Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 26, 2013	Apr. 27, 2012
Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 323,693	$ 356,082
Loss from discontinued operations	225	4,389
Adjustments to continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	48,873	80,344
Deferred income taxes	8,651	24,184
Excess income tax benefit from share-based payment awards	(1,701)	(20,837)
Contributions to defined benefit employee pension plans	(92,223)	(92,063)
Defined benefit employee pension plan expense	8,368	21,080
Other adjustments to continuing operations, net	(5,946)	(26,427)
Changes in Working Capital Items Attributed to Continuing Operations, net of acquisition:
Accounts receivable, net	7,705	(91,265)
Inventories, net	24,908	(167,960)
Other current assets	(14,559)	(24,996)
Trade accounts payable	(14,239)	(41,797)
Employee compensation and benefits	(48,034)	(41,791)
Advance payments and progress billings	(74,157)	64,461
Other accrued liabilities	(78,289)	53,043
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	93,275	96,447
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	(2,372)	(10,158)
Net cash provided by operating activities	90,903	86,289
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(87,001)	(114,092)
Acquisition of controlling interest in International Mining Machinery, net of cash acquired	0	(939,449)
Withdrawal of cash held in escrow	0	849,700
Other investing activities, net	2,117	1,549
Net cash used by investing activities	(84,884)	(202,292)
Financing Activities:
Share-based payment awards	6,928	30,501
Dividends paid	(37,130)	(36,909)
Proceeds from Further Term Loan	0	250,000
Change in short and long-term obligations, net	(2,784)	(20,285)
Financing fees	0	(1,620)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(32,986)	221,687
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	(2,031)	(3,028)
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	(28,998)	102,656
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period	263,873	288,321
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period	$ 234,875	$ 390,977