ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Dispositions (Details) - Sale Of German Walk-behind Lawn Mower Business $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)
Dispositions
Total assets	$ 26
Liabilities	5
Proceeds received from sale	0
Gain (loss) from sale, after-tax	(24)
Other Operating Expenses \| Small Ag & Turf (SAT)
Dispositions
Gain (loss) from sale, pretax	$ (24)

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