RECEIVABLES (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	$ 3,277.6	$ 3,758.2
Dealer notes receivable	61	75
Allowance for credit losses	55	67
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	2,633.0	3,127.0
Construction and Forestry
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net	$ 645.0	$ 631.0