Douglas Dynamics, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component - Rollforward (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss by component
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ (6,049)	$ (6,572)
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications	(3,596)	1,460
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	175	332
Balance at the end of the period	(9,470)	(4,780)
Unrealized Net Loss on Interest Rate Swap
Changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss by component
Balance at the beginning of the period	(1,530)	(1,328)
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications	(3,596)	1,460
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	70	149
Balance at the end of the period	(5,056)	281
Other Postretirement Benefit Liability
Changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss by component
Balance at the beginning of the period	2,118	1,392
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	(115)	(77)
Balance at the end of the period	2,003	1,315
Pension Liability
Changes to accumulated other comprehensive loss by component
Balance at the beginning of the period	(6,637)	(6,636)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss	220	260
Balance at the end of the period	$ (6,417)	$ (6,376)