Deere John Capital (DE22B) 10-K 19 Dec 14 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Nov. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	DEERE JOHN CAPITAL CORP
Entity Central Index Key	27673
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	31-Oct-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float	$0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		2,500
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY

Statement_of_Consolidated_Inco

Statement of Consolidated Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Revenues
Finance income earned on retail notes	$748.10	$726.80	$711
Revolving charge account income	245.1	246	258
Finance income earned on wholesale receivables	396.6	369.8	324.2
Lease revenues	435.1	351.7	310.6
Operating loan income	0.6	2	2.7
Other income - net	70.3	71.2	68.1
Total revenues	1,895.80	1,767.50	1,674.60
Expenses
Interest expense	281.1	352.2	455.6
Operating expenses:
Administrative and operating expenses	410.6	377.3	339.3
Fees paid to John Deere	72.7	70.4	78.7
Provision (credit) for credit losses	27.3	6.4	-0.2
Depreciation of equipment on operating leases	301.2	235.4	202.1
Total operating expenses	811.8	689.5	619.9
Total expenses	1,092.90	1,041.70	1,075.50
Income of consolidated group before income taxes	802.9	725.8	599.1
Provision for income taxes	260.6	258.4	217.8
Income of consolidated group	542.3	467.4	381.3
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate	1.9	1.1	1.4
Net income	544.2	468.5	382.7
Net income attributable to the Company	$544.20	$468.50	$382.70

Statement_of_Consolidated_Comp

Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income
Net income	$544.20	$468.50	$382.70
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes
Cumulative translation adjustment	-33.5	6.3	-29.2
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	3.3	7.7	-3.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	-30.2	14	-32.5
Comprehensive income of consolidated group	514	482.5	350.2
Comprehensive income attributable to the Company	$514	$482.50	$350.20

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet

Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,059.40	$379.50
Receivables:
Total receivables	30,505.90	28,833.30
Allowance for credit losses	-112.4	-111.4
Total receivables - net	30,393.50	28,721.90
Other receivables	35.3	32.8
Receivables from John Deere	186.5	176.6
Equipment on operating leases - net	2,590.30	1,872.10
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	10.9	10.2
Deferred income taxes	21.4	11.7
Other assets	482.4	459.4
Total Assets	34,779.70	31,664.20
Short-term borrowings:
Commercial paper and other notes payable	2,172.80	2,768.50
Securitization borrowings	4,558.50	4,109.10
John Deere	2,052.20	2,234.10
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899	3,602.20
Total short-term borrowings	12,682.50	12,713.90
Other payables to John Deere	52.2	85.9
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	712.7	729.5
Deposits withheld from dealers and merchants	167.4	173.8
Deferred income taxes	303.5	334.9
Long-term borrowings	17,056.30	14,195.10
Total liabilities	30,974.60	28,233.10
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholder's equity:
Common stock, without par value (issued and outstanding - 2,500 shares owned by John Deere Financial Services, Inc.)	1,482.80	1,482.80
Retained earnings	2,316.50	1,912.30
Accumulated other comprehensive income	5.4	35.6
Total Company stockholder's equity	3,804.70	3,430.70
Noncontrolling interests	0.4	0.4
Total stockholder's equity	3,805.10	3,431.10
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity	34,779.70	31,664.20
Retail notes
Receivables:
Total receivables	14,845.40	14,079.30
Retail notes securitized
Receivables:
Total receivables	4,615.90	4,167.20
Revolving charge accounts
Receivables:
Total receivables	2,535.90	2,534.90
Wholesale receivables
Receivables:
Total receivables	7,919.10	7,464.70
Financing leases
Receivables:
Total receivables	589.6	555.3
Operating loans
Receivables:
Total receivables		$31.90

Consolidated_Balance_Sheet_Par

Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Common stock, issued shares	2,500	2,500
Common stock, outstanding shares	2,500	2,500

Statement_of_Consolidated_Cash

Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$544.20	$468.50	$382.70
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision (credit) for credit losses	27.3	6.4	-0.2
Provision for depreciation and amortization	312.3	245	218.7
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes	-42.9	44.4	0.1
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	-1.7	-0.9	-1.3
Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses	27.5	37.6	-3.7
Change in accrued income taxes payable/receivable	3.1	-9	25.7
Other	24	144.2	-61
Net cash provided by operating activities	893.8	936.2	561
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding wholesale)	-16,525	-16,555.30	-14,889.20
Collections of receivables (excluding wholesale)	15,015.50	13,828.70	12,874.40
Increase in wholesale receivables - net	-576.7	-948.8	-1,339
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired	-1,759.50	-1,284.40	-882.4
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases	731.6	619.8	496.7
Proceeds from sales of receivables	0	0.7	34.5
Change in restricted cash	-27.3	5.1	-5.6
Increase (decrease) in collateral on derivatives received - net	-2.4	-34.1	11.9
Other	-24.3	-7.3	41.3
Net cash used for investing activities	-3,168.10	-4,375.60	-3,657.40
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Increase (decrease) in commercial paper and other notes payable - net	-491.1	1,798.70	272
Increase in securitization borrowings - net	449.3	534.2	797.3
Increase (decrease) in payable to John Deere - net	-139.8	1,685.90	-478.7
Proceeds from issuance of long-term borrowings	6,888.40	3,165.90	7,233.70
Payments of long-term borrowings	-3,577	-3,877.50	-4,588.50
Dividends paid	-140	-165
Capital investment from John Deere		50	160
Debt issuance costs	-31	-17.5	-31.7
Net cash provided by financing activities	2,958.80	3,174.70	3,364.10
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-4.6	15.8	-1.4
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	679.9	-248.9	266.3
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of year	379.5	628.4	362.1
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year	$1,059.40	$379.50	$628.40

Statement_of_Changes_in_Consol

Statement of Changes in Consolidated Stockholder's Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-controlling Interests
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Oct. 31, 2011	$2,553.40	$1,272.80	$1,226.10	$54.10	$0.40
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income	382.7		382.7
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-32.5			-32.5
Capital investment	160	160
Balance at Oct. 31, 2012	3,063.60	1,432.80	1,608.80	21.6	0.4
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income	468.5		468.5
Other comprehensive income (loss)	14			14
Dividends declared	-165		-165
Capital investment	50	50
Balance at Oct. 31, 2013	3,431.10	1,482.80	1,912.30	35.6	0.4
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholder's Equity
Net income	544.2		544.2
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-30.2			-30.2
Dividends declared	-140		-140
Balance at Oct. 31, 2014	$3,805.10	$1,482.80	$2,316.50	$5.40	$0.40

Organization_and_Consolidation

Organization and Consolidation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Organization and Consolidation
Organization and Consolidation	Note 1. Organization and Consolidation
	Corporate Organization
	John Deere Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries (Capital Corporation), and its other consolidated entities are collectively called the Company. John Deere Financial Services, Inc. (JDFS), a wholly-owned finance holding subsidiary of Deere & Company, owns all of the outstanding common stock of John Deere Capital Corporation. The Company conducts business in Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., and in several countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Deere & Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries are collectively called John Deere.
	Retail notes, revolving charge accounts, wholesale receivables, financing leases and operating loans are collectively called “Receivables.” Receivables and equipment on operating leases are collectively called “Receivables and Leases.”
	The Company bears substantially all of the credit risk (net of recovery from withholdings from certain John Deere dealers, and customer guarantees from certain John Deere dealers and John Deere Financial multi-use and PowerPlanâ merchants) associated with its holding of Receivables and Leases. A small portion of the Receivables and Leases held (less than 5 percent) is guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Deere & Company. The Company also performs substantially all servicing and collection functions. Servicing and collection functions for a small portion of the Receivables and Leases held (less than 5 percent) are provided by John Deere. John Deere is reimbursed for staff and other administrative services at estimated cost, and for credit lines provided to the Company based on utilization of those lines.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of John Deere Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements represent primarily the consolidation of all companies in which John Deere Capital Corporation has a controlling interest. Certain variable interest entities (VIEs) are consolidated since the Capital Corporation has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. The Capital Corporation records its investment in each unconsolidated affiliated company (generally 20 to 50 percent ownership) at its related equity in the net assets of such affiliate (see Note 23).
	Variable Interest Entities
	The Capital Corporation is the primary beneficiary of and consolidates certain VIEs that are special purpose entities (SPEs) related to the securitization of receivables. These restricted retail notes are included in the retail notes securitized shown in the table in Note 6.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	The following are significant accounting policies in addition to those included in other Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Use of Estimates in Financial Statements
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Revenue Recognition
	Financing revenue is recorded over the lives of the related receivables using the interest method. Deferred costs on the origination of receivables are recognized as a reduction in finance revenue over the expected lives of the receivables using the interest method. Income and deferred costs on the origination of operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the scheduled lease terms in finance revenue.
	Securitization of Receivables
	Certain financing receivables are periodically transferred to SPEs in securitization transactions (see Note 6). These securitizations qualify as collateral for secured borrowings and no gains or losses are recognized at the time of securitization. The receivables remain on the balance sheet and are classified as “Retail notes securitized.”  The Company recognizes finance income over the lives of these retail notes using the interest method.
	Depreciation
	Equipment on operating leases is depreciated over the terms of the leases using the straight-line method.
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	It is the Company’s policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. The Company manages the relationship of the types and amounts of its funding sources to its receivable and lease portfolio in an effort to diminish risk due to interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, while responding to favorable financing opportunities. The Company also has foreign currency exposures at some of its foreign and domestic operations related to financing in currencies other than the functional currencies.
	All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Cash collateral received or paid is not offset against the derivative fair values on the balance sheet. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge, or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the income statement. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as fair value hedges are recognized currently in net income. These changes are offset in net income to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in the income statement. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in net income.
	All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued (see Note 21).
	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currencies for most of the Company’s foreign operations are their respective local currencies. The assets and liabilities of these operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the end of the period exchange rates. The revenues and expenses are translated at weighted-average rates for the period. The gains or losses from these translations are recorded in other comprehensive income. Gains or losses from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the subsidiary involved and foreign exchange forward contracts are included in net income. The pretax net losses for foreign exchange in 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $27.4 million, $22.9 million and $28.0 million, respectively.

New_Accounting_Standards

New Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
New Accounting Standards
New Accounting Standards	Note 3. New Accounting Standards
	New Accounting Standards Adopted
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, which amends Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 210, Balance Sheet. This ASU requires entities to disclose gross and net information about both instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position and those subject to an agreement similar to a master netting arrangement. This includes derivatives and other financial securities arrangements. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company adopted FASB ASU No. 2013-02, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which amends ASC 220, Comprehensive Income. This ASU requires the disclosure of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component and by net income line item. The disclosure may be provided either parenthetically on the face of the financial statements or in the notes. The Company provided the disclosure in the notes. The adoption did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity, which amends ASC 205, Presentation of Financial Statements, and ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment. This ASU defines a discontinued operation as a component or group of components that is disposed of or meets the criteria as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. This ASU requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and new disclosures for components of an entity that are held for sale or disposed and are individually significant but do not qualify for presentation as a discontinued operation. Early adoption is permitted for items that have not been reported as disposals or as held for sale in previously issued financial statements. The Company early adopted this standard in the second quarter of 2014. The adoption had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
	New Accounting Standards to be Adopted
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 using one of two retrospective application methods. The Company has not determined the potential effects on the consolidated financial statements.
	In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period, which amends ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. This ASU requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition. Therefore, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved and should represent the compensation cost attributable to the periods for which the requisite service has already been rendered. The total compensation cost recognized during and after the requisite service period should reflect the number of awards that are expected to vest and should be adjusted to reflect those awards that ultimately vest.  The effective date will be the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. The adoption will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Receivables

Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Receivables
Receivables	Note 4. Receivables
	Retail Notes Receivable
	The Company provides and administers financing for retail purchases of new equipment manufactured by John Deere’s agriculture and turf and construction and forestry operations and used equipment taken in trade for this equipment. The Company purchases retail installment sales and loan contracts (retail notes) from John Deere. These retail notes are acquired by John Deere through John Deere equipment retail dealers. The Company also purchases and finances a limited amount of retail notes unrelated to John Deere.
	Retail notes receivable by product category at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014						2013
		Unrestricted			Securitized			Unrestricted			Securitized
	Agriculture and turf equipment — new	$	7,951.60		$	1,606.00		$	7,798.00		$	1,466.40
	Agriculture and turf equipment — used	5,649.50			2,368.60			5,440.00			2,135.80
	Construction and forestry equipment — new	1,395.50			610.3			1,003.60			509.1
	Construction and forestry equipment — used	224.6			86.9			175.3			98.1
	Total	15,221.20			4,671.80			14,416.90			4,209.40
	Unearned finance income	(375.8		)	(55.9		)	(337.6		)	(42.2		)
	Retail notes receivable	$	14,845.40		$	4,615.90		$	14,079.30		$	4,167.20
	Retail notes acquired by the Company during the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 had an average original term (based on dollar amounts) of 54 months for each period. Historically, because of prepayments, the average actual life of retail notes has been considerably shorter than the average original term. The average actual life for retail notes liquidated in 2014, 2013 and 2012 was 30 months, 29 months and 31 months, respectively.
	Gross retail note installments at October 31 were scheduled to be received as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014						2013
		Unrestricted			Securitized			Unrestricted			Securitized
	Due in:
	0-12 months	$	4,716.10		$	1,878.50		$	4,457.70		$	1,663.40
	13-24 months	3,753.80			1,330.70			3,507.40			1,176.60
	25-36 months	3,070.50			880.1			2,849.80			808.2
	37-48 months	2,215.70			456.7			2,088.20			421.9
	49-60 months	1,243.00			120			1,283.70			130.4
	Over 60 months	222.1			5.8			230.1			8.9
	Total	$	15,221.20		$	4,671.80		$	14,416.90		$	4,209.40
	Company guidelines relating to down payment requirements and contract terms on retail notes are generally as follows:
		Down		Contract
		Payment		Terms
	Agriculture and turf equipment (new and used):
	Seasonal payments	10% - 30%		3-7 years
	Monthly payments	10% - 20%		36-84 months
	Construction and forestry equipment:
	New	10%		48-60 months
	Used	15%		36-48 months
	During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company received proceeds from sales of Receivables of none, $1 million and $35 million, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure under all Receivable and Lease recourse provisions at October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was not material. The Company does not record the recourse obligations as liabilities as they are contingent liabilities that are remote at this time. However, the probable loss on Receivables and Leases that have been sold was accrued at the time of sale, and any subsequent necessary adjustments are made as part of ongoing reviews. At October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the balance of all Receivables and Leases administered, but not owned by the Company, was $2 million, $6 million and $16 million, respectively.
	Finance income is recognized over the lives of the retail notes using the interest method. During 2014, the average effective yield on retail notes held by the Company was approximately 4.0 percent, compared with 4.4 percent in 2013 and 5.0 percent in 2012. Finance income on variable-rate retail notes is adjusted monthly based on fluctuations in the base rate of a specified bank. Net costs incurred in the acquisition of retail notes are deferred and recognized over the expected lives of the retail notes using the interest method.
	A portion of the finance income earned by the Company arises from financing of retail sales of John Deere equipment on which finance charges are waived or reduced by John Deere for a period from the date of the retail sale to a specified subsequent date. The Company receives compensation from John Deere equal to competitive market interest rates for periods during which finance charges have been waived or reduced. The Company computes the compensation from John Deere for waived or reduced finance charges based on the Company’s estimated funding costs, administrative and operating expenses, credit losses, and required return on equity. The financing rate following the waiver or interest reduction period is not significantly different from the compensation rate from John Deere. The portions of the Company’s finance income earned that were received from John Deere on retail notes containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates were 24 percent, 23 percent and 23 percent in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the finance income earned from John Deere on retail notes containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates was $178 million, $167 million and $163 million, respectively.
	A deposit is withheld by the Company on certain John Deere agriculture and turf equipment retail notes originating from dealers. Any subsequent retail note losses are charged against the withheld deposits. At the end of each calendar quarter, the balance of each dealer’s withholding account in excess of a specified percent (ranging from one-half to three percent based on dealer qualifications) of the total balance outstanding on retail notes originating with that dealer is remitted to the dealer. To the extent that these deposits withheld from the dealer from whom the retail note was acquired cannot absorb a loss on a retail note, it is charged against the Company’s allowance for credit losses. There is generally no withholding of dealer deposits on John Deere construction and forestry equipment retail notes.
	The Company generally requires that theft and physical damage insurance be carried on all goods leased or securing retail notes and wholesale receivables. The customer may, at the customer’s own expense, have the Company or the seller of the goods purchase this insurance or obtain it from other sources.
	Revolving Charge Accounts Receivable
	Revolving charge account income is generated primarily by three revolving credit products: John Deere Financial multi-use, PowerPlanâ and the John Deere Financial Revolving Plan. John Deere Financial multi-use is primarily used by farmers and ranchers to finance day-to-day operating expenses, such as parts and services. Merchants, including agribusinesses and dealers, offer John Deere Financial multi-use as an alternative to carrying in-house accounts receivable, and can initially sell existing balances to the Company under a recourse arrangement. John Deere Financial multi-use income includes a discount paid by merchants for transaction processing and support and finance charges paid by customers on their outstanding account balances. PowerPlanâ is primarily used by construction companies to finance day-to-day operating expenses, such as parts and services, and is otherwise similar to John Deere Financial multi-use.  John Deere construction and forestry dealers offer PowerPlanâ as an alternative to carrying in-house accounts receivable, and can initially sell existing balances to the Company under a recourse arrangement. PowerPlanâ income includes a discount paid by dealers for transaction processing and support and finance charges paid by customers on their outstanding account balances. The John Deere Financial Revolving Plan is used primarily by retail customers of John Deere dealers to finance turf and utility equipment. Income includes a discount paid by dealers on most transactions and finance charges paid by customers on their outstanding account balances. Revolving charge account income is also generated through waiver of finance charges or reduced rates from sponsoring merchants.
	During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the finance income earned from John Deere on revolving charge accounts containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates was $11 million, $11 million and $10 million, respectively. Revolving charge accounts receivable at October 31, 2014 and 2013 totaled $2,536 million and $2,535 million, respectively. Generally, account holders may pay the account balance in full at any time, or make payments over a number of months according to a payment schedule.
	Wholesale Receivables
	The Company also finances wholesale inventories of John Deere agriculture and turf equipment and construction and forestry equipment owned by dealers of those products in the form of wholesale receivables. Wholesale finance income related to these notes is generally recognized monthly based on the daily balance of wholesale receivables outstanding and the applicable effective interest rate. Interest rates vary with a bank base rate, the type of equipment financed and the balance outstanding. Substantially all wholesale receivables are secured by equipment financed or other financial securities. The average actual life for wholesale receivables is less than 12 months. Wholesale receivables at October 31, 2014 and 2013 totaled $7,919 million and $7,465 million, respectively.
	The Company purchases certain wholesale trade receivables from John Deere. These trade receivables arise from John Deere’s sales of goods to independent dealers. Under the terms of the sales to dealers, interest is primarily charged to dealers on outstanding balances, from the earlier of the date when goods are sold to retail customers by the dealer or the expiration of certain interest-free periods granted at the time of the sale to the dealer, until payment is received by the Company. Dealers cannot cancel purchases after the equipment is shipped and are responsible for payment even if the equipment is not sold to retail customers. The interest-free periods are determined based on the type of equipment sold and the time of year of the sale. These periods range from one to twelve months for most equipment. Interest-free periods may not be extended. Interest charged may not be forgiven and the past due interest rates exceed market rates. The Company receives compensation from John Deere at approximate market interest rates for these interest-free periods. The Company computes the compensation from John Deere for interest-free periods based on the Company’s estimated funding costs, administrative and operating expenses, credit losses and required return on equity. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the compensation earned from John Deere on wholesale receivables for waiver of finance charges or reduced rates was $203 million, $198 million and $200 million, respectively.
	Financing Leases
	The Company leases agriculture and turf equipment and construction and forestry equipment directly to retail customers. At the time of accepting a lease that qualifies as a financing lease, the Company records the gross amount of lease payments receivable, estimated residual value of the leased equipment and unearned finance income. The unearned finance income is equal to the excess of the gross lease receivable plus the estimated residual value over the cost of the equipment. The unearned finance income is recognized as revenue over the lease term using the interest method. Net costs incurred in the acquisition of financing leases are deferred and recognized over the expected lives of the financing leases using the interest method.
	Financing leases receivable by product category at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	387		$	393.2
	Construction and forestry equipment	170.8			154.1
	Total	557.8			547.3
	Estimated residual values	92.2			72.2
	Unearned finance income	(60.4		)	(64.2		)
	Financing leases receivable	$	589.6		$	555.3
	Initial lease terms for financing leases generally range from 4 months to 60 months. Payments on financing leases receivable at October 31 were scheduled as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Due in:
	0-12 months	$	231.5		$	223.9
	13-24 months	145.4			149.7
	25-36 months	98.2			92.2
	37-48 months	55.4			52.5
	Over 48 months	27.3			29
	Total	$	557.8		$	547.3
Deposits withheld from John Deere dealers and related losses on financing leases are handled in a manner similar to the procedures for retail notes. As with retail notes, there are generally no deposits withheld from dealers on financing leases related to construction and forestry equipment. In addition, a lease payment discount program, allowing reduced payments over the term of the lease, is administered in a manner similar to finance waiver on retail notes. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the finance income earned from John Deere on financing leases containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates was $2 million, $3 million and $2 million, respectively.
Equipment returned to the Company upon termination of leases and held for subsequent sale or lease is recorded at the lower of net book value or estimated fair value of the equipment less cost to sell and is not depreciated.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Receivables have significant concentrations of credit risk in the agriculture and turf and construction and forestry sectors as shown in the previous tables. On a geographic basis, there is not a disproportionate concentration of credit risk in any area. The Company generally secures its Receivables, other than certain revolving charge accounts, by retaining as collateral a security interest in the goods associated with those Receivables or with the use of other financial securities.

