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RECEIVABLES (Details 3) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Financing Receivable Installments, Unrestricted    
Financing receivables, Due in months: 0 - 12 $ 11,486 $ 10,311
Financing receivables, Due in months: 13 - 24 4,257 3,937
Financing receivables, Due in months: 25 - 36 3,232 2,960
Financing receivables, Due in months: 37 - 48 2,278 2,032
Financing receivables, Due in months: 49 - 60 1,356 1,196
Financing receivables, Due in months: Thereafter (greater than 60 months) 455 423
Financing receivables - gross 23,064 20,859
Financing Receivable Installments, Securitized    
Financing receivables, Due in months: 0 - 12 1,437 1,192
Financing receivables, Due in months: 13 - 24 1,004 807
Financing receivables, Due in months: 25 - 36 712 524
Financing receivables, Due in months: 37 - 48 399 305
Financing receivables, Due in months: 49 - 60 120 119
Financing receivables, Due in months: Thereafter (greater than 60 months) 7 12
Financing receivables - gross 3,679 2,959
Financing Receivables - Other Disclosures    
Unpaid balances of receivables administered but not owned 120 146
Financing receivables administered 25,897 22,974
Retail Notes
   
Financing Receivable Installments, Unrestricted    
Financing receivables - gross 15,235 14,009
Financing Receivable Installments, Securitized    
Financing receivables - gross 3,679 2,959
Retail Notes | Agriculture and Turf
   
Financing Receivables - Other Disclosures    
Maximum terms for notes and financing leases 7 years  
Retail Notes | Construction and Forestry
   
Financing Receivables - Other Disclosures    
Maximum terms for notes and financing leases 5 years  
Wholesale Notes
   
Financing Receivable Installments, Unrestricted    
Financing receivables - gross 3,888 3,006
Financing Receivables - Other Disclosures    
Term that the average term for wholesale notes is less than 12 months  
Financing Leases
   
Financing Receivable Installments, Unrestricted    
Financing receivables - gross $ 1,411 $ 1,242
Financing Receivables - Other Disclosures    
Maximum terms for notes and financing leases 5 years