SEGMENT INFORMATION (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 449,579	$ 497,510	$ 1,512,250	$ 1,669,188
Gross profit (loss)	45,299	62,506	122,409	245,912
Income (loss) from operations	(2,514)	17,055	(31,717)	101,844
Interest expense	(8,951)	(12,414)	(27,136)	(35,924)
Convertible debt conversion charge	0	0	0	(7,273)
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	0	0	0	22,451
Other income, net	(10,679)	8,722	(3,828)	7,712
Income (loss) before income taxes	(22,144)	13,363	(62,681)	88,810
Agricultural [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	227,650	273,301	830,090	907,797
Gross profit (loss)	30,242	48,346	120,024	158,566
Income (loss) from operations	18,144	37,762	76,763	125,063
Earthmoving/construction [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	154,057	168,964	470,958	586,806
Gross profit (loss)	11,169	11,283	(8,288)	75,598
Income (loss) from operations	(2,984)	(1,833)	(52,313)	27,365
Consumer [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	67,872	55,245	211,202	174,585
Gross profit (loss)	4,686	3,363	12,882	13,841
Income (loss) from operations	(950)	55	(4,324)	4,224
Unallocated Amount to Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gross profit (loss)	(798)	(486)	(2,209)	(2,093)
Income (loss) from operations	$ (16,724)	$ (18,929)	$ (51,843)	$ (54,808)