Joy Global 10-K 13 Dec 13 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Billions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Dec. 06, 2013	Apr. 26, 2013
Entity Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	25-Oct-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Trading Symbol	'JOY	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'JOY GLOBAL INC.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000801898	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--10-25	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	102,032,137	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$6

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	$5,012,697	$5,660,889	$4,403,906
Cost of sales	3,389,484	3,783,802	2,897,605
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	680,001	736,776	602,010
Intangible asset impairment charges	155,200	0	0
Other income	-33,649	-32,248	-15,888
Operating income	821,661	1,172,559	920,179
Interest income	8,781	5,831	13,869
Interest expense	-66,285	-73,259	-38,180
Reorganization items	0	0	-35
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	764,157	1,105,131	895,833
Provision for income taxes	230,219	337,870	264,831
Income from continuing operations	533,938	767,261	631,002
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	0	-180	0
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	533,938	767,081	631,002
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	-225	-5,060	-21,346
Net income	533,713	762,201	609,656
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	-180	0
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$533,713	$762,021	$609,656
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$5.03	$7.25	$6.01
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.05)	($0.20)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$5.03	$7.20	$5.81
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$4.99	$7.18	$5.92
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.05)	($0.20)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$4.99	$7.13	$5.72
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.70	$0.70
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	106,070	105,862	104,916
Diluted (in shares)	106,996	106,889	106,537

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net income	$533,713	$762,201	$609,656
Other comprehensive income (loss):	'	'	'
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes	19,336	-103,158	-20,190
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	149	4,212	-1,992
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-18,470	-13,620	5,741
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	1,015	-112,566	-16,441
Comprehensive income	534,728	649,635	593,215
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	-180	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$534,728	$649,455	$593,215

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$405,709,000	$263,873,000
Accounts receivable, net	1,083,663,000	1,229,083,000
Inventories	1,139,744,000	1,415,455,000
Other current assets	193,328,000	247,666,000
Total current assets	2,822,444,000	3,156,077,000
Property, plant and equipment:	'	'
Land and improvements	78,317,000	71,796,000
Buildings	410,773,000	343,154,000
Machinery and equipment	861,862,000	826,519,000
Software	90,884,000	87,701,000
Gross property, plant and equipment	1,441,836,000	1,329,170,000
Accumulated depreciation	-529,194,000	-496,308,000
Total property, plant and equipment	912,642,000	832,862,000
Other assets:	'	'
Other intangible assets, net	331,812,000	589,224,000
Goodwill	1,480,519,000	1,382,358,000
Deferred income taxes	41,532,000	67,101,000
Other non-current assets	200,633,000	114,881,000
Total other assets	2,054,496,000	2,153,564,000
Total assets	5,789,582,000	6,142,503,000
Current liabilities:	'	'
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	58,669,000	65,316,000
Trade accounts payable	388,119,000	452,236,000
Employee compensation and benefits	130,555,000	156,867,000
Advance payments and progress billings	399,768,000	669,792,000
Accrued warranties	85,732,000	100,646,000
Other accrued liabilities	286,063,000	322,813,000
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,684,000	13,147,000
Total current liabilities	1,360,590,000	1,780,817,000
Long-term obligations	1,256,927,000	1,306,625,000
Other non-current liabilities:	'	'
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	20,723,000	25,564,000
Accrued pension costs	149,805,000	335,813,000
Other liabilities	143,168,000	116,495,000
Total other non-current liabilities	313,696,000	477,872,000
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Shareholders’ equity:	'	'
Common stock, $1 par value (authorized 150,000,000 shares; 130,204,665 and 129,799,524 shares issued as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012, respectively)	130,205,000	129,800,000
Capital in excess of par value	1,176,068,000	1,140,680,000
Retained earnings	3,390,459,000	2,931,981,000
Treasury stock (27,978,159 and 23,873,159 shares as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012, respectively)	-1,330,729,000	-1,116,623,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-507,634,000	-508,649,000
Total shareholders’ equity	2,858,369,000	2,577,189,000
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$5,789,582,000	$6,142,503,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Common stock, authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, issued	130,204,665	129,799,524
Treasury stock shares	27,978,159	23,873,159

Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Operating Activities:	'	'	'
Net income	$533,713	$762,201	$609,656
Loss from discontinued operations	225	5,060	21,346
