SALE OF JOHN DEERE RENEWABLES, LLC (Details) (USD $) In Millions	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Oct. 31, 2010
SALE OF JOHN DEERE RENEWABLES, LLC
Approximate consideration received for sale of John Deere Renewables, LLC	$ 900
Property and equipment related to wind energy investment		908
Other miscellaneous assets related to wind energy investment		23
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to wind energy investment		35
Noncontrolling interest related to wind energy investment		$ 2