645	)			(7,400	)			—
	Outstanding on December 31		85,384				142,851				109,750

Transactions_between_the_Compa1

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	The following is a summary of the amounts attributable to certain related party transactions as described in the footnotes to the table, for the periods indicated:
			2014		2013		2012
	Bridgeview Facility (1)		$	256	$	251	$	247
	Sales to:
	SL Industries, Ltd			6		43		65
	LiftMaster (2)			185		10		6
	Total Sales			191		53		71
	Inventory Purchases from:
	SL Industries, Ltd (3)			5,364		5,337		4,592
	LiftMaster (2)			1		21		24
	BGI			43		165		147
	Total Inventory Purchases		$	5,408	$	5,523	$	4,763
	Intangible Asset Purchase (3)
	SL Industries Ltd		$	—	$	—	$	339
	Total Intangible asset Purchase		$	—	$	—	$	339
	1	The Company leases its 40,000 sq. ft. Bridgeview facility from an entity controlled by Mr. David Langevin, the Company’s Chairman and CEO. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, the Company makes monthly lease payments of $21. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. The lease will expire on June 30, 2020 and has a provision for six one year extension periods. The lease contains a rental escalation clause under which annual rent is increased during the initial lease term by the lesser of the increase in the Consumer Price Increase or 2.0%. Rent for any extension period shall however, be the then-market rate for similar industrial buildings within the market area. The Company has the option, to purchase the building by giving the Landlord written notice at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The Landlord can require the Company to purchase the building if a change of Control Event, as defined in the agreement occurs by giving written notice to the Company at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The purchase price regardless whether the purchase is initiated by the Company or the landlord will be the Fair Market Value as of the closing date of said sale.
	-2	The Company provides parts and services to LiftMaster, Inc. LiftMaster is a rental company that rents and services rough terrain forklifts. LiftMaster is owned by a relative of an Officer of Manitex Liftking, ULC.
	-3	The Company acquired the intangible assets associated with a nine ton carry deck crane (the “Crane”) developed by SL Industries Ltd. The intangible assets (the Intangible Assets”) includes all related technology, patents, drawings, designs, know-how and all technical information related to the Crane and its improvements, including all variations, sizes and models, both now in existence or which are hereafter developed. In exchange for the rights, designs and the two cranes, Manitex is contractually obligated to pay to SL the sum of $345 in cash (“the Cash Consideration”) and to issue them 29,112 shares of the Manitex’s common stock, (the “the Stock Consideration”). SL assigned to Mr. Litchev, the sole owner of SL and the Company’s President of Manufacturing, all of its rights to the Stock Consideration under the Agreement, and $139 of the Cash Consideration and Mr. Litchev agreed to this assignment, and accepted the Stock Consideration and $139 of the Cash Consideration.
Summary of Notes Payable to Terex	At December 31, 2014, the Company has the following notes payable to Terex:
	Note related to Crane and Schaeff acquisition		$	500
	Note payable related to ASV acquisition		$	1,594
	Convertible note		$	6,611

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Unaud1

Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Summarized Quarterly Financial Data	Summarized quarterly financial data for 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts).
		2014								2013
		1st Qtr		2nd Qtr		3rd Qtr		4th Qtr		1st Qtr		2nd Qtr		3rd Qtr		4th Qtr
	Net revenues	$	62,576	$	68,399	$	66,197	$	66,909	$	59,566	$	62,554	$	57,521	$	65,431
	Gross Profit		11,604		13,144		10,915		12,601		10,236		12,260		11,201		12,779
	Net income	$	1,877	$	2,986	$	1,768	$	472	$	1,911	$	2,655	$	2,621	$	2,991
	Earnings per Share
	Basic	$	0.14	$	0.22	$	0.13	$	0.03	$	0.16	$	0.22	$	0.21	$	0.22
	Diluted	$	0.14	$	0.22	$	0.13	$	0.03	$	0.16	$	0.22	$	0.21	$	0.22
	Shares outstanding
	Basic		13,807,312		13,822,383		13,822,918		13,980,142		12,275,759		12,295,879		12,352,266		13,760,918
	Diluted		13,840,506		13,874,289		13,873,157		14,029,205		12,307,792		12,337,493		12,403,665		13,821,352

Nature_of_Operations_Additiona

Nature of Operations - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Aug. 19, 2013	Dec. 19, 2014
	Segment	gal
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	3
ASV Acquisition [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Acquisition of ownership interest			51.00%
Minimum [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Lifting capacity of forklifts	18,000
Storage capacity of trailer mobile tanks		8,000
Minimum [Member] | Valla SpA [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Capacity of mobile cranes	2
Maximum [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Lifting capacity of forklifts	40,000
Storage capacity of trailer mobile tanks		21,000
Maximum [Member] | Valla SpA [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Capacity of mobile cranes	90

Basis_of_Presentation_Addition

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Unconsolidated equity investment ownership percentage	25.00%

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Segment
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Original maturity of highly liquid investments	Three months
Allowance for bad debt	$458,000	$333,000
Impairment of investment	0
Depreciation Expense	1,855,000	1,627,000	1,401,000
Number of operating segment	3
Impairment charges	0	0	0
Cash Insured amount	250,000
Uninsured cash balances	4,120,000	5,814,000
Research and development costs	2,552,000	2,912,000	2,457,000
Advertising costs	$458,000	$626,000	$517,000
Goodwill Impairment [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of operating segment	3

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Useful Lives of Property and Equipment (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member] | Buildings [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	20 years
Minimum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	1 year
Minimum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	3 years
Minimum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	1 year 6 months
Maximum [Member] | Buildings [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	25 years
Maximum [Member] | Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	15 years
Maximum [Member] | Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	12 years
Maximum [Member] | Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Significant Of Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property plant and equipment useful life	12 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information - Credit Risk Concentrations (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
	Customer	Customer	Customer
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of customers who exceeded the accounts receivable threshold	0	0
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum risk percentage threshold	10.00%	10.00%
Net revenue [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of customers who exceeded the company's total revenue threshold	0	0	1
Net revenue [Member] | Customer One [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum risk percentage threshold			11.00%
Net revenue [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum risk percentage threshold	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Purchases [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of customers who exceeded the total purchasing threshold	0	0	0
Purchases [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Minimum risk percentage threshold	10.00%	10.00%	10.00%

Net_Earnings_per_Common_Share_

Net Earnings per Common Share - Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Net Income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.
Basic									$7,103	$10,178	$8,077
Diluted									$7,103	$10,178	$8,077
Earnings per share
Basic	$0.03	$0.13	$0.22	$0.14	$0.22	$0.21	$0.22	$0.16	$0.51	$0.80	$0.68
Diluted	$0.03	$0.13	$0.22	$0.14	$0.22	$0.21	$0.22	$0.16	$0.51	$0.80	$0.68
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	13,980,142	13,822,918	13,822,383	13,807,312	13,760,918	12,352,266	12,295,879	12,275,759	13,858,189	12,671,205	11,948,356
Diluted
Basic	13,980,142	13,822,918	13,822,383	13,807,312	13,760,918	12,352,266	12,295,879	12,275,759	13,858,189	12,671,205	11,948,356
Dilutive effect of warrants											2,521
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units									46,100	46,370	6,581
Total	14,029,205	13,873,157	13,874,289	13,840,506	13,821,352	12,403,665	12,337,493	12,307,792	13,904,289	12,717,575	11,957,458

Fair_Value_Measurements_Summar

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Items Measures at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	$268	$40
Total liabilities at fair value	6,886	297
Convertible debt- Terex ( See Note 13)	6,607
Forward Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	268	40
Total liabilities at fair value	29	47
Valla SpA [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Valla contingent consideration (see Note 19)	250	250
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	268	40
Total liabilities at fair value	6,636	47
Convertible debt- Terex ( See Note 13)	6,607
Level 2 [Member] | Forward Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total assets at fair value	268	40
Total liabilities at fair value	29	47
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	250	250
Level 3 [Member] | Valla SpA [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Valla contingent consideration (see Note 19)	$250	$250