Adjustments to continuing operations:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	113,519	152,840	79,110
Intangible asset impairment charges	155,200	0	0
Changes in deferred income taxes	12,184	22,663	76,784
Contributions to defined benefit employee pension plans	-165,712	-184,865	-180,897
Defined benefit employee pension plan expense	19,632	46,508	50,326
Gain on remeasurement of IMM shares upon obtaining control	0	-19,435	0
Share-based compensation expense	29,006	27,381	25,507
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	-1,728	-21,250	-14,982
Changes in long-term receivables	-116,151	-16,133	-10,120
Other adjustments to continuing operations, net	6,754	-10,846	64
Changes in working capital items attributed to continuing operations, net of acquisitions:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	206,914	-162,876	-112,910
Inventories	199,530	-84,514	-391,129
Other current assets	18,597	-27,696	-42,798
Trade accounts payable	-55,087	-81,517	120,745
Employee compensation and benefits	-24,465	6,227	7,608
Advance payments and progress billings	-249,752	-91,378	301,818
Other accrued liabilities	-43,841	141,545	-40,402
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	638,538	463,915	499,726
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	-1,688	-21,054	4,967
Net cash provided by operating activities	636,850	442,861	504,693
Investing Activities:	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0	-955,917	-1,048,908
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-153,418	-241,527	-110,523
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	3,555	7,917	6,160
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	0	-56,270	375,000
Equity investment in IMM shares	0	0	-376,724
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	0	866,000	-866,000
Other investing activities, net	-112	1,468	-882
Net cash used by investing activities	-149,975	-378,329	-2,021,877
Financing Activities:	'	'	'
Common stock issued	7,575	12,148	53,341
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,728	21,250	14,982
Dividends paid	-74,325	-73,961	-73,262
Issuance of senior notes	0	0	495,755
Borrowings under term loans	0	250,000	500,000
Repayments of term loans	-50,000	-281,250	-6,250
Change in short and long-term obligations, net	-7,374	-4,492	5,210
Financing fees	0	-5,304	-13,060
Treasury stock purchased	-214,106	0	0
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	-336,502	-81,609	976,716
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-8,537	-7,371	13,208
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	141,836	-24,448	-527,260
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	263,873	288,321	815,581
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	405,709	263,873	288,321
Supplemental cash flow information:	'	'	'
Interest paid	63,623	69,743	33,505
Income taxes paid	$262,705	$178,729	$217,418

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Noncontrolling Interest
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Beginning Balance at Oct. 29, 2010	$1,342,366	$127,403	$1,002,169	$1,709,059	($1,116,623)	($379,642)	$0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	609,656	'	'	609,656	'	'	0
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes	-20,190	'	'	'	'	-20,190	'
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	-1,992	'	'	'	'	-1,992	'
Currency translation adjustment	5,741	'	'	'	'	5,741	'
Share-based compensation expense	25,507	'	25,507	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid ($0.70 per share)	-73,262	'	713	-73,975	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted stock units and performance shares	-4,521	141	-4,662	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	52,733	1,431	51,302	'	'	'	'
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	775	12	763	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	14,982	'	14,982	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Oct. 28, 2011	1,951,795	128,987	1,090,774	2,244,740	-1,116,623	-396,083	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of controlling interest in IMM	437,654	'	'	'	'	'	437,654
Net income	762,201	'	'	762,021	'	'	180
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes	-103,158	'	'	'	'	-103,158	'
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	4,212	'	'	'	'	4,212	'
Currency translation adjustment	-13,620	'	'	'	'	-13,620	'
Purchase of IMM shares from non-controlling interest	-437,834	'	'	'	'	'	-437,834
Share-based compensation expense	27,381	'	27,381	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid ($0.70 per share)	-73,961	'	819	-74,780	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted stock units and performance shares	-10,974	429	-11,403	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	9,634	342	9,292	'	'	'	'
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	2,609	42	2,567	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	21,250	'	21,250	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Oct. 26, 2012	2,577,189	129,800	1,140,680	2,931,981	-1,116,623	-508,649	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	533,713	'	'	533,713	'	'	'
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes	19,336	'	'	'	'	19,336	'
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	149	'	'	'	'	149	'
Currency translation adjustment	-18,470	'	'	'	'	-18,470	'
Treasury stock purchased	-214,106	'	'	'	-214,106	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	29,006	'	29,006	'	'	'	'
Dividends paid ($0.70 per share)	-74,325	'	910	-75,235	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted stock units and performance shares	-3,722	178	-3,900	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	4,270	160	4,110	'	'	'	'
