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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
May 01, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name GENERAC HOLDINGS INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001474735  
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 Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   68,398,269
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Document Type 10-Q  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2013