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FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance $ 171 $ 176 $ 173 $ 177  
Provision (credit) 16 4 23 7  
Write-offs (15) (10) (34) (27)  
Recoveries 8 7 19 21  
Translation adjustments   (6) (1) (7)  
End of period balance 180 171 180 171  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 31,524 28,245 31,524 28,245 29,959
Balance individually evaluated 125 54 125 54  
Retail Notes
          
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance 105 105 101 110  
Provision (credit) 2 1 10 (2)  
Write-offs (4) (3) (12) (10)  
Recoveries 3 3 8 8  
Translation adjustments   (6) (1) (6)  
End of period balance 106 100 106 100  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 22,090 19,626 22,090 19,626  
Balance individually evaluated 44 15 44 15  
Revolving Charge Accounts
          
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance 40 41 41 40  
Provision (credit) 7 2 10 4  
Write-offs (10) (6) (21) (15)  
Recoveries 4 4 11 12  
End of period balance 41 41 41 41  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 2,562 2,577 2,562 2,577  
Balance individually evaluated 1   1    
Other Financing Receivables
          
Allowance:          
Beginning of period balance 26 30 31 27  
Provision (credit) 7 1 3 5  
Write-offs (1) (1) (1) (2)  
Recoveries 1     1  
Translation adjustments       (1)  
End of period balance 33 30 33 30  
Financing receivables:          
End of period balance 6,872 6,042 6,872 6,042  
Balance individually evaluated $ 80 $ 39 $ 80 $ 39