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Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2010
Jul. 31, 2010
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name AGCO CORP /DE  
Entity Central Index Key 0000880266  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2010  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2010  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   93,033,149