Financing Receivables and Operating Leases - Operating Lease Assets Included in Machinery and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
Apr. 30, 2018 |
Oct. 31, 2017 |
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| Equipment leased to customers | $ 7,507 | $ 7,356 |
| Accumulated depreciation | (3,169) | (2,943) |
| Total | $ 4,338 | $ 4,413 |
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- Definition The amount of accumulated depreciation, by major property class, recorded on property subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before accumulated depreciation of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services subject to or available for lease. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of property, by major property class, net of accumulated depreciation, subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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