| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2408402 - Disclosure - Inventories (Details) (http://www.dovercorporation.com/role/InventoriesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000029905 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Inventory, Net [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Inventory, Net [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | ||
Work in progress | ||
Finished goods | ||
Subtotal | ||
Less reserves | ( | ( |
Total | 870,487,000 | 802,895,000 |
Percentage of LIFO Inventory | ||