Fair_Value_Measurements_Additi

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	$44,058	$2,912
Book value of debt	107,953
Fair value of capital lease	4,960	5,565
Book value of capital lease	4,341	4,796
Book Value [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Book value of debt	44,050	2,896
Long term legal settlement	1,007	1,022
Fair Value [Member]
Fair Value Measurements Of Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Long term legal settlement	$1,007	$1,022

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	Canadian Dollar [Member]	Canadian Dollar [Member]	Euro Member Countries, Euro	Forward Currency Contracts [Member]	First Contract [Member]	Second Contract [Member]	Third Contract [Member]	Fourth Contract [Member]	Maximum [Member]	Minimum [Member]
			Forward Currency Contract [Member]		USD ($)	Euro Member Countries, Euro	Euro Member Countries, Euro	Euro Member Countries, Euro	Euro Member Countries, Euro	Canadian Dollar [Member]	Canadian Dollar [Member]
			CAD			Forward Currency Contract [Member]	Forward Currency Contract [Member]	Forward Currency Contract [Member]	Forward Currency Contract [Member]	Forward Currency Contract [Member]	Forward Currency Contract [Member]
						EUR (€)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]
Contracts obligate the company to purchase			547		$0
Unrealized pre-tax gains or loss	0
Contracts maturity period			7-Jan-15			2-Jul-15	10-Feb-15	31-Jan-15	14-Oct-15
Futures contract exchange rate						1.4261	1.3635	1.3538	1.2531	0.9241	0.8991
Period end exchange rate		0.862		1.2101
Contracts requires the company to sell						€ 800	€ 400	€ 100	€ 500

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Forward Currency Contracts (Detail) (Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member], Forward Currency Contract [Member])	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	CAD	EUR (€)
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward currency contract	547	€ 1,800

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments Reported in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | Prepaid Expense and Other [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	$268	$40
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expense [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Liabilities Derivatives	-29	-37
Derivatives Designated as a Hedge Instrument [Member] | Accrued Expense [Member]
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items]
Liabilities Derivatives		($10)

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen5

Derivative Financial Instruments - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Consolidated Statement of Operations (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency Transaction Gains (Losses) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain or (loss) recognized in income statement	$110	($178)	$5
Derivatives Designated as a Hedge Instrument [Member] | Net Revenue [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain or (loss) recognized in income statement	($26)	($30)	$71

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen6

Derivative Financial Instruments - Summary of Beginning and Ending Amounts of Gains and Losses Related to Hedges on Other Comprehensive Income and Related Activity Net of Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance (loss), net of income taxes	$389
Amounts recorded in OCI net of (loss), net of income taxes	0
Ending balance gain (loss), net of income taxes	-1,023
Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Beginning balance (loss), net of income taxes	-7
Amounts recorded in OCI net of (loss), net of income taxes	-11	-28
Amount reclassified to income, loss (gain), net of income taxes	18	21
Ending balance gain (loss), net of income taxes		($7)

Inventory_Components_of_Invent

Inventory - Components of Inventory (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and purchased parts	$63,704	$48,537
Work in process	9,257	9,807
Finished goods and replacement parts	24,221	14,390
Inventories, net	$97,182	$72,734

Inventory_Additional_Informati

Inventory - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Reserves for obsolete and excess inventory	$745	$747

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_S

Property Plant and Equipment - Schedule of Property Plant and Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	$39,939	$20,098
Less: accumulated depreciation	-11,093	-8,955
Net property and equipment	28,846	11,143
Land [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	1,182	763
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	16,990	8,342
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	16,749	7,681
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	783	719
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	1,895	804
Computer Software and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	1,414	1,250
Motor Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	649	411
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property Plant and Equipment Gross	$277	$128

Property_Plant_and_Equipment_A

Property Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life and Values [Abstract]
Depreciation Expense	$1,855	$1,627	$1,401
Amortization of deferred gain on building	$380	$380	$380

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total Intangible assets	51,922	$24,036
Patented and Unpatented Technology [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	21,561	13,734
Amortization	-10,137	-8,774
Patented and Unpatented Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	7 years
Patented and Unpatented Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	10 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	31,477	15,540
Amortization	-5,013	-4,005
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	5 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	20 years
Non-competition Agreements [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	50	50
Amortization	-24	-6
Non-competition Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	2 years
Non-competition Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	5 years
Customer Backlog [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	462	469
Amortization	-462	-469
Customer Backlog [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	1 year
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross	15,875	9,118
Amortization	-1,867	($1,621)
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	25 years
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	Indefinite

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$2,717	$2,318	$2,097

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$5,147
2016	4,661
2017	4,122
2018	3,999
2019	3,780
And subsequent	27,319
Total intangibles currently to be amortized	$49,028

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Changes in Goodwill (Detail)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

USD ($)

USD ($)

Sabre Acquisition [Member]

Sabre Acquisition [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

ASV Acquisition [Member]

Lifting Equipment [Member]

Lifting Equipment [Member]

Lifting Equipment [Member]

Lifting Equipment [Member]

Equipment Distribution [Member]

Equipment Distribution [Member]

Equipment Distribution [Member]

ASV Segment [Member]

ASV Segment [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Sabre Acquisition [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

ASV Acquisition [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Goodwill [Line Items]

Beginning Balance

$22,489

$15,283

$4,740

$2,409

€ 1,762

$22,214

$15,008

$275

$275

$275

$26,744

Goodwill related assets acquired in Liquidation

4,740

2,409

26,744

4,740

2,409

26,744

Effect of change in exchange rates

-403

57

-403

57

Ending Balance

$48,830

$22,489

$4,740

$2,409

€ 1,762

$21,811

$22,214

$275

$275

$275

$26,744

Accrual_Detail_Schedule_of_Acc

Accrual Detail - Schedule of Accrued Expenses (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accrued expenses:
Accrued payroll	$2,805	$1,951
Accrued employee benefits	439	24
Accrued bonuses	1,226	1,998
Accrued vacation expense	1,309	888
Accrued consulting fees	223
Accrued interest	375	237
Accrued commissions	497	532
Accrued expenses-other	995	306
Accrued warranty	3,335	1,070
Accrued income taxes	151	473
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	1,015	1,087
Accrued product liability and workers compensation claims	603	202
Accrued liability on forward currency exchange contracts	30	40
Total accrued expenses	$13,003	$8,808

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti2

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility maturity date	19-Aug-18
U.S. Revolver [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	40,000,000
Canadian Revolver [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	9,000,000

Schedule_of_Debt_Maturities_Ad

Schedule of Debt Maturities - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Face value of debenture	$7,500	$7,500

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti3

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Schedule Of Annual Meaturities Principal Portion Of Debt Outstanding (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Long Term Deferred Payments [Abstract]
2015	$14,297
2016	3,236
2017	2,093
2018	44,946
2019	36,142
Thereafter	8,128
Long-term Debt, Gross	108,842	6,607
Less: Debt discount	-889
Total	$107,953

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti4

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - U.S.Revolver (Detail) (U.S. Revolver [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt amount outstanding as of balance sheet date	$34,219,000
Maximum borrowing capacity	40,000,000
Line of credit facility interest rate description	The base rate is the greater of the bank's prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 1.00% or the 30 day LIBOR rate Adjusted Daily plus 1.00%.
Maximum amount available limited to the sum of eligible receivables	85.00%
Percentage of maximum amount available is limited to sum of eligible inventory	50.00%
Inventory collateral limit	26,500,000
Percentage of maximum amount available is limited to sum of used eligible used equipment purchased for resale or rent	80.00%
Used equipment purchased for resale or rent collateral limit	2,000,000
Collateral based maximum borrowings	39,355,000
Percentage of annual facility fee payable	0.38%
Unsecured guarantees allowed on CVS working capital financing	9,000,000
Maximum loans or advances permitted to CVS or any other wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries	$7,500,000
Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	1.63%
LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	2.63%
Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	1.63%
Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	2.27%
Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	2.25%
Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	3.25%

