Receivables (Details 5) (Financing leases, USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Gross Receivable Installments
Receivables, due in 0 - 12 months	$ 231.5	$ 223.9
Receivables, due in 13 - 24 months	145.4	149.7
Receivables, due in 25 - 36 months	98.2	92.2
Receivables, due in 37 - 48 months	55.4	52.5
Receivables, Over 48 months	27.3	29.0
Receivables, Gross	557.8	547.3
John Deere
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Finance income earned on Receivables and Leases containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates	$ 2	$ 3	$ 2
Minimum
Financing Leases Receivable
Initial lease terms of financing leases	4 months
Maximum
Financing Leases Receivable
Initial lease terms of financing leases	60 months