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	3,601	67	3,534	'	'	'	'
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,728	'	1,728	'	'	'	'
Ending Balance at Oct. 25, 2013	$2,858,369	$130,205	$1,176,068	$3,390,459	($1,330,729)	($507,634)	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$0.70	$0.70	$0.70

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Description of Business	'
	Description of Business
	Joy Global Inc. is a leading manufacturer and servicer of high productivity mining equipment for the extraction of coal and other minerals and ores. We manufacture and market original equipment and aftermarket parts and services for both underground and surface mining and certain industrial applications. Our equipment is used in major mining regions throughout the world to mine coal, copper, iron ore, oil sands, gold and other minerals. We operate in two business segments: Underground Mining Machinery and Surface Mining Equipment. We are a major manufacturer of underground mining machinery for the extraction of coal and other bedded minerals and offer comprehensive service locations near major mining regions worldwide. We are also a major producer of surface mining equipment for the extraction of ores and minerals and we provide extensive operational support for many types of equipment used in surface mining. Our principal manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, including facilities in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Texas and Alabama, and internationally, including facilities in China, the United Kingdom, South Africa and Australia.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Significant Accounting Policies
	Our significant accounting policies are as follows:
	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation – The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Joy Global Inc. and its domestic and non-U.S. subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
	Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Ultimate realization of assets and settlement of liabilities in the future could differ from those estimates.
	Cash Equivalents – All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when issued are considered cash equivalents. These primarily consist of money market funds and, to a lesser extent, certificates of deposit and commercial paper. Cash equivalents were $29.2 million and $49.5 million as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012, respectively.
	Inventories – Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method for all inventories. Cost includes direct materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. We evaluate the need to record valuation adjustments for inventory on a regular basis. Our policy is to evaluate all inventories, including raw material, work-in-process and finished goods. Inventory in excess of our estimated usage requirements is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Inherent in the estimates of net realizable value are estimates related to our future manufacturing schedules, customer demand, possible alternative uses and ultimate realization of potentially excess inventory.
	Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repair costs that do not significantly improve the related asset or extend its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. For financial reporting purposes, plant and equipment are depreciated primarily by the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which generally range from 5 to 50 years for land improvements, from 10 to 50 years for buildings, from 3 to 12 years for machinery and equipment and from 2 to 5 years for software. Depreciation expense was $99.9 million, $83.8 million and $59.5 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Depreciation claimed for income tax purposes is computed by accelerated methods.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets – We assess the realizability of our held and used long-lived assets by evaluating such assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets (or group of assets) may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined to exist if the estimated future undiscounted cash flows related to such assets are less than the carrying value. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the fair value of the asset compared to its carrying value. No impairment was identified related to our long-lived assets in fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets – Intangible assets include engineering drawings, customer relationships, backlog, non-compete agreements, patents, unpatented technology and trademarks. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are composed of trademarks and are not amortized but are evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes occur that suggest an impairment in carrying value, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment by comparing each assets' fair value to its book value. We first determine qualitatively whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived asset is impaired. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived asset is impaired, then we determine the fair value by using the discounted cash flow model based on royalties estimated to be derived in the future use of the asset were we to license the use of the indefinite-lived asset. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets for details regarding the results of our indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing performed in fiscal 2013. No impairment was identified in fiscal 2012 or 2011.
	Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized to reflect the pattern of economic benefits consumed, which is principally the straight-line method. Intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. No impairment was identified related to our finite-lived intangible assets in fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is assigned to specific reporting units, which we have identified as our operating segments, and is tested for impairment at least annually, during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that a reporting unit’s carrying amount is greater than its fair value. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment by comparing the fair value of each of our reporting units to their book value. We first determine, based on a qualitative assessment, whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we then determine the fair value of the reporting unit based on a discounted cash flow model. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the impairment test continues by comparing the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by deducting the fair value of a reporting unit’s identifiable assets and liabilities from the fair value of the reporting unit as a whole, as if that reporting unit had just been acquired and the fair value of the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed were being determined initially. If goodwill is impaired, we recognize a non-cash impairment loss based on the amount by which the book value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.
	The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. Qualitative assessments regarding goodwill involve a high degree of judgment and can entail subjective considerations. The discounted cash flow model involves many assumptions, including operating results forecasts and discount rates. Inherent in the operating results forecasts are certain assumptions regarding revenue growth rates, projected cost saving initiatives and projected long-term growth rates in the determination of terminal values. We performed our goodwill impairment testing as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 and no impairment was identified.
	Foreign Currency Transactions – Assets and liabilities of international operations that have a functional currency that is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, and revenue and expense items are translated using weighted average exchange rates. Any adjustments arising on translation are included in shareholders’ equity as an element of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	Assets and liabilities of operations which have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, but which maintain their accounting records in local currency, have their values remeasured into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, except for non-monetary items for which historical rates are used. Exchange gains or losses arising on remeasurement of the values into U.S. dollars are recognized in Cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Exchange gains or losses incurred on transactions conducted by one of our subsidiaries in a currency other than the subsidiary’s functional currency are normally reflected in Cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income. An exception is made when the transaction is a long-term intercompany loan that is not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future, in which case the exchange gains or losses are included in shareholders’ equity as an element of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	The pre-tax foreign exchange impact included in operating income was a loss of $4.4 million, a loss of $1.4 million and a gain of $1.2 million in fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Foreign Currency Hedging and Derivative Financial Instruments – We are exposed to certain foreign currency risks in the normal course of our global business operations. We enter into derivative contracts that are foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the risks of certain identified and anticipated transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective operating unit. The types of risks hedged are those arising from the variability of future earnings and cash flows caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts are for forecasted transactions and committed receivables and payables denominated in foreign currencies and are not entered into for speculative purposes. Consequently, any market-related loss on the forward contract would be offset by changes in the value of the hedged items, and, as a result, we are generally not exposed to net market risk associated with these instruments.
	Each derivative is designated as either a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge or an undesignated instrument. All derivatives are recorded at fair value in the balance sheet as assets or liabilities. Cash flows from fair value and cash flow hedges are classified within the same category as the item being hedged in the statement of cash flows. Cash flows from undesignated derivative instruments are included in operating activities on the statement of cash flows.
	For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss of the derivative contract is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. This amount is reclassified into the income statement in the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Ineffectiveness related to these derivative contracts is recorded in the income statement. For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge and for derivative contracts entered into to hedge revaluation of net balance sheet exposures in non-functional currency that are not designated as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is recorded in the income statement. This gain or loss is offset by foreign exchange fluctuations of the underlying hedged item.
	Revenue Recognition – We recognize revenue on aftermarket products and services when the following criteria are satisfied: persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, product delivery and transfer of title and risk and rewards has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue on long-term contracts, such as contracts to manufacture mining shovels, draglines, roof support systems and conveyor systems, using the percentage-of-completion method. When using the percentage-of-completion method, sales and gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Sales and gross profit are adjusted prospectively for revisions in estimated total contract costs and contract values. Estimated losses are recognized in full when identified.