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti5

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Canadian Revolver (Detail) (Canadian Revolver [Member])	12 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
		USD ($)	CAD	Maximum [Member]	Us Prime Rate [Member]	Us Prime Rate [Member]	Us Prime Rate [Member]	Canadian Prime Rate [Member]	Canadian Prime Rate [Member]	Canadian Prime Rate [Member]
				CAD		Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]		Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt amount outstanding as of balance sheet date		$8,629,000
Maximum borrowing capacity		9,000,000
Maximum amount of eligible insured receivables				90.00%
Maximum amount of eligible accounts receivable				85.00%
Percentage of maximum amount available is limited to sum of eligible inventory				50.00%
Inventory collateral limit				9,000,000
Inventory collateral sub-limit for work in process				3,000,000
The maximum the Company could borrow based on available collateral			9,000,000
Line of credit interest rate spread over prime					0.00%	0.00%	0.25%	0.00%	0.00%	0.75%
Percentage of annual facility fee payable	0.38%

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti6

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Specialized Export Facility (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debenture, maturity date	19-Dec-20
Specialized Export Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	3,000,000
Maximum borrowings as a percentage of total export related material and labor costs	90.00%
Collateral based maximum borrowings	3,000,000
Debenture, maturity date	1-Jun-15
Repayment of advances, number of days due after shipment of goods	60 days
Repayment of advances, number of business days after borrower receives full payment for goods covered by guarantee	5 days
Debt amount outstanding as of balance sheet date	2,798,000
Specialized Export Facility [Member] | Canada [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate on borrowings under line of credit facility	3.00%
Line of credit interest prime rate	3.00%
Specialized Export Facility [Member] | United States [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit interest prime rate	3.25%
Export Development Canada Guarantee [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Guarantee expiration date	1-Jun-15

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti7

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Note Payables Terex (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 19, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Debenture, maturity date		19-Dec-20
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member] | Crane and Schaeff [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Notes payable		500
Notes payable interest rate		6.00%
Frequency of payments		0
Debenture, maturity date		1-Mar-16
Remaining principal payments		2
Annual principal payments against note payable		250
Option to pay annual principal payments in equity at market value		150
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member] | Crane and Schaeff [Member] | Principal [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Notes payable term		Due on March 1, 2015 and March 1, 2016
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member] | ASV Acquisition [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Notes payable	1,594	1,594
Notes payable interest rate	4.50%
Debenture, maturity date	19-Dec-15
Ownership percentage	51.00%
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member] | ASV Acquisition [Member] | Interest Rate [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Notes payable term		Semi-annually
Debt instrument, date of first interest payment	19-Jun-15

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti8

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Load King Debt (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014
	Payments
BED Mortgage [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		$756
Number of interest and principal payment	59
Current monthly payment of note installments	5
Debt instrument mortgage amortization period	240 months
Current debt instrument, interest rate	3.00%
Criteria interest rate	6.50%
Due date for unpaid principal and interest		2-Nov-16
Bank Mortgage [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		783
Number of interest and principal payment	120
Current monthly payment of note installments	6
Debt instrument mortgage amortization period	240 months
Current debt instrument, interest rate	6.00%
Due date for unpaid principal and interest		2-Nov-21
Debt instrument basis spread on 5 year treasury securities	3.75%
Interest rate reset date		2-Nov-16
Equipment [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes payable		245
Number of interest and principal payment	84
Current monthly payment of note installments	$6
Debt instrument mortgage amortization period	84 months
Current debt instrument, interest rate	6.25%
Debt instrument basis spread on 5 year treasury securities	4.00%
Interest rate reset date		2-Nov-16

Revolving_Term_Credit_Faciliti9

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - CVS Short-Term Working Capital Borrowings (Detail) (CVS Working Capital Borrowing [Member])	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	EUR (€)	Maximum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
	Bank		USD ($)	EUR (€)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of Italian banks	12	12
Line of credit advances unsecured	$405	€ 335
Additional Line of credit advances against orders, invoices and letters of credit			16,352	13,513
Maximum amount available limited to the sum of eligible receivables	80.00%	80.00%
Maximum amount available limited to order/contract issued	50.00%	50.00%
Notes payable	8,036	6,641
Borrowing facility interest rate, minimum	3.83%	3.83%
Borrowing facility interest rate, maximum	6.58%	6.58%
Credit facilities guaranteed by parent	8,619	7,123
Guaranteed debt	4,538	3,750
Performance bonds guaranteed	$605	€ 500

Recovered_Sheet1

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Acquisition Note - Valla (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
	Installment
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Notes payable	$7,500	$7,500
Remaining principal amount	107,953
Valla Asset Purchase [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Stated interest rate of notes payable	5.00%
Notes payable	170
Number of installments	2
Fair value discounted rate	1.50%
Amortization of financing costs	28
Remaining principal amount	172
Valla Asset Purchase [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Annual principal payments against note payable			$85	$85

Recovered_Sheet2

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - ASV Loan Facilities (Detail)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014
		Facilities
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Pledge of equity interest	100.00%
ASV Loan Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of loan facilities		2

Recovered_Sheet3

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - ASV Revolving Loan Facility with JPMCB (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility expiration date	19-Aug-18
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	35,000,000	35,000,000
Debt amount outstanding as of balance sheet date	3,609,000
Revolving credit facility expiration date	19-Dec-19
Maximum borrowing capacity based on available collateral	19,734,000
Effective date of covenant requirement	31-Mar-15
Unused funds, commitment fee percentage	0.25%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under credit agreement	1.75%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | One Month Libor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing term option for funds borrowed under the LIBOR option	1 month
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Two Month Libor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing term option for funds borrowed under the LIBOR option	2 months
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Three Month Libor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing term option for funds borrowed under the LIBOR option	3 months
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Six Month Libor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Borrowing term option for funds borrowed under the LIBOR option	6 months
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under credit agreement	0.75%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Fixed charge coverage ratio covenant	1.1
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under credit agreement	0.50%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under credit agreement	1.50%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Prime Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under credit agreement	1.00%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate under credit agreement	2.00%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Collateral Sources, Eligible Receivables [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum amount available limited to the sum of eligible receivables		85.00%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Collateral Sources, Eligible Inventory Lower Of Cost Or Market [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Percentage of maximum amount available is limited to sum of eligible inventory		65.00%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member] | Collateral Sources, Eligible Inventory NOLV [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Percentage of maximum amount available is limited to sum of eligible inventory, valued at net orderly liquidation		85.00%
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Letter of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		1,000,000
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Secured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Description of maximum borrowing against the revolving credit facility to fund guaranteed foreign receivables		Sub-facility for loans to be guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States of America ("Ex-Im Bank Loans")
Jp Morgan Chase Bank Credit Agreement [Member] | Secured Debt [Member] | Sub Facility Limit Loan Guarantee By Import Export Bank [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		7,500,000

