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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Dec. 28, 2012
Apr. 30, 2012
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Oct. 31, 2012    
Entity Registrant Name HURCO COMPANIES INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000315374    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   6,447,210  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Public Float     $ 169,755,000