CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Gardner Denver
Net income attributable to Gardner Denver	$ 75,267	$ 67,121	$ 130,099	$ 126,599
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Foreign currency adjustments, net	(46,618)	15,407	(17,358)	49,742
Unrecognized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, net	437	(14)	483	236
Pension and other postretirement benefits, net	1,006	102	656	(638)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(45,175)	15,495	(16,219)	49,340
Comprehensive income attributable to Gardner Denver	30,092	82,616	113,880	175,939
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	336	575	619	996
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net	(78)	196	(19)	388
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(78)	196	(19)	388
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	258	771	600	1,384
Total Comprehensive Income	$ 30,350	$ 83,387	$ 114,480	$ 177,323