Name:	de_FinanceLeasesReceivableGross
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Period Type:	instant

Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount, excluding guaranteed residual values, for finance leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for leases, receivable after year five from the balance sheet date under ASC 840.

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Name:	de_FinanceLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmountThereafter
Namespace Prefix:	de_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount, excluding guaranteed residual values, for finance leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for losses on leases, receivable in year five from the balance sheet date under ASC 840.

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Name:	de_FinanceLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmountYearFive
Namespace Prefix:	de_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount, excluding guaranteed residual values, for finance leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for losses on leases, receivable in year four from the balance sheet date under ASC 840.

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Name:	de_FinanceLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmountYearFour
Namespace Prefix:	de_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount, excluding guaranteed residual values, for finance leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for losses on leases, receivable within one year from the balance sheet date under ASC 840.

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Name:	de_FinanceLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmountYearOne
Namespace Prefix:	de_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount, excluding guaranteed residual values, for finance leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for losses on leases, receivable in year three from the balance sheet date under ASC 840.

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Name:	de_FinanceLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmountYearThree
Namespace Prefix:	de_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Reflects the aggregate gross carrying amount, excluding guaranteed residual values, for finance leases held in portfolio, prior to deducting deferred income and the allowance for losses on leases, receivable in year two from the balance sheet date under ASC 840.

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Name:	de_FinanceLeasesReceivableGrossCarryingAmountYearTwo
Namespace Prefix:	de_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

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