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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Jan. 31, 2013
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance $ 905 $ 1,270
Less accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 60 349
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 844.8 921.0
Translation adjustments (10) 13
Goodwill - gross, ending balance 895 1,283
Less accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 60 349
Goodwill - net, ending balance 834.6 934.0
John Deere Landscapes
   
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Decrease in accumulated impairment losses 289  
Agriculture and Turf
   
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance 302 686
Less accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 60 349
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 242.0 337.0
Translation adjustments (3) 1
Goodwill - gross, ending balance 299 687
Less accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 60 349
Goodwill - net, ending balance 239.0 338.0
Construction and Forestry
   
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance 603 584
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 603.0 584.0
Translation adjustments (7) 12
Goodwill - gross, ending balance 596 596
Goodwill - net, ending balance $ 596.0 $ 596.0