Manitex International (MNTX) 10-Q 2 Nov 18 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Nov. 01, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	MNTX
Entity Registrant Name	Manitex International, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,302,028
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,622,190

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current assets
Cash	$ 20,265	$ 5,014
Cash - restricted	306	352
Marketable equity securities	5,346
Trade receivables (net)	42,073	46,633
Other receivables	2,747	1,946
Inventory (net)	67,480	54,360
Prepaid expense and other	2,017	2,017
Total current assets	140,234	110,322
Total fixed assets, net of accumulated depreciation of $14,350 and $12,921 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	20,366	22,038
Intangible assets (net)	28,260	31,014
Goodwill	42,508	43,569
Equity investment in ASV Holdings, Inc.		14,931
Other long-term assets	1,234	1,475
Deferred tax asset	1,839	1,839
Total assets	234,441	225,188
Current liabilities
Notes payable	21,464	29,131
Current portion of capital lease obligations	409	378
Accounts payable	40,269	35,386
Accounts payable related parties	79	1,331
Accrued expenses	9,138	10,070
Customer deposits	1,777	2,242
Other current liabilities		890
Total current liabilities	73,136	79,428
Long-term liabilities
Revolving term credit facilities		12,893
Notes payable (net)	26,651	26,656
Capital lease obligations (net of current portion)	5,173	5,483
Convertible note related party (net)	7,119	7,005
Convertible note (net)	14,475	14,310
Deferred gain on sale of property	874	969
Deferred tax liability	3,789	3,384
Other long-term liabilities	3,910	4,215
Total long-term liabilities	61,991	74,915
Total liabilities	135,127	154,343
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred Stock—Authorized 150,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017
Common Stock—no par value 25,000,000 shares authorized, 19,615,390 and 16,617,932 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively	130,111	97,661
Paid in capital	2,773	2,802
Retained deficit	(30,913)	(28,583)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,657)	(1,035)
Total equity	99,314	70,845
Total liabilities and equity	$ 234,441	$ 225,188

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
Accumulated Depreciation	$ 14,350	$ 12,921
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	25,000,000	25,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	19,615,390	16,617,932
Common Stock, shares outstanding	19,615,390	16,617,932

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues	$ 60,938	$ 56,464	$ 181,517	$ 148,634
Cost of sales	48,944	46,591	145,982	121,965
Gross profit	11,994	9,873	35,535	26,669
Operating expenses
Research and development costs	801	619	2,179	1,902
Selling, general and administrative expenses	8,190	8,282	27,184	25,797
Total operating expenses	8,991	8,901	29,363	27,699
Operating income (loss)	3,003	972	6,172	(1,030)
Other (expense) income
Interest expense	(1,294)	(1,716)	(4,350)	(4,498)
Interest income	68		95
Change in fair value of securities held	(907)		(2,308)
Foreign currency transaction loss	(410)	(799)	(635)	(1,138)
Other (expense) income	(3)	18	(355)	361
Total other expense	(2,546)	(2,497)	(7,553)	(5,275)
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) in equity interest from continuing operations	457	(1,525)	(1,381)	(6,305)
Income tax expense from continuing operations	335	281	540	416
Income (loss) on equity investments (including loss on sale of shares)		284	(409)	284
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	122	(1,522)	(2,330)	(6,437)
Discontinued operations
Loss from operations of discontinued operations (including loss on disposal for the three and nine months 2017 of $1,133)				(573)
Income tax benefit		(15)		(28)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations		15		(545)
Net income (loss)	122	(1,507)	(2,330)	(6,982)
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations				(274)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ 122	$ (1,507)	$ (2,330)	$ (7,256)
Earnings (loss) Per Share Basic
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.39)
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.		0		(0.05)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	0.01	(0.09)	(0.13)	(0.44)
Earnings (loss) Per Share Diluted
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	0.01	(0.09)	(0.13)	(0.39)
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.		0		(0.05)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.44)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	19,610,168	16,573,927	18,003,829	16,532,683
Diluted	19,694,379	16,573,927	18,003,829	16,532,683

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Statement [Abstract]
Loss from operations of discontinued operations, including loss on disposal	$ 1,133	$ 87	$ 1,133

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income (loss):	$ 122	$ (1,507)	$ (2,330)	$ (6,982)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(236)	795	(1,622)	2,909
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(236)	795	(1,622)	2,909
Comprehensive loss	(114)	(712)	(3,952)	(4,073)
Comprehensive (income) attributed to noncontrolling interest				(274)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ (114)	$ (712)	$ (3,952)	$ (4,347)

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income (loss):	$ (2,330)	$ (6,982)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used for operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,789	3,908
Loss from operations of discontinued operations, including loss on disposal	87	1,133
Changes in allowances for doubtful accounts	7	41
Changes in inventory reserves	439	(449)
Revaluation of contingent acquisition liability	345	(346)
Deferred income taxes	509	(10)
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs	183	402
Amortization of debt discount	322	388
Change in value of interest rate swaps	(2)	(421)
Loss (income) from equity investments	204	(284)
Change in value of securities held	2,308
Share-based compensation	530	517
Adjustment to deferred gain on sales and lease back	(35)
Loss on disposal of assets	4	160
Reserves for uncertain tax provisions	43	54
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable	2,995	(10,401)
(Increase) decrease in inventory	(14,325)	9,323
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses	(9)	356
Decrease in other assets	148	66
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	4,451	(845)
Decrease in accrued expense	(463)	(642)
(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities	(1,382)	247
Decrease in other long-term liabilities	(600)	(382)
Discontinued operations - cash provided by operating activities		3,665
Net cash used for operating activities	(2,782)	(502)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the sale of partial interest in equity investment	7,000
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations (Note 18)		12,892
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets	9	15
Purchase of property and equipment	(556)	(761)
Investment in intangibles other than goodwill	(31)	(64)
Discontinued operations - cash used for investing activities		(84)
Net cash provided by investing activities	6,422	11,998
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving term credit facility	103,100
Payments on revolving term credit facility	(115,993)	(7,382)
Proceeds from investment in the Company	31,983
Net (repayment) borrowings on working capital facilities (See Note 11)	(5,058)	4,198
New borrowings—other	477	754
Debt issuance costs incurred	(50)	(50)
Note payments	(1,823)	(8,451)
Shares repurchased for income tax withholding on share-based compensation	(107)	(128)
Proceeds from sale and lease back		896
Proceeds from stock offering		2,426
Payments on capital lease obligations	(278)	(793)
Discontinued operations - cash (used for) financing activities		(5,058)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	12,251	(13,588)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	15,891	(2,092)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(686)	98
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year	5,366	5,314
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 20,571	$ 3,320

Nature of Operations and Basis

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation	1. Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 and the related Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 and Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods. Interim results may not be indicative of results to be realized for the entire year. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017 was derived from our audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation. All references in this report to financial results related to 2017 reflect the previously restated results for the first and second quarters of 2017. The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions and operates as a single business segment. Operating activities are conducted through the following wholly-owned subsidiaries: Manitex, Inc. (“Manitex”), Badger Equipment Company (“Badger”), PM Group S.p.A. and Subsidiaries (“PM Group”), Manitex Valla S.r.l. (“Valla”), Sabre Manufacturing, LLC (“Sabre”), Crane and Machinery, Inc. (“C&M”), and Crane and Machinery Leasing, Inc. (“C&M Leasing”). The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Manitex International, Inc. and subsidiaries in which it has a greater than 50% voting interest (collectively, the “Company”). All significant intercompany accounts, profits and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Consolidated Variable Interest Entity Even though it never had an ownership interest in SVW Crane & Equipment Company (together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Rental Consulting Service Company, “SVW”), the Company previously had the power to direct the activities that most significantly impacted SVW’s economic performance. Additionally, the Company was the primary beneficiary of its relationship with SVW. SVW obtained third party financing, which was effectively guaranteed by the Company, on specific cranes the Company manufactured and remitted the loan proceeds to the Company. Other than its business transactions described herein, SVW had no other substantial business operations. The Company determined that SVW was a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) that under current accounting guidance needed to be consolidated in the Company’s financial results. By December 31, 2017, SVW had ceased operations and is therefore not a consolidated VIE after December 31, 2017. Supplemental Cash Flow Information Transactions for the periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 Interest received in cash $ 95 $ — Interest paid in cash 4,678 4,375 Income tax (refunds) payments in cash (99 ) 107 Proportional share of increase in equity investments' paid in capital 14 — Share based compensation paid in connection with Tadano transaction 200 — Equipment held for sale financed on a capital lease — 896 Stock to purchase Winona facility — 154 Discontinued Operations ASV Segment ASV is located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota and manufactures a line of high-quality compact track and skid steer loaders. The products are used in site clearing, general construction, forestry, golf course maintenance and landscaping industries, with general construction being the largest. Prior to the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company owned a 51% interest in ASV Holdings, Inc., which was formerly known as A.S.V., LLC (“ASV”). On May 11, 2017, in anticipation of an initial public offering, ASV converted from an LLC to a C-Corporation and the Company’s 51% interest was converted to 4,080,000 common shares of ASV. On May 17, 2017, in connection with its initial public offering, ASV sold 1,800,000 of its own shares and the Company sold 2,000,000 shares of ASV common stock and reduced its investment in ASV to a 21.2% interest. ASV was deconsolidated and was recorded as an equity investment starting with the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Periods ending before June 30, 2017 reflect ASV as a discontinued operation. In February 2018, the Company sold an additional 1,000,000 shares of ASV that it held which reduced the Company’s investment in ASV to approximately 11.0%. The Company ceased accounting for its investment in ASV under the equity method and now accounts for its investment as a marketable equity security. See Notes 8 and 18 for additional discussion related to the accounting treatment of the investment in ASV after the sale of the additional shares.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements	2. Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements Principles of Consolidation The Company consolidates all entities that we control by ownership of a majority voting interest. Additionally, there are situations in which consolidation is required even though the usual condition of consolidation (ownership of a majority voting interest) does not apply. Generally, this occurs when an entity holds an interest in another business enterprise that was achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests, which results in a disproportionate relationship between such entity's voting interests in, and its exposure to the economic risks and potential rewards of, the other business enterprise. This disproportionate relationship results in what is known as a variable interest, and the entity in which we have this interest is referred to as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”). An enterprise must consolidate a VIE if it is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The primary beneficiary has both (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, and (2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Although the Company never had an ownership interest in SVW, the Company previously had the power to direct the activities of SVW that most significantly impacted its economic performance and absorbed the losses. As such, the Company determined that SVW was a VIE that required consolidation. SVW obtained financing and remitted the proceeds to the Company using inventory (cranes) owned by the Company as collateral. The finance companies that hold the loans have a perfected security interest in the inventory and therefore have recourse against this specific inventory. Furthermore, the debt taken on by SVW was effectively guaranteed by the Company pursuant to certain related agreements. By December 31, 2017, SVW ceased operations and is not a consolidated VIE after December 31, 2017. The Company eliminates from the Company’s financial results all significant intercompany transactions, including the intercompany transactions with consolidated VIEs. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are stated at the amounts the Company’s customers are invoiced and do not bear interest. Accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The Company’s estimate for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade receivables includes evaluation of specific accounts where the Company has information that the customer may have an inability to meet its financial obligations. The Company had allowances for doubtful accounts of $34 and $82 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. Guarantees The Company has issued partial residual guarantees to financial institutions related to a customer financing of equipment purchased by the customer. The Company must assess the probability of losses if the fair market value is less than the guaranteed residual value. The Company has issued partially residual guarantees that have maximum exposure of approximately $1.6 million. The Company, however, does not have any reason to believe that any exposure from such a guarantee is either probable or estimable at this time, as such, no liability has been recorded. The Company’s ability to recover any losses incurred under the guarantees may be affected by economic conditions in used equipment markets at the time of loss. The Company records a liability for the estimated fair value of guarantees issued pursuant to ASC 460. The Company recognizes a loss under a guarantee when its obligation to make payment under the guarantee is probable and the amount of the loss can be estimated. A loss would be recognized if the Company’s payment obligation under the guarantee exceeds the value it can expect to recover to offset such payment, primarily through the sale of the equipment underlying the guarantee. Inventory, net Inventory consists of stock materials and equipment stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out) or net realizable value. 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. 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 division 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. Interest Rate Swap Contracts The Company enters into derivative instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate risk related to certain foreign term loans. Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in current earnings immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which case the effective portion of the gain or loss is recognized and is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged instrument affects earnings (date of sale). The Company’s interest rate swap contracts are held by the PM Group and are intended to manage the exposure to interest rate risk related to certain term loans that PM Group has with certain financial institutions in Italy. These contracts have been determined not to be hedge instruments under ASC 815-10. 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 make an estimate of the amount of liability based, in part, on the advice of legal counsel. Income Taxes The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of U.S. and foreign taxes in amounts necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date tax provision with the effective rate that the Company expects to achieve for the full year. Each quarter the Company updates its estimate of the annual effective tax rate and records cumulative adjustments as necessary. The effective tax rate is based upon the Company’s anticipated earnings both in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions. 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 stockholder’s equity. Currently, the comprehensive income adjustment required for the Company consists of a foreign currency translation adjustment, which is the result of consolidating its foreign subsidiaries. Accounting for Equity Investments Beginning with the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company accounted for its 21.2% investment in ASV under the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the net income (loss) of ASV was recognized as income (loss) in the Company’s statement of operations and added to the investment account, and dividends received from ASV were treated as a reduction of the investment account. The Company reports ASV’s earnings on a one quarter lag as ASV may not report earnings in time to be included in the Company’s financial statements for any given reporting period. On May 17, 2017 (the date ASV became an equity investment), the Company’s investment in ASV exceeded the proportional share of ASV’s net assets. Under current applicable guidance, assets and liabilities of the investee (ASV) were valued at fair market value on the date of the investment. The Company’s investment, however, was not adjusted for the difference between the Company’s proportional share of the net assets and the fair value of the assets that existed on the date that the investment was made. The differences were accounted for on a memo basis. The differences can be either of temporary nature or permanent differences. Adjustment to inventory and identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are temporary differences. Fair market adjustments to land and goodwill are examples of permanent differences. Differences related to temporary items are amortized over their lives. Earnings recognized are the proportional share of investee’s income for the period adjusted for reversal of any timing differences or additional amortization related to the memo fair market adjustments of identifiable intangible assets that have finite lives. Between February 26 and 28, 2018, the Company sold 1,000,000 shares of ASV stock reducing the Company’s investment in ASV to approximately 11.0%. See Notes 8 and 18. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company: • Recognized its proportional share of ASV loss for the three months ended December 31, 2017, • Recorded a loss on the sale of shares, • Ceased accounting for ASV as an equity investment, and • Valued its remaining investment in ASV at its current market value. Accounting for Marketable Equity Securities Marketable equity securities are valued at fair market value based on the closing price of the stock on the date of the balance sheet. Gains and loss related fair value adjustments related to marketable equity securities are recorded into income each reporting period. Shipping and Handling The Company records the amount of shipping and handling costs billed to customers as revenue. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales. Adoption of Highly Inflationary Accounting in Argentina GAAP guidance requires the use of highly inflationary accounting for countries whose cumulative three-year inflation exceeds 100 percent. In the second quarter of 2018, published inflation indices indicated that the three-year cumulative inflation in Argentina exceeded 100 percent, and as of July 1, 2018, we elected to adopt highly inflationary accounting for our subsidiary in Argentina (“PM Argentina”). Under highly inflationary accounting, PM Argentina’s functional currency became the Euro (its parent company’s reporting currency), and its income statement and balance sheet have been measured in Euros using both current and historical rates of exchange. The effect of changes in exchange rates on peso-denominated monetary assets and liabilities has been reflected in earnings in other (income) and expense, net and was not material. As of September 30, 2018, PM Argentina had a small net peso monetary position. Net sales of PM Argentina were less than 5 and 10 percent of our consolidated net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Recently Issued Pronouncements – Not Yet Adopted In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. Consistent with current U.S. GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The update is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this update on its consolidated financial statements. The Company disclosed in its 2017 10-K that the Company had future operating lease commitments of approximately $5,000. This is an indication of the potential magnitude that adoption of this standard will have on the Company’s financial statements. Subsequently, the FASB issued the following standards related to ASU 2016-02: ASU 2018-01, “Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842,” (“ASU 2018-01”), ASU 2018-10, “Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases” (“ASU 2018-10”) and ASU 2018-11, “Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements” (“ASU 2018-11”). ASU 2018-01 permits an entity to elect an optional transition practical expedient under Topic 842 related to existing or expired land easements that were not previously accounted for as leases under Topic 840. ASU 2018-10 clarifies certain guidance within ASU 2016-02 and ASU 2018-11 is intended to reduce costs and ease implementation of ASU 2016-02. The Company will evaluate the impact and adopt ASU 2018-01, ASU 2018-10 and ASU 2018-11 in conjunction with its adoption of ASU 2016-02. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, if any. The loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment. The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted in 2017. The Company is evaluating the impact that adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” (“ASU 2018-2”). ASU 2018-02 allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from H.R. 1 “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018” (commonly known as “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”). The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The Company is evaluating the impact that adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." The amendments in ASU 2016-01, among other things, require equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes 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 requires 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Deferral of the Effective Date”, which amends ASU 2014-09. As a result, the effective date was the first quarter of 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. Adoption of the new standard has had no material impact on our consolidated balance sheet, cash flows statements or net income. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net),” (“ASU 2016-08”). ASU 2016-08 further clarifies principal and agent relationships within ASU 2014-09. Similar to ASU 2014-09, the effective date was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”). The amendments in ASU 2016-10 are expected to reduce the cost and complexity of applying the guidance on identifying promised goods or services in contracts with customers and to improve the operability and understandability of licensing implementation guidance related to the entity's intellectual property. Similar to ASU 2014-09, the effective date was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the operating results when adopted. The Company’s revenue recognition policy adopted as a result of the New Revenue Standards is presented in Note 3 below. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 reduces the existing diversity in practice in financial reporting by clarifying existing principles in ASC 230, “Statement of Cash Flows,” and provides specific guidance on certain cash flow classification issues. The effective date for ASU 2016-15 was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company made an election to use the “Cumulative Earning Approach” to classify distributions received from equity investments. Other than the aforementioned election (which may have a future impact), the adoption of this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018, did not have an impact on the Company’s Statement of Cash Flows. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other than Inventory,” (“ASU 2016-16”). ASU 2016-16 requires recognition of current and deferred income taxes resulting from an intra-entity transfer of any asset (excluding inventory) when the transfer occurs. This is a change from prior GAAP which prohibited recognition of current and deferred income taxes until the asset was sold to a third party. The effective date for ASU 2016-16 was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the operating results. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business,” (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 provides guidance in ascertaining whether a collection of assets and activities is considered a business. The effective date is the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, with prospective application. The Company has adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the operating results when adopted. 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