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Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables
Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables	Note 5.         Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables
	Delinquencies
	Past due balances of Receivables still accruing finance income represent the total balance held (principal plus accrued interest) with any payment amounts 30 days or more past the contractual payment due date.
	The Company monitors the credit quality of Receivables as either performing or non-performing monthly. Non-performing Receivables represent loans for which the Company has ceased accruing finance income. Generally, when retail notes are approximately 120 days delinquent, accrual of finance income is suspended, the collateral is repossessed or the account is designated for litigation and the estimated uncollectible amount, after charging the dealer’s withholding account, if any, is written off to the allowance for credit losses. Revolving charge accounts are generally deemed to be uncollectible and written off to the allowance for credit losses when delinquency reaches 120 days. Generally, when a wholesale receivable becomes 60 days delinquent, the Company determines whether the accrual of finance income on interest-bearing wholesale receivables should be suspended, the collateral should be repossessed or the account should be designated for litigation and the estimated uncollectible amount written off to the allowance for credit losses. Generally, when a financing lease account becomes 120 days delinquent, the accrual of lease revenue is suspended, the equipment is repossessed or the account is designated for litigation, and the estimated uncollectible amount, after charging the dealer’s withholding account, if any, is written off to the allowance for credit losses. Finance income for non-performing Receivables is recognized on a cash basis. Accrual of finance income is generally resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.
	An age analysis of past due Receivables that are still accruing interest and non-performing Receivables at October 31, 2014 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			90 Days or			Total
		Past Due			Past Due			Greater			Past Due
								Past Due
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	85		$	30.8		$	24		$	139.8
	Construction and forestry equipment	53.6			15.6			7			76.2
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	11.3			3.7			0.9			15.9
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.4			1.2			0.3			3.9
	Wholesale receivables:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	4.1			3.4			4.5			12
	Construction and forestry equipment	0.2						1.5			1.7
	Financing leases:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	7.5			5.1			0.6			13.2
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.5			0.8			0.2			3.5
	Total Receivables	$	166.6		$	60.6		$	39		$	266.2
		Total			Total Non-			Current			Total
		Past Due			Performing						Receivables
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	139.8		$	41.8		$	17,023.90		$	17,205.50
	Construction and forestry equipment	76.2			14.3			2,165.30			2,255.80
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	15.9			1.1			2,437.00			2,454.00
	Construction and forestry equipment	3.9			0.1			77.9			81.9
	Wholesale receivables:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	12			1.1			6,961.00			6,974.10
	Construction and forestry equipment	1.7						943.3			945
	Financing leases:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	13.2			11.5			396			420.7
	Construction and forestry equipment	3.5			1.3			164.1			168.9
	Total Receivables	$	266.2		$	71.2		$	30,168.50		$	30,505.90
	An age analysis of past due Receivables that are still accruing interest and non-performing Receivables at October 31, 2013 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			90 Days or			Total
		Past Due			Past Due			Greater			Past Due
								Past Due
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	67.8		$	23.3		$	17.1		$	108.2
	Construction and forestry equipment	38.4			14.4			8.6			61.4
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	14.6			4.5			2.2			21.3
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.3			1			0.5			3.8
	Wholesale receivables:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	10			4.9			3			17.9
	Construction and forestry equipment	0.3			0.1			0.9			1.3
	Financing leases:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	10.2			4			2.3			16.5
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.2			0.5						2.7
	Operating loans:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	0.1									0.1
	Total Receivables	$	145.9		$	52.7		$	34.6		$	233.2
		Total			Total Non-			Current			Total
		Past Due			Performing						Receivables
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	108.2		$	34.1		$	16,359.30		$	16,501.60
	Construction and forestry equipment	61.4			11.4			1,672.10			1,744.90
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	21.3			0.9			2,438.00			2,460.20
	Construction and forestry equipment	3.8						70.9			74.7
	Wholesale receivables:
Agriculture and turf equipment	17.9			0.3			6,541.10			6,559.30
Construction and forestry equipment	1.3						904.1			905.4
Financing leases:
Agriculture and turf equipment	16.5			11			379			406.5
Construction and forestry equipment	2.7			2			144.1			148.8
Operating loans:
Agriculture and turf equipment	0.1			0.3			31.5			31.9
Total Receivables	$	233.2		$	60		$	28,540.10		$	28,833.30
Allowance for Credit Losses
Allowances for credit losses on Receivables are maintained in amounts considered to be appropriate in relation to the Receivables outstanding based on historical loss experience by product category, portfolio duration, delinquency trends, economic conditions and credit risk quality.
An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in Receivables was as follows (in millions of dollars):
	Retail			Revolving			Wholesale			Other			Total
	Notes			Charge			Receivables						Receivables
				Accounts
2014
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	$	50.7		$	39.7		$	6.4		$	14.6		$	111.4
Provision (credit) for credit losses	13.2			10.5			9			(5.4		)	27.3
Write-offs	(12.7		)	(24.6		)	(7.7		)	(.7		)	(45.7		)
Recoveries	5.5			14.3			0.1			0.3			20.2
Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	(.6		)				(.2		)				(.8		)
End of year balance	$	56.1		$	39.9		$	7.6		$	8.8		$	112.4
Balance individually evaluated *	$	1.7		$	0.2		$	0.1					$	2
Receivables:
End of year balance	$	19,461.30		$	2,535.90		$	7,919.10		$	589.6		$	30,505.90
Balance individually evaluated *	$	24.5		$	0.2		$	1.2					$	25.9
*                      Remainder is collectively evaluated.
2013
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	$	56.4		$	40.2		$	5.9		$	11.5		$	114
Provision (credit) for credit losses	(1.9		)	4			0.1			4.2			6.4
Write-offs	(9.4		)	(19.8		)	(.3		)	(1.9		)	(31.4		)
Recoveries	5.9			15.3			0.2			1.1			22.5
Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	(.3		)				0.5			(.3		)	(.1		)
End of year balance	$	50.7		$	39.7		$	6.4		$	14.6		$	111.4
Balance individually evaluated *							$	0.1		$	3.7		$	3.8
Receivables:
End of year balance	$	18,246.50		$	2,534.90		$	7,464.70		$	587.2		$	28,833.30
Balance individually evaluated *	$	21.3		$	0.3		$	0.1		$	32.3		$	54
*                      Remainder is collectively evaluated.
2012
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	$	67.8		$	39.7		$	6		$	12.8		$	126.3
Provision (credit) for credit losses	(10.4		)	7.9			0.9			1.4			(.2		)
Write-offs	(7.4		)	(28.8		)	(1.0		)	(3.5		)	(40.7		)
Recoveries	6.8			21.4			0.1			0.8			29.1
Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	(.4		)				(.1		)				(.5		)
End of year balance	$	56.4		$	40.2		$	5.9		$	11.5		$	114
Balance individually evaluated *				$	0.5		$	0.1					$	0.6
Receivables:
End of year balance	$	15,728.80		$	2,427.70		$	6,483.10		$	564.7		$	25,204.30
Balance individually evaluated *	$	10.6		$	0.5		$	0.2		$	0.3		$	11.6
*                      Remainder is collectively evaluated.
Investments in non-performing Receivables at October 31, 2014 and 2013 were $71 million and $60 million, respectively. These Receivables as a percentage of total Receivables outstanding were .23 percent and .21 percent at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Total Receivable amounts 30 days or more past due and still accruing finance income were $266 million at October 31, 2014, compared with $233 million at October 31, 2013. These past due amounts represented .87 percent and .81 percent of total Receivables outstanding at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allowance for credit losses represented .37 percent and .39 percent of Receivables outstanding at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In addition, at October 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company had $167 million and $174 million, respectively, of deposits primarily withheld from John Deere dealers and merchants available for potential credit losses.
Impaired Receivables
Receivables are considered impaired when it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms. Receivables reviewed for impairment generally include those that are either past due, or have provided bankruptcy notification, or require significant collection efforts. Receivables, which are impaired, are generally classified as non-performing.
An analysis of impaired Receivables at October 31, 2014 and 2013 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
	Recorded			Unpaid			Specific			Average
	Investment			Principal			Allowance			Recorded
				Balance						Investment
2014 *
Receivables with specific allowance:
Retail notes	$	7		$	6.9		$	1.7		$	8.4
Revolving charge accounts	0.2			0.2			0.2			0.2
Wholesale receivables	0.1			0.1			0.1			0.1
Total with specific allowance	7.3			7.2			2			8.7
Receivables without specific allowance:
Retail notes	5.9			5.7						6.1
Total without specific allowance	5.9			5.7						6.1
Total	$	13.2		$	12.9		$	2		$	14.8
Agriculture and turf	$	11.7		$	11.4		$	2		$	13
Construction and forestry	1.5			1.5						1.8
Total	$	13.2		$	12.9		$	2		$	14.8
2013 *
Receivables with specific allowance:
Wholesale receivables	$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.2
Operating loans	18			17.9			3.7			18.8
Total with specific allowance	18.1			18			3.8			19
Receivables without specific allowance:
Retail notes	7.2			7.1						8
Total without specific allowance	7.2			7.1						8
Total	$	25.3		$	25.1		$	3.8		$	27
Agriculture and turf	$	23.2		$	23		$	3.8		$	24.6
Construction and forestry	2.1			2.1						2.4
Total	$	25.3		$	25.1		$	3.8		$	27
*                 Finance income recognized was not material.
A troubled debt restructuring is generally the modification of debt in which a creditor grants a concession it would not otherwise consider to a debtor that is experiencing financial difficulties. These modifications may include a reduction of the stated interest rate, an extension of the maturity dates, a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt, or a reduction of accrued interest. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company identified 66, 92 and 138 Receivable contracts, primarily operating loans and retail notes, as troubled debt restructurings with aggregate balances of $3 million, $16 million and $5 million pre-modification and $2 million, $15 million and $4 million post-modification, respectively. During these same periods, there were no significant troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted and were written off. At October 31, 2014, the Company had no commitments to lend additional funds to borrowers whose accounts were modified in troubled debt restructurings.
Write-offs
Total Receivable write-offs and recoveries, by product, and as a percentage of average balances held during the year, were as follows (in millions of dollars):
	2014					2013					2012
	Dollars			Percent		Dollars			Percent		Dollars			Percent
Write-offs:
Retail notes:
Agriculture and turf equipment	$	(6.1	)	(.04	)%	$	(4.3	)	(.03	)%	$	(3.4	)	(.03	)%
Construction and forestry equipment	(6.6		)	(.33	)	(5.1		)	(.33	)	(4.0		)	(.32	)
Total retail notes	(12.7		)	(.07	)	(9.4		)	(.06	)	(7.4		)	(.05	)
Revolving charge accounts	(24.6		)	(1.11	)	(19.8		)	(.89	)	(28.8		)	(1.29	)
Wholesale receivables	(7.7		)	(.09	)	(.3		)	(.00	)	(1.0		)	(.02	)
Financing leases	(.5		)	(.09	)	(1.8		)	(.34	)	(1.6		)	(.34	)
Operating loans	(.2		)	(1.45	)	(.1		)	(.25	)	(1.9		)	(3.12	)
Total write-offs	(45.7		)	(.16	)	(31.4		)	(.12	)	(40.7		)	(.18	)
Recoveries:
Retail notes:
Agriculture and turf equipment	3.3			0.02		3.6			0.03		3.9			0.03
Construction and forestry equipment	2.2			0.11		2.3			0.15		2.9			0.23
Total retail notes	5.5			0.03		5.9			0.04		6.8			0.05
Revolving charge accounts	14.3			0.65		15.3			0.69		21.4			0.96
Wholesale receivables	0.1			0		0.2			0		0.1			0
Financing leases	0.2			0.04		0.5			0.09		0.3			0.06
Operating loans	0.1			0.73		0.6			1.5		0.5			0.82
Total recoveries	20.2			0.07		22.5			0.09		29.1			0.13
Total net write-offs	$	(25.5	)	(.09	)	$	(8.9	)	(.03	)	$	(11.6	)	(.05	)

Securitization_of_Receivables

Securitization of Receivables	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Securitization of Receivables
Securitization of Receivables	Note 6. Securitization of Receivables
	The Company, as a part of its overall funding strategy, periodically transfers certain receivables (retail notes) into VIEs that are SPEs, or a non-VIE banking operation, as part of its asset-backed securities programs (securitizations). The structure of these transactions is such that the transfer of the retail notes does not meet the criteria of sales of receivables, and is, therefore, accounted for as a secured borrowing. SPEs utilized in securitizations of retail notes differ from other entities included in the Company’s consolidated statements because the assets they hold are legally isolated. Use of the assets held by the SPEs or the non-VIE is restricted by terms of the documents governing the securitization transactions.
	In securitizations of retail notes related to secured borrowings, the retail notes are transferred to certain SPEs or to a non-VIE banking operation, which in turn issue debt to investors. The resulting secured borrowings are recorded as “Securitization borrowings” on the consolidated balance sheet. The securitized retail notes are recorded as “Retail notes securitized” on the consolidated balance sheet. The total restricted assets on the consolidated balance sheet related to these securitizations include the retail notes securitized less an allowance for credit losses, and other assets primarily representing restricted cash. For those securitizations in which retail notes are transferred into SPEs, the SPEs supporting the secured borrowings are consolidated unless the Company does not have both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the SPEs. No additional support to these SPEs beyond what was previously contractually required has been provided during the reporting periods.
	In certain securitizations, the Company consolidates the SPEs since it has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPEs’ economic performance through its role as servicer of all the receivables held by the SPEs, and the obligation through variable interests in the SPEs to absorb losses or receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the SPEs. The restricted assets (retail notes securitized, allowance for credit losses and other assets) of the consolidated SPEs totaled $3,011 million and $2,626 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The liabilities (securitization borrowings and accounts payable and accrued expenses) of these SPEs totaled $2,942 million and $2,547 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The credit holders of these SPEs do not have legal recourse to the Company’s general credit.
	In certain securitizations, the Company transfers retail notes to a non-VIE banking operation, which is not consolidated since the Company does not have a controlling interest in the entity. The Company’s carrying values and interests related to these securitizations with the unconsolidated non-VIE were restricted assets (retail notes securitized, allowance for credit losses and other assets) of $368 million and $353 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The liabilities (securitization borrowings and accounts payable and accrued expenses) were $351 million and $338 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	In certain securitizations, the Company transfers retail notes into bank-sponsored, multi-seller, commercial paper conduits, which are SPEs that are not consolidated. The Company does not service a significant portion of the conduits’ receivables, and, therefore, does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the conduits’ economic performance. These conduits provide a funding source to the Company (as well as other transferors into the conduits) as they fund the retail notes through the issuance of commercial paper. The Company’s carrying values and variable interests related to these conduits were restricted assets (retail notes securitized, allowance for credit losses and other assets) of $1,331 million and $1,274 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The liabilities (securitization borrowings and accounts payable and accrued expenses) related to these conduits were $1,267 million and $1,225 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The Company’s carrying amount of the liabilities to the unconsolidated conduits, compared to the maximum exposure to loss related to these conduits, which would only be incurred in the event of a complete loss on the restricted assets at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014
	Carrying value of liabilities	$	1,267.10
	Maximum exposure to loss	1,330.80
	The total assets of unconsolidated VIEs related to securitizations were approximately $40 billion at October 31, 2014.
	The components of consolidated restricted assets related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Retail notes securitized	$	4,615.90		$	4,167.20
	Allowance for credit losses	(13.6		)	(14.1		)
	Other assets	107.6			100.2
	Total restricted securitized assets	$	4,709.90		$	4,253.30
	The components of consolidated secured borrowings and other liabilities related to securitizations at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Securitization borrowings	$	4,558.50		$	4,109.10
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1.5			1.3
	Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets	$	4,560.00		$	4,110.40
	The secured borrowings related to these restricted securitized retail notes are obligations that are payable as the retail notes are liquidated. Repayment of the secured borrowings depends primarily on cash flows generated by the restricted assets. Due to the Company’s short-term credit rating, cash collections from these restricted assets are not required to be placed into a segregated collection account until immediately prior to the time payment is required to the secured creditors. At October 31, 2014, the maximum remaining term of all restricted securitized retail notes was approximately six years.

