SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$ 3,537.6	$ 3,071.6	$ 2,807.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision (credit) for credit losses	20.5	5.1	13.5
Provision for depreciation and amortization	1,140.3	1,004.2	914.9
Impairment charges	102.0	33.4
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	9.1	1.8	11.1
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes	(172.6)	(91.8)	(168.0)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables	(1,510.2)	(1,901.6)	(808.9)
Insurance receivables	263.4	(338.5)	(300.1)
Inventories	(728.4)	(1,510.2)	(1,730.5)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	217.1	1,061.8	1,287.0
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable	80.4	(72.3)	1.2
Retirement benefits	262.0	63.3	495.3
Other	(47.6)	(233.6)	(266.0)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,254.3	1,167.7	2,326.3
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	843.9	240.3	32.4
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases	936.7	799.5	683.4
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold	22.0	30.2	911.1
Purchases of marketable securities	(1,026.3)	(922.2)	(586.9)
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,158.4)	(1,319.2)	(1,056.6)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired	(1,216.9)	(801.8)	(624.2)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(83.5)		(60.8)
Other	(214.5)	43.2	(113.7)
Net cash used for investing activities	(4,820.7)	(4,004.1)	(2,620.7)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings	2,749.4	894.9	(226.1)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	4,734.0	10,642.0	5,655.0
Payments of long-term borrowings	(4,958.5)	(5,396.0)	(3,220.8)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	174.5	61.0	170.0
Repurchases of common stock	(1,531.4)	(1,587.7)	(1,667.0)
Dividends paid	(752.9)	(697.9)	(593.1)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	50.7	30.1	70.1
Other	(59.3)	(66.2)	(48.5)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	406.5	3,880.2	139.6
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	11.7	(38.8)	11.4
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(1,148.2)	1,005.0	(143.4)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	4,652.2	3,647.2	3,790.6
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	3,504.0	4,652.2	3,647.2
Equipment Operations
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	3,537.6	3,071.6	2,807.8
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision (credit) for credit losses	10.8	6.0	4.5
Provision for depreciation and amortization	733.0	643.1	587.0
Impairment charges	102.0	33.4
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	(369.0)	(413.7)	(118.8)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes	(204.6)	(115.7)	(278.3)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables	26.1	(255.0)	(109.5)
Inventories	(69.6)	(947.6)	(1,281.8)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	470.5	887.0	1,027.0
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable	84.2	(102.7)	45.3
Retirement benefits	241.6	71.2	483.2
Other	106.0	70.5	(168.0)
Net cash provided by operating activities	4,668.6	2,948.1	2,998.4
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	800.1	200.1	0.3
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold	22.0	30.2	911.1
Purchases of marketable securities	(911.1)	(802.2)	(503.1)
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,155.2)	(1,316.2)	(1,054.3)
Increase in investment in Financial Services	(121.6)	(264.1)	(69.0)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(83.5)		(60.8)
Other	(120.0)	(95.6)	(79.5)
Net cash used for investing activities	(1,569.3)	(2,247.8)	(855.3)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings	36.0	(36.4)	230.8
Change in intercompany receivables/payables	(2,007.2)	45.5	(552.6)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	282.9	2,521.5	69.0
Payments of long-term borrowings	(191.0)	(220.1)	(11.5)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	174.5	61.0	170.0
Repurchases of common stock	(1,531.4)	(1,587.7)	(1,667.0)
Dividends paid	(752.9)	(697.9)	(593.1)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	50.7	30.1	70.1
Other	(40.1)	(32.7)	(17.3)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	(3,978.5)	83.3	(2,301.6)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(5.4)	(63.2)	(2.3)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(884.6)	720.4	(160.8)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	3,907.9	3,187.5	3,348.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	3,023.3	3,907.9	3,187.5
Financial Services
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	565.0	460.3	471.0
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision (credit) for credit losses	9.7	(0.9)	9.0
Provision for depreciation and amortization	492.2	439.2	401.5
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates	(0.9)	(1.3)	(1.0)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes	32.0	23.9	110.2
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Insurance receivables	263.4	(338.5)	(300.1)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(207.9)	382.1	351.3
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable	(3.8)	30.4	(44.1)
Retirement benefits	20.4	(7.9)	12.1
Other	73.5	(109.9)	55.1
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,243.6	877.4	1,065.0
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of receivables (excluding trade and wholesale)	15,440.0	14,320.7	13,333.1
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities	43.8	40.2	32.2
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases	936.7	799.5	683.4
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding trade and wholesale)	(18,792.7)	(16,730.2)	(15,365.9)
Purchases of marketable securities	(115.2)	(120.0)	(83.8)
Purchases of property and equipment	(3.2)	(3.1)	(2.4)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired	(2,107.2)	(1,562.0)	(1,230.5)
Increase in trade and wholesale receivables	(1,152.7)	(1,518.5)	(561.8)
Other	(94.5)	138.8	(35.7)
Net cash used for investing activities	(5,845.0)	(4,634.6)	(3,231.4)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings	2,713.5	931.3	(456.9)
Change in intercompany receivables/payables	2,007.2	(45.5)	552.6
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	4,451.1	8,120.5	5,586.0
Payments of long-term borrowings	(4,767.4)	(5,175.9)	(3,209.3)
Capital investment from Equipment Operations	121.6	264.1	69.0
Dividends paid	(186.0)	(43.5)	(340.1)
Other	(19.2)	(33.6)	(31.2)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	4,320.8	4,017.4	2,170.1
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	17.1	24.4	13.7
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(263.5)	284.6	17.4
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	744.3	459.7	442.3
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	$ 480.8	$ 744.3	$ 459.7