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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
May 01, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
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 Public Float     $ 494,323,000
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   67,946,135  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1    
Document Type 10-Q    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2012