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FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance $ 167 $ 175 $ 173 $ 177  
Provision (credit) 5 2 7 2  
Write-offs (11) (8) (19) (17)  
Recoveries 6 7 11 14  
Translation adjustments 4   (1)    
End of period balance 171 176 171 176  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 30,013 26,709 30,013 26,709 29,959
Balance individually evaluated 35 56 35 56  
Retail Notes
          
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance 97 108 101 110  
Provision (credit) 7 (3) 8 (3)  
Write-offs (5) (3) (8) (7)  
Recoveries 2 3 4 5  
Translation adjustments 4        
End of period balance 105 105 105 105  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 21,492 18,926 21,492 18,926  
Balance individually evaluated 21 17 21 17  
Revolving Charge Accounts
          
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance 40 40 41 40  
Provision (credit) 2 1 3 1  
Write-offs (6) (4) (11) (9)  
Recoveries 4 4 7 9  
End of period balance 40 41 40 41  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 2,215 2,250 2,215 2,250  
Balance individually evaluated 3   3    
Other Financing Receivables
          
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance 30 27 31 27  
Provision (credit) (4) 4 (4) 4  
Write-offs   (1)   (1)  
Translation adjustments     (1)    
End of period balance 26 30 26 30  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 6,306 5,533 6,306 5,533  
Balance individually evaluated $ 11 $ 39 $ 11 $ 39