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CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
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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| CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |||
| Cash equivalents, maturity period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Short-term borrowings, maturity period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Transfer of inventory to equipment on operating leases | $ 563 | $ 449 | $ 405 |
| Accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment | 185 | 135 | 135 |
| Interest: | |||
| Interest | 810 | 755 | 828 |
| Income taxes: | |||
| Income taxes | 1,744 | 1,449 | 627 |
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Equipment Operations
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| Interest: | |||
| Interest | 420 | 370 | 378 |
| Income taxes: | |||
| Income taxes | 1,704 | 1,379 | 639 |
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Financial Services
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| Interest: | |||
| Interest | 638 | 616 | 679 |
| Income taxes: | |||
| Income taxes | 207 | 336 | (63) |
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Intercompany Eliminations
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| Interest: | |||
| Interest | (248) | (231) | (229) |
| Income taxes: | |||
| Income taxes | $ (167) | $ (266) | $ 51 |