v2.4.0.6
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Nov. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information      
Entity Registrant Name DEERE & CO    
Entity Central Index Key 0000315189    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2012    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 32,685,878,489
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   387,870,270  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY