LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Outstanding letters of credit	$ 340.4	$ 324.0
Guarantee Terms Maximum	5 years
Fair value of all guarantees recorded in other current liabilities and retirement plans	4	6
Credit Guarantee
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	53.6	64.3
Credit Guarantee | Cranes | Subsidiaries
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	34.7	45.8
Credit Guarantee | Aerial Work Platforms | Subsidiaries
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	6.1	9.7
Residual Value Guarantee
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	2.7	5.7
Buyback Guarantee
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	46.7	73.8
Buyback Guarantee | Subsidiaries
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	6.0	25.3
Buyback Guarantee | Material Handling & Port Solutions [Member]
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	$ 35.1	$ 43.6