Short-Term Borrowings (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks	$ 6,007
Lines of credit unused	2,839
Consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges required by the credit agreements, minimum at the end of each fiscal quarter	1.05
Ratio of senior debt, excluding securitization indebtedness, to capital base (total subordinated debt and stockholder's equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)) required by the credit agreements, maximum at the end of any fiscal quarter	11
Deere & Company
Agreement with Deere & Company
Minimum ownership percentage by Deere & Company in Capital Corporation capital stock	51.00%
Minimum consolidated tangible net worth of Capital Corporation to be maintained by Deere & Company	50
Minimum ratio of earnings to fixed charges of Capital Corporation to be maintained by Deere & Company	1.05
Line of Credit Facilities Expiring April, 2017
Line of Credit Facility
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks	2,500
Line of Credit Facilities Expiring April, 2018
Line of Credit Facility
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks	$ 2,500