Equipment_on_Operating_Leases

Equipment on Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Equipment on Operating Leases
Equipment on Operating Leases	Note 7. Equipment on Operating Leases
	Operating leases arise primarily from the leasing of John Deere equipment to retail customers. Rental payments applicable to equipment on operating leases are recorded as income on a straight-line method over the lease terms. Operating lease assets are recorded at cost and depreciated to their estimated residual value generally on a straight-line method over the terms of the leases. Residual values represent estimates of the value of the leased assets at the end of the contract terms and are initially determined based upon appraisals and estimates. The Company evaluates the carrying value of its operating lease assets and tests for impairment when events or circumstances necessitate the evaluation. Generally, impairment is determined to exist if the undiscounted expected future cash flows from the operating leases are lower than the carrying value of the leased assets. During 2014, the Company recorded impairment losses on operating leases of $3 million. There were no significant impairment losses recorded during 2013 or 2012. Operating lease impairments are included in administrative and operating expenses on the statement of consolidated income.
	The cost of equipment on operating leases by product category at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	2,229.90		$	1,706.20
	Construction and forestry equipment	819.6			542.1
	Total	3,049.50			2,248.30
	Accumulated depreciation	(459.2		)	(376.2		)
	Equipment on operating leases — net	$	2,590.30		$	1,872.10
	Initial lease terms for equipment on operating leases generally range from 4 months to 60 months. Rental payments for equipment on operating leases at October 31 were scheduled as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Due in:
	0-12 months	$	372.7		$	284
	13-24 months	235.7			176.6
	25-36 months	115.3			86.1
	37-48 months	52.2			42.3
	Over 48 months	10.3			5.6
	Total	$	786.2		$	594.6
	Deposits withheld from John Deere dealers and related losses on operating leases are handled in a manner similar to the procedures for retail notes. There are no deposits withheld from dealers on operating leases related to construction and forestry equipment. In addition, a lease payment discount program, allowing reduced payments over the term of the lease, is administered in a manner similar to finance waivers on retail notes. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the operating lease revenue earned from John Deere was $12 million, $8 million and $6 million, respectively.
	Equipment returned to the Company upon termination of leases and held for subsequent sale or lease is recorded at the lower of net book value or estimated fair value of the equipment less cost to sell and is not depreciated.
	Past due balances of operating leases represent the total balance held (net book value plus accrued lease payments) and still accruing finance income with any payment amounts 30 days or more past the contractual payment due date. These amounts were $44 million and $30 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

ShortTerm_Borrowings

Short-Term Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Short-Term Borrowings
Short-Term Borrowings	Note 8. Short-Term Borrowings
	Short-term borrowings of the Company at October 31 consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Commercial paper and other notes payable	$	2,172.80		$	2,768.50
	Securitization borrowings	4,558.50			4,109.10
	John Deere	2,052.20			2,234.10
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899.00		*	3,602.20		*
	Total	$	12,682.50		$	12,713.90
	*                                         Includes unamortized fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps.
	Securitization borrowings are secured by retail notes securitized on the balance sheet (see Note 6). Although these securitization borrowings are classified as short-term since payment is required if the retail notes are liquidated early, the payment schedule for these borrowings of $4,559 million at October 31, 2014 based on the expected liquidations of the retail notes in millions of dollars is as follows: 2015 - $2,383, 2016 - $1,342, 2017 - $636, 2018 - $176, 2019 - $21 and 2020 - $1. The Company’s short-term debt also includes amounts borrowed from John Deere. The Company pays interest on a monthly basis to John Deere for these borrowings based on a market rate. The weighted-average interest rate on total short-term borrowings, excluding current maturities of long-term borrowings, at October 31, 2014 and 2013, was .6 percent.
	Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks were $6,027 million at October 31, 2014. Some of these credit lines are available to both the Capital Corporation and Deere & Company. At October 31, 2014, $3,367 million of these worldwide lines of credit were unused. For the purpose of computing unused credit lines, commercial paper and short-term bank borrowings, excluding secured borrowings and the current portion of long-term borrowings, of the Capital Corporation and John Deere were primarily considered to constitute utilization. Included in the above lines of credit were long-term credit facility agreements for $2,500 million, expiring in April 2018, and $2,500 million, expiring in April 2019. The agreements are mutually extendable and the annual facility fees are not significant. These credit agreements require the Capital Corporation to maintain its consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges at not less than 1.05 to 1 for each fiscal quarter and the ratio of senior debt, excluding securitization indebtedness, to capital base (total subordinated debt and stockholder’s equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)) at not more than 11 to 1 at the end of any fiscal quarter. “Senior debt” consists of the Capital Corporation’s total interest-bearing obligations, excluding subordinated debt and certain securitization indebtedness, but including borrowings from John Deere. All of these requirements of the credit agreements have been met during the periods included in the consolidated financial statements. The facility fees on these lines of credit are divided between Deere & Company and the Capital Corporation based on the proportion of their respective forecasted liquidity requirements.
	Deere & Company has an agreement with John Deere Capital Corporation pursuant to which it has agreed to continue to own, directly or through one or more wholly-owned subsidiaries, at least 51 percent of the voting shares of capital stock of John Deere Capital Corporation and to maintain the Capital Corporation’s consolidated tangible net worth at not less than $50 million. This agreement also obligates Deere & Company to make payments to the Capital Corporation such that its consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges is not less than 1.05 to 1 for each fiscal quarter. Deere & Company’s obligations to make payments to the Capital Corporation under the agreement are independent of whether the Capital Corporation is in default on its indebtedness, obligations or other liabilities. Further, Deere & Company’s obligations under the agreement are not measured by the amount of the Capital Corporation’s indebtedness, obligations or other liabilities. Deere & Company’s obligations to make payments under this agreement are expressly stated not to be a guaranty of any specific indebtedness, obligation or liability of the Capital Corporation and are enforceable only by or in the name of John Deere Capital Corporation. No payments were required under this agreement during the periods included in the consolidated financial statements.

LongTerm_Borrowings

Long-Term Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Long-Term Borrowings
Long-Term Borrowings	Note 9.  Long-Term Borrowings
	Long-term borrowings of the Company at October 31 consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Senior Debt:
	Medium-term notes due 2015-2024 (principal $16,375 - 2014, $13,447 - 2013):	$	16,573.00	*	$	13,693.40	*
	Average interest rate of 1.1% - 2014 and 2013
	2.75% Senior notes due 2022 ($500 principal):	498.1		*	491.1		*
	Swapped $500 to variable interest rate of .9% - 2014 and 2013
	Other notes	0.2			25.1
	Total senior debt	17,071.30			14,209.60
	Unamortized debt discount	(15.0		)	(14.5		)
	Total **	$	17,056.30		$	14,195.10
	*                                         Includes unamortized fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps.
	**                                  All interest rates are as of year-end.
	The approximate principal amounts of long-term borrowings maturing in each of the next five years, in millions of dollars, are as follows: 2015 - $3,899, 2016 - $4,496, 2017 - $3,650, 2018 - $2,678 and 2019 - $2,528.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Leases
Leases	Note 10. Leases
	Total rental expense for operating leases was $3 million, $2 million and $4 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At October 31, 2014, future minimum lease payments under operating leases amounted to $5 million as follows (in millions of dollars): 2015 - $2, 2016 - $1, 2017 - $1 and 2018 - $1.

Capital_Stock

Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Capital Stock
Capital Stock	Note 11. Capital Stock
	All of John Deere Capital Corporation’s common stock is owned by JDFS, a wholly-owned finance holding subsidiary of Deere & Company. No shares of common stock of John Deere Capital Corporation were reserved for officers or employees or for options, warrants, conversions or other rights at October 31, 2014 or 2013. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, John Deere Capital Corporation had authorized, but not issued, 10,000 shares of $1 par value preferred stock. In addition, in 2013, Deere & Company increased its investment in JDFS by $50 million. In turn, JDFS increased its investment in the Capital Corporation by the same amount.

Dividends

Dividends	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Dividends
Dividends	Note 12. Dividends
	In 2014 and 2013, the Capital Corporation declared and paid cash dividends of $140 million and $165 million, respectively, to JDFS. In each case, JDFS paid comparable dividends to Deere & Company. The Capital Corporation did not declare or pay cash dividends to JDFS in 2012.

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits	Note 13.  Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
	The Company is a participating employer in certain Deere & Company sponsored defined benefit pension plans for employees in the U.S. and certain defined benefit pension plans outside the U.S. These pension plans provide for benefits that are based primarily on years of service and employee compensation. Pension expense is actuarially determined based on the Company’s employees included in the plan. The Company’s pension expense amounted to $6.4 million in 2014, $8.7 million in 2013 and $5.6 million in 2012. The accumulated benefit obligation and plan net assets for the employees of the Company are not determined separately from Deere & Company. The Company generally provides defined benefit health care and life insurance plans for retired employees in the U.S. as a participating employer in Deere & Company’s sponsored plans. Health care and life insurance benefits expense is actuarially determined based on the Company’s employees included in the plans and amounted to $8.4 million in 2014, $11.5 million in 2013 and $7.9 million in 2012. Further disclosure for these plans is included in the notes to the Deere & Company 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Stock_Option_Awards

Stock Option Awards	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Stock Option Awards
Stock Option Awards	Note 14.  Stock Option Awards
	Certain employees of the Company participate in Deere & Company share-based compensation plans. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the total share-based compensation expense was $5.3 million, $4.9 million and $5.0 million, respectively, with an income tax benefit recognized in net income of $2.0 million, $1.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively. Further disclosure for these plans is included in the notes to the Deere & Company 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Taxes
Income Taxes	Note 15.  Income Taxes
	The taxable income of the Company is included in the consolidated U.S. income tax return of Deere & Company. Provisions for income taxes are made generally as if John Deere Capital Corporation and each of its subsidiaries filed separate income tax returns.
	The provision for income taxes by taxing jurisdiction and by significant component consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	U.S.:
	Federal	$	274.4		$	174.6		$	173.6
	State	7.9			6.8			10.1
	Foreign	21.2			32.6			34
	Total current	303.5			214			217.7
	Deferred:
	U.S.:
	Federal	(33.7		)	42.4			4.4
	State	0.6			0.8			1.6
	Foreign	(9.8		)	1.2			(5.9		)
	Total deferred	(42.9		)	44.4			0.1
	Provision for income taxes	$	260.6		$	258.4		$	217.8
	A comparison of the statutory and effective income tax provision and reasons for related differences follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S. federal income tax provision at a statutory rate of 35 percent	$	281		$	254		$	209.7
	Increase (decrease) resulting from:
	Municipal lease income not taxable	(1.4		)	(1.4		)	(1.5		)
	Tax rates on foreign earnings	(8.0		)	(7.2		)	(6.3		)
	Foreign tax benefit	(23.1		)
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	5.5			4.9			7.6
	Other — net	6.6			8.1			8.3
	Provision for income taxes	$	260.6		$	258.4		$	217.8
	At October 31, 2014, accumulated earnings in certain subsidiaries outside the U.S. totaled $303.6 million for which no provision for U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes has been made, because it is expected that such earnings will be reinvested outside the U.S. indefinitely. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on these unremitted earnings is not practicable. At October 31, 2014, the amount of cash and cash equivalents held by these foreign subsidiaries was $56.4 million.
	Deferred income taxes arise because there are certain items that are treated differently for financial accounting than for income tax reporting purposes. An analysis of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014						2013
		Deferred			Deferred			Deferred			Deferred
		Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax
		Assets			Liabilities			Assets			Liabilities
	Lease transactions				$	381.2					$	406.2
	Tax over book depreciation				5						2.9
	Deferred retail note finance income				4.1						3.9
	Allowance for credit losses	$	46					$	43.1
	Unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	0.3						2
	Accrual for retirement and other benefits	25.5						22.2
	Federal taxes on deferred state tax deductions	13.6						12.6
	Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards	5.3						5.4
	Miscellaneous accruals and other	18.6						5.3
	Less valuation allowances	(1.1		)				(.8		)
	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities	$	108.2		$	390.3		$	89.8		$	413
	At October 31, 2014, certain tax loss and tax credit carryforwards of $5.3 million were available, with $4.4 million expiring from 2015 through 2034 and $.9 million with an indefinite carryforward period.
	A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	Beginning of year balance	$	33.6		$	32.5		$	30
	Increases to tax positions taken during the current year	12.1			11.8			12
	Increases to tax positions taken during prior years	0.7			1.1			0.8
	Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years	(7.0		)	(7.8		)	(6.6		)
	Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations	(3.2		)	(4.0		)	(3.6		)
	Foreign exchange							(.1		)
	End of year balance	$	36.2		$	33.6		$	32.5
	The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at October 31, 2014 that would affect the effective tax rate if the tax benefits were recognized was $20.2 million. The remaining liability was related to tax positions for which there are offsetting tax receivables, or the uncertainty was only related to timing. The Company expects that any reasonably possible change in the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months would not be significant.
	The Company files its tax returns according to the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates, which includes the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is included in the consolidated U.S. income tax return and various state returns of Deere & Company. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has completed the examination of Deere & Company’s federal income tax returns for periods prior to 2009. The years’ 2009 through 2012 federal income tax returns are currently under examination. Various state and foreign income tax returns also remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.
	The Company’s policy is to recognize interest related to income taxes in interest expense and other income, and recognize penalties in administrative and operating expenses. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the total amount of expense from interest and penalties was $1.7 million, $.4 million and $.2 million and the interest income was not material for any of the periods. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, the liability for accrued interest and penalties totaled $14.4 million and $12.8 million, respectively.