Recovered_Sheet4

Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - ASV Term Loan with Garrison (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term loan facility	$107,953,000
Unpaid principal is due on maturity	19-Dec-20
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term loan facility	40,000,000
Fixed charge coverage ratio covenant	1.1
Credit agreement, leverage ratio	4.75
Credit agreement, maximum capital expenditure	1,600,000
The date the covenant requirements becomes effective	31-Mar-15
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Term Loan interest rate description	The Garrison Credit Agreement bears interest, at a one-month adjusted LIBOR rate plus a spread of between 9.00% and 9.50%.
Interest rate spread on LIBOR	9.50%
Debt instrument interest rate	10.50%
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | Principal [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Quarterly principal payment of loan	$500
Frequency of payments	Quarterly
Payment commencement date	1-Apr-15
Unpaid principal is due on maturity	19-Dec-19
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | Interest [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Frequency of payments	Monthly
Payment commencement date	1-Feb-15
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | March 31, 2017 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Fixed charge coverage ratio covenant	1.5
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | March 31, 2018 [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit agreement, leverage ratio	2.5
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread on LIBOR	9.00%
Garrison Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Term Loan [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread on LIBOR	9.50%

Leases_Additional_Information_

Leases - Additional Information (Detail)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

4 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Thousands, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Nov. 30, 2014

Other Operating Leases [Member]

Other Operating Leases [Member]

Other Operating Leases [Member]

Other Operating Leases [Member]

Other Operating Leases [Member]

Equipment [Member]

Other Capital Lease [Member]

Italian Facility [Member]

Italian Facility [Member]

Winona Facility [Member]

Georgetown Facility [Member]

Georgetown Facility [Member]

Georgetown Facility [Member]

Woodbridge Crossing [Member]

Woodbridge Crossing [Member]

Woodbridge Crossing [Member]

Bridgeview Facility [Member]

Bridgeview Facility [Member]

Bridgeview Facility [Member]

Knox [Member]

Knox [Member]

Knox [Member]

Knox [Member]

Via Piacenza [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Operating Lease One [Member]

Operating Lease Two [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Lease

sqft

USD ($)

USD ($)

sqft

USD ($)

USD ($)

Period

Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]

Lease expiry date

7/10/14

4/30/18

8/19/20

8/19/20

Term of Lease

5 years

12 years

Monthly lease payment

$25

$74

Outstanding capital lease obligation

82

500

2,184

Capital leases purchase price of leased asset at option of lessee

1

500

Maximum borrowing capacity of new equipment

100.00%

Maximum borrowing capacity of used equipment

75.00%

Lease repayment period of new equipment

60 months

Lease repayment period of used equipment

36 months

Additional small capital lease

3

Deferred gain of Sales and Leaseback Transaction

1,268

1,648

Annual amortization of deferred gain

380

Lease expiry date

29-Nov-19

30-Jun-20

30-Nov-19

Lease payments monthly amount

34

21

11

3

Operating lease rent expense

431

489

483

256

251

247

73

181

Additional lease renew period

6 years

6 years

5 years

Area of property

103,000

103,000

40,000

Percentage of increase in annual rent

2.00%

2.00%

2.00%

Written notice period for purchase of building

180 days

Lease renewal period

6

Lease extension period

1 year

5 years

5 years

Lease term

6 years

6 years

6 years

Annual rent

436

360

Lease execution date

6/30/11

6/30/11

Minimum period before early termination of lease

2 years

Advanced notice required for early termination of lease.

90 days

Operating lease annual rent for first year

86

Operating lease annual rent for second year

100

Operating lease annual rent for third year

103

Percentage of ISTAT - an Italian price index, annual rents are allowed to increase

75.00%

Operating equipment leases, monthly payments

1

4

Additional leases rent expense, total

$125

$138

$272

Latest lease expiration date

2017

Leases_Summary_of_Inventory_He

Leases - Summary of Inventory Held For Sale Financed Capital Leases-Equipment (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	$2,920
Amount of Monthly Payment	75
Balance As of December 31, 2013	1,576
New Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	1,166
Repayment Period	60 months
Amount of Monthly Payment	22
Balance As of December 31, 2013	971
Used Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	1,754
Repayment Period	36 months
Amount of Monthly Payment	53
Balance As of December 31, 2013	$605

Leases_Schedule_of_Future_Mini

Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Payments (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases [Abstract]
2015	$1,627
2016	1,328
2017	1,328
2018	907
2019	908
Subsequent	700
Total minimum lease payments	6,798
2015	2,256
2016	1,256
2017	1,256
2018	329
2019	330
Subsequent	0
Total Minimum Lease Payments	5,427
Less: imputed interest	-1,086
Present value of minimum lease payment	4,341
Less: current portion	-1,631	-1,812
Long-term capital lease obligations	$2,710

Leases_Schedule_of_Capital_Ite

Leases - Schedule of Capital Item (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Depreciation Expense	$1,855	$1,627	$1,401
Buildings [Member] | Georgetown Facility [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Cost	4,913	4,913
Accumulated Depreciation	3,529	3,114
Depreciation Expense	35	35
Interest Expense	307	457
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Winona Facility [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Cost	1,700	1,700
Accumulated Depreciation	311	254
Depreciation Expense	57	57
Interest Expense	13	47
Other Property Plant And Equipment [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Cost	197	178
Accumulated Depreciation	67	39
Depreciation Expense	28	14
Interest Expense	4	3
Property, Plan or Equipment Capital Lease [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Cost	6,810	6,791
Accumulated Depreciation	3,907	3,407
Depreciation Expense	120	106
Interest Expense	$324	$507

Convertible_Note_Related_Party

Convertible Note - Related Party - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 19, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face value of debenture	$7,500	$7,500	$7,500
Debenture interest rate	5.00%
Common stock conversion price	$13.65		$13.65
Debenture, maturity date		19-Dec-20
Convertible number of common stock	549,451
Convertible note unamortized discount		889
First possible call date after anniversary		19-Dec-17
Deferred tax liability		321
Net carrying amount of convertible debt		6,611
Amortization of excess of the principal amount of convertible debt		4
Convertible Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face value of debenture	$7,500		$7,500
Debt note effective interest rate		7.50%
Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, consecutive trading days		30 days
Debt instrument, days before a Call is permitted		20 days
Percentage of debt conversion price		130.00%
Minimum percentage of stock price on day conversion is initiated		130.00%

Convertible_Note_Related_Party1

Convertible Note - Related Party - Schedule of Convertible Notes (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Liability component	$108,842	$6,607
Equity component (a component of paid in capital)		893
Convertible debenture	$7,500	$7,500

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Compa

Income Taxes - Schedule of Company's Income Before Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income before income taxes:
Domestic	$8,871	$14,659	$11,316
Foreign	1,772	-212	582
Income before income taxes	$10,643	$14,447	$11,898

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Compa1

Income Taxes - Schedule of Company's Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Provision (benefit) for income taxes:
Total provision for income taxes	$3,676	$4,269	$3,821
Other Liability [Member]
Provision (benefit) for income taxes:
Current - Federal	3,057	4,246	2,785
Current - State and local	176	50	227
Current - Foreign	691	132	535
Current - Total	3,924	4,428	3,547
Deferred - Federal	-429	-94	670
Deferred - State and local	39	64	-378
Deferred - Foreign	142	-129	-18
Deferred - Total	-248	-159	274
Total provision for income taxes	$3,676	$4,269	$3,821

Income_Taxes_Schedule_of_Signi

Income Taxes - Schedule of Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current:
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	$1,325	$1,133
Net operating losses		139
Long-term:
Other liabilities	433	457
Deferred gain	458	594
State net operating loss carryforwards	3
Tax credit carryforwards	824	847
Unrealized foreign currency loss	219	219
Investment in ASV	144
Total deferred tax asset	3,406	3,389
Valuation allowance	0	0
Total deferred tax asset net of valuation allowance	3,406	3,389
Long-term:
Property, plant and equipment	552	558
Intangibles	3,290	3,516
Discount on convertible notes	321
Total deferred tax liability	4,163	4,074
Net deferred tax liability	($757)	($685)