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	3. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of the contract with our customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of our equipment, parts or installation services (typically completed within one day), which occurs at a point in time. Equipment can be redirected during the manufacturing phase such that over time revenue recognition is not appropriate. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. Our contracts are non-cancellable and returns are only allowed in limited instances through Crane & Machinery, Inc. Sales, value add, and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. The expected costs associated with our base warranties continue to be recognized as expense when the products are sold and do not constitute a separate performance obligation. For instances where equipment and installation services are sold together, the Company accounts for the equipment and installation services separately. The consideration (including any discounts) is allocated between the equipment and installation services based on their stand-alone selling prices. The stand-alone selling prices are determined based on the prices at which the Company separately sells the equipment . In some instances, the Company fulfills its obligations and bills the customer for the work performed but does not ship the goods until a later date. These arrangements are considered bill-and-hold transactions. In order to recognize revenue on the bill-and-hold transactions, the Company ensures the customer has requested the arrangement, the product is identified separately as belonging to the customer, the product is ready for shipment to the customer in its current form, and the Company does not have the ability to direct the product to a different customer. A portion of the transaction price is not allocated to the custodial services due to the immaterial value assigned to that performance obligation. Payment terms offered to customers are defined in contracts and purchase orders and do not include a significant financing component. At times, the Company may offer discounts which are considered variable consideration however, the Company applies the constraint guidance when determining the transaction price to be allocated to the performance obligations. The Company generates revenue through its principal subsidiaries: Manitex, Inc. (“Manitex”) 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. PM Group S.p.A. (“PM”) is a leading Italian manufacturer of truck mounted hydraulic knuckle boom cranes with a 50-year history of technology and innovation, and a product range spanning more than 50 models. Its largest subsidiary, Oil & Steel (“O&S”), is a manufacturer of truck-mounted aerial platforms with a diverse product line and an international client base. Manitex Valla S.r.l.’s (“Valla”) product line of industrial cranes is a full range of precision pick and carry cranes 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. These products are sold internationally through dealers and into the rental distribution channel. Sabre Manufacturing, LLC (“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. Crane and Machinery, Inc. (“C&M”) is a distributor of the Company’s products as well as Terex Corporation’s (“Terex”) rough terrain and truck cranes. Crane and Machinery Leasing, Inc.’s (“C&M Leasing”) rents equipment manufactured by the Company as well as a limited amount of equipment manufactured by third parties. Although C&M is a distributor of Terex rough terrain and truck cranes, C&M’s primary business is the distribution of products manufactured by the Company. For each of the subsidiaries, various products may be sold separately or together with installation services. Further, equipment sales come with a standard warranty that is not sold separately. Additionally, each of the subsidiaries sells parts to its customers. The following table disaggregates our revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Equipment sales $ 52,774 $ 49,449 $ 155,760 $ 127,193 Part sales 7,136 5,953 22,253 17,945 Installation services 1,028 1,062 3,504 3,496 Total Revenue $ 60,938 $ 56,464 $ 181,517 $ 148,634 The Company attributes revenue to different geographic areas based on where items are shipped to or services are performed. The following table provides detail of revenues by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 United States $ 32,227 $ 25,571 $ 89,811 $ 69,503 Canada 6,481 5,999 20,708 14,482 Italy 4,163 3,647 15,379 13,303 Argentina 1,290 2,760 6,963 8,255 Chile 2,381 3,012 6,957 6,316 Other 2,656 2,229 6,743 4,640 France 2,208 1,362 6,461 4,616 United Kingdom 2,499 2,178 5,643 5,282 Spain 1,151 1,166 4,031 3,105 Germany 1,336 971 3,775 1,998 Finland 729 1,238 2,566 2,330 Czech Republic 443 192 1,445 1,232 Netherlands 449 — 1,241 777 Mexico 362 701 946 1,152 Peru 531 239 814 240 Qatar 5 — 805 46 United Arab Emirates 395 255 743 694 Malaysia 1 391 742 804 Hong Kong 474 234 674 643 Israel 8 1,570 626 3,047 Indonesia 361 204 534 409 Denmark 244 20 489 402 Ireland 10 — 346 331 Ukraine 51 590 340 693 Kuwait — — 328 89 China 247 — 303 27 Romania 57 — 282 284 Martinique 2 302 262 302 Belgium 31 — 257 — South Africa — 780 213 1,082 Saudi Arabia 6 — 185 491 Turkey 37 120 163 161 Russia 5 440 154 498 Bahrain 1 — 142 44 Morocco 52 56 139 373 Singapore 5 75 138 678 Puerto Rico 22 20 71 36 Thailand — 132 56 132 Australia 18 10 42 137 $ 60,938 $ 56,464 $ 181,517 $ 148,634 Total Company Revenues by Sources The sources of the Company’s revenues are summarized below for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Boom trucks, knuckle boom & truck cranes $ 43,949 $ 43,896 $ 132,764 $ 111,290 Rough terrain cranes 1,862 1,891 4,841 4,716 Mobile tanks 3,140 1,223 7,943 3,984 Installation services 1,028 1,062 3,504 3,496 Other equipment 3,823 2,439 10,212 7,203 Part sales 7,136 5,953 22,253 17,945 Total Revenue $ 60,938 $ 56,464 $ 181,517 $ 148,634 Contract Balances Applying the practical expedient, the Company recognizes the incremental costs of obtaining contracts as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the assets that the Company otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. These costs are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses. Customer Deposits At times, the Company may require an upfront deposit related to its contracts. In instances where an upfront deposit has been received by the Company and the revenue recognition criteria have not yet been met, the Company records a contract liability in the form of a customer deposit, which is classified as a short-term liability on the balance sheet. That customer deposit is revenue that is deferred until the revenue recognition criteria have been met, at which time, the customer deposit is recognized into revenue. The following table summarizes changes in customer deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2018: Customer deposits at January 1, 2018 $ 2,242 Revenue recognized from customer deposits (7,942 ) Additional customer deposits received where revenue has not yet been recognized 7,698 Effect of change in exchange rates (221 ) Customer deposits at September 30, 2018 $ 1,777

Financial Instruments-Marketabl

Financial Instruments-Marketable Securities, Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Swap Contracts	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Instruments-Marketable Securities, Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Swap Contracts	4. Financial Instruments—Marketable Securities, Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Swap Contracts 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 September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 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 summary of items that the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair Value at September 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Asset Marketable securities $ 5,346 $ — $ — $ 5,346 Forward currency exchange contracts — 20 — 20 Total current assets at fair value $ 5,346 $ 20 $ — $ 5,366 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 3 $ — $ 3 Forward currency exchange contracts — 34 — 34 PM contingent liabilities — — 325 325 Valla contingent consideration — — 213 213 Total recurring liabilities at fair value $ — $ 37 $ 538 $ 575 Fair Value at December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Liabilities: Forward currency exchange contracts $ — $ 213 $ — $ 213 Interest rate swap contracts — 6 — 6 Valla contingent consideration — — 220 220 Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ 219 $ 220 $ 439 Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (level 3) PM Contingent Consideration Valla Contingent Consideration Total Liabilities: Balance at January 1, 2018 $ — $ 220 $ 220 Effect of change in exchange rates (20 ) (7 ) (27 ) Change in fair value during the period 345 — 345 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ 325 $ 213 $ 538 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 is 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 Instrument

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments	5. Derivative Financial Instruments 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 Euro, Chilean Peso and the U.S. dollar. Forward Currency Contracts When the Company receives a significant order in a currency other than the operating unit’s functional currency, management may evaluate different options that are available to mitigate future currency exchange risks. As of September 30, 2018, 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 losses which will reclassified from other comprehensive income into earnings during the next 12 months. In addition, the Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts in relationship such that the exchange gains and losses on certain assets and liabilities denominated in a currency 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. PM Group has an intercompany receivable denominated in Euros from its Chilean subsidiary. At September 30, 2018, the Company had entered into two forward currency exchange contracts that mature on November 23, 2018 and November 14, 2018, respectively. Under the first contract the Company is obligated to sell 1,900,000 Chilean pesos for 2,450 euros. The Company has a second contract which obligates the Company to sell 300,000 Chilean pesos for $477. The purpose of the forward contracts is to mitigate the income effect related to this intercompany receivable that results with a change in exchange rate between the Euro and the Chilean peso. Interest Rate Swap Contracts A contract was signed by PM Group, for an original notional amount of € 482 (€ 211 at September 30, 2018), maturing on October 1, 2020 with interest paid monthly. PM pays interest at a rate of 3.90% and receives from the counterparties interest at the “Euribor” rate for the period in question if greater than 0.90%. As of September 30, 2018, the Company had the following forward currency contracts and interest rate swaps: Nature of Derivative Currency Amount Type Forward currency sales contracts Chilean peso 2,200,000 Not designated as hedge instrument Interest rate swap contract Euro 482 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 Sheets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017: Total derivatives NOT designated as a hedge instrument Fair Value Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Asset Derivatives Foreign currency exchange contract Prepaid expense and other $ 20 $ — Liabilities Derivatives Foreign currency exchange contract Accrued expense $ 34 $ 213 Interest rate swap contracts Notes payable 3 6 Total liabilities $ 37 $ 219 The following tables provide the effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017: Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Location of gain or (loss) recognized in Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instruments Forward currency contracts Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) $ (36 ) $ 37 $ 99 $ 133 Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense (1 ) (1 ) (2 ) 355 $ (37 ) $ 36 $ 97 $ 488 The counterparty to each of the currency exchange forward contracts is a major financial institution with credit ratings of investment grade or better and no collateral is required. Management continues to monitor counterparty risk and believes the risk of incurring losses on derivative contracts related to credit risk is unlikely.

