Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Major classes of inventories
Finished goods	$ 212.1	$ 204.7
Service parts	172.7	169.0
Raw materials and work in process	153.9	124.5
Total inventories	$ 538.7	$ 498.2

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Carrying amount, net of valuation reserves and adjustments, as of the balance sheet date of merchandise or goods held by the company that are readily available for sale.

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Amount after valuation and LIFO reserves of inventory expected to be sold, or consumed within one year or operating cycle, if longer.

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