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Document and Entity Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2013
Oct. 25, 2013
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name SPX CORP  
Entity Central Index Key 0000088205  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 28, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   45,354,032
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3