Inventory, Net

Inventory, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventory, Net	6. Inventory, net The components of inventory are as follows: September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Raw materials and purchased parts, net $ 49,164 $ 35,205 Work in process 3,756 4,513 Finished goods 14,560 14,642 Inventory, net $ 67,480 $ 54,360 The Company has established reserves for obsolete and excess inventory of $3,789 and $3,462 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Intangible assets and accumulated amortization by category as of September 30, 2018 is as follows: Gross Net Useful Carrying Accumulated Carrying lives Amount Amortization Amount Patented and unpatented technology 7-10 years $ 18,107 $ (12,594 ) $ 5,513 Customer relationships 10-20 years 23,458 (11,084 ) 12,374 Trade names and trademarks 25 years-indefinite 12,609 (2,236 ) 10,373 Non-competition agreements 2-5 years 50 (50 ) — Total intangible assets, net $ 28,260 Intangible assets and accumulated amortization by category as of December 31, 2017 is as follows: Gross Net Useful Carrying Accumulated Carrying lives Amount Amortization Amount Patented and unpatented technology 7-10 years $ 18,458 $ (12,011 ) $ 6,447 Customer relationships 10-20 years 23,837 (9,907 ) 13,930 Trade names and trademarks 25 years-indefinite 12,724 (2,090 ) 10,634 Non-competition agreements 2-5 years 50 (47 ) 3 Total Intangible assets $ 31,014 Amortization expense for intangible assets was $694 and $609 for the three months and $2,118 and $2,121 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Changes in goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 are as follows: Total Balance January 1, 2018 $ 43,569 Effect of change in exchange rates (1,061 ) Balance September 30, 2018 $ 42,508

Equity Method Investments

Equity Method Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
ASV after transaction [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	8. Equity Method Investments The Company accounted for its investment in ASV during the period (May 17, 2017 to February 26, 2018) that it owned 21.2% of ASV as an equity investment. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the net income (loss) of ASV was recognized as income (loss) in the Company’s statement of operations and added to investment account, and dividends received from ASV were treated as a reduction of the investment account. The Company reported ASV’s earnings on a one quarter lag as ASV may not report earnings in time to be included in the Company’s financial statements for any given reporting period. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company recorded its proportional share of ASV’s loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 and recorded amortization related temporary differences. The following tables present ASV summary income statement information: For the three months ended December 31, (2) 2017 Net sales $ 30,455 Gross profit 4,146 Net income (796 ) Net income attributable to the Company (1) (169 ) Amortization of FMV adjustment (35 ) Income recognized by the Company $ (204 ) (1) Represents 21.22% of ASV’s loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. (2) The Company's policy is to record ASV’s earnings based on a one quarter lag. Between February 26 and 28, 2018, the Company sold 1,000,000 shares of ASV stock, reducing the Company’s investment to approximately 11.0%, and ceased accounting for its investment in ASV as an equity method investment. See Note 18,

Accrued Expenses

Accrued Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent [Abstract]
Accrued Expenses	9. Accrued Expenses September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Accrued payroll $ 1,816 $ 1,198 Accrued employee benefits 741 1,317 Accrued bonuses 118 180 Accrued vacation 1,187 1,214 Accrued interest 365 414 Accrued commissions 372 560 Accrued expenses—other 887 2,045 Accrued warranty 1,966 2,030 Accrued income taxes 380 — Accrued taxes other than income taxes 971 969 Accrued product liability and workers compensation claims 335 143 Total accrued expenses $ 9,138 $ 10,070

Accrued Warranty

Accrued Warranty	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Guarantees [Abstract]
Accrued Warranty	10. Accrued Warranty The accrued warranty liability is established using historical warranty claim experience; however, the current provision may be adjusted to take into consideration unusual or non-recurring events in the past or anticipated changes in future warrant claims. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 Balance January 1, $ 2,030 $ 1,568 Accrual for warranties issued during the period 2,530 1,390 Warranty services provided (2,476 ) (1,322 ) Changes in estimate (128 ) (1 ) Foreign currency translation 10 34 Balance September 30, $ 1,966 $ 1,669

Credit Facilities and Debt

Credit Facilities and Debt	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Credit Facilities and Debt	11. U.S. Credit Facilities At September 30, 2018, the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries have a Loan and Security Agreement, as amended, (the “Loan Agreement”) with The CIBC Bank USA (“CIBC”), formerly known as “The Private Bank and Trust Company”. The Loan Agreement provides a revolving credit facility with a maturity date of July 20, 2021. The aggregate amount of the facility is $25,000. The maximum borrowing available to the Company under the Loan Agreement is limited to: (1) 85% of eligible receivables; plus (2) 50% of eligible inventory valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value subject to a $17,500 limit; plus (3) 80% of eligible used equipment, as defined, valued at the lower of cost or market subject to a $2,000 limit. At September 30, 2018, the maximum the Company could borrow based on available collateral was $24,400. At September 30, 2018, the Company had no borrowings The Loan Agreement provides that the Company can opt to pay interest on the revolving credit at either a base rate plus a spread, or a LIBOR rate plus a spread. The base rate spread ranges from 0.25% to 1.00% depending on the Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Loan Agreement). The LIBOR spread ranges from 2.25% to 3.00% also depending on the Senior Leverage Ratio. Funds borrowed under the LIBOR option can be borrowed for periods of one, two, or three months and are limited to four LIBOR contracts outstanding at any time. In addition, CIBC assesses a 0.50% unused line fee that is payable monthly. The Loan Agreement subjects the Company and its domestic subsidiaries to a quarterly EBITDA covenant (as defined). The quarterly EBITDA covenant (as defined) is $2,000 for all quarters starting with the quarter ended September 30, 2017 through the end of the agreement. Additionally, the Company and its domestic subsidiaries are subject to a Fixed Charge Coverage ratio of 1.05 to 1.00 measured on an annual basis beginning December 31, 2017, followed by a Fixed Charge Coverage ratio of 1.15 to 1.00 measured quarterly starting March 31, 2018 (based on a trailing twelve-month basis) through the term of the agreement. At the end of a quarter, if there is $15,000 of availability and outstanding borrowings of less than $5,000, covenant testing is waived. The Loan Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, grant liens, merge or consolidate, dispose of assets, make investments, make acquisitions, pay dividends or make distributions, repurchase stock, in each case subject to customary exceptions for a credit facility of this size. The Loan Agreement has a Letter of Credit facility of $3,000, which is fully reserved against availability. Note Payable—Winona Facility Purchase At September 30, 2018, Badger has a balance on note payable to Avis Industrial Corporation of $400. Badger is required to make 60 monthly payments of $10 that began on August 1, 2017. The note dated July 26, 2017, had an original principal amount of $500 and annual interest rate of 8.00%. The note is guaranteed by the Company. PM Debt Restructuring On March 6, 2018, PM Group and Oil & Steel S.p.A. (PM Group’s subsidiary) entered into a Debt Restructuring Agreement (the “Restructuring Agreement”) with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A., Banca Nazionale del Lavoro S.p.A., BPER Banca S.p.A., Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna S.p.A. and Unicredit S.p.A. (collectively the “Lenders”), and Loan Agency Services S.r.l. (the “Agent”). The Restructuring Agreement, which replaces the previous debt restructuring agreement with the Lenders entered into in 2014, provides for, among other things: • The provision of subordinated shareholders’ loans by the Company to PM Group, consisting of (i) conversion of an existing trade receivable in the amount of €3.1 million into a loan; (ii) an additional subordinated shareholders’ loan in the aggregate maximum amount of up to €2.4 million, to be made currently; and (iii) a further loan of €1.8 million to be made by December 31, 2018, in each case to be used to repay a portion of PM Group’s outstanding obligations to the Lenders; • Amendments to the 2014 put and call options agreement with BPER to, among other things, extend the exercise of the options until the approval of PM Group’s financial statements for the 2021 fiscal year and permit the assignment of certain subordinated receivables to the Company. The fair market value of this liability is subject to revaluation on a recurring basis. • New amortization and repayment schedules for amounts owed by PM Group to the Lenders under the various outstanding tranches of indebtedness, along with revised interest rates and financial covenants. Under the Debt Restructuring Agreement term debt is repaid over a nine-year period starting in 2018 and ending in 2026 (2022 prior to Debt Restructuring Agreement); and • The effect of PM not meeting its December 31, 2017 financial covenants was cured by the Debt Restructuring Agreement. PM Group Short-Term Working Capital Borrowings At September 30, 2018, PM Group had established demand credit and overdraft facilities with six Italian banks, one Spanish bank and eight banks in South America. Under the facilities, PM Group can borrow up to approximately €24,689 ($28,694) for advances against invoices, and letter of credit and bank overdrafts. These facilities are divided into two types: working capital facilities and cash facilities. Interest on the Italian working capital facilities and cash facilities is charged at the 3-month Euribor plus 175 or 200 basis points and 3-month Euribor plus 350 basis points, respectively. Interest on the South American facilities is charged at a flat rate of points for advances on invoices ranging from 7%-50%. At September 30, 2018, the Italian and Spanish banks had advanced PM Group €15,603 ($18,134), at variable interest rates, which currently range from 1.75% to 2.00%. At September 30, 2018, the South American banks had advanced PM Group €1,039 ($1,208). Total short-term borrowings for PM Group were €16,642 ($19,342) at September 30, 2018. PM Group Term Loans At September 30, 2018, PM Group has a €10,451 ($12,146) term loan with two Italian banks, BPER and Unicredit. The term loan is split into a note and a balloon payment and is secured by PM Group’s common stock and building. Accrued interest on these borrowings through the date of acquisition at January 15, 2015, totaled €358 ($416) and is payable in semi-annual installments beginning June 2019 and ending December 2019. The note and balloon payment have an outstanding principal balance of €7,449 ($8,658) and €3,002 ($3,488), respectively. Both are charged interest at a fixed rate of 3.5%, with an effective rate of 3.5% at September 30, 2018. The note is payable in annual installments of principal €958 for 2019, €991 for 2020, €1,026 for 2021, €1,062 for 2022, €1,099 for 2023, €1,137 for 2024, and €1,177 for 2025. The balloon payment is payable in a single payment of €3,002 in 2026. An adjustment in the purchase accounting to value the non-interest-bearing debt at its fair market value was made. At March 6, 2018 it was determined that the fair value of the debt was €480 or $557 less than the book value. This reduction is not reflected in the above descriptions of PM debt. This discount is being amortized over the life of the debt and being charged to interest expense. As of September 30, 2018, the remaining balance was €418 or $486 and has been offset to the debt. At September 30, 2018, PM Group has unsecured borrowings with three Italian banks totaling €12,566 ($14,604). Interest on the unsecured notes is charged at a stated and effective rate of 3.5% at September 30, 2018. €450 of the remaining €900 principal due to one bank will be forgiven on December 31, 2018, provided the remaining €450 of principal and any borrowings outstanding under the short-term working capital facilities are repaid by December 31, 2018. Annual payments of €1,731 are payable beginning in 2019 and ending in 2025. PM Group is subject to certain financial covenants as defined by the debt restructuring agreement including maintaining (1) Net debt to EBITDA, (2) Net debt to equity, and (3) EBITDA to net financial charges ratios. The covenants are measured on a semi-annual basis beginning on December 31, 2018. At September 30, 2018, Autogru PM RO, a subsidiary of PM Group, has three notes. The first note is payable in 60 monthly principal installments of €8 ($9), plus interest at the 1-month Euribor plus 300 basis points, effective rate of 3.00% at September 30, 2018, maturing October 2020. At September 30, 2018, the outstanding principal balance of the note was €211 ($245). The second note is payable in monthly installments of €9 ($10) starting from October 2018 and ending in March 2019, and one final payment of €294 ($342) in March 2019. The note is charged interest at the 1-month Euribor plus 250 basis points, effective rate of 2.50% at September 30, 2018. At September 30, 2018, the outstanding principal balance of the note was €346 ($402). The third note is divided in three parts: the first part is payable in 60 monthly installments of €1 ($1) plus interest at the 6-month Euribor plus 275 basis points, effective rate of 2.75% at September 30, 2018, maturing February 2023; the second part is payable in 60 monthly installments of €4 ($5) plus interest at the 6-month Euribor plus 275 basis points, effective rate of 2.75% at September 30, 2018, maturing April 2023; the third part is payable in 60 monthly installments of €1 ($1) plus interest at the 6-month Euribor plus 275 basis points, effective rate of 2.75% at September 30, 2018, maturing June 2023. At September 30, 2018, the outstanding principal balance of the note was €322 ($374). PM has an interest rate swap with a fair market value at September 30, 2018 of €3 or $3 which has been included in debt. At September 30, 2018 PM Argentina Sistemas de Elevacion, a subsidiary of PM Group has a note payable. The note is payable in fifteen monthly installments of €13 ($15) starting from March 2018 and ending in May 2019, the note is charged interest at 28.50% at September 30, 2018. At September 30, 2018, the outstanding principal balance of the note was €101 ($117). Valla Short-Term Working Capital Borrowings At September 30, 2018, Valla had established demand credit and overdraft facilities with two Italian banks. Under the facilities, Valla can borrow up to approximately €870 ($1,011) for advances against orders, invoices and bank overdrafts. Interest on the Italian working capital facilities is charged at a flat percentage rate for advances on invoices and orders ranging from 4.50% - 4.75%. At September 30, 2018, the Italian banks had advanced Valla €394 ($459). Valla Term Loans At September 30, 2018, Valla has a term loan with Carisbo. The note is payable in quarterly principal installments beginning on October 30, 2017 of €8 ($9), plus interest at the 3-month Euribor plus 470 basis points, for an effective rate of 4.38% at September 30, 2018. The note matures in January 2021. At September 30, 2018, the outstanding principal balance of the note was €79 ($92). Capital leases Georgetown facility The Company leases its Georgetown facility under a capital lease that expires on April 30, 2028. The monthly rent is currently $66 and is increased by 3% annually on September 1 during the term of the lease. At September 30, 2018, the outstanding capital lease obligation is $5,072. 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 with 48 month repayment periods. 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 sale 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, under the like-kind provisions in the agreement, the Company 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 amounts financed under equipment capital lease agreements: Balance as of Amount Borrowed Repayment Period Amount of Monthly Payment September 30, 2018 New equipment $ 896 48 $ 18 $ 505 As of September 30, 2018, the Company has one additional capital lease with total capitalized lease obligations of $5.

