Notes Receivable from John Deere (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Notes Receivable from John Deere
Interest earned	$ 68.1	$ 64.4	$ 91.6
John Deere
Notes Receivable from John Deere
Interest earned		$ 4.0	$ 43.0

Reflects the sum of all other revenue and income recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement.

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