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Undistributed earnings	$5,600,000
Deferred tax asset, net of federal tax impact	824,000
Accrued interest	17,000
Actual tax liability	16,500,000
General Business Tax Credit Carryforward [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Texas Temporary Margin Tax subject to certain annual limitations	$1,268,000
Texas Temporary Margin Tax Credit that may be utilized	31-Dec-26
Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Income tax examination period	2011
Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Income tax examination period	2014

Income_Taxes_Summary_of_Effect

Income Taxes - Summary of Effective Tax Rate Before Income Taxes Varies from Current US Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Statutory rate	35.00%	35.00%
State and local taxes	1.48%	0.72%
Permanent differences	-2.08%	-3.08%
Tax credits	-2.04%	-3.59%
Foreign operations	2.00%	0.54%
Uncertain tax positions	-0.21%	-0.47%
Other	0.45%	0.43%
Effective Income Tax Rate, Continuing Operations, Total	34.60%	29.55%

Income_Taxes_Summary_of_Reconc

Income Taxes - Summary of Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$250	$335
Increases in tax positions for prior years	80	93
Decreases in tax positions for prior years	-115	-178
Settlements	0	0
Ending balance	$215	$250

Supplemental_Cash_Flow_Disclos2

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	18-May-12	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
Non-Cash Transactions:
Investment in Lift Ventures (see Note 19)				$5,951
Capital leases		813	1,166
Issuance of stock in connection with a cashless warrant exercise			986
Repurchase of stock in connection with cashless warrant exercise			-754
Transfer of warrant to capital stock upon exercise of cashless warrant	-232		-232
Deck Crane Assets [Member]
Non-Cash Transactions:
Issuance of stock in connection with assets and acquisition			200
Sabre Acquisition [Member]
Non-Cash Transactions:
Issuance of stock in connection with assets and acquisition		1,000
Valla SpA [Member]
Non-Cash Transactions:
Valla working capital		2,173
Valla Asset Purchase [Member]
Non-Cash Transactions:
Acquisition note-Valla (see Note 19)		228
Contingent consideration-Valla (see Note 19)		250
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member] | ASV Inc [Member]
Non-Cash Transactions:
Note to Terex related to ASV				$1,594

401k_Profit_Sharing_Plan_Addit

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]
Matching contributions percentage	3.00%
Amount paid in matching contributions by the company	$346	$271	$187
Minimum age requirement for participate defined contribution plan	21 years

Accrued_Warranties_Summary_of_

Accrued Warranties - Summary of Changes in Product Warranty Liability (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$1,070	$988
Business Acquired	2,206	10
Accrual for warranties issued during the year	849	2,358
Warranty services provided	-807	-2,260
Changes in estimates	32	-23
Foreign currency translation	-15	-3
Ending Balance	$3,335	$1,070

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
									Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments									3
Net Revenue	$66,909	$66,197	$68,399	$62,576	$65,431	$57,521	$62,554	$59,566	$264,081	$245,072	$205,249
Long-Lived Assets	141,806				60,816				141,806	60,816
ASV Acquisition [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Business acquisition date									19-Dec-14
Foreign Operation [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Revenue									96,747	95,205	90,691
Long-Lived Assets	$6,935				$8,616				$6,935	$8,616

Segment_Information_Financial_

Segment Information - Financial Information for Three Operating Segments (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues	$66,909	$66,197	$68,399	$62,576	$65,431	$57,521	$62,554	$59,566	$264,081	$245,072	$205,249
Total Assets	316,123				182,614				316,123	182,614	151,504
Operating Earnings									13,936	17,538	14,459
Lifting Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Earnings									21,640	23,311	19,880
Equipment Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Earnings									374	628	222
ASV Inc [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating Earnings									-121
Operating Segments [Member] | Lifting Equipment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									245,435	228,772	188,792
Total Assets	172,306				170,692				172,306	170,692	143,749
Operating Segments [Member] | Equipment Distribution [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									21,104	16,951	17,090
Total Assets	15,634				10,847				15,634	10,847	7,562
Operating Segments [Member] | ASV Inc [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									2,264
Total Assets	126,547								126,547
Inter-segment Elimination [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net revenues									-4,722	-651	-633
Operating Earnings									11	-10	-30
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Assets	1,636				1,075				1,636	1,075	193
Operating Earnings									($7,968)	($6,391)	($5,613)

Segment_Information_Summary_of

Segment Information - Summary of Goodwill by Segment (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation	($403)	$57
Balance January 1 and December 31	48,830	22,489	15,283
Sabre [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance January 1 and December 31	4,725
ASV Inc [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill related to acquisition	26,744
Balance January 1 and December 31	26,744
Lifting Equipment [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning balance	22,214	15,008
Foreign currency translation	-403	57
Ending balance	21,811	22,214
Balance January 1 and December 31	21,811	22,214	15,008
Lifting Equipment [Member] | Sabre [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill related to acquisition		4,740
Lifting Equipment [Member] | Valla SpA [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill related to acquisition		2,409
Equipment Distribution [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance January 1 and December 31	$275	$275	$275

Segment_Information_Summary_of1

Segment Information - Summary of External Revenues and Long Lived Assets by Country (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues	$66,909	$66,197	$68,399	$62,576	$65,431	$57,521	$62,554	$59,566	$264,081	$245,072	$205,249
Long-Lived Assets	141,806				60,816				141,806	60,816
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									167,334	149,867	114,558
Long-Lived Assets	134,871				52,200				134,871	52,200
Canada [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									34,658	44,568	55,540
Long-Lived Assets	549				789				549	789
Italy [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									18,260	8,230	11,700
Long-Lived Assets	6,386				7,827				6,386	7,827
Turkey [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									969	5,280
Peru [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									1,840	3,849
South Africa [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									516	3,651
Egypt [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									129	3,285
Australia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues										4	3,213
Korea [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									934		2,810
Russia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									710	1,623	2,189
Germany [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									3,459	3,246	2,041
Mexico [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									4,050	5,096	1,867
Czech Republic [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									3,426	1,804	1,484
Brazil [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									3		1,205
France [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									2,487		810
United Arab Emirates [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									4,226	1,297	152
Venezuela [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues										407	1,188
Switzerland [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									2,697		22
Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Net revenues									$18,383	$12,865	$6,470

Acquisition_and_Investment_Add

Acquisition and Investment - Additional Information - Lift Ventures, LLC (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 16, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity method investment percentage		25.00%
Carrying value of investment		$5,951
Lift Ventures LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity method investment percentage	25.00%		25.00%
Equity method investment contribution to inventory	5,951
Carrying value of investment		$5,951

Acquisition_and_Investment_Add1

Acquisition and Investment - Additional Information - ASV Stock Purchase (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Share data in Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 19, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill recognized	$48,830,000	$22,489,000	$15,283,000
Increase (decrease) in depreciation expense	80,000	372,000
Increase (decrease) in cost-of-goods-sold	-21,000	260,000
Increase (decrease) in amortization of intangible assets excluding goodwill	-5,254,000	-5,478,000
Increase (decrease) in amortization of interest expense and bank fees	5,723,000	6,315,000
Increase (decrease) in acquisition related costs	-1,326,000	1,705,000
Increase (decrease) in income tax expense	1,111,000	-309,000
Increase (decrease) in basic and diluted shares	1,071,723	1,108,156
ASV Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition of ownership interest				51.00%
Fair value of purchase consideration	94,437,000
Noncontrolling interest in ASV	Fair value of Terex 49% share of ASV equity calculated by grossing up the fair value of the controlling interest purchased by the Company to a 100% value, then deducting the $26,411 paid for the majority interest. Subsequently an adjustment for an implied minority discount of $2,000 (approximately 8%) was applied against initial calculation.
Adjusted minority discount	2,000,000
Percent of adjusted minority discount	8.00%
Fair market adjustments to fixed assets and inventory	4,390,000
Goodwill recognized	26,744,000
ASV Inc [Member] | Legal Fees [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	100,000
ASV Inc [Member] | Accounting Services Fees [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	325,000
ASV Inc [Member] | Acquisition Related Bonus Payments [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	750,000
ASV Inc [Member] | Valuation Services [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	40,000
ASV Inc [Member] | Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member] | Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Notes payable	1,594,000
Reimbursement of fees and expense	1,411,000
ASV Inc [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
ASV entered in to Debt Facility	40,000,000
ASV Inc [Member] | Revolving Term Credit Facility [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
ASV entered in to Debt Facility	35,000,000
Amount withdrawn on term debt	$4,650,000

