RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	$ 3,758.2	$ 3,799.1
Dealer notes receivable	75	95
Allowance for credit losses	67	66
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	3,127.0	3,074.0
Construction and Forestry
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	$ 631.0	$ 725.0