Derivative Instruments (Details 7) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 329.7	$ 334.5	$ 540.0
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	144.0	147.6	114.2
John Deere
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	169.3	176.6	327.4
Netting Arrangements	(105.9)	(82.9)	(27.3)
Net Amount	63.4	93.7	300.1
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	108.5	85.9	31.8
Netting Arrangements	(105.9)	(82.9)	(27.3)
Net Amount	2.6	3.0	4.5
External
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	160.4	157.9	212.6
Netting Arrangements	(29.5)	(42.6)	(58.3)
Collateral Received	(2.4)	(2.4)	(21.5)
Net Amount	128.5	112.9	132.8
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	35.5	61.7	82.4
Netting Arrangements	(29.5)	(42.6)	(58.3)
Net Amount	$ 6.0	$ 19.1	$ 24.1