Convertible Notes

Convertible Notes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Convertible Notes	12. Convertible Notes 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. As of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the note had a remaining principal balance of $7,119 and $7,005 an unamortized discount of $381 and $495, respectively. Perella Notes 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 January 7, 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. 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. 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(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. In accordance with a Registration Rights Agreement with the Investors dated January 7, 2015, the Company agreed to register the resale of the shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Perella Notes. The Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed by the Company was declared effective by the SEC on February 23, 2015. As of September 30, 2018, the note had a remaining principal balance of $14,695 (less $220 debt issuance cost for a net debt of $14,475) and an unamortized discount of $305, compared to a remaining balance of $14,604 (less $294 debt issuance cost for a net debt of $14,310) and an unamortized discount of $396 at December 31, 2017.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	13. Income Taxes For the three months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $335, which includes a discrete income tax provision of $111. The calculation of the overall income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2018 primarily consists of foreign income taxes, a domestic income tax provision resulting from state and local taxes and a discrete income tax provision related to the accrual of taxes and interest related to prior year unrecognized tax benefits. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $281. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was an income tax provision of 73.09% on pretax income of $457 compared to an income tax provision of 22.64% on a pretax loss of $1,241 in the comparable prior period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2018 differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the mix of domestic and foreign earnings, nondeductible foreign permanent differences, domestic losses for which the Company is not recognizing an income tax benefit and an accrual of taxes and interest related to prior year unrecognized tax benefits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $540, which includes a discrete income tax provision of $156. The calculation of the overall income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 primarily consists of foreign income taxes, a domestic income tax provision resulting from state and local taxes, and a discrete income tax provision for the accrual of taxes and interest related to prior year unrecognized tax benefits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $416. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was an income tax provision of (30.17%) on a pretax loss of $1,790 compared to an income tax provision of 6.91% on a pretax loss of $6,021 in the comparable prior period. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the mix of domestic and foreign earnings, nondeductible foreign permanent differences, domestic losses for which the Company is not recognizing an income tax benefit and an accrual for taxes and interest related to prior year unrecognized tax benefits. On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Jobs Act”) was enacted into law. In response to the enactment of the Act, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 118, which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Act. The purpose of SAB No. 118 was to address any uncertainty or diversity of view in applying ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes in the reporting period in which the Jobs Act was enacted. SAB No. 118 addresses situations where the accounting is incomplete for certain income tax effects of the Jobs Act upon issuance of a company’s financial statements for the reporting period that includes the enactment date. SAB No. 118 allows for a provisional amount to be recorded if it is a reasonable estimate of the impact of the Jobs Act. Additionally, SAB No. 118 allows for a measurement period to finalize the impacts of the Jobs Act, not to extend beyond one year from the date of enactment. The Company’s accounting for certain elements of the Jobs Act was incomplete as of the period ended December 31, 2017, some of which remains incomplete as of September 30, 2018. The Company was able to make reasonable estimates of the effects of the Jobs Act and, therefore, recorded provisional estimates for these items at December 31, 2017. The Jobs Act includes a mandatory one-time tax on accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. As a result, all previously unremitted earnings for which no U.S. deferred tax liability had been accrued are now subject to U.S. tax. In accordance with the guidelines provided by the Jobs Act and the Department of Treasury’s proposed regulations, we have completed our calculation of the one-time transition tax. We have aggregated untaxed foreign earnings and profits, utilized participation exemption deductions and reported a $4.8 million taxable income inclusion in our U.S. federal income tax return for the year ended December 31, 2017. Given our tax loss for the year ended December 31, 2017, we are not subject to U.S. federal and state taxes in connection with the deemed repatriation of earnings of foreign subsidiaries. Deemed paid foreign taxes of $0.5 million, for which the Company is not recognizing a tax benefit, can be carried forward for 10 years. The Company has not elected to make certain basis adjustments with respect to each deferred foreign income corporation and each Earnings and Profit deficit corporation as the Treasury Department and the IRS have provided an extension for making a binding basis election. Notwithstanding the U.S. taxation of these deemed repatriated amounts, we intend to continue to invest these earnings indefinitely outside the U.S., and do not expect to incur any significant additional taxes related to such amounts. The Company has not made a policy election with respect to the income tax effects of the new Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provision. Under U.S. GAAP, companies can either account for taxes on GILTI as a current period expense or recognize deferred taxes when basis differences exist that are expected to affect the amount of GILTI inclusion upon reversal. Due to the complexity of these new rules we are continuing to evaluate the potential impact of the U.S. taxation of foreign operations. In accordance with SAB 118, the Company did not include an estimate of the tax expense/benefit related to GILTI for the period ended December 31, 2017. The Company’s total unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $1,100 and $983 which, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. Included in the unrecognized tax benefits is a liability for the PM Group’s potential IRES and IRAP audit adjustments for tax year 2013 and Romania for tax years 2012-2016. During the quarter ended September 30, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) closed examination of the Company’s 2015 tax return with no change to the tax liability reported. Favorable resolution of an unrecognized tax benefit could be recognized as a reduction in the tax provision and effective tax rate in the period of resolution. Unfavorable settlement of an unrecognized tax benefit could increase the tax provision and effective tax rate and may require the use of cash in the period of resolution. The favorable resolution of the IRS examination did not have a significant impact on the unrecognized tax benefits.

Net Earnings (Loss) per Common

Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share	14. Net Earnings (Loss) 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 convertible debt, restricted stock units and stock options. Details of the calculations are as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 122 $ (1,522 ) $ (2,330 ) $ (6,437 ) (Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations, net of income taxes — (15 ) — 532 Less: (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations — — — (274 ) (Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes — (15 ) — 258 Income (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes 30 (1,077 ) Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 122 $ (1,507 ) $ (2,330 ) $ (7,256 ) Earnings (loss) per share Basic Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.39 ) Earnings from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ 0.02 Loss on sale of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders' of Manitex international, net of income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ (0.07 ) Income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.44 ) Diluted Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.39 ) Earnings from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ 0.02 Loss attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ — $ — $ — $ (0.07 ) Income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.44 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 19,610,168 16,573,927 18,003,829 16,532,683 Diluted Basic 19,610,168 16,573,927 18,003,829 16,532,683 Dilutive effect of restricted stock units and stock options 84,211 — — — 19,694,379 16,573,927 18,003,829 16,532,683 The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been antidilutive: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Unvested restricted stock units — 186,778 106,097 186,778 Options to purchase common stock — — 47,437 — Convertible subordinated notes — 1,549,451 1,549,451 1,549,451 — 1,736,229 1,702,985 1,736,229

Equity

Equity	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Equity	15. Equity Tadano, Ltd. Investment in the Company On May 24, 2018, the Company entered into a (a) Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) and (b) Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with Tadano Ltd., a Japanese company (“Tadano”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the Company agreed to issue and sell to Tadano, and Tadano agreed to purchase from the Company, 2,918,542 shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value (the “Shares”), representing approximately 14.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (based on the number of outstanding shares as of the date of the Purchase Agreement), at a purchase price of $11.19 per share and for an aggregate purchase price of $32,658. The transaction closed on May 29, 2018 (the “Closing Date”). The Shares were issued in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Purchase Agreement also provides for certain rights of Tadano and certain limitations on the Company, subject in each case to Tadano continuing to meet certain minimum ownership requirements. Specifically, so long as Tadano owns at least a majority of the Shares, Tadano has certain preemptive rights to purchase its pro rata share of specified equity securities (including certain derivative and convertible securities) issued by the Company after the Closing Date. Additionally, so long as Tadano owns at least 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, the Company is prohibited, absent Tadano’s consent, from, among other items: (i) increasing the number of directors on the Company’s board of directors to a number greater than ten; (ii) entering into certain related person or affiliated transactions, subject to certain exceptions; and (iii) authorizing or approving any plan of dissolution of the Company, any liquidating distribution of the Company’s assets or other action relating to the dissolution or liquidation of the Company. The Purchase Agreement also contains certain restrictions on asset sales by the Company. In addition, so long as it owns at least 10% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, Tadano shall have the right to nominate one individual to serve on the Company’s board of directors See the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2018 for additional information regarding this transaction. In connection with this transaction, the Company incurred legal, investment banking and consulting fees that in aggregate that totaled $875. These fees are recorded net of common stock. Stock Issued to Employees and Directors The Company issued shares of common stock to employees and Directors 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 period: Date of Issue Employees or Director Shares Issued Value of Shares Issued September 30, 2018 Directors 6,600 $ 35 August 8, 2018 Employee 6,750 39 May 31, 2018 Directors 11,600 135 May 31, 2018 Employee 1,073 12 January 1, 2018 Employees 12,536 160 January 1, 2018 Directors 4,420 56 January 4, 2018 Directors 7,675 47 January 4, 2018 Employees 26,215 159 January 15, 2018 Directors 6,600 59 83,469 $ 702 On May 23, 2018, the Company issued 6,317 shares of the Company's common stock with a value of $70 based on a per share price of $11.08 to a consultant. Stock Repurchase The Company purchases shares of Common Stock from certain employees at the closing share price on the date of purchase. The stock is purchased from the employees to satisfy employees’ withholding tax obligations related to stock issuances described above. The below table summarizes shares repurchased from employees during the current year through September 30, 2018: Date of Purchase Shares Purchased Closing Price on Date of Purchase January 1, 2018 3,183 $ 9.60 January 4, 2018 5,709 $ 9.39 August 8, 2018 1,978 $ 11.55 10,870 Equity was decreased by $107, the aggregated value of the shares reflected in the table above. 2004 Equity Incentive Plan In 2004, the Company adopted the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and subsequently amended and/or restated the plan on September 13, 2007, May 28, 2009, June 5, 2013 and June 2, 2016. The maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the plan is 1,329,364 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. 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. Restricted Stock Awards The following table contains information regarding restricted stock units: September 30, 2018 Outstanding on January 1, 2018 168,763 Units granted during the period 31,268 Vested and issued (75,099 ) Vested-issued and repurchased for income tax withholding (10,870 ) Forfeited (7,965 ) Outstanding on September 30, 2018 106,097 The value of the restricted stock is being charged to compensation expense over the vesting period. Compensation expense includes expense related to restricted stock units of $139 and $160 for the three months and $530 and $517 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Additional compensation expense related to restricted stock units will be $110, $220 and $43 for the remainder of 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively. Stock Options On May 23, 2018, the Company issued 47,437 stock options to a consultant in connection with his services related to Tadano’s investment in the Company. The options which expire on May 23, 2028 grants the consultant an option to purchase 47,437 shares of the Company’s common stock at $11.08 per share (the closing price of the stock on the day before the Tadano Purchase Agreement was executed.) The Company determined that the fair market value of the options was $130 on date of grant. The value of options is one component of the expenses related to the Tadano transactions discussed above .

Legal Proceedings and Other Con

Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies	16. 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 limits that range from $50 to $500. 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 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. The Company established reserves for several PM lawsuits in conjunction with the accounting for this acquisition. Additionally, beginning on December 31, 2011, the Company’s workmen’s compensation insurance policy has per claim deductible of $250 and annual aggregates that range from $1,000 to $1,875 depending on the policy year. 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 does not believe that the contingencies associated with these worker compensation claims in aggregate will have a material adverse effect on the Company. On May 5, 2011, the Company entered into two separate settlement agreements with two plaintiffs. As of September 30, 2018, the Company has a remaining obligation under the agreements to pay the plaintiffs an aggregate of $1,235 without interest in 13 annual installments of $95 on or before May 22 of 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 the 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. Romania Income Tax Audit As described in Note 13, Income Taxes, the Company increased its unrecognized tax benefits in connection with the Romanian tax audit and pending legal proceedings. Residual Value Guarantees The Company issues residual value guarantees to support a customer’s financing of equipment purchased from the Company. A residual value guarantee involves a guarantee that a piece of equipment will have a minimum fair market value at a future date if certain conditions are met by the customer. The Company has issued partial residual guarantees that have maximum exposure of approximately $1.6 million. The Company does not have any reason to believe that any exposure from such a guarantee is either probable or estimable at this time, as such no liability has been recorded. SEC Inquiry The Company continues to comply with the SEC investigation regarding the Company’s restatement of prior financial statements, which was completed in April 2018.

Transactions between the Compan

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Transactions between the Company and Related Parties	17. Transactions between the Company and Related Parties In the course of conducting its business, the Company has entered into certain related party transactions. C&M is a distributor of Terex rough terrain and truck cranes. As such, C&M purchases cranes and parts from Terex. Additionally, The Company has a convertible note with a face amount of $7,500 payable to Terex. See Note 12 for additional details. During the quarter ended March 31, 2017, the Company was the majority owner of ASV and, therefore, ASV was not a related party during that period. In May 2017, the Company reduced is its ownership interest in ASV to 21.4% and in February 2018 further reduced its ownership to approximately 11%. As such, ASV became a related party beginning in the quarter ended June 30, 2017. The Company did not have any transactions with ASV during the quarter ended September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company had accounts receivable and accounts payable with related parties as shown below: September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Accounts Receivable SL Industries $ — $ 26 Accounts Payable Terex $ 79 $ 100 SL Industries and BGI (1) $ — 1,257 $ 79 $ 1,357 Net Related Party Accounts Payable $ 79 $ 1,331 (1) These companies are controlled by a former executive officer of the Company. The former officer retired effective December 31, 2016 but provided consulting services to the Company through April 30, 2017. Although the Company continues to purchase from SL Industries and BGI, these entities are not now related parties. Therefore, accounts payable to these companies are included in trade payables in 2018. 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: Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Rent paid: Bridgeview Facility (2) $ 69 $ 67 $ 201 $ 197 Sales to: SL Industries, Ltd. — $ 8 — 8 Lift Ventures — — — — Total Sales $ — $ 8 — 8 Purchases from: Terex 139 158 809 560 $ 1,137 $ 1,163 $ 1,807 $ 3,175 ( 2) 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 $22. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. On October 3, 2018, the lease was amended to extend the initial lease term to fifteen years expiring in May 26, 2025 with 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 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. Note Payable to Terex As of September 30, 2018, the Company had a convertible note payable of $7,119 (net of unamortized debt discount) to Terex. See Note 12 for additional details regarding this convertible note.

