Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
9 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Sep. 30, 2018 |
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| Employer contributions during the period | $ 0 | $ 7,047 | |
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| Defined Benefit Plan Unrecognized Loss | $ 6,541 | ||
| Douglas Dynamics LLC Pension Plan For Hourly Employees [Member] | Subsequent | |||
| Subsequent Events | |||
| Employer contributions during the period | 3,245 | ||
| Douglas Dynamics LLC Salaried Pension Plan [Member] | Subsequent | |||
| Subsequent Events | |||
| Employer contributions during the period | $ 12,476 | ||
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