| Document And Entity Information | Nov. 13, 2020 |
| Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 13, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 0-9143 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Hurco Companies, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | IN |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 35-1150732 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | One Technology Way |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Indianapolis |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 46268 |
| City Area Code | 317 |
| Local Phone Number | 293-5309 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000315374 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
