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Contingent Matters (Narrative) (Details) (Deere and Company v Bush Hog LLC and Great Plains Manufacturing Inc, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Deere and Company v Bush Hog LLC and Great Plains Manufacturing Inc
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Legal fees expensed $ 2,100us-gaap_LegalFees
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