Acquisition_and_Investment_ASV

Acquisition and Investment - ASV Stock Purchase - Schedule of Fair Value of Purchase Consideration (Detail) (ASV Inc [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$25,000
Note payable to seller	1,411
Fair value of non-controlling interest in ASV	23,376
Total purchase consideration	94,437
Unsecured Debt [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Assumption of non-recourse ASV debt	$44,650

Acquisition_and_Investment_ASV1

Acquisition and Investment - ASV Stock Purchase - Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$48,830	$22,489	$15,283
ASV Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	2
Accounts receivable	18,232
Prepaid Expenses	71
Inventory	27,217
Total fixed assets	19,177
Customer relationships	16,000
Trade name and trademarks	7,000
Patented & Unpatented Technology	8,000
Goodwill	26,744
Capitalized Debt Issuance Costs	2,767
Accounts payable	-9,459
Accrued expenses	-3,975
Accrued conversion tax	-16,500
Accrued pension liability	-839
Net assets acquired	$94,437

Acquisition_and_Investment_Sch

Acquisition and Investment - Schedule of Pro Forma Results of Acquisition (Detail) (ASV Inc [Member], Pro Forma [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
ASV Inc [Member] | Pro Forma [Member]
Acquisition ProForma Financial Results [Line Items]
Net revenues	$393,583	$383,315
Net income attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc	$6,397	$7,731
Income per share:
Basic	$0.43	$0.56
Diluted	$0.43	$0.56
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	14,929,912	13,779,361
Diluted	14,976,012	13,825,731

Acquisition_and_Investment_Add2

Acquisition and Investment - Additional Information - Valla Asset Purchase (Detail)

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 19, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2014

Nov. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2014

Nov. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2016

Dec. 31, 2015

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Scenario, Forecast [Member]

lb

lb

USD ($)

EUR (€)

Legal and Accounting Fees [Member]

Valuation Services [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Valla Asset Purchase [Member]

Installment

USD ($)

USD ($)

T

USD ($)

T

USD ($)

USD ($)

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Lifting Capacities

40,000

18,000

90

2

Notes payable

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

$170,000

Annual principal payments against note payable

85,000

85,000

Stated interest rate of notes payable

5.00%

Contingent consideration

1,000,000

Number of installments

2

Fair value of promissory note

198,000

143,000

Risk rate of promissory note

1.50%

Difference between face amount and fair value of promissory note

28,000

Contingent consideration, description

The agreement has a contingent consideration provision which provides the seller to receive an annual payment equal to 10% of net income for the next eight years, with a maximum annual payment of $125. If 10% of a year's net income exceeds $125, the excess amounts will be carried over to future years. Any carryovers not paid out after eight years will be forfeited. The agreement has no provision for a carryback for excess earnings in a year.

Contingent consideration provision as a percentage of net income

10.00%

Contingent consideration provision payment period

8 years

Contingent consideration provision maximum annual payment

125,000

Probability weighted average earn out

250,000

Fair value of the contingent consideration

250,000

Goodwill

48,830,000

22,489,000

15,283,000

2,409,000

1,762,000

Acquisition transaction costs

$42,000

$15,000

Acquisition_and_Investment_Val

Acquisition and Investment - Valla Asset Purchase - Schedule of Fair Value of Purchase Consideration (Detail) (Valla Asset Purchase [Member])	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	EUR (€)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Seller note	$198	€ 143
Contingent consideration	250	183
Total purchase consideration	$448	€ 326

Acquisition_and_Investment_Val1

Acquisition and Investment - Valla Asset Purchase - Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	USD ($)	USD ($)	USD ($)	Valla Asset Purchase [Member]	Valla Asset Purchase [Member]
				USD ($)	EUR (€)
Purchase price allocation:
Accounts receivable				$994	€ 726
Inventory				1,193	872
Prepaids				41	29
Property and equipment				212	155
Trade names and trademarks				547	400
Unpatented technology				588	430
Customer relationships				273	200
Goodwill	48,830	22,489	15,283	2,409	1,762
Accounts payable				-2,658	-1,944
Working capital borrowings				-2,173	-1,589
Accrued expenses				-978	-715
Net assets acquired				$448	€ 326

Acquisition_and_Investment_Add3

Acquisition and Investment - Additional Information - Sabre Asset Purchase (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$48,830	$22,489	$15,283
Sabre [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Fair value of purchase consideration	14,000
Fair value of stock consideration	1,000
Goodwill	4,725
Legal Fees [Member] | Sabre [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	93
Accounting Services Fees [Member] | Sabre [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	68
Valuation Services [Member] | Sabre [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition transaction costs	$37

Acquisition_and_Investment_Sab

Acquisition and Investment - Sabre Asset Purchase - Schedule of Fair Value of Purchase Consideration (Detail) (Sabre Acquisition [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Sabre Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash	$13,000
87,928 shares of Manitex International, Inc. common stock	1,000
Total purchase consideration	$14,000

Acquisition_and_Investment_Sab1

Acquisition and Investment - Sabre Asset Purchase - Schedule of Fair Value of Purchase Consideration (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Sabre Acquisition [Member])	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 19, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Sabre Acquisition [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of shares of Manitex International for Acquisition	87,928	87,928

Acquisition_and_Investment_Sab2

Acquisition and Investment - Sabre Asset Purchase - Estimated Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Purchase price allocation:
Goodwill	$48,830	$22,489	$15,283
Sabre Acquisition [Member]
Purchase price allocation:
Accounts receivable	1,148
Receivable due from seller	233
Inventory	1,482
Total fixed assets	1,431
Non-competition agreements	50
Customer relationships	5,200
Trade name and trademarks	1,200
Goodwill	4,740
Accounts payable	-730
Accrued expenses	-140
Customer deposits	-467
Debt and Capital lease obligations	-147
Net assets acquired	$14,000

Equity_Additional_Information_

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Warrants (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	18-May-12	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 11, 2007	Dec. 31, 2011
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrants issued		0	0
Value of shares repurchased and cancelled	$754
Average closing price for the five days	$9.78
Shares surrendered	77,071			77,071
Share Net of Repurchases	27,929
Warrants exercised	105,000			105,000
Warrants outstanding		0	0			105,000
Warrants [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrant expiration date		11-Sep-12
Value of shares repurchased and cancelled	$754
Average closing price for the five days	$9.78
Shares surrendered	77,071
Share Net of Repurchases	27,929
Warrants exercised	105,000
Warrants [Member] | Roth Capital Partners LLC [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrants issued					105,000
Warrants exercise price					$7.18

Equity_Schedule_of_Warrants_De

Equity - Schedule of Warrants (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	18-May-12	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Outstanding on January 1		105,000	0	0
Exercised	-105,000	-105,000
Outstanding on December 31			0	0
Outstanding on January 1		$7.18
Exercised		$7.18

Equity_Additional_Information_1

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Issuance - Sabre Acquisition Shares (Detail) (Sabre Acquisition [Member])	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 19, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Sabre Acquisition [Member]
Shares of common stock issued in consideration of assets purchased	87,928	87,928

