LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Fair value of all guarantees recorded in other current liabilities and retirement plans	$ 3	$ 4
Credit Guarantee
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	45.4	53.6
Credit Guarantee | Cranes | Terex Cranes Germany GmbH
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	27.9	34.7
Buyback Guarantee
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	27.7	46.7
Buyback Guarantee | Material Handling & Port Solutions [Member]
Loss Contingencies and Guarantee Obligations
Guarantees, maximum exposure	$ 23.3	$ 35.1