Derivative Instruments (Details 7) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 309.8	$ 334.5	$ 339.0
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	101.8	147.6	200.9
John Deere
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	168.1	176.6	166.7
Netting Arrangements	(68.6)	(82.9)	(112.5)
Net Amount	99.5	93.7	54.2
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	70.9	85.9	116.3
Netting Arrangements	(68.6)	(82.9)	(112.5)
Net Amount	2.3	3.0	3.8
External
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	141.7	157.9	172.3
Netting Arrangements	(27.4)	(42.6)	(44.8)
Collateral Received		(2.4)	(6.4)
Net Amount	114.3	112.9	121.1
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	30.9	61.7	84.6
Netting Arrangements	(27.4)	(42.6)	(44.8)
Net Amount	$ 3.5	$ 19.1	$ 39.8