Equity_Additional_Information_2

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Issuance - Shares Issued to Terex Corporation (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 19, 2014	Jul. 17, 2012
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued	14,989,694	13,801,277			500,000
Cash received	$12,500	$13,927	$3,781
Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] | Terex Corporation [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Shares of common stock issued				1,108,156
Cash received				$12,500

Equity_Summary_of_Stock_Issuan

Equity - Summary of Stock Issuances (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued	80,261	69,906	30,351
Value of Shares Issued	$1,006	$625	$226
Director [Member] | March 6, 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued	6,600
Value of Shares Issued	106
Director [Member] | December 31, 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued	20,615
Value of Shares Issued	257
Director [Member] | March 08, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued		6,600
Value of Shares Issued		69
Director [Member] | September 12, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued		1,667
Value of Shares Issued		19
Director [Member] | December 31, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued		17,400
Value of Shares Issued		151
Director [Member] | March 21, 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued			6,600
Value of Shares Issued			52
Director [Member] | December 31, 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued			11,700
Value of Shares Issued			80
Employees [Member] | March 6, 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued	14,292
Value of Shares Issued	229
Employees [Member] | June 5, 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued	749
Value of Shares Issued	8
Employees [Member] | December 31, 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued	38,005
Value of Shares Issued	406
Employees [Member] | March 08, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued		20,836
Value of Shares Issued		219
Employees [Member] | December 31, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued		23,403
Value of Shares Issued		167
Employees [Member] | March 21, 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued			12,051
Value of Shares Issued			$94

Equity_Additional_Information_3

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Issuance - Stock Issued To Employees and Directors (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Oct. 03, 2012
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Stock issued in connection with asset purchase - Shares	87,928	29,112
Executive Officer [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Stock issued in connection with asset purchase - Shares			29,112
Stock issued in connection with asset purchase - Value			$200

Equity_Issued_Shares_of_Common

Equity - Issued Shares of Common Stock in Connection with Cashless Exercise of Warrant (Detail) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	18-May-12	Dec. 31, 2011
Equity [Abstract]
Shares Issued	14,989,694	13,801,277	12,268,443	105,000	11,681,051
Shares Repurchased				77,071
Share Net of Repurchases				27,929
Repurchase Price				$9.78

Equity_Additional_Information_4

Equity - Additional Information - Warrant Exercises (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	18-May-12	Dec. 31, 2012	18-May-12
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Transfer of warrant to capital stock upon excise of cashless warrant	$232	$232
Repurchase Price	$9.78		$9.78
Value of shares repurchased and canceled in a cashless exercise	754
Shares Repurchased	77,071	77,071
Repurchased Equity [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Difference in repurchase charge to retained earnings	30
Repurchase Price	$9.78		$9.78
Value of shares repurchased and canceled in a cashless exercise	754
Shares Repurchased	77,071
Private Placement [Member]
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Original Value of shares repurchased during cashless exercise	$724
Price of share original issue	$9.39		$9.39

Equity_Additional_Information_5

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Offerings (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 17, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jul. 12, 2012	Sep. 25, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock, shares issued	500,000		14,989,694	13,801,277
Common Stock, par value	$0
Purchase price per share	$8.25
Total purchase price, under subscription agreement	$4,125
Stock Issuance costs as a percentage of gross proceeds					5.25%
Investment banking fees	217
Legal fees and expenses	127
Net cash proceeds to repay debt	3,781
Subscription Agreement [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common Stock, shares issued		1,375,000
Common Stock, par value		$0
Purchase price per share		$10.75
Total purchase price, under subscription agreement		14,781
Net cash proceeds to repay debt			13,927
Placement Agreement [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock Issuance costs as a percentage of gross proceeds						5.25%
Investment banking fees			776
Legal fees and expenses			$78

Equity_Summary_of_Common_Stock

Equity - Summary of Common Stock Repurchases (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares purchased to cover payroll obligations	8,853
June 5, 2014 [Member]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares purchased to cover payroll obligations	392
Closing price on Date of purchase	$16.75
December 31, 2014 [Member]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares purchased to cover payroll obligations	8,461
Closing price on Date of purchase	$12.71
December 31, 2013 [Member]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares purchased to cover payroll obligations		4,414
Closing price on Date of purchase		$15.88

Equity_Additional_Information_6

Equity - Additional Information - Warrants Cashless Exercise (Detail) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	18-May-12	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Warrants exercised	105,000	105,000
Repurchase share in connection with cashless warrant exercise, shares	77,071	77,071
Amount transferred from warrants on exercise	$754

Equity_Additional_Information_7

Equity - Additional Information - 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance	917,046
Restricted stock units	34,292	114,821	135,001
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares eligible under share based compensation plan by individual within a year				15,000
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares eligible under share based compensation plan by individual within a year				20,000
Stock Appreciation Rights [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares eligible under share based compensation plan by individual within a year				20,000
Performance Shares [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares eligible under share based compensation plan by individual within a year				10,000
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Restricted stock units	34,292	114,821	135,001
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units	875	445	132
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | 2015 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units	701
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | 2016 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units	360
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | 2017 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units	0

Equity_Summary_of_Restricted_S

Equity - Summary of Restricted Stock Units Awarded (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units	34,292	114,821	135,001
Value of restricted stock units issued	$548	$1,578	$986
Number of Restricted Stock Units	80,261	69,906	30,351
March 6, 2014 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units	34,292
Closing price on date of grant	$15.99
Value of restricted stock units issued	548
March 6, 2014 [Member] | Vesting Date 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date	6-Mar-14
Number of Restricted Stock Units	20,892
March 6, 2014 [Member] | Vesting Date 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date	31-Dec-14
Number of Restricted Stock Units	6,600
March 6, 2014 [Member] | Vesting Date 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date	31-Dec-15
Number of Restricted Stock Units	6,800
March 08, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units		40,836
Closing price on date of grant		$10.51
Value of restricted stock units issued		429
March 08, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		8-Mar-13
Number of Restricted Stock Units		27,436
March 08, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		31-Dec-13
Number of Restricted Stock Units		6,600
March 08, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		31-Dec-14
Number of Restricted Stock Units		6,800
June 05, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units		3,425
Closing price on date of grant		$10.45
Value of restricted stock units issued		36
June 05, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		5-Jun-14
Number of Restricted Stock Units		1,141
June 05, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		5-Jun-15
Number of Restricted Stock Units		1,142
June 05, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		5-Jun-16
Number of Restricted Stock Units		1,142
September 12, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units		1,667
Closing price on date of grant		$11.19
Value of restricted stock units issued		19
Vesting Date		21-Sep-13
Number of Restricted Stock Units		1,667
December 31, 2013 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units		68,893
Closing price on date of grant		$15.88
Value of restricted stock units issued		1,094
December 31, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		31-Dec-14
Number of Restricted Stock Units		22,735
December 31, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		31-Dec-15
Number of Restricted Stock Units		22,735
December 31, 2013 [Member] | Vesting Date 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date		31-Dec-16
Number of Restricted Stock Units		23,423
March 21, 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units			32,051
Closing price on date of grant			$7.83
Value of restricted stock units issued			251
March 21, 2012 [Member] | Vesting Date 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date			21-Mar-12
Number of Restricted Stock Units			18,651
March 21, 2012 [Member] | Vesting Date 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date			31-Dec-12
Number of Restricted Stock Units			6,600
March 21, 2012 [Member] | Vesting Date 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date			31-Dec-13
Number of Restricted Stock Units			6,800
December 31, 2012 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of restricted stock units			102,950
Closing price on date of grant			$7.14
Value of restricted stock units issued			$735
December 31, 2012 [Member] | Vesting Date 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date			31-Dec-13
Number of Restricted Stock Units			34,317
December 31, 2012 [Member] | Vesting Date 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date			31-Dec-14
Number of Restricted Stock Units			34,317
December 31, 2012 [Member] | Vesting Date 3 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting Date			31-Dec-15
Number of Restricted Stock Units			34,316

