Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (8.2)	$ 10.2
Other comprehensive income, net of reclassification adjustments:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	42.7	94.8
Defined benefit pension plans, net of tax	2.9	2.2
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax	3.3	(2.7)
Other comprehensive income, net of reclassification adjustments	48.9	94.3
Comprehensive income	40.7	104.5
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3.5)	(2.4)
Comprehensive income attributable to AGCO Corporation and subsidiaries	$ 37.2	$ 102.1