ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	3 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
Write-down of assets held for sale		35
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
A&I Products
Acquisition
Remaining ownership interest acquired (as a percent)	64.00%
Fair Values Assigned to Assets and Liabilities
Approximate total consideration	48
Receivables	8
Inventories	52
Property and equipment	22
Identifiable intangible assets	18
Other assets	3
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	8
Short-term borrowings	4
Deferred tax liabilities	9
Long-term borrowings	11
Weighted average amortization period (in years)	6
Fair value at acquisition date of original equity interest	$ 23