Other_Income_and_Administrativ

Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses
Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses	Note 16.  Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses
	The major components of other income and administrative and operating expenses were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014		2013		2012
	Other income - net
	Fees from John Deere	$	43.2	$	45.5	$	43
	Other	27.1		25.7		25.1
	Total	$	70.3	$	71.2	$	68.1
	Administrative and operating expenses
	Compensation and benefits	$	261.2	$	253.2	$	209.6
	Other	149.4		124.1		129.7
	Total	$	410.6	$	377.3	$	339.3

Cash_Flow_Information

Cash Flow Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Cash Flow Information
Cash Flow Information	Note 17.  Cash Flow Information
	For purposes of the statement of consolidated cash flows, the Company considers investments with purchased maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Substantially all of the Company’s short-term borrowings, excluding the securitization borrowings and current maturities of long-term borrowings, mature or may require payment within three months or less.
	Cash payments by the Company for interest in 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $315 million, $364 million and $506 million, respectively. Cash payments for income taxes during these same periods were $301 million, $228 million and $204 million, respectively.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 18.  Commitments and Contingencies
	At October 31, 2014, John Deere Financial Inc., the John Deere finance subsidiary in Canada, had $442 million of commercial paper, $469 million of medium-term notes outstanding, and a fair value liability of $8 million for derivatives, prior to considering applicable netting provisions, with a notional amount of $2,364 million that were guaranteed by John Deere Capital Corporation. The weighted average interest rate on the medium-term notes at October 31, 2014 was 4.8 percent with a maximum remaining maturity of approximately one year.
	The Company has a variable interest in John Deere Canada Funding Inc. (JDCFI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of John Deere Financial Inc., which was created as a VIE to issue debt in public markets to fund the operations of affiliated companies in Canada. The Company has a variable interest in JDCFI because it provides guarantees for all debt issued by JDCFI, however it does not consolidate JDCFI because it does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact JDCFI’s economic performance. The Company has no carrying value of assets or liabilities related to JDCFI. Its maximum exposure to loss is the amount of the debt issued by JDCFI and guaranteed by the Company, which was $1,565 million at October 31, 2014. The weighted average interest rate on the debt at October 31, 2014 was 2.3 percent with a maximum remaining maturity of approximately five years. No additional support beyond what was previously contractually required has been provided to JDCFI during the reporting periods.
	The Company has commitments to extend credit to customers and John Deere dealers through lines of credit and other pre-approved credit arrangements. The Company applies the same credit policies and approval process for these commitments to extend credit as it does for its Receivables.  Collateral is not required for these commitments, but if credit is extended, collateral may be required upon funding. The amount of unused commitments to extend credit to John Deere dealers was $8.0 billion at October 31, 2014. The amount of unused commitments to extend credit to customers was $27.2 billion at October 31, 2014. A significant portion of these commitments is not expected to be fully drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts do not represent a future cash requirement. The Company generally has the right to unconditionally cancel, alter, or amend the terms of these commitments at any time. Over 95 percent of these unused commitments to extend credit to customers relate to revolving charge accounts.
	At October 31, 2014, the Company had restricted other assets of approximately $33 million. In addition, see Note 6 for restricted assets associated with borrowings related to securitizations.
	The Company is subject to various unresolved legal actions which arise in the normal course of its business, the most prevalent of which relate to retail credit. The Company believes the reasonably possible range of losses for these unresolved legal actions in addition to the amounts accrued would not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Ite

Other Comprehensive Income Items	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income Items
Other Comprehensive Income Items	Note 19. Other Comprehensive Income Items
	The after-tax changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Beginning of year balance	$	39.5		$	33.2		$	62.4
	Current period activity	(33.5		)	6.3			(29.2		)
	End of year balance	$	6		$	39.5		$	33.2
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Beginning of year balance	$	(3.9	)	$	(11.6	)	$	(8.3	)
	Current period activity	3.3			7.7			(3.3		)
	End of year balance	$	(.6	)	$	(3.9	)	$	(11.6	)
	Following are amounts recorded in and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss) and the income tax effects (in millions of dollars):
		Before			Tax			After
		Tax			(Expense)			Tax
		Amount			Credit			Amount
	2014
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	(33.5	)				$	(33.5	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging loss	(10.2		)	$	3.6		(6.6		)
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts — Interest expense	9.8			(3.5		)	6.3
	Foreign exchange contracts — Administrative and operating expenses	5.5			(1.9		)	3.6
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	5.1			(1.8		)	3.3
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(28.4	)	$	(1.8	)	$	(30.2	)
	2013
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	6.3					$	6.3
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging gain	33.3			$	(11.6	)	21.7
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts — Interest expense	17.8			(6.2		)	11.6
	Foreign exchange contracts — Administrative and operating expenses	(39.3		)	13.7			(25.6		)
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	11.8			(4.1		)	7.7
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	18.1		$	(4.1	)	$	14
	2012
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	(29.2	)				$	(29.2	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging loss	(60.5		)	$	21.4		(39.1		)
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts — Interest expense	13.1			(4.6		)	8.5
	Foreign exchange contracts — Administrative and operating expenses	42.3			(15.0		)	27.3
	Net unrealized loss on derivatives	(5.1		)	1.8			(3.3		)
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(34.3	)	$	1.8		$	(32.5	)

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements	Note 20.  Fair Value Measurements
	The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014				2013
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying			Fair
		Value		Value *		Value			Value *
	Receivables financed - net	$	25,791.20	$	25,716.90	$	24,568.80		$	24,458.90
	Retail notes securitized - net	4,602.30		4,573.40		4,153.10			4,124.40
	Securitization borrowings	4,558.50		4,561.60		4,109.10			4,112.80
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899.00		3,910.10		3,602.20			3,623.10
	Long-term borrowings	17,056.30		17,212.90		14,195.10			14,331.30
	*                                         Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all Receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.
	Fair values of Receivables that were issued long-term were based on the discounted values of their related cash flows at interest rates currently being offered by the Company for similar Receivables. The fair values of the remaining Receivables approximated the carrying amounts.
	Fair values of long-term borrowings and short-term securitization borrowings were based on current market quotes for identical or similar borrowings and credit risk, or on the discounted values of their related cash flows at current market interest rates. Certain long-term borrowings have been swapped to current variable interest rates. The carrying values of these long-term borrowings include adjustments related to fair value hedges.
	Assets and liabilities measured at October 31 at fair value as Level 2 measurements on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014		2013
	Receivables from John Deere
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	$	183.7	$	175.5
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	2.8		1.1
	Other assets
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	117.3		156.8
	Foreign exchange contracts	3.1		1
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts			0.1
	Total assets *	$	306.9	$	334.5
	Other payables to John Deere
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	$	52.2	$	84.8
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts			1.1
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	23		29.9
	Foreign exchange contracts	8.6		15.8
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts			16
	Total liabilities	$	83.8	$	147.6
	*                                         Excluded from this table were cash equivalents, which were carried at cost that approximates fair value. The cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds that were Level 1 measurements.
	Fair value, nonrecurring, Level 3 measurements from impairments at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		Fair Value				(Gains) / Losses
		2014		2013		2014			2013		2012
	Receivables:
	Retail notes	$	5.3			$	1.7
	Revolving charge accounts					0.2					$	0.5
	Wholesale receivables										0.1
	Operating loans			$	14.3	(3.7		)	$	3.7
	Total Receivables	$	5.3	$	14.3	$	(1.8	)	$	3.7	$	0.6
	Level 1 measurements consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 measurements include significant other observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets; observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves; and other market-corroborated inputs. Level 3 measurements include significant unobservable inputs.
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market and income approaches. The Company utilizes valuation models and techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. The models are industry-standard models that consider various assumptions including time values and yield curves as well as other economic measures. These valuation techniques are consistently applied.
	The following is a description of the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure certain financial instruments on the balance sheet at fair value:
	Derivatives — The Company’s derivative financial instruments consist of interest rate swaps and caps, foreign currency forwards and swaps and cross-currency interest rate swaps. The portfolio is valued based on an income approach (discounted cash flow) using market observable inputs, including swap curves and both forward and spot exchange rates for currencies.
	Receivables — Specific reserve impairments are based on the fair value of the collateral, which is measured using a market approach (appraisal values or realizable values). Inputs include a selection of realizable values.

Derivative_Instruments

Derivative Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments	Note 21. Derivative Instruments
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Certain interest rate and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps) were designated as hedges of future cash flows from borrowings. The total notional amounts of the receive-variable/pay-fixed interest rate contracts at October 31, 2014 and 2013 were $3,050 million and $3,100 million, respectively. The total notional amount of the cross-currency interest rate contracts was none and $746 million at October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The effective portions of the fair value gains or losses on these cash flow hedges were recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and subsequently reclassified into interest expense or administrative and operating expenses (foreign exchange) in the same periods during which the hedged transactions affected earnings. These amounts offset the effects of interest rate or foreign currency exchange rate changes on the related borrowings. Any ineffective portions of the gains or losses on all cash flow interest rate contracts designated as hedges were recognized currently in interest expense or administrative and operating expenses (foreign exchange) and were not material during any years presented. The cash flows from these contracts were recorded in operating activities in the statement of consolidated cash flows.
	The amount of loss recorded in OCI at October 31, 2014 that is expected to be reclassified to interest expense or administrative and operating expenses in the next twelve months if interest rates or exchange rates remain unchanged is approximately $4 million after-tax. These contracts mature in up to 37 months. There were no gains or losses reclassified from OCI to earnings based on the probability that the original forecasted transaction would not occur.
	Fair Value Hedges
	Certain interest rate contracts (swaps) were designated as fair value hedges of borrowings. The total notional amounts of the receive-fixed/pay-variable interest rate contracts at October 31, 2014 and 2013 were $8,228 million and $6,864 million, respectively. The effective portions of the fair value gains or losses on these contracts were offset by fair value gains or losses on the hedged items (fixed-rate borrowings). Any ineffective portions of the gains or losses were recognized currently in interest expense. The ineffective portions were a loss of $2.0 million and a gain of $.2 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively. The cash flows from these contracts were recorded in operating activities in the statement of consolidated cash flow.
	The gains (losses) on these contracts and the underlying borrowings recorded in interest expense were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Interest rate contracts *	$	(12.8	)	$	(237.5	)
	Borrowings **	10.8			237.7
	*                                         Includes changes in fair value of interest rate contracts excluding net accrued interest income of $161.0 million and $146.6 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	**                                  Includes adjustments for fair values of hedged borrowings excluding accrued interest expense of $248.0 million and $237.9 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
	The Company has certain interest rate contracts (swaps and caps), foreign exchange contracts (forwards and swaps) and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps), which were not formally designated as hedges. These derivatives were held as economic hedges for underlying interest rate or foreign currency exposures primarily for certain borrowings. The total notional amounts of the interest rate swaps at October 31, 2014 and 2013 were $3,076 million and $2,950 million, the foreign exchange contracts were $1,364 million and $1,339 million, and the cross-currency interest rate contracts were $98 million and $85 million, respectively. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, there were also $1,703 million and $1,641 million, respectively, of interest rate caps purchased and the same amounts sold at the same capped interest rate to facilitate borrowings through securitization of retail notes. The fair value gains or losses from the interest rate contracts were recognized currently in interest expense and the gains or losses from foreign exchange contracts in administrative and operating expenses, generally offsetting over time the expenses on the exposures being hedged. The cash flows from these non-designated contracts were recorded in operating activities in the statement of consolidated cash flows.
	Fair values of derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Receivables from John Deere
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	148.1		$	144.3
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	35.6			31.2
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	2.8			1.1
	Total not designated	38.4			32.3
	Other Assets
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	107.5			140.5
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	9.8			16.3
	Foreign exchange contracts	3.1			1
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				0.1
	Total not designated	12.9			17.4
	Total derivatives	$	306.9		$	334.5
	Other Payables to John Deere
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	35.3		$	71
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				0.4
	Total designated	35.3			71.4
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	16.9			13.8
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				0.7
	Total not designated	16.9			14.5
	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				16
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	23			29.9
	Foreign exchange contracts	8.6			15.8
	Total not designated	31.6			45.7
	Total derivatives	$	83.8		$	147.6
	The classifications and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments on the statement of consolidated income consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		Expense or OCI		2014			2013			2012
		Classification
	Fair Value Hedges
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	148.2		$	(90.9	)	$	332.4
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Recognized in OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	OCI (pretax) *		(6.1		)	(14.6		)	(22.1		)
	Foreign exchange contracts	OCI (pretax) *		(4.1		)	47.9			(38.4		)
	Reclassified from OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense *		(9.8		)	(17.8		)	(13.1		)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Administrative and operating expenses *		(5.5		)	39.3			(42.3		)
	Recognized Directly in Income
(Ineffective Portion)			**			**			**
Not Designated as Hedges
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense *		$	5		$	(4.5	)	$	(8.6	)
Foreign exchange contracts	Administrative and operating expenses *		52.6			20.8			7.7
Total not designated			$	57.6		$	16.3		$	(.9	)
*                 Includes interest and foreign exchange gains (losses) from cross-currency interest rate contracts.
**          The amounts are not significant.
Included in the above table are interest expense and administrative and operating expense amounts the Company incurred on derivatives transacted with John Deere. The amount the Company recognized on these affiliate party transactions were gains of $146 million and $281 million during 2014 and 2012, respectively, and a loss of $100 million during 2013.
Counterparty Risk and Collateral
The Company’s outstanding derivatives have been transacted with both unrelated external counterparties and with John Deere. For derivatives transacted with John Deere, the Company utilizes a centralized hedging center structure in which John Deere enters into a derivative transaction with an unrelated external counterparty and simultaneously enters into a derivative transaction with the Company. Except for collateral provisions, the terms of the transaction between the Company and John Deere are identical to the terms of the transaction between John Deere and its unrelated external counterparty.
Certain of the Company’s derivative agreements executed directly with unrelated external counterparties contain credit support provisions that may require the Company to post collateral based on the size of the net liability positions and credit ratings. At October 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no aggregate liability positions for derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features. If the credit-risk-related contingent features were triggered, the Company would be required to post collateral up to any liability position, prior to considering applicable netting provisions.
Derivative instruments are subject to significant concentrations of credit risk to the banking sector. The Company manages individual unrelated external counterparty exposure by setting limits that consider the credit rating of the unrelated external counterparty, the credit default swap spread of the counterparty and other financial commitments and exposures between the Company and the unrelated external counterparty banks. All interest rate derivatives are transacted under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation. Some of these agreements executed with unrelated external counterparties include credit support provisions. Each master agreement executed with an unrelated external counterparty permits the net settlement of amounts owed in the event of default or early termination. The maximum amount of loss that the Company would incur on derivatives transacted directly with unrelated external counterparties, if the counterparties to those derivative transactions fail to meet their obligations, not considering collateral received or netting arrangements, was the gross amount of the external derivatives shown in the subsequent table. None of the concentrations of risk with any individual unrelated external counterparty was considered significant at October 31, 2014 and 2013.
The Company also has ISDA agreements with John Deere that permit the net settlement of amounts owed between counterparties in the event of early termination. In addition, the Company has a loss sharing agreement with John Deere in which it has agreed to absorb any losses and expenses John Deere incurs if an unrelated external counterparty fails to meet its obligations on a derivative transaction that John Deere entered into to manage exposures of the Company. The maximum amount of loss that the Company would incur on derivatives transacted with John Deere if the unrelated external counterparty would fail to meet its obligations, not considering collateral received or netting arrangements, was the gross asset amount of the John Deere derivatives shown in the subsequent table. The loss sharing agreement increases the maximum amount of loss that the Company would incur, after considering collateral received and netting arrangements, by $8 million and $17 million as of October 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Derivatives are recorded without offsetting for netting arrangements or collateral. The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities for external derivatives and those with John Deere related to netting arrangements and any collateral received or paid were as follows (in millions of dollars):
2014
Derivatives:	Gross Amounts			Netting			Collateral		Net Amount
	Recognized			Arrangements			Received
Assets
External	$	120.4		$	(24.3	)			$	96.1
John Deere	186.5			(50.4		)			136.1
Liabilities
External	31.6			(24.3		)			7.3
John Deere	52.2			(50.4		)			1.8
2013
Derivatives:	Gross Amounts			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
	Recognized			Arrangements			Received
Assets
External	$	157.9		$	(42.6	)	$	(2.4	)	$	112.9
John Deere	176.6			(82.9		)				93.7
Liabilities
External	61.7			(42.6		)				19.1
John Deere	85.9			(82.9		)				3

Geographic_Area_Information

Geographic Area Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Geographic Area Information
Geographic Area Information	Note 22.  Geographic Area Information
	Based on the way the operations are managed and evaluated by management and materiality considerations, the Company is viewed as one operating segment. However, geographic area information for revenues, operating profit, which is income of consolidated group before income taxes plus equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate, and Receivables attributed to the U.S. and countries outside the U.S. is disclosed below. No individual foreign country’s revenues, operating profit or Receivables were material for disclosure purposes.
	Geographic area information as of and for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is presented below (in millions of dollars):
		2014		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	U.S.	$	1,646.00	$	1,528.70	$	1,445.60
	Outside the U.S.	249.8		238.8		229
	Total	$	1,895.80	$	1,767.50	$	1,674.60
	Operating profit:
	U.S.	$	682.2	$	605.7	$	494.2
	Outside the U.S.	122.6		121.2		106.3
	Total	$	804.8	$	726.9	$	600.5
	Receivables:
	U.S.	$	26,570.00	$	24,895.10	$	21,553.90
	Outside the U.S.	3,935.90		3,938.20		3,650.40
	Total	$	30,505.90	$	28,833.30	$	25,204.30

Unconsolidated_Affiliated_Comp

Unconsolidated Affiliated Company	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Unconsolidated Affiliated Company
Unconsolidated Affiliated Company	Note 23.  Unconsolidated Affiliated Company
	The Capital Corporation’s investment in an unconsolidated affiliated company consists of a 50% ownership in John Deere Financial S.A.S., a joint venture in France that primarily offers lease financing to customers. The Capital Corporation does not control the joint venture and accounts for its investment in the joint venture on the equity basis. The Company’s share of the income or loss of this joint venture is reported in the consolidated income statement under “Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate.” The investment in this joint venture is reported in the consolidated balance sheet under “Investment in unconsolidated affiliate.”
	Summarized financial information of the unconsolidated affiliated company was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		Year Ended October 31
		2014		2013		2012
	Operations:
	Total revenue	$	13.7	$	11.9	$	11.2
	Net income	3.8		2.2		2.8
	The Company’s equity in net income	1.9		1.1		1.4
		October 31
		2014		2013
	Financial Position:
	Total assets	$	202.8	$	189.2
	Total external borrowings	176.3		165.7
	Total net assets	21.9		20.5
	The Company’s share of net assets	10.9		10.2

Supplemental_Information_Unaud

Supplemental Information (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
Supplemental Information (Unaudited)	Note 24.  Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
	Quarterly Information
	The Company’s fiscal year ends in October and its interim periods (quarters) end in January, April and July.  Supplemental quarterly information for the Company follows (in millions of dollars):
		First		Second		Third		Fourth		Fiscal
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Year
	2014:00:00
	Revenues	$	431.8	$	454.5	$	487.6	$	521.9	$	1,895.80
	Interest expense	74.1		63.4		69		74.6		281.1
	Operating expenses	183.5		196.7		218.1		213.5		811.8
	Provision for income taxes	38.5		70.6		71.6		79.9		260.6
	Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate	0.8		0.5		0.3		0.3		1.9
	Net income attributable to the Company	$	136.5	$	124.3	$	129.2	$	154.2	$	544.2
	2013:00:00
	Revenues	$	408.1	$	431.3	$	451.7	$	476.4	$	1,767.50
	Interest expense	87.5		95.3		85		84.4		352.2
	Operating expenses	165.7		166.9		170		186.9		689.5
	Provision for income taxes	50.2		63.7		72.2		72.3		258.4
	Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate	0.3		0.5		0.2		0.1		1.1
	Net income attributable to the Company	$	105	$	105.9	$	124.7	$	132.9	$	468.5

