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Investment in Joint Venture (Details) (Red Iron Acceptance, LLC, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Jul. 29, 2011
Jun. 30, 2011
Aug. 12, 2009
Red Iron Acceptance, LLC
     
Schedule of Equity Method Investments      
Period of unlimited automatic extensions after the initial term of joint venture (in years)     2
Period of notice to be given by parties under the joint venture for not extending the initial term of joint venture (in years)     1
Portion owned by Toro (as a percent) 45.00%    
Portion owned by TCFIF (as a percent) 55.00%    
Secured revolving credit facility $ 450    
Investment in joint venture 12.5    
Maximum aggregate amount of products repossessed by Red Iron and the TCFIF Canadian affiliate, entity has agreed to repurchase in a calendar year 7.5    
Maximum amount of recourse provided to joint venture for outstanding receivables 0.5    
Net amount of new receivables financed for dealers and distributors 890.9    
Total assets   267.8  
Total liabilities   $ 238.0