Discontinued Operations and Par

Discontinued Operations and Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations and Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment	18. Discontinued Operations and Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment Sale of Partial Interest in ASV Holdings On May 17, 2017, the Company and ASV completed the underwritten initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 3,800,000 shares of ASV common stock, including 2,000,000 shares sold by the Company. The Company received proceeds net of commissions of $13,020 from the Offering. Additionally, the Company had legal and other expense associated with transaction of $128. In conjunction with the sale, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $1,133 and recognized a $23 tax benefit. The condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflects ASV as discontinued operations. Following the sale of the above referenced shares, the Company had significant continuing involvement with ASV in the form of an equity investment (21.2% ownership in ASV). At the time of the above transaction, the Company’s plans were to hold the remaining shares it owned in ASV for an indefinite period. The following is the detail of major line items that constitute income from discontinued operations: For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2017 Net revenues $ — $ 38,357 Cost of sales — 32,403 Research and development costs — 694 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 3,504 Interest expense — (1,156 ) Other expense — (40 ) Income from discontinued operations before income taxes — 560 Loss on sale of discontinued operations before income tax — (1,133 ) Income tax expense (benefit) related to discontinued operations (15 ) (28 ) Net loss on discontinued operations $ 15 $ (545 ) Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment Over the period from February 26 to 28, 2018, the Company sold an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of ASV in privately-negotiated transactions with institutional purchasers. All such shares were sold for $7.00 per share. Following such sale transactions, the Company owns an aggregate of 1,080,000 shares of ASV which equates to approximately 11.0% percent of ASV. After this transaction, the investment in ASV is no longer accounted for under the equity method. The Company recognized a pretax loss of $205 (which includes the $118 of commissions paid) in connection with sale of these shares. The Company was not able to record a tax benefit for this loss. Going forward, the Company’s remaining investment in ASV is shown on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as a marketable equity security that will be marked to market (fair value) each reporting period. Gains and losses related to fair value adjustments on marketable equity securities are recorded into income each reporting period. The Company recognized a $907 loss during the quarter ended September 30, 2018 and a loss of $2,308 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Significant Accounting Polici_2

Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The Company consolidates all entities that we control by ownership of a majority voting interest. Additionally, there are situations in which consolidation is required even though the usual condition of consolidation (ownership of a majority voting interest) does not apply. Generally, this occurs when an entity holds an interest in another business enterprise that was achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting interests, which results in a disproportionate relationship between such entity's voting interests in, and its exposure to the economic risks and potential rewards of, the other business enterprise. This disproportionate relationship results in what is known as a variable interest, and the entity in which we have this interest is referred to as a Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”). An enterprise must consolidate a VIE if it is determined to be the primary beneficiary of the VIE. The primary beneficiary has both (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance, and (2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Although the Company never had an ownership interest in SVW, the Company previously had the power to direct the activities of SVW that most significantly impacted its economic performance and absorbed the losses. As such, the Company determined that SVW was a VIE that required consolidation. SVW obtained financing and remitted the proceeds to the Company using inventory (cranes) owned by the Company as collateral. The finance companies that hold the loans have a perfected security interest in the inventory and therefore have recourse against this specific inventory. Furthermore, the debt taken on by SVW was effectively guaranteed by the Company pursuant to certain related agreements. By December 31, 2017, SVW ceased operations and is not a consolidated VIE after December 31, 2017. The Company eliminates from the Company’s financial results all significant intercompany transactions, including the intercompany transactions with consolidated VIEs.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are stated at the amounts the Company’s customers are invoiced and do not bear interest. Accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The Company’s estimate for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade receivables includes evaluation of specific accounts where the Company has information that the customer may have an inability to meet its financial obligations. The Company had allowances for doubtful accounts of $34 and $82 at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively.
Guarantees	Guarantees The Company has issued partial residual guarantees to financial institutions related to a customer financing of equipment purchased by the customer. The Company must assess the probability of losses if the fair market value is less than the guaranteed residual value. The Company has issued partially residual guarantees that have maximum exposure of approximately $1.6 million. The Company, however, does not have any reason to believe that any exposure from such a guarantee is either probable or estimable at this time, as such, no liability has been recorded. The Company’s ability to recover any losses incurred under the guarantees may be affected by economic conditions in used equipment markets at the time of loss. The Company records a liability for the estimated fair value of guarantees issued pursuant to ASC 460. The Company recognizes a loss under a guarantee when its obligation to make payment under the guarantee is probable and the amount of the loss can be estimated. A loss would be recognized if the Company’s payment obligation under the guarantee exceeds the value it can expect to recover to offset such payment, primarily through the sale of the equipment underlying the guarantee.
Inventory, net	Inventory, net Inventory consists of stock materials and equipment stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out) or net realizable value. 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.
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 division 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.
Interest Rate Swap Contracts	Interest Rate Swap Contracts The Company enters into derivative instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate risk related to certain foreign term loans. Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in current earnings immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which case the effective portion of the gain or loss is recognized and is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged instrument affects earnings (date of sale). The Company’s interest rate swap contracts are held by the PM Group and are intended to manage the exposure to interest rate risk related to certain term loans that PM Group has with certain financial institutions in Italy. These contracts have been determined not to be hedge instruments under ASC 815-10.
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 make an estimate of the amount of liability based, in part, on the advice of legal counsel.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of U.S. and foreign taxes in amounts necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date tax provision with the effective rate that the Company expects to achieve for the full year. Each quarter the Company updates its estimate of the annual effective tax rate and records cumulative adjustments as necessary. The effective tax rate is based upon the Company’s anticipated earnings both in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions.
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 stockholder’s equity. Currently, the comprehensive income adjustment required for the Company consists of a foreign currency translation adjustment, which is the result of consolidating its foreign subsidiaries.
Accounting for Equity Investments	Accounting for Equity Investments Beginning with the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company accounted for its 21.2% investment in ASV under the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, the Company’s share of the net income (loss) of ASV was recognized as income (loss) in the Company’s statement of operations and added to the investment account, and dividends received from ASV were treated as a reduction of the investment account. The Company reports ASV’s earnings on a one quarter lag as ASV may not report earnings in time to be included in the Company’s financial statements for any given reporting period. On May 17, 2017 (the date ASV became an equity investment), the Company’s investment in ASV exceeded the proportional share of ASV’s net assets. Under current applicable guidance, assets and liabilities of the investee (ASV) were valued at fair market value on the date of the investment. The Company’s investment, however, was not adjusted for the difference between the Company’s proportional share of the net assets and the fair value of the assets that existed on the date that the investment was made. The differences were accounted for on a memo basis. The differences can be either of temporary nature or permanent differences. Adjustment to inventory and identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are temporary differences. Fair market adjustments to land and goodwill are examples of permanent differences. Differences related to temporary items are amortized over their lives. Earnings recognized are the proportional share of investee’s income for the period adjusted for reversal of any timing differences or additional amortization related to the memo fair market adjustments of identifiable intangible assets that have finite lives. Between February 26 and 28, 2018, the Company sold 1,000,000 shares of ASV stock reducing the Company’s investment in ASV to approximately 11.0%. See Notes 8 and 18. During the quarter ended March 31, 2018, the Company: • Recognized its proportional share of ASV loss for the three months ended December 31, 2017, • Recorded a loss on the sale of shares, • Ceased accounting for ASV as an equity investment, and • Valued its remaining investment in ASV at its current market value.
Accounting for Marketable Equity Securities	Accounting for Marketable Equity Securities Marketable equity securities are valued at fair market value based on the closing price of the stock on the date of the balance sheet. Gains and loss related fair value adjustments related to marketable equity securities are recorded into income each reporting period.
Shipping and Handling	Shipping and Handling The Company records the amount of shipping and handling costs billed to customers as revenue. Shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are accounted for as a fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales.
Adoption of Highly Inflationary Accounting	Adoption of Highly Inflationary Accounting in Argentina GAAP guidance requires the use of highly inflationary accounting for countries whose cumulative three-year inflation exceeds 100 percent. In the second quarter of 2018, published inflation indices indicated that the three-year cumulative inflation in Argentina exceeded 100 percent, and as of July 1, 2018, we elected to adopt highly inflationary accounting for our subsidiary in Argentina (“PM Argentina”). Under highly inflationary accounting, PM Argentina’s functional currency became the Euro (its parent company’s reporting currency), and its income statement and balance sheet have been measured in Euros using both current and historical rates of exchange. The effect of changes in exchange rates on peso-denominated monetary assets and liabilities has been reflected in earnings in other (income) and expense, net and was not material. As of September 30, 2018, PM Argentina had a small net peso monetary position. Net sales of PM Argentina were less than 5 and 10 percent of our consolidated net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Policy Text Block	Recently Issued Pronouncements – Not Yet Adopted In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. Consistent with current U.S. GAAP, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The update is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of this update on its consolidated financial statements. The Company disclosed in its 2017 10-K that the Company had future operating lease commitments of approximately $5,000. This is an indication of the potential magnitude that adoption of this standard will have on the Company’s financial statements. Subsequently, the FASB issued the following standards related to ASU 2016-02: ASU 2018-01, “Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842,” (“ASU 2018-01”), ASU 2018-10, “Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases” (“ASU 2018-10”) and ASU 2018-11, “Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements” (“ASU 2018-11”). ASU 2018-01 permits an entity to elect an optional transition practical expedient under Topic 842 related to existing or expired land easements that were not previously accounted for as leases under Topic 840. ASU 2018-10 clarifies certain guidance within ASU 2016-02 and ASU 2018-11 is intended to reduce costs and ease implementation of ASU 2016-02. The Company will evaluate the impact and adopt ASU 2018-01, ASU 2018-10 and ASU 2018-11 in conjunction with its adoption of ASU 2016-02. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment,” (“ASU 2017-04”). ASU 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, if any. The loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment. The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted in 2017. The Company is evaluating the impact that adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income,” (“ASU 2018-2”). ASU 2018-02 allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from H.R. 1 “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018” (commonly known as “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”). The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The Company is evaluating the impact that adoption of this new standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance	Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, "Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities." The amendments in ASU 2016-01, among other things, require equity investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting, or those that result in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes 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 requires 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. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, “Deferral of the Effective Date”, which amends ASU 2014-09. As a result, the effective date was the first quarter of 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. Adoption of the new standard has had no material impact on our consolidated balance sheet, cash flows statements or net income. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net),” (“ASU 2016-08”). ASU 2016-08 further clarifies principal and agent relationships within ASU 2014-09. Similar to ASU 2014-09, the effective date was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”). The amendments in ASU 2016-10 are expected to reduce the cost and complexity of applying the guidance on identifying promised goods or services in contracts with customers and to improve the operability and understandability of licensing implementation guidance related to the entity's intellectual property. Similar to ASU 2014-09, the effective date was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the operating results when adopted. The Company’s revenue recognition policy adopted as a result of the New Revenue Standards is presented in Note 3 below. In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” (“ASU 2016-15”). ASU 2016-15 reduces the existing diversity in practice in financial reporting by clarifying existing principles in ASC 230, “Statement of Cash Flows,” and provides specific guidance on certain cash flow classification issues. The effective date for ASU 2016-15 was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company made an election to use the “Cumulative Earning Approach” to classify distributions received from equity investments. Other than the aforementioned election (which may have a future impact), the adoption of this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018, did not have an impact on the Company’s Statement of Cash Flows. In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other than Inventory,” (“ASU 2016-16”). ASU 2016-16 requires recognition of current and deferred income taxes resulting from an intra-entity transfer of any asset (excluding inventory) when the transfer occurs. This is a change from prior GAAP which prohibited recognition of current and deferred income taxes until the asset was sold to a third party. The effective date for ASU 2016-16 was the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the operating results. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business,” (“ASU 2017-01”). ASU 2017-01 provides guidance in ascertaining whether a collection of assets and activities is considered a business. The effective date is the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, with prospective application. The Company has adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the operating results when adopted. 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

Nature of Operations and Basi_2

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Transactions	Transactions for the periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 Interest received in cash $ 95 $ — Interest paid in cash 4,678 4,375 Income tax (refunds) payments in cash (99 ) 107 Proportional share of increase in equity investments' paid in capital 14 — Share based compensation paid in connection with Tadano transaction 200 — Equipment held for sale financed on a capital lease — 896 Stock to purchase Winona facility — 154

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Abstract]
Summary of Disaggregates of Revenue, Geographic Area and Source	The following table disaggregates our revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Equipment sales $ 52,774 $ 49,449 $ 155,760 $ 127,193 Part sales 7,136 5,953 22,253 17,945 Installation services 1,028 1,062 3,504 3,496 Total Revenue $ 60,938 $ 56,464 $ 181,517 $ 148,634 The following table provides detail of revenues by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 United States $ 32,227 $ 25,571 $ 89,811 $ 69,503 Canada 6,481 5,999 20,708 14,482 Italy 4,163 3,647 15,379 13,303 Argentina 1,290 2,760 6,963 8,255 Chile 2,381 3,012 6,957 6,316 Other 2,656 2,229 6,743 4,640 France 2,208 1,362 6,461 4,616 United Kingdom 2,499 2,178 5,643 5,282 Spain 1,151 1,166 4,031 3,105 Germany 1,336 971 3,775 1,998 Finland 729 1,238 2,566 2,330 Czech Republic 443 192 1,445 1,232 Netherlands 449 — 1,241 777 Mexico 362 701 946 1,152 Peru 531 239 814 240 Qatar 5 — 805 46 United Arab Emirates 395 255 743 694 Malaysia 1 391 742 804 Hong Kong 474 234 674 643 Israel 8 1,570 626 3,047 Indonesia 361 204 534 409 Denmark 244 20 489 402 Ireland 10 — 346 331 Ukraine 51 590 340 693 Kuwait — — 328 89 China 247 — 303 27 Romania 57 — 282 284 Martinique 2 302 262 302 Belgium 31 — 257 — South Africa — 780 213 1,082 Saudi Arabia 6 — 185 491 Turkey 37 120 163 161 Russia 5 440 154 498 Bahrain 1 — 142 44 Morocco 52 56 139 373 Singapore 5 75 138 678 Puerto Rico 22 20 71 36 Thailand — 132 56 132 Australia 18 10 42 137 $ 60,938 $ 56,464 $ 181,517 $ 148,634 The sources of the Company’s revenues are summarized below for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Boom trucks, knuckle boom & truck cranes $ 43,949 $ 43,896 $ 132,764 $ 111,290 Rough terrain cranes 1,862 1,891 4,841 4,716 Mobile tanks 3,140 1,223 7,943 3,984 Installation services 1,028 1,062 3,504 3,496 Other equipment 3,823 2,439 10,212 7,203 Part sales 7,136 5,953 22,253 17,945 Total Revenue $ 60,938 $ 56,464 $ 181,517 $ 148,634
Summary of Changes in Customer Deposits	The following table summarizes changes in customer deposits for the nine months ended September 30, 2018: Customer deposits at January 1, 2018 $ 2,242 Revenue recognized from customer deposits (7,942 ) Additional customer deposits received where revenue has not yet been recognized 7,698 Effect of change in exchange rates (221 ) Customer deposits at September 30, 2018 $ 1,777

Financial Instruments-Marketa_2

Financial Instruments-Marketable Securities, Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Swap Contracts (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Summary of Items Measures at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	The following is summary of items that the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis: Fair Value at September 30, 2018 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Asset Marketable securities $ 5,346 $ — $ — $ 5,346 Forward currency exchange contracts — 20 — 20 Total current assets at fair value $ 5,346 $ 20 $ — $ 5,366 Liabilities: Interest rate swap contracts $ — $ 3 $ — $ 3 Forward currency exchange contracts — 34 — 34 PM contingent liabilities — — 325 325 Valla contingent consideration — — 213 213 Total recurring liabilities at fair value $ — $ 37 $ 538 $ 575 Fair Value at December 31, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Liabilities: Forward currency exchange contracts $ — $ 213 $ — $ 213 Interest rate swap contracts — 6 — 6 Valla contingent consideration — — 220 220 Total liabilities at fair value $ — $ 219 $ 220 $ 439
Summary of Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation	Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (level 3) PM Contingent Consideration Valla Contingent Consideration Total Liabilities: Balance at January 1, 2018 $ — $ 220 $ 220 Effect of change in exchange rates (20 ) (7 ) (27 ) Change in fair value during the period 345 — 345 Balance at September 30, 2018 $ 325 $ 213 $ 538

Derivative Financial Instrume_2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Swap Statement of Financial Position	As of September 30, 2018, the Company had the following forward currency contracts and interest rate swaps: Nature of Derivative Currency Amount Type Forward currency sales contracts Chilean peso 2,200,000 Not designated as hedge instrument Interest rate swap contract Euro 482 Not designated as hedge instrument
Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments Reported in Consolidated Balance Sheets	The following table provides the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments that are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017: Total derivatives NOT designated as a hedge instrument Fair Value Balance Sheet Location September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Asset Derivatives Foreign currency exchange contract Prepaid expense and other $ 20 $ — Liabilities Derivatives Foreign currency exchange contract Accrued expense $ 34 $ 213 Interest rate swap contracts Notes payable 3 6 Total liabilities $ 37 $ 219
Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	The following tables provide the effect of derivative instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017: Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Location of gain or (loss) recognized in Statement of Operations Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instruments Forward currency contracts Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) $ (36 ) $ 37 $ 99 $ 133 Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense (1 ) (1 ) (2 ) 355 $ (37 ) $ 36 $ 97 $ 488