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events	Note 25.  Subsequent Events
	In December 2014, the Capital Corporation paid a $100 million dividend to JDFS. JDFS in turn, paid a $100 million dividend to Deere & Company.
	In December 2014, the Company issued Australian dollar denominated medium-term notes of $227 million due in December 2019.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Consolidation, Policy	Principles of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of John Deere Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements represent primarily the consolidation of all companies in which John Deere Capital Corporation has a controlling interest. Certain variable interest entities (VIEs) are consolidated since the Capital Corporation has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. The Capital Corporation records its investment in each unconsolidated affiliated company (generally 20 to 50 percent ownership) at its related equity in the net assets of such affiliate (see Note 23).
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements	Use of Estimates in Financial Statements
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	Financing revenue is recorded over the lives of the related receivables using the interest method. Deferred costs on the origination of receivables are recognized as a reduction in finance revenue over the expected lives of the receivables using the interest method. Income and deferred costs on the origination of operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the scheduled lease terms in finance revenue.
Securitization of Receivables	Securitization of Receivables
	Certain financing receivables are periodically transferred to SPEs in securitization transactions (see Note 6). These securitizations qualify as collateral for secured borrowings and no gains or losses are recognized at the time of securitization. The receivables remain on the balance sheet and are classified as “Retail notes securitized.”  The Company recognizes finance income over the lives of these retail notes using the interest method.
Depreciation	Depreciation
	Equipment on operating leases is depreciated over the terms of the leases using the straight-line method.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments
	It is the Company’s policy that derivative transactions are executed only to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. The Company manages the relationship of the types and amounts of its funding sources to its receivable and lease portfolio in an effort to diminish risk due to interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, while responding to favorable financing opportunities. The Company also has foreign currency exposures at some of its foreign and domestic operations related to financing in currencies other than the functional currencies.
	All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the balance sheet. Cash collateral received or paid is not offset against the derivative fair values on the balance sheet. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge, or remains undesignated. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the income statement. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and effective as fair value hedges are recognized currently in net income. These changes are offset in net income to the extent the hedge was effective by fair value changes related to the risk being hedged on the hedged item. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in the income statement. All ineffective changes in derivative fair values are recognized currently in net income.
	All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, the hedge accounting discussed above is discontinued (see Note 21).
Foreign Currency Translation	Foreign Currency Translation
	The functional currencies for most of the Company’s foreign operations are their respective local currencies. The assets and liabilities of these operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the end of the period exchange rates. The revenues and expenses are translated at weighted-average rates for the period. The gains or losses from these translations are recorded in other comprehensive income. Gains or losses from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the subsidiary involved and foreign exchange forward contracts are included in net income. The pretax net losses for foreign exchange in 2014, 2013 and 2012 were $27.4 million, $22.9 million and $28.0 million, respectively.
Receivables - Non-Performing, Policy	Delinquencies
	Past due balances of Receivables still accruing finance income represent the total balance held (principal plus accrued interest) with any payment amounts 30 days or more past the contractual payment due date.
	The Company monitors the credit quality of Receivables as either performing or non-performing monthly. Non-performing Receivables represent loans for which the Company has ceased accruing finance income. Generally, when retail notes are approximately 120 days delinquent, accrual of finance income is suspended, the collateral is repossessed or the account is designated for litigation and the estimated uncollectible amount, after charging the dealer’s withholding account, if any, is written off to the allowance for credit losses. Revolving charge accounts are generally deemed to be uncollectible and written off to the allowance for credit losses when delinquency reaches 120 days. Generally, when a wholesale receivable becomes 60 days delinquent, the Company determines whether the accrual of finance income on interest-bearing wholesale receivables should be suspended, the collateral should be repossessed or the account should be designated for litigation and the estimated uncollectible amount written off to the allowance for credit losses. Generally, when a financing lease account becomes 120 days delinquent, the accrual of lease revenue is suspended, the equipment is repossessed or the account is designated for litigation, and the estimated uncollectible amount, after charging the dealer’s withholding account, if any, is written off to the allowance for credit losses. Finance income for non-performing Receivables is recognized on a cash basis. Accrual of finance income is generally resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.
	Impaired Receivables
	Receivables are considered impaired when it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms. Receivables reviewed for impairment generally include those that are either past due, or have provided bankruptcy notification, or require significant collection efforts. Receivables, which are impaired, are generally classified as non-performing.
Receivables - Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy	Allowance for Credit Losses
	Allowances for credit losses on Receivables are maintained in amounts considered to be appropriate in relation to the Receivables outstanding based on historical loss experience by product category, portfolio duration, delinquency trends, economic conditions and credit risk quality.
Troubled Debt Restructuring, Policy	A troubled debt restructuring is generally the modification of debt in which a creditor grants a concession it would not otherwise consider to a debtor that is experiencing financial difficulties. These modifications may include a reduction of the stated interest rate, an extension of the maturity dates, a reduction of the face amount or maturity amount of the debt, or a reduction of accrued interest.
Unremitted Earnings in Foreign Investment, Policy	At October 31, 2014, accumulated earnings in certain subsidiaries outside the U.S. totaled $303.6 million for which no provision for U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes has been made, because it is expected that such earnings will be reinvested outside the U.S. indefinitely. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on these unremitted earnings is not practicable. At October 31, 2014, the amount of cash and cash equivalents held by these foreign subsidiaries was $56.4 million.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy	For purposes of the statement of consolidated cash flows, the Company considers investments with purchased maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Substantially all of the Company’s short-term borrowings, excluding the securitization borrowings and current maturities of long-term borrowings, mature or may require payment within three months or less.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various methods including market and income approaches. The Company utilizes valuation models and techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. The models are industry-standard models that consider various assumptions including time values and yield curves as well as other economic measures. These valuation techniques are consistently applied.

Receivables_Tables

Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Retail notes
Receivables
Schedule of Receivables by Product Category	Retail notes receivable by product category at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014						2013
		Unrestricted			Securitized			Unrestricted			Securitized
	Agriculture and turf equipment — new	$	7,951.60		$	1,606.00		$	7,798.00		$	1,466.40
	Agriculture and turf equipment — used	5,649.50			2,368.60			5,440.00			2,135.80
	Construction and forestry equipment — new	1,395.50			610.3			1,003.60			509.1
	Construction and forestry equipment — used	224.6			86.9			175.3			98.1
	Total	15,221.20			4,671.80			14,416.90			4,209.40
	Unearned finance income	(375.8		)	(55.9		)	(337.6		)	(42.2		)
	Retail notes receivable	$	14,845.40		$	4,615.90		$	14,079.30		$	4,167.20
Schedule of Receivable Installments	Gross retail note installments at October 31 were scheduled to be received as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014						2013
		Unrestricted			Securitized			Unrestricted			Securitized
	Due in:
	0-12 months	$	4,716.10		$	1,878.50		$	4,457.70		$	1,663.40
	13-24 months	3,753.80			1,330.70			3,507.40			1,176.60
	25-36 months	3,070.50			880.1			2,849.80			808.2
	37-48 months	2,215.70			456.7			2,088.20			421.9
	49-60 months	1,243.00			120			1,283.70			130.4
	Over 60 months	222.1			5.8			230.1			8.9
	Total	$	15,221.20		$	4,671.80		$	14,416.90		$	4,209.40
Schedule of Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms	Company guidelines relating to down payment requirements and contract terms on retail notes are generally as follows:
		Down		Contract
		Payment		Terms
	Agriculture and turf equipment (new and used):
	Seasonal payments	10% - 30%		3-7 years
	Monthly payments	10% - 20%		36-84 months
	Construction and forestry equipment:
	New	10%		48-60 months
	Used	15%		36-48 months
Financing leases
Receivables
Schedule of Receivables by Product Category	Financing leases receivable by product category at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	387		$	393.2
	Construction and forestry equipment	170.8			154.1
	Total	557.8			547.3
	Estimated residual values	92.2			72.2
	Unearned finance income	(60.4		)	(64.2		)
	Financing leases receivable	$	589.6		$	555.3
Schedule of Receivable Installments	Initial lease terms for financing leases generally range from 4 months to 60 months. Payments on financing leases receivable at October 31 were scheduled as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Due in:
	0-12 months	$	231.5		$	223.9
	13-24 months	145.4			149.7
	25-36 months	98.2			92.2
	37-48 months	55.4			52.5
	Over 48 months	27.3			29
	Total	$	557.8		$	547.3

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_an1

Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables that are Still Accruing Interest and Non-performing Receivables	An age analysis of past due Receivables that are still accruing interest and non-performing Receivables at October 31, 2014 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			90 Days or			Total
		Past Due			Past Due			Greater			Past Due
								Past Due
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	85		$	30.8		$	24		$	139.8
	Construction and forestry equipment	53.6			15.6			7			76.2
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	11.3			3.7			0.9			15.9
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.4			1.2			0.3			3.9
	Wholesale receivables:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	4.1			3.4			4.5			12
	Construction and forestry equipment	0.2						1.5			1.7
	Financing leases:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	7.5			5.1			0.6			13.2
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.5			0.8			0.2			3.5
	Total Receivables	$	166.6		$	60.6		$	39		$	266.2
		Total			Total Non-			Current			Total
		Past Due			Performing						Receivables
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	139.8		$	41.8		$	17,023.90		$	17,205.50
	Construction and forestry equipment	76.2			14.3			2,165.30			2,255.80
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	15.9			1.1			2,437.00			2,454.00
	Construction and forestry equipment	3.9			0.1			77.9			81.9
	Wholesale receivables:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	12			1.1			6,961.00			6,974.10
	Construction and forestry equipment	1.7						943.3			945
	Financing leases:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	13.2			11.5			396			420.7
	Construction and forestry equipment	3.5			1.3			164.1			168.9
	Total Receivables	$	266.2		$	71.2		$	30,168.50		$	30,505.90
	An age analysis of past due Receivables that are still accruing interest and non-performing Receivables at October 31, 2013 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		30-59 Days			60-89 Days			90 Days or			Total
		Past Due			Past Due			Greater			Past Due
								Past Due
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	67.8		$	23.3		$	17.1		$	108.2
	Construction and forestry equipment	38.4			14.4			8.6			61.4
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	14.6			4.5			2.2			21.3
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.3			1			0.5			3.8
	Wholesale receivables:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	10			4.9			3			17.9
	Construction and forestry equipment	0.3			0.1			0.9			1.3
	Financing leases:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	10.2			4			2.3			16.5
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.2			0.5						2.7
	Operating loans:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	0.1									0.1
	Total Receivables	$	145.9		$	52.7		$	34.6		$	233.2
		Total			Total Non-			Current			Total
		Past Due			Performing						Receivables
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	108.2		$	34.1		$	16,359.30		$	16,501.60
	Construction and forestry equipment	61.4			11.4			1,672.10			1,744.90
	Revolving charge accounts:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	21.3			0.9			2,438.00			2,460.20
	Construction and forestry equipment	3.8						70.9			74.7
	Wholesale receivables:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	17.9			0.3			6,541.10			6,559.30
	Construction and forestry equipment	1.3						904.1			905.4
	Financing leases:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	16.5			11			379			406.5
Construction and forestry equipment	2.7			2			144.1			148.8
Operating loans:
Agriculture and turf equipment	0.1			0.3			31.5			31.9
Total Receivables	$	233.2		$	60		$	28,540.10		$	28,833.30
Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses and Investment in Receivables	An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in Receivables was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		Retail			Revolving			Wholesale			Other			Total
		Notes			Charge			Receivables						Receivables
					Accounts
	2014
	Allowance:
	Beginning of year balance	$	50.7		$	39.7		$	6.4		$	14.6		$	111.4
	Provision (credit) for credit losses	13.2			10.5			9			(5.4		)	27.3
	Write-offs	(12.7		)	(24.6		)	(7.7		)	(.7		)	(45.7		)
	Recoveries	5.5			14.3			0.1			0.3			20.2
	Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	(.6		)				(.2		)				(.8		)
	End of year balance	$	56.1		$	39.9		$	7.6		$	8.8		$	112.4
	Balance individually evaluated *	$	1.7		$	0.2		$	0.1					$	2
	Receivables:
	End of year balance	$	19,461.30		$	2,535.90		$	7,919.10		$	589.6		$	30,505.90
	Balance individually evaluated *	$	24.5		$	0.2		$	1.2					$	25.9
	*                      Remainder is collectively evaluated.
	2013
	Allowance:
	Beginning of year balance	$	56.4		$	40.2		$	5.9		$	11.5		$	114
	Provision (credit) for credit losses	(1.9		)	4			0.1			4.2			6.4
	Write-offs	(9.4		)	(19.8		)	(.3		)	(1.9		)	(31.4		)
	Recoveries	5.9			15.3			0.2			1.1			22.5
	Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	(.3		)				0.5			(.3		)	(.1		)
	End of year balance	$	50.7		$	39.7		$	6.4		$	14.6		$	111.4
	Balance individually evaluated *							$	0.1		$	3.7		$	3.8
	Receivables:
	End of year balance	$	18,246.50		$	2,534.90		$	7,464.70		$	587.2		$	28,833.30
	Balance individually evaluated *	$	21.3		$	0.3		$	0.1		$	32.3		$	54
	*                      Remainder is collectively evaluated.
	2012
	Allowance:
	Beginning of year balance	$	67.8		$	39.7		$	6		$	12.8		$	126.3
	Provision (credit) for credit losses	(10.4		)	7.9			0.9			1.4			(.2		)
	Write-offs	(7.4		)	(28.8		)	(1.0		)	(3.5		)	(40.7		)
	Recoveries	6.8			21.4			0.1			0.8			29.1
	Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	(.4		)				(.1		)				(.5		)
	End of year balance	$	56.4		$	40.2		$	5.9		$	11.5		$	114
	Balance individually evaluated *				$	0.5		$	0.1					$	0.6
	Receivables:
	End of year balance	$	15,728.80		$	2,427.70		$	6,483.10		$	564.7		$	25,204.30
	Balance individually evaluated *	$	10.6		$	0.5		$	0.2		$	0.3		$	11.6
	*                      Remainder is collectively evaluated.
Analysis of Impaired Receivables	An analysis of impaired Receivables at October 31, 2014 and 2013 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		Recorded			Unpaid			Specific			Average
		Investment			Principal			Allowance			Recorded
					Balance						Investment
	2014 *
	Receivables with specific allowance:
	Retail notes	$	7		$	6.9		$	1.7		$	8.4
	Revolving charge accounts	0.2			0.2			0.2			0.2
	Wholesale receivables	0.1			0.1			0.1			0.1
	Total with specific allowance	7.3			7.2			2			8.7
	Receivables without specific allowance:
	Retail notes	5.9			5.7						6.1
	Total without specific allowance	5.9			5.7						6.1
	Total	$	13.2		$	12.9		$	2		$	14.8
	Agriculture and turf	$	11.7		$	11.4		$	2		$	13
	Construction and forestry	1.5			1.5						1.8
	Total	$	13.2		$	12.9		$	2		$	14.8
	2013 *
	Receivables with specific allowance:
	Wholesale receivables	$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.1		$	0.2
	Operating loans	18			17.9			3.7			18.8
	Total with specific allowance	18.1			18			3.8			19
	Receivables without specific allowance:
	Retail notes	7.2			7.1						8
	Total without specific allowance	7.2			7.1						8
	Total	$	25.3		$	25.1		$	3.8		$	27
	Agriculture and turf	$	23.2		$	23		$	3.8		$	24.6
	Construction and forestry	2.1			2.1						2.4
	Total	$	25.3		$	25.1		$	3.8		$	27
	*                 Finance income recognized was not material.
Total Receivable Write-offs and Recoveries, by Product, and as a Percentage of Average Balances Held	Total Receivable write-offs and recoveries, by product, and as a percentage of average balances held during the year, were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014					2013					2012
		Dollars			Percent		Dollars			Percent		Dollars			Percent
	Write-offs:
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	(6.1	)	(.04	)%	$	(4.3	)	(.03	)%	$	(3.4	)	(.03	)%
	Construction and forestry equipment	(6.6		)	(.33	)	(5.1		)	(.33	)	(4.0		)	(.32	)
	Total retail notes	(12.7		)	(.07	)	(9.4		)	(.06	)	(7.4		)	(.05	)
	Revolving charge accounts	(24.6		)	(1.11	)	(19.8		)	(.89	)	(28.8		)	(1.29	)
	Wholesale receivables	(7.7		)	(.09	)	(.3		)	(.00	)	(1.0		)	(.02	)
	Financing leases	(.5		)	(.09	)	(1.8		)	(.34	)	(1.6		)	(.34	)
	Operating loans	(.2		)	(1.45	)	(.1		)	(.25	)	(1.9		)	(3.12	)
	Total write-offs	(45.7		)	(.16	)	(31.4		)	(.12	)	(40.7		)	(.18	)
	Recoveries:
	Retail notes:
	Agriculture and turf equipment	3.3			0.02		3.6			0.03		3.9			0.03
	Construction and forestry equipment	2.2			0.11		2.3			0.15		2.9			0.23
	Total retail notes	5.5			0.03		5.9			0.04		6.8			0.05
	Revolving charge accounts	14.3			0.65		15.3			0.69		21.4			0.96
	Wholesale receivables	0.1			0		0.2			0		0.1			0
	Financing leases	0.2			0.04		0.5			0.09		0.3			0.06
	Operating loans	0.1			0.73		0.6			1.5		0.5			0.82
	Total recoveries	20.2			0.07		22.5			0.09		29.1			0.13
	Total net write-offs	$	(25.5	)	(.09	)	$	(8.9	)	(.03	)	$	(11.6	)	(.05	)

Securitization_of_Receivables_

Securitization of Receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Securitization of Receivables
Unconsolidated Conduits, Carrying Amount of Liabilities Compared to Maximum Exposure to Loss	The Company’s carrying amount of the liabilities to the unconsolidated conduits, compared to the maximum exposure to loss related to these conduits, which would only be incurred in the event of a complete loss on the restricted assets at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014
	Carrying value of liabilities	$	1,267.10
	Maximum exposure to loss	1,330.80
Components of Consolidated Restricted Assets, Secured Borrowings and Other Liabilities Related to Securitization Transactions	The components of consolidated restricted assets related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Retail notes securitized	$	4,615.90		$	4,167.20
	Allowance for credit losses	(13.6		)	(14.1		)
	Other assets	107.6			100.2
	Total restricted securitized assets	$	4,709.90		$	4,253.30
	The components of consolidated secured borrowings and other liabilities related to securitizations at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Securitization borrowings	$	4,558.50		$	4,109.10
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1.5			1.3
	Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets	$	4,560.00		$	4,110.40

Equipment_on_Operating_Leases_

Equipment on Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Equipment on Operating Leases
Schedule of Cost of Equipment on Operating Leases by Product Category	The cost of equipment on operating leases by product category at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Agriculture and turf equipment	$	2,229.90		$	1,706.20
	Construction and forestry equipment	819.6			542.1
	Total	3,049.50			2,248.30
	Accumulated depreciation	(459.2		)	(376.2		)
	Equipment on operating leases — net	$	2,590.30		$	1,872.10
Schedule of Rental Payments for Equipment on Operating Leases	Initial lease terms for equipment on operating leases generally range from 4 months to 60 months. Rental payments for equipment on operating leases at October 31 were scheduled as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Due in:
	0-12 months	$	372.7		$	284
	13-24 months	235.7			176.6
	25-36 months	115.3			86.1
	37-48 months	52.2			42.3
	Over 48 months	10.3			5.6
	Total	$	786.2		$	594.6

ShortTerm_Borrowings_Tables

Short-Term Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Short-Term Borrowings
Short-Term Borrowings	Short-term borrowings of the Company at October 31 consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Commercial paper and other notes payable	$	2,172.80		$	2,768.50
	Securitization borrowings	4,558.50			4,109.10
	John Deere	2,052.20			2,234.10
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899.00		*	3,602.20		*
	Total	$	12,682.50		$	12,713.90
	*                                         Includes unamortized fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps.

