OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Other Operating Expenses
Depreciation of equipment on operating leases	$ 389	$ 339	$ 306
Insurance claims and expenses	204	245	193
Cost of services	143	122	115
Other	85	76	102
Total	820.6	781.5	716.0
Premiums ceded by the crop insurance subsidiary	337	251	246
Claims recoveries	$ 294	$ 493	$ 271