Equity_Restricted_Stock_Units_

Equity - Restricted Stock Units Outstanding (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Outstanding on January 1,	142,851	109,750	5,100
Issued	34,292	114,821	135,001
Vested and issued	-80,261	-69,906	-30,351
Vested-issued and repurchased for income tax withholding	-8,853	-4,414
Forfeited	-2,645	-7,400
Outstanding on December 31	85,384	142,851	109,750

Transactions_between_the_Compa2

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 16, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment percentage	25.00%
Accounts receivable from related party	$8,609
Lift Ventures LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment percentage		25.00%
LiftMaster [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	2		6
Accounts payable	1		0
SL Industries, Ltd [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable	16		7
Accounts payable	519		796
BGI USA, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts payable	1		6
Terex Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts receivable from related party	8,609
Accounts receivable payment obligation percentage	50.00%
Accounts receivable first payment period	30 days
Accounts receivable second payment period	60 days
Terex Corporation [Member] | Distribution And Marketing Agreement [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Annual fee paid	250
Annual fee escalation percentage	3.00%
Percentage of net incremental sales	0.20%
Agreement term	5 years
Additional option to renew marketing agreement term	1 year
Marketing expense	90
Period of services provided	December 20, 2014 through December 31, 2014
Terex Corporation [Member] | Service Agreements [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Additional option to renew marketing agreement term	1 year
Period of services provided	December 20, 2014 through December 31, 2014
Service expenses	$216

Transactions_between_the_Compa3

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Related Party Transactions (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Sales	$191	$53	$71
Inventories [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Purchases	5,408	5,523	4,763
Intangible Assets [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Purchases			339
Bridgeview Facility [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Rent paid	256	251	247
SL Industries, Ltd [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Sales	6	43	65
SL Industries, Ltd [Member] | Inventories [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Purchases	5,364	5,337	4,592
SL Industries, Ltd [Member] | Intangible Assets [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Purchases			339
LiftMaster [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Sales	185	10	6
LiftMaster [Member] | Inventories [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Purchases	1	21	24
BGI USA, Inc. [Member] | Inventories [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Total Purchases	$43	$165	$147

Transactions_between_the_Compa4

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Related Party Transactions (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014
			sqft
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Stock issued in connection with asset purchase - Shares	87,928	29,112
Bridgeview Facility [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Lease of Bridgeview Facility			40,000
Monthly lease payments			$21
Maximum rental escalation			2.00%
Lease expiry date			30-Jun-20
Provision for lease extension periods			Six one-year
Notice period prior to expiration of lease			180 days
Rental escalation clause			Annual rent is increased during the initial lease term by the lesser of the increase in the Consumer Price Increase or 2.0%.
SL Industries, Ltd [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Payments in exchange for rights to intangible assets to an executive officer			139
Cash Consideration			$345
Stock issued in connection with asset purchase - Shares			29,112

Transactions_between_the_Compa5

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Summary of Notes Payable to Terex (Detail) (Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Note related to acquisition	$6,611
ASV Acquisition [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Note related to acquisition	1,594
Crane and Schaeff [Member]
Schedule of Other Related Party Transactions [Line Items]
Note related to acquisition	$500

Legal_Proceedings_and_Other_Co1

Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
	Installment
	Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Workmen's compensation insurance policy per claim deductible	$250
Remaining obligation to pay product liability settlement to plaintiffs	1,615
Number of installments for the payment of product liability settlement	17
Annual installment amount	95
Settlement agreements date	5-May-11
Number of settlement agreements	2
Estimated Reserve for Product Liability Claims, change in period	12 months
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability insurance self insurance retention amount	50
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability insurance self insurance retention amount	500
Fiscal Year 2012 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum workmen's compensation insurance policy aggregate	1,000
Fiscal Year 2013 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum workmen's compensation insurance policy aggregate	1,150
Fiscal Year 2014 [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Maximum workmen's compensation insurance policy aggregate	1,325
ASV Inc [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability insurance self insurance retention amount	$4,000

Quarterly_Financial_Data_Summa

Quarterly Financial Data - Summarized Quarterly Financial Data (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
Net revenues	$66,909	$66,197	$68,399	$62,576	$65,431	$57,521	$62,554	$59,566	$264,081	$245,072	$205,249
Gross Profit	12,601	10,915	13,144	11,604	12,779	11,201	12,260	10,236	48,264	46,476	40,464
Net income	$472	$1,768	$2,986	$1,877	$2,991	$2,621	$2,655	$1,911	$7,103	$10,178	$8,077
Earnings per Share, Basic	$0.03	$0.13	$0.22	$0.14	$0.22	$0.21	$0.22	$0.16	$0.51	$0.80	$0.68
Earnings per Share, Diluted	$0.03	$0.13	$0.22	$0.14	$0.22	$0.21	$0.22	$0.16	$0.51	$0.80	$0.68
Shares outstanding, Basic	13,980,142	13,822,918	13,822,383	13,807,312	13,760,918	12,352,266	12,295,879	12,275,759	13,858,189	12,671,205	11,948,356
Shares outstanding, Diluted	14,029,205	13,873,157	13,874,289	13,840,506	13,821,352	12,403,665	12,337,493	12,307,792	13,904,289	12,717,575	11,957,458

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information - Modifications to US and Canadian credit facilities (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 09, 2015	Dec. 19, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	7,500,000		$7,500,000
U.S. Revolver [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	40,000,000
Canadian Revolver [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	9,000,000
Comerica Agreement [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Contract signing date	6-Jan-15
Amendment number	6
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity of term loans and revolving lines of credit		71,000,000
Credit facility maturity date		19-Aug-18
Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio		1.2
Subsequent Event [Member] | Term Loan [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		14,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Senior Secured First Lien North American Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consolidated North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBIDTA Ratio		3.75
Subsequent Event [Member] | Consolidated North American Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consolidated North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBIDTA Ratio		5.75
Subsequent Event [Member] | December 31, 2015 [Member] | Senior Secured First Lien North American Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consolidated North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBIDTA Ratio		3.5
Subsequent Event [Member] | December 31, 2015 [Member] | Consolidated North American Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consolidated North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBIDTA Ratio		4.5
Subsequent Event [Member] | June 30, 2016 [Member] | Senior Secured First Lien North American Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consolidated North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBIDTA Ratio		2.75
Subsequent Event [Member] | June 30, 2016 [Member] | Consolidated North American Debt [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Consolidated North American Debt to Consolidated North American EBIDTA Ratio		3.75
Subsequent Event [Member] | U.S. Revolver [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		45,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | U.S. Revolver [Member] | Predecessor [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		40,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Canadian Revolver [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		12,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Canadian Revolver [Member] | Predecessor [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity		$9,000,000

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I1

Subsequent Events - Additional Information - New convertible note (Detail) (USD $)	12 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 07, 2015	Dec. 19, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Issuance of aggregate principal amount of convertible notes	$7,500		$7,500
Initial conversion price per share			$13.65
Contract signing date	7-Jan-15
Subsequent Event [Member] | Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member] | Perella Notes Purchase Agreement [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Issuance of aggregate principal amount of convertible notes		$15,000
Convertible notes, annual coupon rate		6.50%
Initial conversion price per share		$15
Principal amount of convertible notes due date		2021

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I2

Subsequent Events - Additional Information - PM Acquisition (Detail) (Subsequent Event [Member], PM Group [Member], USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 15, 2015	Jan. 15, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member] | PM Group [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Acquisition closing date	15-Jan-15
Aggregate consideration payment	$91,000
Cash consideration	21,000
Debt consideration	$60,000	$60,000
Common stock of company	994,483