LongTerm_Borrowings_Tables

Long-Term Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Long-Term Borrowings
Long-Term Borrowings	Long-term borrowings of the Company at October 31 consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Senior Debt:
	Medium-term notes due 2015-2024 (principal $16,375 - 2014, $13,447 - 2013):	$	16,573.00	*	$	13,693.40	*
	Average interest rate of 1.1% - 2014 and 2013
	2.75% Senior notes due 2022 ($500 principal):	498.1		*	491.1		*
	Swapped $500 to variable interest rate of .9% - 2014 and 2013
	Other notes	0.2			25.1
	Total senior debt	17,071.30			14,209.60
	Unamortized debt discount	(15.0		)	(14.5		)
	Total **	$	17,056.30		$	14,195.10
	*                                         Includes unamortized fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps.
	**                                  All interest rates are as of year-end.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Income Taxes
Provision for Income Taxes by Taxing Jurisdiction and by Significant Component	The provision for income taxes by taxing jurisdiction and by significant component consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	U.S.:
	Federal	$	274.4		$	174.6		$	173.6
	State	7.9			6.8			10.1
	Foreign	21.2			32.6			34
	Total current	303.5			214			217.7
	Deferred:
	U.S.:
	Federal	(33.7		)	42.4			4.4
	State	0.6			0.8			1.6
	Foreign	(9.8		)	1.2			(5.9		)
	Total deferred	(42.9		)	44.4			0.1
	Provision for income taxes	$	260.6		$	258.4		$	217.8
Comparison of Statutory and Effective Income Tax Provision	A comparison of the statutory and effective income tax provision and reasons for related differences follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	U.S. federal income tax provision at a statutory rate of 35 percent	$	281		$	254		$	209.7
	Increase (decrease) resulting from:
	Municipal lease income not taxable	(1.4		)	(1.4		)	(1.5		)
	Tax rates on foreign earnings	(8.0		)	(7.2		)	(6.3		)
	Foreign tax benefit	(23.1		)
	State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit	5.5			4.9			7.6
	Other — net	6.6			8.1			8.3
	Provision for income taxes	$	260.6		$	258.4		$	217.8
Analysis of Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred income taxes arise because there are certain items that are treated differently for financial accounting than for income tax reporting purposes. An analysis of deferred income tax assets and liabilities at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014						2013
		Deferred			Deferred			Deferred			Deferred
		Tax			Tax			Tax			Tax
		Assets			Liabilities			Assets			Liabilities
	Lease transactions				$	381.2					$	406.2
	Tax over book depreciation				5						2.9
	Deferred retail note finance income				4.1						3.9
	Allowance for credit losses	$	46					$	43.1
	Unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	0.3						2
	Accrual for retirement and other benefits	25.5						22.2
	Federal taxes on deferred state tax deductions	13.6						12.6
	Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards	5.3						5.4
	Miscellaneous accruals and other	18.6						5.3
	Less valuation allowances	(1.1		)				(.8		)
	Deferred income tax assets and liabilities	$	108.2		$	390.3		$	89.8		$	413
Reconciliation of Total Amounts of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at October 31 was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	Beginning of year balance	$	33.6		$	32.5		$	30
	Increases to tax positions taken during the current year	12.1			11.8			12
	Increases to tax positions taken during prior years	0.7			1.1			0.8
	Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years	(7.0		)	(7.8		)	(6.6		)
	Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations	(3.2		)	(4.0		)	(3.6		)
	Foreign exchange							(.1		)
	End of year balance	$	36.2		$	33.6		$	32.5

Other_Income_and_Administrativ1

Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses
Schedule of Major Components of Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses	The major components of other income and administrative and operating expenses were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014		2013		2012
	Other income - net
	Fees from John Deere	$	43.2	$	45.5	$	43
	Other	27.1		25.7		25.1
	Total	$	70.3	$	71.2	$	68.1
	Administrative and operating expenses
	Compensation and benefits	$	261.2	$	253.2	$	209.6
	Other	149.4		124.1		129.7
	Total	$	410.6	$	377.3	$	339.3

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Ite1

Other Comprehensive Income Items (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Other Comprehensive Income Items
Schedule of After-Tax Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The after-tax changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013			2012
	Cumulative translation adjustment:
	Beginning of year balance	$	39.5		$	33.2		$	62.4
	Current period activity	(33.5		)	6.3			(29.2		)
	End of year balance	$	6		$	39.5		$	33.2
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Beginning of year balance	$	(3.9	)	$	(11.6	)	$	(8.3	)
	Current period activity	3.3			7.7			(3.3		)
	End of year balance	$	(.6	)	$	(3.9	)	$	(11.6	)
Schedule of Amounts Recorded in and Reclassifications out of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and the Income Tax Effects	Following are amounts recorded in and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss) and the income tax effects (in millions of dollars):
		Before			Tax			After
		Tax			(Expense)			Tax
		Amount			Credit			Amount
	2014
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	(33.5	)				$	(33.5	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging loss	(10.2		)	$	3.6		(6.6		)
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts — Interest expense	9.8			(3.5		)	6.3
	Foreign exchange contracts — Administrative and operating expenses	5.5			(1.9		)	3.6
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	5.1			(1.8		)	3.3
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(28.4	)	$	(1.8	)	$	(30.2	)
	2013
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	6.3					$	6.3
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging gain	33.3			$	(11.6	)	21.7
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts — Interest expense	17.8			(6.2		)	11.6
	Foreign exchange contracts — Administrative and operating expenses	(39.3		)	13.7			(25.6		)
	Net unrealized gain on derivatives	11.8			(4.1		)	7.7
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	18.1		$	(4.1	)	$	14
	2012
	Cumulative translation adjustment	$	(29.2	)				$	(29.2	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
	Unrealized hedging loss	(60.5		)	$	21.4		(39.1		)
	Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
	Interest rate contracts — Interest expense	13.1			(4.6		)	8.5
	Foreign exchange contracts — Administrative and operating expenses	42.3			(15.0		)	27.3
	Net unrealized loss on derivatives	(5.1		)	1.8			(3.3		)
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(34.3	)	$	1.8		$	(32.5	)

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014				2013
		Carrying		Fair		Carrying			Fair
		Value		Value *		Value			Value *
	Receivables financed - net	$	25,791.20	$	25,716.90	$	24,568.80		$	24,458.90
	Retail notes securitized - net	4,602.30		4,573.40		4,153.10			4,124.40
	Securitization borrowings	4,558.50		4,561.60		4,109.10			4,112.80
	Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899.00		3,910.10		3,602.20			3,623.10
	Long-term borrowings	17,056.30		17,212.90		14,195.10			14,331.30
	*                                         Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all Receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	Assets and liabilities measured at October 31 at fair value as Level 2 measurements on a recurring basis were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014		2013
	Receivables from John Deere
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	$	183.7	$	175.5
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	2.8		1.1
	Other assets
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	117.3		156.8
	Foreign exchange contracts	3.1		1
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts			0.1
	Total assets *	$	306.9	$	334.5
	Other payables to John Deere
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	$	52.2	$	84.8
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts			1.1
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses
	Derivatives:
	Interest rate contracts	23		29.9
	Foreign exchange contracts	8.6		15.8
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts			16
	Total liabilities	$	83.8	$	147.6
	*                                         Excluded from this table were cash equivalents, which were carried at cost that approximates fair value. The cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds that were Level 1 measurements.
Fair Value, Nonrecurring, Level 3 Measurements from Impairments	Fair value, nonrecurring, Level 3 measurements from impairments at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		Fair Value				(Gains) / Losses
		2014		2013		2014			2013		2012
	Receivables:
	Retail notes	$	5.3			$	1.7
	Revolving charge accounts					0.2					$	0.5
	Wholesale receivables										0.1
	Operating loans			$	14.3	(3.7		)	$	3.7
	Total Receivables	$	5.3	$	14.3	$	(1.8	)	$	3.7	$	0.6

Derivative_Instruments_Tables

Derivative Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Derivative Instruments
Fair Value Hedge Interest Rate Contracts and Underlying Borrowings	The gains (losses) on these contracts and the underlying borrowings recorded in interest expense were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Interest rate contracts *	$	(12.8	)	$	(237.5	)
	Borrowings **	10.8			237.7
	*                                         Includes changes in fair value of interest rate contracts excluding net accrued interest income of $161.0 million and $146.6 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	**                                  Includes adjustments for fair values of hedged borrowings excluding accrued interest expense of $248.0 million and $237.9 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheet	Fair values of derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheet at October 31 were as follows (in millions of dollars):
		2014			2013
	Receivables from John Deere
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	148.1		$	144.3
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	35.6			31.2
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts	2.8			1.1
	Total not designated	38.4			32.3
	Other Assets
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	107.5			140.5
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	9.8			16.3
	Foreign exchange contracts	3.1			1
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				0.1
	Total not designated	12.9			17.4
	Total derivatives	$	306.9		$	334.5
	Other Payables to John Deere
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	$	35.3		$	71
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				0.4
	Total designated	35.3			71.4
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	16.9			13.8
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				0.7
	Total not designated	16.9			14.5
	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
	Designated as hedging instruments:
	Cross-currency interest rate contracts				16
	Not designated as hedging instruments:
	Interest rate contracts	23			29.9
	Foreign exchange contracts	8.6			15.8
	Total not designated	31.6			45.7
	Total derivatives	$	83.8		$	147.6
Gains (Losses) Related to Derivative Instruments on Statement of Consolidated Income	The classifications and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments on the statement of consolidated income consisted of the following (in millions of dollars):
		Expense or OCI		2014			2013			2012
		Classification
	Fair Value Hedges
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	148.2		$	(90.9	)	$	332.4
	Cash Flow Hedges
	Recognized in OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	OCI (pretax) *		(6.1		)	(14.6		)	(22.1		)
	Foreign exchange contracts	OCI (pretax) *		(4.1		)	47.9			(38.4		)
	Reclassified from OCI
	(Effective Portion):
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense *		(9.8		)	(17.8		)	(13.1		)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Administrative and operating expenses *		(5.5		)	39.3			(42.3		)
	Recognized Directly in Income
	(Ineffective Portion)			**			**			**
	Not Designated as Hedges
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense *		$	5		$	(4.5	)	$	(8.6	)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Administrative and operating expenses *		52.6			20.8			7.7
	Total not designated			$	57.6		$	16.3		$	(.9	)
	*                 Includes interest and foreign exchange gains (losses) from cross-currency interest rate contracts.
	**          The amounts are not significant.
Impact on Derivative Assets and Liabilities for External Derivatives and those with John Deere Related to Netting Arrangements and Collateral	Derivatives are recorded without offsetting for netting arrangements or collateral. The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities for external derivatives and those with John Deere related to netting arrangements and any collateral received or paid were as follows (in millions of dollars):
	2014
	Derivatives:	Gross Amounts			Netting			Collateral		Net Amount
		Recognized			Arrangements			Received
	Assets
	External	$	120.4		$	(24.3	)			$	96.1
	John Deere	186.5			(50.4		)			136.1
	Liabilities
	External	31.6			(24.3		)			7.3
	John Deere	52.2			(50.4		)			1.8
	2013
	Derivatives:	Gross Amounts			Netting			Collateral			Net Amount
		Recognized			Arrangements			Received
	Assets
	External	$	157.9		$	(42.6	)	$	(2.4	)	$	112.9
	John Deere	176.6			(82.9		)				93.7
	Liabilities
	External	61.7			(42.6		)				19.1
	John Deere	85.9			(82.9		)				3

Geographic_Area_Information_Ta

Geographic Area Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Geographic Area Information
Schedule of Geographic Area Information	Geographic area information as of and for the years ended October 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is presented below (in millions of dollars):
		2014		2013		2012
	Revenues:
	U.S.	$	1,646.00	$	1,528.70	$	1,445.60
	Outside the U.S.	249.8		238.8		229
	Total	$	1,895.80	$	1,767.50	$	1,674.60
	Operating profit:
	U.S.	$	682.2	$	605.7	$	494.2
	Outside the U.S.	122.6		121.2		106.3
	Total	$	804.8	$	726.9	$	600.5
	Receivables:
	U.S.	$	26,570.00	$	24,895.10	$	21,553.90
	Outside the U.S.	3,935.90		3,938.20		3,650.40
	Total	$	30,505.90	$	28,833.30	$	25,204.30

Unconsolidated_Affiliated_Comp1

Unconsolidated Affiliated Company (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Unconsolidated Affiliated Company
Unconsolidated Affiliated Company	Summarized financial information of the unconsolidated affiliated company was as follows (in millions of dollars):
		Year Ended October 31
		2014		2013		2012
	Operations:
	Total revenue	$	13.7	$	11.9	$	11.2
	Net income	3.8		2.2		2.8
	The Company’s equity in net income	1.9		1.1		1.4
		October 31
		2014		2013
	Financial Position:
	Total assets	$	202.8	$	189.2
	Total external borrowings	176.3		165.7
	Total net assets	21.9		20.5
	The Company’s share of net assets	10.9		10.2

Supplemental_Information_Unaud1

Supplemental Information (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
Quarterly Financial Information	The Company’s fiscal year ends in October and its interim periods (quarters) end in January, April and July.  Supplemental quarterly information for the Company follows (in millions of dollars):
		First		Second		Third		Fourth		Fiscal
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Year
	2014:00:00
	Revenues	$	431.8	$	454.5	$	487.6	$	521.9	$	1,895.80
	Interest expense	74.1		63.4		69		74.6		281.1
	Operating expenses	183.5		196.7		218.1		213.5		811.8
	Provision for income taxes	38.5		70.6		71.6		79.9		260.6
	Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate	0.8		0.5		0.3		0.3		1.9
	Net income attributable to the Company	$	136.5	$	124.3	$	129.2	$	154.2	$	544.2
	2013:00:00
	Revenues	$	408.1	$	431.3	$	451.7	$	476.4	$	1,767.50
	Interest expense	87.5		95.3		85		84.4		352.2
	Operating expenses	165.7		166.9		170		186.9		689.5
	Provision for income taxes	50.2		63.7		72.2		72.3		258.4
	Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate	0.3		0.5		0.2		0.1		1.1
	Net income attributable to the Company	$	105	$	105.9	$	124.7	$	132.9	$	468.5

Organization_and_Consolidation1

Organization and Consolidation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Maximum portion of receivables guaranteed by related parties
Maximum portion of receivables guaranteed by related parties (as a percent)	5.00%
Maximum portion of receivables serviced by related parties
Maximum portion of receivables serviced by related parties (as a percent)	5.00%

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Pretax net losses for foreign exchange	$27.40	$22.90	$28

Receivables_Details

Receivables (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Receivables, by Product Category
Total receivables	30,505.90	28,833.30	25,204.30
Retail Notes Receivable
Receivables, by Product Category
Average original term of receivables	54 months	54 months	54 months
Average actual life of receivables	30 months	29 months	31 months
Retail Notes - Unrestricted
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	15,221.20	14,416.90
Unearned finance income	-375.8	-337.6
Total receivables	14,845.40	14,079.30
Retail Notes - Unrestricted | Agriculture and turf equipment - new
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	7,951.60	7,798
Retail Notes - Unrestricted | Agriculture and turf equipment - used
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	5,649.50	5,440
Retail Notes - Unrestricted | Construction and forestry equipment - new
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	1,395.50	1,003.60
Retail Notes - Unrestricted | Construction and forestry equipment - used
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	224.6	175.3
Retail Notes - Securitized
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	4,671.80	4,209.40
Unearned finance income	-55.9	-42.2
Total receivables	4,615.90	4,167.20
Retail Notes - Securitized | Agriculture and turf equipment - new
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	1,606	1,466.40
Retail Notes - Securitized | Agriculture and turf equipment - used
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	2,368.60	2,135.80
Retail Notes - Securitized | Construction and forestry equipment - new
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	610.3	509.1
Retail Notes - Securitized | Construction and forestry equipment - used
Receivables, by Product Category
Receivables, Gross	86.9	98.1

Receivables_Details_2

Receivables (Details 2) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Retail Notes - Unrestricted
Receivable Installments, Due in Months:
Receivables, due in 0 - 12 months	$4,716.10	$4,457.70
Receivables, due in 13 - 24 months	3,753.80	3,507.40
Receivables, due in 25 - 36 months	3,070.50	2,849.80
Receivables, due in 37 - 48 months	2,215.70	2,088.20
Receivables, due in 49 - 60 months	1,243	1,283.70
Receivables, Over 60 months	222.1	230.1
Receivables, Gross	15,221.20	14,416.90
Retail Notes - Securitized
Receivable Installments, Due in Months:
Receivables, due in 0 - 12 months	1,878.50	1,663.40
Receivables, due in 13 - 24 months	1,330.70	1,176.60
Receivables, due in 25 - 36 months	880.1	808.2
Receivables, due in 37 - 48 months	456.7	421.9
Receivables, due in 49 - 60 months	120	130.4
Receivables, Over 60 months	5.8	8.9
Receivables, Gross	$4,671.80	$4,209.40

