Restructuring Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018 USD ($) work_stream restructuring_program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Restructuring costs incurred to date \| $	$ 286
Closed Restructuring Programs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Number of restructuring programs \| restructuring_program	3
NES/Neff/Project XL Restructuring Program
Restructuring Cost and Reserve
Number of specific work streams \| work_stream	8

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