Contingent Liabilities, Commitments and Legal Matters - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Standby Repurchase Obligations Amount	$ 2,378,641	$ 1,898,307
Term of Commitments	Up to eighteen months
Repurchase and guarantee reserve balances	$ 7,120	$ 6,068

Terms of commitments under repurchase agreements for the repurchase of products sold to dealers.

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