Inventory, Net (Tables)

Inventory, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Inventory	The components of inventory are as follows: September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Raw materials and purchased parts, net $ 49,164 $ 35,205 Work in process 3,756 4,513 Finished goods 14,560 14,642 Inventory, net $ 67,480 $ 54,360

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Accumulated Amortization by Category	Intangible assets and accumulated amortization by category as of September 30, 2018 is as follows: Gross Net Useful Carrying Accumulated Carrying lives Amount Amortization Amount Patented and unpatented technology 7-10 years $ 18,107 $ (12,594 ) $ 5,513 Customer relationships 10-20 years 23,458 (11,084 ) 12,374 Trade names and trademarks 25 years-indefinite 12,609 (2,236 ) 10,373 Non-competition agreements 2-5 years 50 (50 ) — Total intangible assets, net $ 28,260 Intangible assets and accumulated amortization by category as of December 31, 2017 is as follows: Gross Net Useful Carrying Accumulated Carrying lives Amount Amortization Amount Patented and unpatented technology 7-10 years $ 18,458 $ (12,011 ) $ 6,447 Customer relationships 10-20 years 23,837 (9,907 ) 13,930 Trade names and trademarks 25 years-indefinite 12,724 (2,090 ) 10,634 Non-competition agreements 2-5 years 50 (47 ) 3 Total Intangible assets $ 31,014
Changes in Goodwill	Changes in goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 are as follows: Total Balance January 1, 2018 $ 43,569 Effect of change in exchange rates (1,061 ) Balance September 30, 2018 $ 42,508

Equity Method Investments (Tabl

Equity Method Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
ASV after transaction [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Summary of ASV Financial Information	The following tables present ASV summary income statement information: For the three months ended December 31, (2) 2017 Net sales $ 30,455 Gross profit 4,146 Net income (796 ) Net income attributable to the Company (1) (169 ) Amortization of FMV adjustment (35 ) Income recognized by the Company $ (204 ) (1) Represents 21.22% of ASV’s loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. (2) The Company's policy is to record ASV’s earnings based on a one quarter lag.

Accrued Expenses (Tables)

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Accrued Liabilities Current And Noncurrent [Abstract]
Schedule of Accrued Expenses	September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Accrued payroll $ 1,816 $ 1,198 Accrued employee benefits 741 1,317 Accrued bonuses 118 180 Accrued vacation 1,187 1,214 Accrued interest 365 414 Accrued commissions 372 560 Accrued expenses—other 887 2,045 Accrued warranty 1,966 2,030 Accrued income taxes 380 — Accrued taxes other than income taxes 971 969 Accrued product liability and workers compensation claims 335 143 Total accrued expenses $ 9,138 $ 10,070

Accrued Warranty (Tables)

Accrued Warranty (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Guarantees [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Product Warranty Liability	For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 2017 Balance January 1, $ 2,030 $ 1,568 Accrual for warranties issued during the period 2,530 1,390 Warranty services provided (2,476 ) (1,322 ) Changes in estimate (128 ) (1 ) Foreign currency translation 10 34 Balance September 30, $ 1,966 $ 1,669

Credit Facilities and Debt (Tab

Credit Facilities and Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Amounts Financed Under Equipment Capital Lease Agreements	The following is a summary of amounts financed under equipment capital lease agreements: Balance as of Amount Borrowed Repayment Period Amount of Monthly Payment September 30, 2018 New equipment $ 896 48 $ 18 $ 505

Net Earnings (Loss) per Commo_2

Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per 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 convertible debt, restricted stock units and stock options. Details of the calculations are as follows: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 122 $ (1,522 ) $ (2,330 ) $ (6,437 ) (Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations, net of income taxes — (15 ) — 532 Less: (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations — — — (274 ) (Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes — (15 ) — 258 Income (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes 30 (1,077 ) Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 122 $ (1,507 ) $ (2,330 ) $ (7,256 ) Earnings (loss) per share Basic Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.39 ) Earnings from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ 0.02 Loss on sale of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders' of Manitex international, net of income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ (0.07 ) Income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.44 ) Diluted Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.39 ) Earnings from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes $ — $ — $ — $ 0.02 Loss attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ — $ — $ — $ (0.07 ) Income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. $ 0.01 $ (0.09 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.44 ) Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic 19,610,168 16,573,927 18,003,829 16,532,683 Diluted Basic 19,610,168 16,573,927 18,003,829 16,532,683 Dilutive effect of restricted stock units and stock options 84,211 — — — 19,694,379 16,573,927 18,003,829 16,532,683
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share	The following securities were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been antidilutive: Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 Unvested restricted stock units — 186,778 106,097 186,778 Options to purchase common stock — — 47,437 — Convertible subordinated notes — 1,549,451 1,549,451 1,549,451 — 1,736,229 1,702,985 1,736,229

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Equity [Abstract]
Summary of Stock Issuances	The following is a summary of stock issuances that occurred during the period: Date of Issue Employees or Director Shares Issued Value of Shares Issued September 30, 2018 Directors 6,600 $ 35 August 8, 2018 Employee 6,750 39 May 31, 2018 Directors 11,600 135 May 31, 2018 Employee 1,073 12 January 1, 2018 Employees 12,536 160 January 1, 2018 Directors 4,420 56 January 4, 2018 Directors 7,675 47 January 4, 2018 Employees 26,215 159 January 15, 2018 Directors 6,600 59 83,469 $ 702
Summary of Common Stock Repurchases	The below table summarizes shares repurchased from employees during the current year through September 30, 2018: Date of Purchase Shares Purchased Closing Price on Date of Purchase January 1, 2018 3,183 $ 9.60 January 4, 2018 5,709 $ 9.39 August 8, 2018 1,978 $ 11.55 10,870
Restricted Stock Units Outstanding	The following table contains information regarding restricted stock units: September 30, 2018 Outstanding on January 1, 2018 168,763 Units granted during the period 31,268 Vested and issued (75,099 ) Vested-issued and repurchased for income tax withholding (10,870 ) Forfeited (7,965 ) Outstanding on September 30, 2018 106,097

Transactions between the Comp_2

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable with Related Parties	As of September 30, 2018, and December 31, 2017, the Company had accounts receivable and accounts payable with related parties as shown below: September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 Accounts Receivable SL Industries $ — $ 26 Accounts Payable Terex $ 79 $ 100 SL Industries and BGI (1) $ — 1,257 $ 79 $ 1,357 Net Related Party Accounts Payable $ 79 $ 1,331 (1) These companies are controlled by a former executive officer of the Company. The former officer retired effective December 31, 2016 but provided consulting services to the Company through April 30, 2017. Although the Company continues to purchase from SL Industries and BGI, these entities are not now related parties. Therefore, accounts payable to these companies are included in trade payables in 2018.
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: Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Rent paid: Bridgeview Facility (2) $ 69 $ 67 $ 201 $ 197 Sales to: SL Industries, Ltd. — $ 8 — 8 Lift Ventures — — — — Total Sales $ — $ 8 — 8 Purchases from: Terex 139 158 809 560 $ 1,137 $ 1,163 $ 1,807 $ 3,175 ( 2) 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 $22. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. On October 3, 2018, the lease was amended to extend the initial lease term to fifteen years expiring in May 26, 2025 with 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 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.

Discontinued Operations and P_2

Discontinued Operations and Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Summary of Income from Discontinued Operations	The following is the detail of major line items that constitute income from discontinued operations: For the Three Months Ended September 30, For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 2017 Net revenues $ — $ 38,357 Cost of sales — 32,403 Research and development costs — 694 Selling, general and administrative expenses — 3,504 Interest expense — (1,156 ) Other expense — (40 ) Income from discontinued operations before income taxes — 560 Loss on sale of discontinued operations before income tax — (1,133 ) Income tax expense (benefit) related to discontinued operations (15 ) (28 ) Net loss on discontinued operations $ 15 $ (545 )

Nature of Operations and Basi_3

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)	Feb. 28, 2018shares	May 17, 2017shares	May 11, 2017shares	Mar. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018Segment
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of operating segments | Segment					1
ASV transaction [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of reduction in investment'	11.00%
Initial Public Offering [Member] | ASV transaction [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest prior to disposal			51.00%	51.00%
Conversion of stock, shares converted			4,080,000
Number of shares resold		1,800,000
Percentage of ownership interest after disposal		21.20%
Initial Public Offering [Member] | Manitex International, Inc. [Member] | ASV transaction [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of shares sold		2,000,000
Second Sale [Member] | ASV transaction [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Number of shares sold	1,000,000
Percentage of reduction in investment'		11.00%
SVW [Member]
Partnership Organization And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership interest					0.00%

Nature of Operations and Basi_4

Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Transactions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow [Line Items]
Interest received in cash	$ 95
Interest paid in cash	4,678	$ 4,375
Income tax (refunds) payments in cash	(99)	107
Proportional share of increase in equity investments' paid in capital	14
Share based compensation paid in connection with Tadano transaction	$ 200
Equipment held for sale financed on a capital lease		896
Avis Industrial Corporation [Member] | Winona Manufacturing Facility [Member]
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow [Line Items]
Stock to purchase Winona facility		$ 154

Significant Accounting Polici_3

Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Feb. 26, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Allowances for doubtful accounts		$ 34,000			$ 82,000
Maximum exposure of residual guarantees		1,600,000
Liability recorded for residual guarantees		$ 0
ASU 2016-02 [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Future operating lease commitments					$ 5,000,000
Argentina [Member] | PM Argentina [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net sales in percentage as compared to consolidated net sales			10.00%
Maximum [Member] | Argentina [Member] | PM Argentina [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Net sales in percentage as compared to consolidated net sales		5.00%
ASV after transaction [Member]
Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Equity method investment ownership percentage				21.20%	21.22%	21.20%
Number of shares sold	1,000,000
Percentage of reduction in investment'	11.00%

Revenue - Additional Informatio

Revenue - Additional Information (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018Modelgal
PM Group [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Number of models | Model	50
Sabre [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Storage capacity of trailer mobile tanks	8,000
Sabre [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Storage capacity of trailer mobile tanks	21,000

Revenue - Summary of Disaggrega

Revenue - Summary of Disaggregates of Revenue (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 60,938	$ 56,464	$ 181,517	$ 148,634
Equipment Sales [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	52,774	49,449	155,760	127,193
Part Sales [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	7,136	5,953	22,253	17,945
Installation Services [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 1,028	$ 1,062	$ 3,504	$ 3,496

Revenue - Summary of Revenues b

Revenue - Summary of Revenues by Geographic Area (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 60,938	$ 56,464	$ 181,517	$ 148,634
United States [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	32,227	25,571	89,811	69,503
Canada [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	6,481	5,999	20,708	14,482
Italy [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	4,163	3,647	15,379	13,303
Other [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	2,656	2,229	6,743	4,640
Argentina [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	1,290	2,760	6,963	8,255
France [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	2,208	1,362	6,461	4,616
Chile [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	2,381	3,012	6,957	6,316
Spain [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	1,151	1,166	4,031	3,105
Finland [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	729	1,238	2,566	2,330
United Kingdom [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	2,499	2,178	5,643	5,282
Czech Republic [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	443	192	1,445	1,232
Netherlands [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	449		1,241	777
Israel [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	8	1,570	626	3,047
Malaysia [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	1	391	742	804
Mexico [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	362	701	946	1,152
Germany [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	1,336	971	3,775	1,998
Ireland [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	10		346	331
Denmark [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	244	20	489	402
South Africa [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues		780	213	1,082
Ukraine [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	51	590	340	693
Belgium [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	31		257
Romania [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	57		282	284
Peru [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	531	239	814	240
Qatar [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	5		805	46
Australia [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	18	10	42	137
Saudi Arabia [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	6		185	491
Russia [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	5	440	154	498
Indonesia [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	361	204	534	409
China [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	247		303	27
Martinique [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	2	302	262	302
Puerto Rico [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	22	20	71	36
Bahrain [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	1		142	44
Singapore [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	5	75	138	678
Hong Kong [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	474	234	674	643
Turkey [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	37	120	163	161
United Arab Emirates [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	395	255	743	694
Thailand [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues		132	56	132
Morocco [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues	$ 52	$ 56	139	373
Kuwait [Member]
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Net revenues			$ 328	$ 89

Revenue - Summary of Revenues_2

Revenue - Summary of Revenues by Source (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 60,938	$ 56,464	$ 181,517	$ 148,634
Boom Trucks, Knuckle Boom & Truck Cranes [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	43,949	43,896	132,764	111,290
Rough Terrain Cranes [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	1,862	1,891	4,841	4,716
Mobile Tanks [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	3,140	1,223	7,943	3,984
Installation Services [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	1,028	1,062	3,504	3,496
Other Equipment [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	3,823	2,439	10,212	7,203
Part Sales [Member]
Revenues From External Customers And Long Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 7,136	$ 5,953	$ 22,253	$ 17,945

Revenue - Summary of Changes in

Revenue - Summary of Changes in Customer Deposits (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]
Customer deposits, Beginning balance	$ 2,242
Revenue recognized from customer deposits	(7,942)
Additional customer deposits received where revenue has not yet been recognized	7,698
Effect of change in exchange rates	(221)
Customer deposits, Ending balance	$ 1,777

Financial Instruments-Marketa_3

Financial Instruments-Marketable Securities, Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Interest Rate Swap Contracts - Summary of Items Measures at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total current assets at fair value	$ 5,366
Total liabilities at fair value	575	$ 439
Valla [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	213	220
Marketable Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total current assets at fair value	5,346
Forward Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total current assets at fair value	20
Total liabilities at fair value	34	213
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	3	6
PM Contingent Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	325
Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total current assets at fair value	5,346
Level 1 [Member] | Marketable Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total current assets at fair value	5,346
Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total current assets at fair value	20
Total liabilities at fair value	37	219
Level 2 [Member] | Forward Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total current assets at fair value	20
Total liabilities at fair value	34	213
Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	3	6
Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	538	220
Level 3 [Member] | Valla [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	213	$ 220
Level 3 [Member] | PM Contingent Liabilities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	$ 325

Financial Instruments-Marketa_4

Financial Instruments-Marketable Securities, Forward Currency Exchange Contracts and Interest Swap Contracts - Summary of Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation (Detail) - Level 3 [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Liabilities:
Beginning Balance	$ 220
Effect of change in exchange rates	(27)
Change in fair value during the period	345
Ending Balance	538
Valla [Member]
Liabilities:
Beginning Balance	220
Effect of change in exchange rates	(7)
Ending Balance	213
PM Contingent Liabilities [Member]
Liabilities:
Effect of change in exchange rates	(20)
Change in fair value during the period	345
Ending Balance	$ 325

