| Document and Entity Information | Jan. 27, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 27, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity File Number | 001-38095 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2393770 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 222 East Erie Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Milwaukee |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WI |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 53202 |
| City Area Code | 414 |
| Local Phone Number | 212-4700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001699150 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value per share |
| Trading Symbol | GDI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