Receivables_Details_3

Receivables (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Proceeds from sales of Receivables	$0	$0.70	$34.50
Balances of Receivables and Leases administered, but not owned	2	6	16
Total receivables	30,505.90	28,833.30	25,204.30
Retail Notes Receivable
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Average effective yield on Retail Notes Receivable (as a percent)	4.00%	4.40%	5.00%
Retail Notes Receivable | John Deere
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Portion of finance income earned on retail notes receivable containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates (as a percent)	24.00%	23.00%	23.00%
Finance income earned on Receivables and Leases containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates	178	167	163
Retail Notes Receivable | Agriculture and turf equipment | Minimum
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Percentage of balances outstanding used to determine excess withholdings to be remitted to dealers	0.50%
Retail Notes Receivable | Agriculture and turf equipment | Maximum
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Percentage of balances outstanding used to determine excess withholdings to be remitted to dealers	3.00%
Retail Notes Receivable | Agriculture and turf equipment (new and used): Seasonal payments | Minimum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Down Payment (as a percent)	10.00%
Contract Terms	3 years
Retail Notes Receivable | Agriculture and turf equipment (new and used): Seasonal payments | Maximum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Down Payment (as a percent)	30.00%
Contract Terms	7 years
Retail Notes Receivable | Agriculture and turf equipment (new and used): Monthly payments | Minimum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Down Payment (as a percent)	10.00%
Contract Terms	36 months
Retail Notes Receivable | Agriculture and turf equipment (new and used): Monthly payments | Maximum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Down Payment (as a percent)	20.00%
Contract Terms	84 months
Retail Notes Receivable | Construction and forestry equipment - new
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Down Payment (as a percent)	10.00%
Retail Notes Receivable | Construction and forestry equipment - new | Minimum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Contract Terms	48 months
Retail Notes Receivable | Construction and forestry equipment - new | Maximum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Contract Terms	60 months
Retail Notes Receivable | Construction and forestry equipment - used
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Down Payment (as a percent)	15.00%
Retail Notes Receivable | Construction and forestry equipment - used | Minimum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Contract Terms	36 months
Retail Notes Receivable | Construction and forestry equipment - used | Maximum
Guidelines Relating to Down Payment Requirements and Contract Terms on Retail Notes
Contract Terms	48 months
Revolving Charge Accounts Receivable
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Total receivables	2,535.90	2,534.90
Revolving Charge Accounts Receivable | John Deere
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Finance income earned on Receivables and Leases containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates	11	11	10
Wholesale receivables
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Term that the average term for wholesale notes is less than	12 months
Total receivables	7,919.10	7,464.70
Wholesale receivables | John Deere
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Finance income earned on Receivables and Leases containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates	$203	$198	$200
Wholesale receivables | Minimum
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Interest-free periods granted at the time of sale to dealer	1 month
Wholesale receivables | Maximum
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Interest-free periods granted at the time of sale to dealer	12 months

Receivables_Details_4

Receivables (Details 4) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financing Leases Receivable
Total Receivables	$30,505.90	$28,833.30	$25,204.30
Financing leases
Financing Leases Receivable
Receivables, Gross	557.8	547.3
Estimated residual values	92.2	72.2
Unearned finance income	-60.4	-64.2
Total Receivables	589.6	555.3
Financing leases | Agriculture and turf equipment
Financing Leases Receivable
Receivables, Gross	387	393.2
Financing leases | Construction and forestry equipment
Financing Leases Receivable
Receivables, Gross	$170.80	$154.10

Receivables_Details_5

Receivables (Details 5) (Financing leases, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Gross Receivable Installments
Receivables, due in 0 - 12 months	$231.50	$223.90
Receivables, due in 13 - 24 months	145.4	149.7
Receivables, due in 25 - 36 months	98.2	92.2
Receivables, due in 37 - 48 months	55.4	52.5
Receivables, Over 48 months	27.3	29
Receivables, Gross	557.8	547.3
John Deere
Receivables - Other Disclosures
Finance income earned on Receivables and Leases containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates	$2	$3	$2
Minimum
Financing Leases Receivable
Initial lease terms of financing leases	4 months
Maximum
Financing Leases Receivable
Initial lease terms of financing leases	60 months

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_an2

Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables
Minimum number of days for a receivable to be considered past due	30 days
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	$166.60	$145.90
60-89 Days Past Due	60.6	52.7
90 Days or Greater Past Due	39	34.6
Total Past Due	266.2	233.2
Total Non-Performing	71.2	60
Current	30,168.50	28,540.10
Total Receivables	30,505.90	28,833.30	25,204.30
Retail notes
Receivable, Past Due
Generally the approximate number of days before a receivable is considered to be non-performing, accrual of finance income is suspended and the estimated uncollectible amount is written off	120 days
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
Total Receivables	19,461.30	18,246.50	15,728.80
Retail notes | Agriculture and turf equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	85	67.8
60-89 Days Past Due	30.8	23.3
90 Days or Greater Past Due	24	17.1
Total Past Due	139.8	108.2
Total Non-Performing	41.8	34.1
Current	17,023.90	16,359.30
Total Receivables	17,205.50	16,501.60
Retail notes | Construction and forestry equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	53.6	38.4
60-89 Days Past Due	15.6	14.4
90 Days or Greater Past Due	7	8.6
Total Past Due	76.2	61.4
Total Non-Performing	14.3	11.4
Current	2,165.30	1,672.10
Total Receivables	2,255.80	1,744.90
Revolving charge accounts
Receivable, Past Due
Generally the approximate number of days before a receivable is considered to be non-performing, accrual of finance income is suspended and the estimated uncollectible amount is written off	120 days
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
Total Receivables	2,535.90	2,534.90	2,427.70
Revolving charge accounts | Agriculture and turf equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	11.3	14.6
60-89 Days Past Due	3.7	4.5
90 Days or Greater Past Due	0.9	2.2
Total Past Due	15.9	21.3
Total Non-Performing	1.1	0.9
Current	2,437	2,438
Total Receivables	2,454	2,460.20
Revolving charge accounts | Construction and forestry equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	2.4	2.3
60-89 Days Past Due	1.2	1
90 Days or Greater Past Due	0.3	0.5
Total Past Due	3.9	3.8
Total Non-Performing	0.1
Current	77.9	70.9
Total Receivables	81.9	74.7
Wholesale receivables
Receivable, Past Due
Generally the approximate number of days before a receivable is considered to be non-performing, accrual of finance income is suspended and the estimated uncollectible amount is written off	60 days
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
Total Receivables	7,919.10	7,464.70	6,483.10
Wholesale receivables | Agriculture and turf equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	4.1	10
60-89 Days Past Due	3.4	4.9
90 Days or Greater Past Due	4.5	3
Total Past Due	12	17.9
Total Non-Performing	1.1	0.3
Current	6,961	6,541.10
Total Receivables	6,974.10	6,559.30
Wholesale receivables | Construction and forestry equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	0.2	0.3
60-89 Days Past Due		0.1
90 Days or Greater Past Due	1.5	0.9
Total Past Due	1.7	1.3
Current	943.3	904.1
Total Receivables	945	905.4
Financing leases
Receivable, Past Due
Generally the approximate number of days before a receivable is considered to be non-performing, accrual of finance income is suspended and the estimated uncollectible amount is written off	120 days
Financing leases | Agriculture and turf equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	7.5	10.2
60-89 Days Past Due	5.1	4
90 Days or Greater Past Due	0.6	2.3
Total Past Due	13.2	16.5
Total Non-Performing	11.5	11
Current	396	379
Total Receivables	420.7	406.5
Financing leases | Construction and forestry equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due	2.5	2.2
60-89 Days Past Due	0.8	0.5
90 Days or Greater Past Due	0.2
Total Past Due	3.5	2.7
Total Non-Performing	1.3	2
Current	164.1	144.1
Total Receivables	168.9	148.8
Operating loans | Agriculture and turf equipment
Age Analysis of Past Due Receivables That Are Still Accruing Interest and Non-Performing Receivables
30-59 Days Past Due		0.1
Total Past Due		0.1
Total Non-Performing		0.3
Current		31.5
Total Receivables		$31.90

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_an3

Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	$111.40	$114	$126.30
Provision (credit) for credit losses	27.3	6.4	-0.2
Write-offs	-45.7	-31.4	-40.7
Recoveries	20.2	22.5	29.1
Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	-0.8	-0.1	-0.5
End of year balance	112.4	111.4	114
Balance individually evaluated	2	3.8	0.6
Receivables:
End of year balance	30,505.90	28,833.30	25,204.30
Balance individually evaluated	25.9	54	11.6
Retail notes
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	50.7	56.4	67.8
Provision (credit) for credit losses	13.2	-1.9	-10.4
Write-offs	-12.7	-9.4	-7.4
Recoveries	5.5	5.9	6.8
Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	-0.6	-0.3	-0.4
End of year balance	56.1	50.7	56.4
Balance individually evaluated	1.7
Receivables:
End of year balance	19,461.30	18,246.50	15,728.80
Balance individually evaluated	24.5	21.3	10.6
Revolving charge accounts
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	39.7	40.2	39.7
Provision (credit) for credit losses	10.5	4	7.9
Write-offs	-24.6	-19.8	-28.8
Recoveries	14.3	15.3	21.4
End of year balance	39.9	39.7	40.2
Balance individually evaluated	0.2		0.5
Receivables:
End of year balance	2,535.90	2,534.90	2,427.70
Balance individually evaluated	0.2	0.3	0.5
Wholesale receivables
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	6.4	5.9	6
Provision (credit) for credit losses	9	0.1	0.9
Write-offs	-7.7	-0.3	-1
Recoveries	0.1	0.2	0.1
Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)	-0.2	0.5	-0.1
End of year balance	7.6	6.4	5.9
Balance individually evaluated	0.1	0.1	0.1
Receivables:
End of year balance	7,919.10	7,464.70	6,483.10
Balance individually evaluated	1.2	0.1	0.2
Other
Allowance:
Beginning of year balance	14.6	11.5	12.8
Provision (credit) for credit losses	-5.4	4.2	1.4
Write-offs	-0.7	-1.9	-3.5
Recoveries	0.3	1.1	0.8
Other changes (primarily translation adjustments)		-0.3
End of year balance	8.8	14.6	11.5
Balance individually evaluated		3.7
Receivables:
End of year balance	589.6	587.2	564.7
Balance individually evaluated		$32.30	$0.30

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_an4

Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Additional Receivable Disclosures
Investment in non-performing Receivables	$71.20	$60
Total non-performing Receivables as a percentage of Receivables outstanding	0.23%	0.21%
Minimum number of days for a receivable to be considered past due	30 days
Total Receivables 30 days or more past due and still accruing finance income	266.2	233.2
Total past due amounts as a percentage of total Receivables outstanding	0.87%	0.81%
Allowance for credit losses as a percentage of total Receivables outstanding	0.37%	0.39%
Deposits primarily withheld from John Deere dealers and merchants available for certain potential credit losses	$167.40	$173.80

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_an5

Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
	item	item	item
Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	$7.30	$18.10
Receivables without specific allowance	5.9	7.2
Total	13.2	25.3
Unpaid Principal Balance
Receivables with specific allowance	7.2	18
Receivables without specific allowance	5.7	7.1
Total	12.9	25.1
Specific Allowance	2	3.8
Average Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	8.7	19
Receivables without specific allowance	6.1	8
Total	14.8	27
Receivables Related to Troubled Debt Restructurings
Receivable contracts in troubled debt restructuring, number	66	92	138
Receivables in troubled debt restructurings, aggregate balances, pre-modification	3	16	5
Receivables in troubled debt restructurings, aggregate balances, post-modification	2	15	4
Agriculture and turf
Recorded Investment
Total	11.7	23.2
Unpaid Principal Balance
Total	11.4	23
Specific Allowance	2	3.8
Average Recorded Investment
Total	13	24.6
Construction and forestry
Recorded Investment
Total	1.5	2.1
Unpaid Principal Balance
Total	1.5	2.1
Average Recorded Investment
Total	1.8	2.4
Retail notes
Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	7
Receivables without specific allowance	5.9	7.2
Unpaid Principal Balance
Receivables with specific allowance	6.9
Receivables without specific allowance	5.7	7.1
Specific Allowance	1.7
Average Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	8.4
Receivables without specific allowance	6.1	8
Revolving charge accounts
Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	0.2
Unpaid Principal Balance
Receivables with specific allowance	0.2
Specific Allowance	0.2
Average Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	0.2
Wholesale receivables
Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	0.1	0.1
Unpaid Principal Balance
Receivables with specific allowance	0.1	0.1
Specific Allowance	0.1	0.1
Average Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance	0.1	0.2
Operating loans
Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance		18
Unpaid Principal Balance
Receivables with specific allowance		17.9
Specific Allowance		3.7
Average Recorded Investment
Receivables with specific allowance		$18.80

Allowance_for_Credit_Losses_an6

Allowance for Credit Losses and Credit Quality of Receivables (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Dollars
Total write-offs	($45.70)	($31.40)	($40.70)
Total recoveries	20.2	22.5	29.1
Total net write-offs	-25.5	-8.9	-11.6
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-0.16%	-0.12%	-0.18%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.07%	0.09%	0.13%
Total net write-offs (as a percent)	-0.09%	-0.03%	-0.05%
Retail notes
Dollars
Total write-offs	-12.7	-9.4	-7.4
Total recoveries	5.5	5.9	6.8
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-0.07%	-0.06%	-0.05%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.03%	0.04%	0.05%
Retail notes | Agriculture and turf equipment
Dollars
Total write-offs	-6.1	-4.3	-3.4
Total recoveries	3.3	3.6	3.9
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-0.04%	-0.03%	-0.03%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.02%	0.03%	0.03%
Retail notes | Construction and forestry equipment
Dollars
Total write-offs	-6.6	-5.1	-4
Total recoveries	2.2	2.3	2.9
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-0.33%	-0.33%	-0.32%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.11%	0.15%	0.23%
Revolving charge accounts
Dollars
Total write-offs	-24.6	-19.8	-28.8
Total recoveries	14.3	15.3	21.4
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-1.11%	-0.89%	-1.29%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.65%	0.69%	0.96%
Wholesale receivables
Dollars
Total write-offs	-7.7	-0.3	-1
Total recoveries	0.1	0.2	0.1
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-0.09%	0.00%	-0.02%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Financing leases
Dollars
Total write-offs	-0.5	-1.8	-1.6
Total recoveries	0.2	0.5	0.3
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-0.09%	-0.34%	-0.34%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.04%	0.09%	0.06%
Operating loans
Dollars
Total write-offs	-0.2	-0.1	-1.9
Total recoveries	$0.10	$0.60	$0.50
Percent
Total write-offs (as a percent)	-1.45%	-0.25%	-3.12%
Total recoveries (as a percent)	0.73%	1.50%	0.82%

Securitization_of_Receivables_1

Securitization of Receivables (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Securitization of Receivables
Unconsolidated conduits, carrying value of liabilities	$1,267.10
Unconsolidated conduits, maximum exposure to loss	1,330.80
Total assets	34,779.70	31,664.20
Retail notes securitized	4,615.90	4,167.20
Allowance for credit losses - securitization transactions	-13.6	-14.1
Other assets - securitization transactions	107.6	100.2
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	4,709.90	4,253.30
Securitization borrowings	4,558.50	4,109.10
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - securitization transactions	1.5	1.3
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	4,560	4,110.40
Maximum remaining term of all restricted receivables	6 years
VIE-Primary Beneficiary
Securitization of Receivables
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	3,011	2,626
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	2,942	2,547
Non-VIE Banking Operation
Securitization of Receivables
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	368	353
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	351	338
VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary
Securitization of Receivables
Total assets	40,000
Total restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	1,331	1,274
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets - securitization transactions	$1,267	$1,225

Equipment_on_Operating_Leases_1

Equipment on Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Equipment on Operating Leases
Impairment losses on operating leases	$3	$0	$0
Equipment on Operating Leases
Total	3,049.50	2,248.30
Accumulated depreciation	-459.2	-376.2
Equipment on operating leases - net	2,590.30	1,872.10
Due in:
0-12 months	372.7	284
13-24 months	235.7	176.6
25-36 months	115.3	86.1
37-48 months	52.2	42.3
Over 48 months	10.3	5.6
Total	786.2	594.6
Minimum payment default period	30 days
Past due balances of operating leases	44	30
Operating Leases | John Deere
Equipment on Operating Leases
Finance income earned on Receivables and Leases containing waiver of finance charges or reduced rates	12	8	6
Minimum
Equipment on Operating Leases
Initial lease terms, operating	4 months
Maximum
Equipment on Operating Leases
Initial lease terms, operating	60 months
Agriculture and turf equipment
Equipment on Operating Leases
Total	2,229.90	1,706.20
Construction and forestry
Equipment on Operating Leases
Total	$819.60	$542.10

ShortTerm_Borrowings_Details

Short-Term Borrowings (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Short-Term Borrowings
Commercial paper and other notes payable	$2,172.80	$2,768.50
Securitization borrowings	4,558.50	4,109.10
John Deere	2,052.20	2,234.10
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899	3,602.20
Total short-term borrowings	12,682.50	12,713.90
Payment Schedule for Securitization Borrowings Based on Expected Liquidation of Retail Notes
Weighted-average interest rate on total short-term borrowings, excluding current maturities of long-term borrowings (as a percent)	0.60%	0.60%
Securitization borrowings
Payment Schedule for Securitization Borrowings Based on Expected Liquidation of Retail Notes
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2015	2,383
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2016	1,342
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2017	636
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2018	176
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2019	21
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2020	$1

