RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	$ 3,799.1	$ 3,294.5
Dealer notes receivable	95	97
Allowance for doubtful trade receivables	66	72
Interest-free periods granted at the time of sale to the dealer, low end of range	1 month
Interest-free periods granted at the time of sale to the dealer, high end of range	12 months
Agriculture and Turf
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	3,074.0	2,618.0
Construction and Forestry
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	$ 725.0	$ 676.0