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Document And Entity Information - shares
 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2020
May 31, 2020
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Apr. 30, 2020  
Entity Registrant Name HURCO COMPANIES INC  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   6,629,527
Entity Central Index Key 0000315374  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Trading Symbol HURC