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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS-NET (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill      
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance $ 1,316 $ 1,315  
Less accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 316 316  
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 999.8 998.6  
Acquisitions   1  
Impairment loss (33.4)   (27.2)
Translation adjustments and other (46)    
Goodwill - gross, ending balance 1,270 1,316 1,315
Less accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 349 316 316
Goodwill - net, ending balance 921.2 999.8 998.6
Agriculture and Turf
     
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill      
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance 701 705  
Less accumulated impairment losses, beginning balance 316 316  
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 385.0 389.0  
Acquisitions   1  
Impairment loss (33.0)    
Translation adjustments and other (15) (5)  
Goodwill - gross, ending balance 686 701  
Less accumulated impairment losses, ending balance 349 316  
Goodwill - net, ending balance 337.0 385.0  
Construction and Forestry
     
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill      
Goodwill - gross, beginning balance 615 610  
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 615.0 610.0  
Translation adjustments and other (31) 5  
Goodwill - gross, ending balance 584 615  
Goodwill - net, ending balance $ 584.0 $ 615.0