Derivative Financial Instrume_3

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2018	USD ($)ForwardContract	EUR (€)ForwardContract	CLP ($)ForwardContract
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | PM [Member] | Above Zero Point Nine Zero Percentage Euribor [Member] | PM Group [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount | €		€ 211,000
Notional amount, original amount | €		€ 482,000
Derivative contract maturity date	Oct. 1, 2020
Derivative contract interest rate	3.90%	3.90%	3.90%
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | PM [Member] | Above Zero Point Nine Zero Percentage Euribor [Member] | PM Group [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative contract interest rate	0.90%	0.90%	0.90%
Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 0
Unrealized pre-tax gains or losses	$ 0
Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of forward currency exchange contracts | ForwardContract	2	2	2
First Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract maturity date	Nov. 23, 2018
Contractual obligation foreign currency contracts | €		€ 2,450,000
First Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | Chile Pesos [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Contractual obligation foreign currency contracts			$ 1,900,000,000
Second Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract maturity date	Nov. 14, 2018
Contractual obligation foreign currency contracts	$ 477,000
Second Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | Chile Pesos [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Contractual obligation foreign currency contracts			$ 300,000,000

Derivative Financial Instrume_4

Derivative Financial Instruments - Forward Currency Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps (Detail) - Sep. 30, 2018 - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member]	EUR (€)	CLP ($)
Forward Currency Sales Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contract and interest rate swaps | $		$ 2,200,000,000
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward currency contract and interest rate swaps | €	€ 482,000

Derivative Financial Instrume_5

Derivative Financial Instruments - Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments Reported in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) - Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Liabilities Derivatives	$ 37	$ 219
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Asset Derivatives	20
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Accrued Expense [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Liabilities Derivatives	34	213
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member] | Notes Payable-Short Term [Member]
Derivatives Fair Value [Line Items]
Liabilities Derivatives	$ 3	$ 6

Derivative Financial Instrume_6

Derivative Financial Instruments - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in statement of operations			$ 2	$ 421
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in statement of operations	$ (37)	$ 36	97	488
Forward Currency Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | Foreign Currency Transaction (Losses) Gain [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in statement of operations	(36)	37	99	133
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instrument [Member] | Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in statement of operations	$ (1)	$ (1)	$ (2)	$ 355

Inventory, Net - Components of

Inventory, Net - Components of Inventory (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials and purchased parts, net	$ 49,164	$ 35,205
Work in process	3,756	4,513
Finished goods	14,560	14,642
Inventory, net	$ 67,480	$ 54,360

Inventory, Net - Additional Inf

Inventory, Net - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Reserves for obsolete and excess inventory	$ 3,789	$ 3,462

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Intangible Assets and Accumulated Amortization by Category (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Total Intangible assets, net	$ 28,260	$ 31,014
Patented and Unpatented Technology [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	18,107	18,458
Accumulated Amortization	(12,594)	(12,011)
Total Intangible assets, net	$ 5,513	$ 6,447
Patented and Unpatented Technology [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	7 years	7 years
Patented and Unpatented Technology [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	10 years	10 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 23,458	$ 23,837
Accumulated Amortization	(11,084)	(9,907)
Total Intangible assets, net	$ 12,374	$ 13,930
Customer Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	10 years	10 years
Customer Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	20 years	20 years
Non-competition Agreements [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 50	$ 50
Accumulated Amortization	$ (50)	(47)
Total Intangible assets, net		$ 3
Non-competition Agreements [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	2 years	2 years
Non-competition Agreements [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	5 years	5 years
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 12,609	$ 12,724
Accumulated Amortization	(2,236)	(2,090)
Total Intangible assets, net	$ 10,373	$ 10,634
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	25 years	25 years
Trade Names and Trademarks [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Finite And Infinite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful lives	indefinite	Indefinite

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 694	$ 609	$ 2,118	$ 2,121

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 43,569
Effect of change in exchange rates	(1,061)
Ending Balance	$ 42,508

Equity Method Investments - Add

Equity Method Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - ASV after transaction [Member] - shares	Feb. 28, 2018	Feb. 26, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment ownership percentage		21.20%	21.22%	21.20%
Number of shares sold	1,000,000
Percentage of reduction in investment'	11.00%

Equity Method Investments - Sum

Equity Method Investments - Summary of ASV Financial Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net income attributable to the Company			$ 284	$ (409)	$ 284
ASV after transaction [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net sales	[1]	$ 30,455
Gross profit	[1]	4,146
Net income	[1]	(796)
Net income attributable to the Company	[1],[2]	(169)
Amortization of FMV adjustment	[1]	(35)
Income recognized by the Company	[1]	$ (204)
[1]	The Company's policy is to record ASV’s earnings based on a one quarter lag.
[2]	Represents 21.22% of ASV’s loss for the quarter ended December 31, 2017.

Equity Method Investments - S_2

Equity Method Investments - Summary of ASV Financial Information (Parenthetical) (Detail)	Feb. 26, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017
ASV after transaction [Member]
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity method investment ownership percentage	21.20%	21.22%	21.20%

Accrued Expenses - Schedule of

Accrued Expenses - Schedule of Accrued Expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Accrued Liabilities Current [Abstract]
Accrued payroll	$ 1,816	$ 1,198
Accrued employee benefits	741	1,317
Accrued bonuses	118	180
Accrued vacation	1,187	1,214
Accrued interest	365	414
Accrued commissions	372	560
Accrued expenses—other	887	2,045
Accrued warranty	1,966	2,030
Accrued income taxes	380
Accrued taxes other than income taxes	971	969
Accrued product liability and workers compensation claims	335	143
Total accrued expenses	$ 9,138	$ 10,070

Accrued Warranty - Summary of C

Accrued Warranty - Summary of Changes in Product Warranty Liability (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Beginning Balance	$ 2,030	$ 1,568
Accrual for warranties issued during the period	2,530	1,390
Warranty services provided	(2,476)	(1,322)
Changes in estimate	(128)	(1)
Foreign currency translation	10	34
Ending Balance	$ 1,966	$ 1,669

Credit Facilities and Debt - Ad

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - U.S. Credit Facilities (Detail) - CIBC Bank USA [Member]	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)ForwardContract	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)ForwardContract
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Fixed charge coverage ratio covenant		1.15	1.05
Amount availability for covenant testing waiver	$ 15,000,000			$ 15,000,000
Covenant testing waiver description				At the end of a quarter, if there is $15,000 of availability and outstanding borrowings of less than $5,000, covenant testing is waived.
Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings for covenant testing waiver	$ 5,000,000			$ 5,000,000
U.S. Credit Facilities [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Credit facility termination date	Jul. 20, 2021
Maximum percentage of assets eligible for collateral	85.00%
Maximum percentage of assets eligible for collateral, eligible inventory	50.00%
Maximum value of assets eligible for collateral, eligible inventory	$ 17,500,000			17,500,000
Maximum percentage of assets eligible for collateral, eligible used equipment	80.00%
Maximum value of assets eligible for collateral, eligible used equipment	$ 2,000,000			2,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity based on available collateral	24,400,000			24,400,000
Line of credit facility, amount borrowed	0			0
Collateral reserve	$ 5,000,000			$ 5,000,000
Fixed charge coverage ratio covenant	1.10
Line of credit facility interest rate description				The base rate spread ranges from 0.25% to 1.00% depending on the Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Loan Agreement). The LIBOR spread ranges from 2.25% to 3.00% also depending on the Senior Leverage Ratio.
Maximum number of LIBOR contracts allowed | ForwardContract	4			4
Unused line fee	0.50%
Letter of credit reserved	$ 3,000,000			$ 3,000,000
U.S. Credit Facilities [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	0.25%
U.S. Credit Facilities [Member] | Minimum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	2.25%
U.S. Credit Facilities [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	1.00%
U.S. Credit Facilities [Member] | Maximum [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	3.00%
U.S. Credit Facilities [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 25,000,000			$ 25,000,000
United States Credit Facilities Quarterly Covenant September 30th 2017 And Thereafter [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Quarterly adjusted EBITDA covenant	$ 2,000,000

Credit Facilities and Debt - _2

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Note Payable-Winona Facility Purchase (Detail) - Notes Payable to Avis [Member] - Winona Facility [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)Payment
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Notes Payable	$ 400
Number of monthly payments | Payment	60
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment	monthly
Debt Instrument, periodic payment	$ 10
Payment commencing date	Aug. 1, 2017
Note payable, issuance date	Jul. 26, 2017
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 500
Debt Instrument Interest Rate	8.00%

Credit Facilities and Debt - _3

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - PM Debt Restructuring (Detail) - PM Group [Member] - EUR (€) € in Millions	Mar. 06, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Conversion of existing trade receivable into loan	€ 3.1
Additional subordinated shareholders’ loan in aggregate maximum amount	€ 2.4
Put and call option extended maturity year		2,021
Debt repayment term	9 years
Debt repayment beginning year	2,018
Debt instrument ending date for principal payments	2,026
Scenario Forecast [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount			€ 1.8

Credit Facilities and Debt - _4

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - PM Group Short-Term Working Capital Borrowing (Detail) - Sep. 30, 2018 - Short-term Working Capital Borrowings [Member] - PM Group [Member] € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	USD ($)Bank	EUR (€)Bank
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 28,694	€ 24,689
Short-term debt	$ 19,342	€ 16,642
Italy [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of banks which PM Group established demand credit and overdraft facilities	6	6
Spain [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of banks which PM Group established demand credit and overdraft facilities	1	1
South America [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of banks which PM Group established demand credit and overdraft facilities	8	8
Short-term debt	$ 1,208	€ 1,039
South America [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Working capital borrowing interest rate	7.00%	7.00%
South America [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Working capital borrowing interest rate	50.00%	50.00%
Italy and Spain [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Short-term debt	$ 18,134	€ 15,603
Italy and Spain [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, variable interest rate	1.75%	1.75%
Italy and Spain [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, variable interest rate	2.00%	2.00%
3-month Euribor [Member] | Advances on orders, invoices, and letter of credit [Member] | Italy [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	1.75%
3-month Euribor [Member] | Advances on orders, invoices, and letter of credit [Member] | Italy [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.00%
3-month Euribor [Member] | Cash Facilities [Member] | Italy [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	3.50%

Credit Facilities and Debt - _5

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - PM Group Term Loans (Detail) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)PaymentBankNote	Sep. 30, 2018EUR (€)PaymentNote	Mar. 06, 2018USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)Bank	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2018EUR (€)Bank	Mar. 06, 2018EUR (€)	Jan. 15, 2015USD ($)	Jan. 15, 2015EUR (€)
PM Group [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument ending date for principal payments			2,026
Debt repayment beginning year			2,018
PM Group [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rates swaps, fair value	$ 3			$ 3		€ 3
PM Group [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Bank loans	$ 14,604			$ 14,604		€ 12,566
Debt Instrument Interest Rate	3.50%			3.50%		3.50%
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	3.50%			3.50%		3.50%
Debt instrument ending date for principal payments				2,025
Debt repayment beginning year				2,019
Annual payments						€ 1,731
PM Group [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Scenario Forecast [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt forgiven					€ 450
Notes Payable					900
Debt Instrument, periodic payment					€ 450
PM Group [Member] | Unsecured Debt [Member] | Italy [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of Italian banks | Bank	3			3		3
PM Group [Member] | Term Debt and Unsecured Debt [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Financial covenants semi-annual measurement, start date				Dec. 31, 2018
Financial covenants measurement, frequency				semi-annual
PM Group [Member] | Bank Term Loan Facility [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Bank loans	$ 12,146			$ 12,146		€ 10,451
2,019						958
2,020						991
2,021						1,026
2,022						1,062
2,023						1,099
2,024						1,137
2,025						1,177
PM Group [Member] | Bank Term Loan Facility [Member] | Non Interest Bearing Debt Adjustment [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, fair value	486		$ 557	$ 486		418	€ 480
PM Group [Member] | Bank Term Loan Facility [Member] | Accrued Interest [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Accrued interest								$ 416	€ 358
Accrued interest, frequency of periodic payment				semi-annual
Debt instrument, accrued interest semi installment payable start date				2019-06
Debt instrument, accrued interest semi installment payable end date				2019-12
PM Group [Member] | Bank Term Loan Facility [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Bank loans	$ 8,658			$ 8,658		€ 7,449
Debt Instrument Interest Rate	3.50%			3.50%		3.50%
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	3.50%			3.50%		3.50%
PM Group [Member] | Bank Term Loan Facility [Member] | Balloon Payment [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Bank loans	$ 3,488			$ 3,488		€ 3,002
Debt Instrument Interest Rate	3.50%			3.50%		3.50%
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	3.50%			3.50%		3.50%
Debt instrument periodic payment terms balloon payment to be paid						€ 3,002
Debt instrument ending date for principal payments			2,026
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Number of notes | Note	3	3
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | First note [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	3.00%			3.00%		3.00%
Notes Payable	$ 245			$ 245		€ 211
Debt Instrument, periodic payment	$ 9	€ 8
Number of monthly payments | Payment	60	60
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment				monthly
Debenture, maturity date	Oct. 31, 2020	Oct. 31, 2020
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | First note [Member] | 1-month Euribor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	3.00%	3.00%
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Second note [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	2.50%			2.50%		2.50%
Debt instrument periodic payment terms balloon payment to be paid	$ 342			$ 342		€ 294
Notes Payable	402			$ 402		€ 346
Debt Instrument, periodic payment	$ 10	€ 9
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment				monthly
Payment commencing date	Oct. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2018
Debt instrument, periodic payment, ending year	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019
Debenture, maturity date	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Second note [Member] | 1-month Euribor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.50%	2.50%
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Third note of first part [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	2.75%			2.75%		2.75%
Debt Instrument, periodic payment	$ 1	€ 1
Number of monthly payments | Payment	60	60
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment				monthly
Debenture, maturity date	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 28, 2023
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Third note of first part [Member] | 6-month Euribor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	2.75%
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Third note of second part [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	2.75%			2.75%		2.75%
Debt Instrument, periodic payment	$ 5	€ 4
Number of monthly payments | Payment	60	60
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment				monthly
Debenture, maturity date	Apr. 30, 2023	Apr. 30, 2023
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Third note of second part [Member] | 6-month Euribor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	2.75%
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Third note of third part [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	2.75%			2.75%		2.75%
Notes Payable	$ 374			$ 374		€ 322
Debt Instrument, periodic payment	$ 1	€ 1
Number of monthly payments | Payment	60	60
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment				monthly
Debenture, maturity date	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023
Autogru PM RO [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member] | Third note of third part [Member] | 6-month Euribor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, basis spread on variable rate	2.75%	2.75%
PM Argentina Sistemas de Elevacion [Member] | Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument Interest Rate	28.50%			28.50%		28.50%
Notes Payable	$ 117			$ 117		€ 101
Debt Instrument, periodic payment	$ 15	€ 13
Number of monthly payments | Payment	15	15
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment				monthly
Payment commencing date	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018
Debt instrument, periodic payment, ending year	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2019

