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SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA DATA FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2012, 2011 AND 2010 (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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Oct. 31, 2010
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| SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA DATA FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2012, 2011 AND 2010 | |||
| Number of major business segments | 3 | ||
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Agriculture and Turf
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| Operating Segments | |||
| Intersegment sales and revenues | $ 84 | $ 98 | $ 59 |
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Construction and Forestry
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| Operating Segments | |||
| Intersegment sales and revenues | 1 | 3 | 7 |
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Financial Services
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| Operating Segments | |||
| Intersegment sales and revenues | $ 219 | $ 210 | $ 224 |