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SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Statement of Cash Flows) (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net income $ 3,071.6 $ 2,807.8 $ 1,874.3
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:      
Provision (credit) for doubtful receivables 5.1 13.5 106.4
Provision for depreciation and amortization 1,004.2 914.9 914.8
Goodwill impairment charges 33.4   27.2
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates 1.8 11.1 (2.2)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes (91.8) (168.0) 175.0
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Trade receivables (1,901.6) (808.9) (1,095.0)
Insurance receivables (338.5) (300.1)  
Inventories (1,510.2) (1,730.5) (1,052.7)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,061.8 1,287.0 1,057.7
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable (72.3) 1.2 22.1
Retirement benefits 63.3 495.3 (154.1)
Other (233.6) (266.0) 337.5
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,167.7 2,326.3 2,282.2
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities 240.3 32.4 38.4
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases 799.5 683.4 621.9
Government grants related to property and equipment     92.3
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold 30.2 911.1 34.9
Purchases of marketable securities (922.2) (586.9) (63.4)
Purchases of property and equipment (1,319.2) (1,056.6) (761.7)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired (801.8) (624.2) (551.1)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired   (60.8) (45.5)
Other 43.2 (113.7) (28.1)
Net cash used for investing activities (4,004.1) (2,620.7) (2,109.1)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings 894.9 (226.1) 756.0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 10,642.0 5,655.0 2,621.1
Payments of long-term borrowings (5,396.0) (3,220.8) (3,675.7)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 61.0 170.0 129.1
Repurchases of common stock (1,587.7) (1,667.0) (358.8)
Dividends paid (697.9) (593.1) (483.5)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 30.1 70.1 43.5
Other (66.2) (48.5) (41.4)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 3,880.2 139.6 (1,009.7)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents (38.8) 11.4 (24.5)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 1,005.0 (143.4) (861.1)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 3,647.2 3,790.6 4,651.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year 4,652.2 3,647.2 3,790.6
Equipment Operations
      
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net income 3,071.6 2,807.8 1,874.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:      
Provision (credit) for doubtful receivables 6.0 4.5 6.3
Provision for depreciation and amortization 643.1 587.0 548.7
Goodwill impairment charges 33.4   27.2
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates (413.7) (118.8) (156.7)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes (115.7) (278.3) 74.8
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Trade receivables (255.0) (109.5) (333.0)
Inventories (947.6) (1,281.8) (647.7)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 887.0 1,027.0 1,062.9
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable (102.7) 45.3 6.5
Retirement benefits 71.2 483.2 (140.1)
Other 70.5 (168.0) 221.6
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,948.1 2,998.4 2,544.9
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities 200.1 0.3  
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold 30.2 911.1 34.9
Purchases of marketable securities (802.2) (503.1)  
Purchases of property and equipment (1,316.2) (1,054.3) (735.5)
Increase in investment in Financial Services (264.1) (69.0) (43.8)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired   (60.8) (37.2)
Other (95.6) (79.5) (32.9)
Net cash used for investing activities (2,247.8) (855.3) (814.5)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings (36.4) 230.8 (127.9)
Change in intercompany receivables/payables 45.5 (552.6) (1,229.9)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 2,521.5 69.0 305.0
Payments of long-term borrowings (220.1) (11.5) (311.5)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 61.0 170.0 129.1
Repurchases of common stock (1,587.7) (1,667.0) (358.8)
Dividends paid (697.9) (593.1) (483.5)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 30.1 70.1 43.5
Other (32.7) (17.3) (20.7)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 83.3 (2,301.6) (2,054.7)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents (63.2) (2.3) (17.2)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 720.4 (160.8) (341.5)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 3,187.5 3,348.3 3,689.8
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year 3,907.9 3,187.5 3,348.3
Financial Services
      
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net income 460.3 471.0 372.4
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:      
Provision (credit) for doubtful receivables (0.9) 9.0 100.1
Provision for depreciation and amortization 439.2 401.5 424.6
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates (1.3) (1.0) (0.9)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes 23.9 110.2 100.2
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Insurance receivables (338.5) (300.1)  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 382.1 351.3 5.7
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable 30.4 (44.1) 15.6
Retirement benefits (7.9) 12.1 (14.0)
Other (109.9) 55.1 270.5
Net cash provided by operating activities 877.4 1,065.0 1,274.2
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Collections of receivables (excluding trade and wholesale) 14,320.7 13,333.1 12,287.7
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities 40.2 32.2 38.4
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases 799.5 683.4 621.9
Government grants related to property and equipment     92.3
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding trade and wholesale) (16,730.2) (15,365.9) (13,681.6)
Purchases of marketable securities (120.0) (83.8) (63.4)
Purchases of property and equipment (3.1) (2.4) (26.2)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired (1,562.0) (1,230.5) (1,098.4)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired     (8.3)
Increase in trade and wholesale receivables (1,518.5) (561.8) (838.8)
Other 138.8 (35.7) 18.3
Net cash used for investing activities (4,634.6) (3,231.4) (2,658.1)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Increase (decrease) in total short-term borrowings 931.3 (456.9) 883.9
Change in intercompany receivables/payables (45.5) 552.6 1,229.9
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 8,120.5 5,586.0 2,316.0
Payments of long-term borrowings (5,175.9) (3,209.3) (3,364.2)
Capital investment from Equipment Operations 264.1 69.0 43.8
Dividends paid (43.5) (340.1) (217.2)
Other (33.6) (31.2) (20.6)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 4,017.4 2,170.1 871.6
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents 24.4 13.7 (7.3)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 284.6 17.4 (519.6)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 459.7 442.3 961.9
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year $ 744.3 $ 459.7 $ 442.3