ShortTerm_Borrowings_Details_2

Short-Term Borrowings (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014
Line of Credit Facility
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks	$6,027
Lines of credit unused	3,367
Consolidated ratio of earnings to fixed charges required by the credit agreements, minimum at the end of each fiscal quarter	1.05
Ratio of senior debt, excluding securitization indebtedness, to capital base (total subordinated debt and stockholder's equity excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)) required by the credit agreements, maximum at the end of any fiscal quarter	11
Deere & Company
Agreement with Deere & Company
Minimum ownership percentage by Deere & Company in Capital Corporation capital stock	51.00%
Minimum consolidated tangible net worth of Capital Corporation to be maintained by Deere & Company	50
Minimum ratio of earnings to fixed charges of Capital Corporation to be maintained by Deere & Company	1.05
Line of Credit Facility Expiring April, 2018
Line of Credit Facility
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks	2,500
Line of Credit Facility Expiring April, 2019
Line of Credit Facility
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks	$2,500

LongTerm_Borrowings_Details

Long-Term Borrowings (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Long-Term Borrowings
Total senior debt	$17,071.30	$14,209.60
Unamortized debt discount	-15	-14.5
Total	17,056.30	14,195.10
Principal Amounts of Long-Term Borrowings Maturing in Each of Next Five Years
2015	3,899
2016	4,496
2017	3,650
2018	2,678
2019	2,528
Medium-term notes due 2015-2024
Long-Term Borrowings
Total senior debt	16,573	13,693.40
Principal amount	16,375	13,447
Average interest rates (as a percent)	1.10%	1.10%
2.75% Senior notes due 2022
Long-Term Borrowings
Total senior debt	498.1	491.1
Debt instrument, stated interest rate (as a percent)	2.75%	2.75%
Principal amount	500	500
Portion of debt swapped to variable interest rates, amount	500	500
Variable interest rates, debt swaps (as a percent)	0.90%	0.90%
Other notes
Long-Term Borrowings
Total senior debt	$0.20	$25.10

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Leases
Total rental expense for operating leases	$3	$2	$4
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Lease Payments
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases	5
2015	2
2016	1
2017	1
2018	$1

Capital_Stock_Details

Capital Stock (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2014
Capital Stock
Number of shares of preferred stock authorized, but not issued	10,000		10,000
Par value of preferred stock (in dollars per share)	$1		$1
Capital investment from JDFS	$50	$160

Dividends_Details

Dividends (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Dividends
Cash dividends declared and paid to JDFS	$140	$165

Pension_and_Other_Postretireme1

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Pensions
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Expenses related to defined benefit plans	$6.40	$8.70	$5.60
Health Care and Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Expenses related to defined benefit plans	$8.40	$11.50	$7.90

Stock_Option_Awards_Details

Stock Option Awards (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Stock Option Awards
Total share-based compensation expense	$5.30	$4.90	$5
Income tax benefit recognized in net income	$2	$1.80	$1.80

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Current:
U.S. - Federal									$274.40	$174.60	$173.60
U.S. - State									7.9	6.8	10.1
Foreign									21.2	32.6	34
Total current									303.5	214	217.7
Deferred:
U.S. - Federal									-33.7	42.4	4.4
U.S. - State									0.6	0.8	1.6
Foreign									-9.8	1.2	-5.9
Total deferred									-42.9	44.4	0.1
Provision for income taxes	79.9	71.6	70.6	38.5	72.3	72.2	63.7	50.2	260.6	258.4	217.8
Comparison of the Statutory and Effective Income Tax Provision
U.S. federal income tax provision statutory rate (as a percent)									35.00%
U.S. federal income tax provision at a statutory rate of 35 percent									281	254	209.7
Increase (Decrease) Resulting from:
Municipal lease income not taxable									-1.4	-1.4	-1.5
Tax rates on foreign earnings									-8	-7.2	-6.3
Foreign tax benefit									-23.1
State and local income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit									5.5	4.9	7.6
Other - net									6.6	8.1	8.3
Provision for income taxes	79.9	71.6	70.6	38.5	72.3	72.2	63.7	50.2	260.6	258.4	217.8
Accumulated earnings of certain subsidiaries outside the U.S. for which no provision for U.S. income or foreign withholding taxes has been made	303.6								303.6
Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on unremitted earnings	0								0
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries	$56.40								$56.40

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Tax Assets
Allowance for credit losses	$46	$43.10
Unrealized gain/loss on derivatives	0.3	2
Accrual for retirement and other benefits	25.5	22.2
Federal taxes on deferred state tax deductions	13.6	12.6
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards	5.3	5.4
Miscellaneous accruals and other	18.6	5.3
Less valuation allowances	-1.1	-0.8
Deferred income tax assets	108.2	89.8
Deferred Tax Liabilities
Lease transactions	381.2	406.2
Tax over book depreciation	5	2.9
Deferred retail note finance income	4.1	3.9
Deferred income tax liabilities	390.3	413
Additional Deferred income Tax Information
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards, expiring from 2015 through 2034	4.4
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards with an indefinite carryforward period	$0.90

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of the Total Amounts of Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Beginning of year balance	$33.60	$32.50	$30
Increases to tax positions taken during the current year	12.1	11.8	12
Increases to tax positions taken during prior years	0.7	1.1	0.8
Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years	-7	-7.8	-6.6
Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations	-3.2	-4	-3.6
Foreign exchange			-0.1
End of year balance	36.2	33.6	32.5
Unrecognized tax benefits affecting effective tax rate if recognized	20.2
Total amount of expense from interest and penalties	1.7	0.4	0.2
Accrued interest and penalties on income tax	$14.40	$12.80

Other_Income_and_Administrativ2

Other Income and Administrative and Operating Expenses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Other income - net
Fees from John Deere	$43.20	$45.50	$43
Other	27.1	25.7	25.1
Total	70.3	71.2	68.1
Administrative and operating expenses
Compensation and benefits	261.2	253.2	209.6
Other	149.4	124.1	129.7
Total	$410.60	$377.30	$339.30

Cash_Flow_Information_Details

Cash Flow Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Cash Flow Information
Cash payments for interest	$315	$364	$506
Cash payments for income taxes	$301	$228	$204

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014
John Deere Financial Inc. | Guarantees of debt and derivatives | Commercial paper
Guarantee Obligations
Guarantee obligations maximum exposure	$442
John Deere Financial Inc. | Guarantees of debt and derivatives | Medium-term notes
Guarantee Obligations
Guarantee obligations maximum exposure	469
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	4.80%
Maximum remaining maturity	1 year
John Deere Financial Inc. | Guarantees of debt and derivatives | Derivative Instruments
Guarantee Obligations
Guarantee obligations maximum exposure	8
Notional amount	2,364
John Deere Canada Funding Inc. (JDCFI) | VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary
Guarantee Obligations
Carrying value of assets or liabilities related to JDCFI	0
John Deere Canada Funding Inc. (JDCFI) | VIE-Not Primary Beneficiary | Guarantees of debt and derivatives
Guarantee Obligations
Guarantee obligations maximum exposure	$1,565
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent)	2.30%
Maximum remaining maturity	5 years

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details 2) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
Commitments
Restricted other assets	$33,000,000
John Deere dealers
Commitments
Unused commitments	8,000,000,000
Customers
Commitments
Unused commitments	$27,200,000,000
Minimum percentage of unused commitments to extend credit to customers that relate to revolving charge accounts	95.00%

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Ite2

Other Comprehensive Income Items (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
After-tax changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Beginning of year balance	$35.60	$21.60	$54.10
Current period activity	-30.2	14	-32.5
End of year balance	5.4	35.6	21.6
Cumulative translation adjustment
After-tax changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Beginning of year balance	39.5	33.2	62.4
Current period activity	-33.5	6.3	-29.2
End of year balance	6	39.5	33.2
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
After-tax changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Beginning of year balance	-3.9	-11.6	-8.3
Current period activity	3.3	7.7	-3.3
End of year balance	($0.60)	($3.90)	($11.60)

Other_Comprehensive_Income_Ite3

Other Comprehensive Income Items (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Cumulative translation adjustment, before tax	($33.50)	$6.30	($29.20)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, before tax
Unrealized hedging gain (loss), before tax	-10.2	33.3	-60.5
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, before tax	5.1	11.8	-5.1
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	-28.4	18.1	-34.3
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax (expense) credit
Unrealized hedging gain (loss), tax (expense) credit	-3.6	-11.6	21.4
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax (expense) credit	-1.8	-4.1	1.8
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) credit	-1.8	-4.1	1.8
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax
Cumulative translation adjustment, after tax	-33.5	6.3	-29.2
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, after tax
Unrealized hedging gain (loss), after tax	-6.6	21.7	-39.1
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, after tax	3.3	7.7	-3.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	-30.2	14	-32.5
Interest rate contracts | Interest expense
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, before tax
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to, before tax	9.8	17.8	13.1
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax (expense) credit
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to, tax expense (credit)	-3.5	-6.2	-4.6
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, after tax
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to, after tax	6.3	11.6	8.5
Foreign exchange contracts | Administrative and operating expenses
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, before tax
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to, before tax	5.5	-39.3	42.3
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax (expense) credit
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to, tax expense (credit)	-1.9	13.7	-15
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, after tax
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to, after tax	$3.60	($25.60)	$27.30

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Securitization borrowings	$4,558.50	$4,109.10
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899	3,602.20
Long-term borrowings	17,056.30	14,195.10
Fair Value, Level 2
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Securitization borrowings	4,561.60	4,112.80
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,910.10	3,623.10
Long-term borrowings	17,212.90	14,331.30
Fair Value, Level 3
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Receivables financed - net	25,716.90	24,458.90
Retail notes securitized - net	4,573.40	4,124.40
Carrying Value
Fair Values of Financial Instruments
Receivables financed - net	25,791.20	24,568.80
Retail notes securitized - net	4,602.30	4,153.10
Securitization borrowings	4,558.50	4,109.10
Current maturities of long-term borrowings	3,899	3,602.20
Long-term borrowings	$17,056.30	$14,195.10

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets	$306.90	$334.50
Derivative liabilities	83.8	147.6
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets	306.9	334.5
Derivative liabilities	83.8	147.6
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Interest rate contracts | Receivables from John Deere
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets	183.7	175.5
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Interest rate contracts | Other assets
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets	117.3	156.8
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Interest rate contracts | Other payables to John Deere
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative liabilities	52.2	84.8
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Interest rate contracts | Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative liabilities	23	29.9
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Foreign exchange contracts | Other assets
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets	3.1	1
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Foreign exchange contracts | Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative liabilities	8.6	15.8
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Cross-currency interest rate contracts | Receivables from John Deere
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets	2.8	1.1
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Cross-currency interest rate contracts | Other assets
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative assets		0.1
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Cross-currency interest rate contracts | Other payables to John Deere
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative liabilities		1.1
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Cross-currency interest rate contracts | Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis
Derivative liabilities		$16

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Total Receivables - net	$30,393.50	$28,721.90
Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements | Level 3
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Total Receivables - net	5.3	14.3
(Gains) losses on fair value of receivables	-1.8	3.7	0.6
Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements | Level 3 | Retail notes
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Total Receivables - net	5.3
(Gains) losses on fair value of receivables	1.7
Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements | Level 3 | Revolving charge accounts
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
(Gains) losses on fair value of receivables	0.2		0.5
Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements | Level 3 | Wholesale receivables
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
(Gains) losses on fair value of receivables			0.1
Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements | Level 3 | Operating loans
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value
Total Receivables - net		14.3
(Gains) losses on fair value of receivables	($3.70)	$3.70

Derivative_Instruments_Details

Derivative Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Cash Flow Hedges
Cash flow hedge gain (loss) recorded in OCI to be reclassified within twelve months	($4)
Maximum maturity of cash flow hedge interest rate and cross-currency interest rate contracts	37 months
Gains or losses reclassified from OCI to earnings	0
Interest rate contracts | Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedges
Notional amounts	3,050	3,100
Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedges
Notional amounts	$0	$746

Derivative_Instruments_Details1

Derivative Instruments (Details 2) (Interest Rate Contracts, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedges
Gains (losses) on interest rate contracts	($12.80)	($237.50)
Net accrued interest income on interest rate contracts	161	146.6
Gains (losses) on borrowings	10.8	237.7
Accrued interest expense on borrowings	248	237.9
Fair Value Hedges
Gains (losses) on ineffective portion of interest rate fair value hedge derivatives	-2	0.2
Fair Value Hedges
Fair Value Hedges
Notional amounts	$8,228	$6,864

Derivative_Instruments_Details2

Derivative Instruments (Details 3) (Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Interest rate contracts
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Notional amounts	$3,076	$2,950
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Notional amounts	1,364	1,339
Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Notional amounts	98	85
Interest Rate Caps- Purchased
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Notional amounts	1,703	1,641
Interest Rate Caps- Sold
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Notional amounts	$1,703	$1,641

Derivative_Instruments_Details3

Derivative Instruments (Details 4) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	$306.90	$334.50
Total derivative liabilities	83.8	147.6
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Payables to John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities	35.3	71.4
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Receivables from John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	148.1	144.3
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	107.5	140.5
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Other Payables to John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities	35.3	71
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Other Payables to John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities		0.4
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities		16
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Receivables from John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	38.4	32.3
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Assets
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	12.9	17.4
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Other Payables to John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities	16.9	14.5
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities	31.6	45.7
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Receivables from John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	35.6	31.2
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	9.8	16.3
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Other Payables to John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities	16.9	13.8
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities	23	29.9
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Other Assets
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	3.1	1
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign Exchange Contracts | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities	8.6	15.8
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Receivables from John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets	2.8	1.1
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Other Assets
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative assets		0.1
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts | Other Payables to John Deere
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Total derivative liabilities		$0.70

Derivative_Instruments_Details4

Derivative Instruments (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses)	$57.60	$16.30	($0.90)
John Deere
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments
Gain (loss) on derivatives transactions with affiliate party	146	-100	281
Interest rate contracts | Interest expense
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments
Fair value hedges, gains (losses)	148.2	-90.9	332.4
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses)	5	-4.5	-8.6
Interest rate contracts | Interest expense | Cash flow hedges
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges, reclassified from OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	-9.8	-17.8	-13.1
Interest rate contracts | OCI (pretax)
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges, interest rate contracts, recognized in OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	-6.1	-14.6	-22.1
Cash flow hedges, foreign exchange contracts, recognized in OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	-4.1	47.9	-38.4
Foreign exchange contracts | Administrative and operating expenses
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses)	52.6	20.8	7.7
Foreign exchange contracts | Administrative and operating expenses | Cash flow hedges
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments
Cash flow hedges, reclassified from OCI, effective portion, gains (losses)	($5.50)	$39.30	($42.30)

Derivative_Instruments_Details5

Derivative Instruments (Details 6) (Derivative Instruments, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Counterparty Risk and Collateral
Aggregate liability positions for derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features	$0	$0
John Deere
Counterparty Risk and Collateral
Increase (decrease) in maximum loss if derivative counterparties fail to meet obligations - loss sharing agreement	$8	$17

Derivative_Instruments_Details6

Derivative Instruments (Details 7) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	$306.90	$334.50
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	83.8	147.6
John Deere
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	186.5	176.6
Netting Arrangements	-50.4	-82.9
Net Amount	136.1	93.7
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	52.2	85.9
Netting Arrangements	-50.4	-82.9
Net Amount	1.8	3
External
Derivative assets
Gross Amounts Recognized	120.4	157.9
Netting Arrangements	-24.3	-42.6
Collateral Received		-2.4
Net Amount	96.1	112.9
Derivative liabilities
Gross Amounts Recognized	31.6	61.7
Netting Arrangements	-24.3	-42.6
Net Amount	$7.30	$19.10

Geographic_Area_Information_De

Geographic Area Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
									item
Geographic Area Information
Number of operating segments									1
Geographic Area Information
Revenues	$521.90	$487.60	$454.50	$431.80	$476.40	$451.70	$431.30	$408.10	$1,895.80	$1,767.50	$1,674.60
Operating profit (loss)									804.8	726.9	600.5
Receivables	30,505.90				28,833.30				30,505.90	28,833.30	25,204.30
U.S.
Geographic Area Information
Revenues									1,646	1,528.70	1,445.60
Operating profit (loss)									682.2	605.7	494.2
Receivables	26,570				24,895.10				26,570	24,895.10	21,553.90
Outside the U.S.
Geographic Area Information
Revenues									249.8	238.8	229
Operating profit (loss)									122.6	121.2	106.3
Receivables	$3,935.90				$3,938.20				$3,935.90	$3,938.20	$3,650.40

Unconsolidated_Affiliated_Comp2

Unconsolidated Affiliated Company (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Unconsolidated Affiliated Company
Ownership percentage in equity method investee	50.00%								50.00%
Operations:
Total revenue									$13.70	$11.90	$11.20
Net income									3.8	2.2	2.8
The Company's equity in net income	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.8	0.1	0.2	0.5	0.3	1.9	1.1	1.4
Financial Position:
Total assets	202.8				189.2				202.8	189.2
Total external borrowings	176.3				165.7				176.3	165.7
Total net assets	21.9				20.5				21.9	20.5
The Company's share of net assets	$10.90				$10.20				$10.90	$10.20

Supplemental_Information_Unaud2

Supplemental Information (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jan. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012
Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
Revenues	$521.90	$487.60	$454.50	$431.80	$476.40	$451.70	$431.30	$408.10	$1,895.80	$1,767.50	$1,674.60
Interest expense	74.6	69	63.4	74.1	84.4	85	95.3	87.5	281.1	352.2	455.6
Operating expenses	213.5	218.1	196.7	183.5	186.9	170	166.9	165.7	811.8	689.5	619.9
Provision for income taxes	79.9	71.6	70.6	38.5	72.3	72.2	63.7	50.2	260.6	258.4	217.8
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.8	0.1	0.2	0.5	0.3	1.9	1.1	1.4
Net income attributable to the Company	$154.20	$129.20	$124.30	$136.50	$132.90	$124.70	$105.90	$105	$544.20	$468.50	$382.70

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event
Cash dividends declared and paid to JDFS	$140	$165
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Dividend from JDFS paid to Deere & Co.			100
Subsequent Event | Australian dollar denominated medium-term notes due December 2019
Subsequent Event
Principal amount of notes issued			227
Subsequent Event | John Deere Financial Services, Inc.
Subsequent Event
Cash dividends declared and paid to JDFS			$100