Credit Facilities and Debt - _6

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Valla Short-Term Working Capital Borrowings (Detail) - Sep. 30, 2018 - Short-term Working Capital Borrowings [Member] - Valla [Member] € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	USD ($)Bank	EUR (€)Bank
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,011	€ 870
Line of credit facility, amount borrowed	$ 459	€ 394
Italy [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Number of Italian banks	2	2
Minimum [Member] | Italy [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Working capital borrowing interest rate	4.50%	4.50%
Maximum [Member] | Italy [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Working capital borrowing interest rate	4.75%	4.75%

Credit Facilities and Debt - _7

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Valla Term Loans (Detail) - 9 months ended Sep. 30, 2018 - Valla [Member] - Bank Term Loan Facility [Member] € in Thousands, $ in Thousands	USD ($)	EUR (€)	EUR (€)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, frequency of periodic payment	quarterly	quarterly
Payment commencing date	Oct. 30, 2017	Oct. 30, 2017
Debt instrument, periodic payment	$ 9	€ 8
Debt instrument, interest rate, effective percentage	4.38%		4.38%
Debenture, maturity date	Jan. 31, 2021	Jan. 31, 2021
Bank loans	$ 92		€ 79
3-month Euribor [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest rate spread for base rate	4.70%	4.70%

Credit Facilities and Debt - _8

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Georgetown Facility (Detail) - Georgetown Facility [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Outstanding capital lease obligation	$ 5,072
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Monthly rental payment	$ 66
Extended lease expiration date	Apr. 30, 2028
Amount of annual increase as a percentage	3.00%
Date of annual rent Increase	--09-01

Credit Facilities and Debt - _9

Credit Facilities and Debt - Additional Information - Equipment (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)CapitalLease
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Number of additional capital leases | CapitalLease	1
Additional capital lease obligations	$ 5
Capital Lease Equipment [Member]
Credit Facilities [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity of new equipment	100.00%
Lease repayment period of new equipment	48 months
Purchase amount of facility	$ 1

Credit Facilities and Debt - Su

Credit Facilities and Debt - Summary of Inventory Held For Sale Financed Capital Leases-Equipment (Detail) - New Equipment [Member] $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Capital Leased Assets [Line Items]
Amount Borrowed	$ 896
Remaining Repayment Period	48 months
Amount of Monthly Payment	$ 18
Equipment lease balance	$ 505

Convertible Notes - Additional

Convertible Notes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jan. 07, 2015	Dec. 19, 2014	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount		$ 7,500
Debenture interest rate		5.00%
Common stock conversion price		$ 13.65
Convertible number of common stock		549,451
Debenture, maturity date		Dec. 19, 2020
Percentage of debt conversion price			130.00%
Debt instrument, days before a call is permitted			20 days
Debt instrument, consecutive trading days			30 days
Net carrying amount of convertible debt			$ 7,119	$ 7,005
Convertible note unamortized discount			381	495
Perella Notes Purchase Agreement [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible note unamortized discount			305	396
Net carrying amount of convertible debt			14,695	14,604
Debt issuance cost			220	294
Convertible note, net			$ 14,475	$ 14,310
Perella Notes Purchase Agreement [Member] | Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 15,000
Common stock conversion price	$ 15
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage	6.50%
Principal amount of convertible notes due date	January 7, 2021

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2017
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Income tax provision (benefit) from continuing operations	$ 335,000	$ 281,000	$ 540,000	$ 416,000
Discrete income tax provision	$ 111,000		$ 156,000
Annual effective tax rate	73.09%	22.64%	(30.17%)	6.91%
Pretax income (loss)	$ 457,000	$ (1,241,000)	$ (1,790,000)	$ (6,021,000)
Annual statutory tax rates	21.00%		21.00%
Taxable income in connection with the Act					$ 4,800,000
Deemed paid foreign taxes			$ 500,000
Deemed paid foreign taxes carryforward period			10 years
Total unrecognized tax benefits	$ 1,100,000	$ 983,000	$ 1,100,000	$ 983,000
Internal Revenue Service [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Audit adjustments tax period			2,015
Internal Revenue Service [Member] | Tax Year 2015 [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Change in tax liability due to examination of its 2015 tax return	$ 0		$ 0
Italian Income Tax [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Audit adjustments tax period			2,013
Romania Income Tax [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Audit adjustments tax period			2,012
Romania Income Tax [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes Disclosure [Line Items]
Audit adjustments tax period			2,016

Net Earnings (Loss) per Commo_3

Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share - Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ 122	$ (1,522)	$ (2,330)	$ (6,437)
(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(15)		532
Less: (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest from discontinued operations				(274)
(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes		(15)		258
Income (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes		30		(1,077)
Net income (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ 122	$ (1,507)	$ (2,330)	$ (7,256)
Earnings (loss) per share Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.39)
Earnings from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes				0.02
Loss on sale of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders' of Manitex international, net of income taxes				(0.07)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	0.01	(0.09)	(0.13)	(0.44)
Earnings (loss) per share Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	0.01	(0.09)	(0.13)	(0.39)
Earnings from operations of discontinued operations attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc., net of income taxes				0.02
Loss attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.				(0.07)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to shareholders of Manitex International, Inc.	$ 0.01	$ (0.09)	$ (0.13)	$ (0.44)
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	19,610,168	16,573,927	18,003,829	16,532,683
Diluted
Basic	19,610,168	16,573,927	18,003,829	16,532,683
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units and stock options	84,211
Diluted	19,694,379	16,573,927	18,003,829	16,532,683

Net Earnings (Loss) per Commo_4

Net Earnings (Loss) per Common Share - Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	1,736,229	1,702,985	1,736,229
Unvested Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	186,778	106,097	186,778
Options to Purchase Common Stock [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share		47,437
Convertible Subordinated Notes [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share	1,549,451	1,549,451	1,549,451

Equity - Additional Information

Equity - Additional Information - Tadano, Ltd Investment in Company (Detail)	May 29, 2018	May 24, 2018USD ($)Director$ / sharesshares	Sep. 30, 2018$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017$ / shares
Equity Disclosure [Line Items]
Common Stock, par value
Maximum [Member]
Equity Disclosure [Line Items]
Prohibition on increasing number of directors on company's board of directors | Director		10
Tadano, Ltd [Member]
Equity Disclosure [Line Items]
Date of agreement		May 24, 2018
Tadano, Ltd [Member] | Securities Purchase Agreement [Member]
Equity Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of shares issued and sold | shares		2,918,542
Common Stock, par value
Percentage of stockholder's ownership		14.90%
Sale of stock, price per share		$ 11.19
Aggregare purchase price | $		$ 32,658
Agreement transaction closing date	May 29, 2018
Right to nominate number of board of director | Director		1
Agreegate legal investment banking and consulting fees | $		$ 875,000
Tadano, Ltd [Member] | Securities Purchase Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Equity Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum required ownership percent		10.00%

Equity - Summary of Stock Issua

Equity - Summary of Stock Issuances (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	83,469
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 702
Directors [Member] | September 30, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	6,600
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 35
Directors [Member] | May 31, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	11,600
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 135
Directors [Member] | January 1, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	4,420
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 56
Directors [Member] | January 4, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	7,675
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 47
Directors [Member] | January 15, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	6,600
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 59
Employees [Member] | August 8, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	6,750
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 39
Employees [Member] | May 31, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	1,073
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 12
Employees [Member] | January 1, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	12,536
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 160
Employees [Member] | January 4, 2018 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares Issued | shares	26,215
Value of Shares Issued | $	$ 159

Equity - Additional Informati_2

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Issuance - Stock Issued to Employees and Directors (Detail) - Common Stock [Member] - Consultant [Member] $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	May 23, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Shares issued | shares	6,317
Shares issued, value | $	$ 70
Share price for transaction | $ / shares	$ 11.08

Equity - Summary of Common Stoc

Equity - Summary of Common Stock Repurchases (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018$ / sharesshares
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares Purchased	10,870
January 1, 2018 [Member]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares Purchased	3,183
Closing Price on Date of Purchase | $ / shares	$ 9.60
January 4, 2018 [Member]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares Purchased	5,709
Closing Price on Date of Purchase | $ / shares	$ 9.39
August 8, 2018 [Member]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Shares Purchased	1,978
Closing Price on Date of Purchase | $ / shares	$ 11.55

Equity - Additional Informati_3

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Repurchase (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)
Common Stock [Member]
Schedule Of Share Repurchase Programs [Line Items]
Decrease in equity due to repurchase	$ 107

Equity - Additional Informati_4

Equity - Additional Information - 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance	1,329,364
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

Equity - Restricted Stock Units

Equity - Restricted Stock Units Outstanding (Detail)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018shares
Equity [Abstract]
Outstanding on January 1, 2018	168,763
Units granted during the period	31,268
Vested and issued	(75,099)
Vested-issued and repurchased for income tax withholding	(10,870)
Forfeited	(7,965)
Outstanding on September 30, 2018	106,097

Equity - Additional Informati_5

Equity - Additional Information - Restricted Stock Awards (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units	$ 139	$ 160	$ 530	$ 517
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units for remainder of 2018	110		110
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units for year 2019	220		220
Compensation expense related to restricted stock units for year 2020	$ 43		$ 43

Equity - Additional Informati_6

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Options (Detail) - Consultant [Member] - Stock Option [Member] $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	May 23, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Stock options issued	47,437
Stock options, granted	47,437
Stock options, expiration date	May 23, 2028
Share price for transaction | $ / shares	$ 11.08
Grant date fair market value of stock options | $	$ 130

Legal Proceedings and Other C_2

Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	May 05, 2011AgreementPlaintiff	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)Installment
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Workmen's compensation insurance policy per claim deductible		$ 250,000
Number of settlement agreements | Agreement	2
Number of plaintiff | Plaintiff	2
Remaining obligation to pay product liability settlement to plaintiffs		$ 1,235,000
Number of installments for the payment of product liability settlement | Installment		13
Annual installment amount		$ 95,000
Settlement agreements date		May 5, 2011
Settlement payment terms		The Company has a remaining obligation under the agreements to pay the plaintiffs an aggregate of $1,330 without interest in 14 annual installments of $95 on or before May 22 of each year.
Estimated Reserve for Product Liability Claims, change in period		12 months
Maximum exposure of residual guarantees		$ 1,600,000
Liability recorded for residual guarantees		0
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability insurance self insurance retention amount		50,000
Maximum workmen's compensation insurance policy aggregate		1,000,000
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Product liability insurance self insurance retention amount		500,000
Maximum workmen's compensation insurance policy aggregate		$ 1,875,000

Transactions between the Comp_3

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 28, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	May 31, 2017	Dec. 19, 2014
ASV transaction [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Equity method investment ownership percentage			21.40%
Percentage of reduction in investment'	11.00%
Convertible Notes Payable [Member] | Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Note payable		$ 7,119
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 7,500
Terex Corporation Note Payable [Member] | Convertible Notes Payable [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 7,500

Transactions between the Comp_4

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Schedule of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable with Related Parties (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts Payable		$ 79	$ 1,357
Net Related Party Accounts Payable		79	1,331
SL Industries, Ltd [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts Receivable			26
Terex Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts Payable		$ 79	100
SL Industries and BGI [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Accounts Payable	[1]		$ 1,257
[1]	These companies are controlled by a former executive officer of the Company. The former officer retired effective December 31, 2016 but provided consulting services to the Company through April 30, 2017. Although the Company continues to purchase from SL Industries and BGI, these entities are not now related parties. Therefore, accounts payable to these companies are included in trade payables in 2018.

Transactions between the Comp_5

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Related Party Transactions (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total Sales			$ 8		$ 8
Amounts attributable to related party		$ 1,137	1,163	$ 1,807	3,175
Bridgeview Facility [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Rent paid:	[1]	69	67	201	197
SL Industries, Ltd [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total Sales			8		8
Terex Corporation [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchases from:		$ 139	$ 158	$ 809	$ 560
[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 $22. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. On October 3, 2018, the lease was amended to extend the initial lease term to fifteen years expiring in May 26, 2025 with 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 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.

Transactions between the Comp_6

Transactions between the Company and Related Parties - Related Party Transactions (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Bridgeview Facility [Member] $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)ft²
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease of Bridgeview Facility | ft²		40,000
Monthly lease payments | $		$ 22
Subsequent Event [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Maximum rental escalation	2.00%
Lease term	15 years
Extended lease expiration date	May 26, 2025
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%.

Discontinued Operations and P_3

Discontinued Operations and Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	May 17, 2017	Feb. 28, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operation, pre-tax loss on disposal of discontinued operation				$ (1,133)	$ (87)	$ (1,133)
Sale of Partial Interest in ASV Holdings [Member] | ASV after transaction [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations before expenses	$ 13,020
Discontinued operation, pre-tax loss on disposal of discontinued operation	(1,133)
Income tax (benefit) and expense on loss on sale of discontinued operations	$ (23)
Percentage of ownership interest after disposal	21.20%
Sale of Partial Interest in ASV Holdings [Member] | ASV after transaction [Member] | Above Zero Point Nine Zero Percentage Euribor [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Discontinued operation, transaction expense	$ 128
Sale of Partial Interest in ASV Holdings [Member] | Initial Public Offering [Member] | ASV as a legal entity [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of shares sold	3,800,000
Sale of Partial Interest in ASV Holdings [Member] | Initial Public Offering [Member] | ASV after transaction [Member] | Manitex International, Inc. [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of shares sold	2,000,000
Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment [Member] | ASV after transaction [Member]
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of shares sold		1,000,000
Sale price per share of equity method investment		$ 7
Number of common stock outstanding, owned by Company		1,080,000
Percentage of ownership interest after disposal		11.00%
Equity Method Investment, Realized Pretax Gain (Loss) on Disposal		$ 205
Discontinued operation, commissions paid		$ 118
Marketable securities, loss recognized			$ (907)		$ (2,308)

Discontinued Operations and P_4

Discontinued Operations and Partial Disposition of the Remaining Equity Investment - Summary of Income from Discontinued Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Discontinued Operations And Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Net revenues			$ 38,357
Cost of sales			32,403
Research and development costs			694
Selling, general and administrative expenses			3,504
Interest expense			(1,156)
Other expense			(40)
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes			560
Loss on sale of discontinued operations before income tax	$ (1,133)	$ (87)	(1,133)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to discontinued operations	(15)		(28)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	$ 15		$ (545)