	We have life cycle management contracts with customers to supply parts and service for terms of 1 to 17 years. These contracts are established based on the conditions in which the equipment will be operating, the time horizon that the contracts will cover, and the expected operating cycle that will be required for the equipment. Based on this information, a model is created representing the projected costs and revenues of servicing the respective machines over the specified contract terms. Accounting for these contracts requires us to make various estimates, including estimates of the relevant machine’s long-term maintenance requirements. Under these contracts, customers are generally billed monthly based on hours of operation or units of production achieved by the equipment, with the respective deferred revenues recorded when billed. Revenue is recognized in the period in which parts are supplied or services provided. These contracts are reviewed quarterly by comparison of actual results to original estimates or most recent analysis, with revenue recognition adjusted appropriately for future estimated costs. If a loss is expected at any time, the full amount of the loss is recognized immediately.
	We have certain customer agreements that are considered multiple element arrangements. The agreements are assessed for multiple elements based on whether the delivered item has value to the customer on a standalone basis and whether delivery or performance of the undelivered item is considered probable and substantially in our control. If those criteria are met, revenue is allocated to each identified unit of accounting based on our estimate of their relative selling prices.
	Revenue recognition involves judgments, including assessments of expected returns, the likelihood of nonpayment and estimates of expected costs and profits on long-term contracts. In determining when to recognize revenue, we analyze various factors, including the specifics of the transaction, historical experience, creditworthiness of the customer and current market and economic conditions. Changes in judgments on these factors could impact the timing and amount of revenue recognized with a resulting impact on the timing and amount of associated income.
	Comprehensive Income – Comprehensive income includes disclosure of financial information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income. Our comprehensive income encompasses net income, the change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, the derivative instrument fair market value adjustment and foreign currency translation. Comprehensive income is disclosed in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Accumulated other comprehensive loss is disclosed in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and our Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity. Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following:
	In millions	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations	$	(540,122	)	$	(559,458	)	$	(456,300	)
	Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment	5,028			4,879			667
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	27,460			45,930			59,550
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(507,634	)	$	(508,649	)	$	(396,083	)
	The change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations is net of a $140.3 million, $160.9 million and $118.5 million income tax benefit as of October 25, 2013, October 26, 2012 and October 28, 2011, respectively. The derivative instrument fair market value adjustment is net of $2.2 million, $2.6 million and $0.4 million of income tax effect as of October 25, 2013, October 26, 2012 and October 28, 2011, respectively.
	Sales Incentives – We account for cash consideration (such as sales incentives and cash discounts) given to our customers or resellers as a reduction of net sales.
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts on a specific account identification basis through a review of several factors, including the aging status of our customers’ accounts, the financial condition of our customers and historical collection experience.
	Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs – We report shipping costs billed to a customer in a sales transaction as net sales. We report the related costs incurred for shipping as cost of sales.
	Research and Development Expenses – Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Such costs incurred in the development of new products or significant improvements to existing products amounted to $49.0 million, $47.8 million and $40.4 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Share-Based Compensation – We account for awards of stock by measuring the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. Compensation expense is recognized using the straight line method.
	Income Taxes – Deferred taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using current statutory tax rates. Deferred income tax provisions are based on changes in the deferred tax assets and liabilities from period to period. Additionally, we analyze our ability to recognize the net deferred tax assets created in each jurisdiction in which we operate to determine if valuation allowances are necessary based on the “more likely than not” criteria.
	As required under the application of fresh start accounting, the release of pre-emergence tax valuation reserves was not recorded in the income statement but instead was treated first as a reduction of excess reorganization value until exhausted, then intangible assets until exhausted, and thereafter reported as additional paid in capital. Consequently, a net tax charge will be incurred in future years when these tax assets are utilized. We will continue to monitor the appropriateness of the existing valuation allowances and determine annually the amount of valuation allowances that are required to be maintained. All future reversals of pre-emergence valuation allowances will be recorded to additional paid in capital.
	We estimate the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year on an interim basis. The estimated effective tax rate contemplates the expected jurisdiction where income is earned (e.g., United States compared to non-United States), as well as tax planning strategies. If the actual results are different from these estimates, adjustments to the effective tax rate may be required in the period such determination is made. Additionally, discrete items are treated separately from the effective rate analysis and are recorded separately as an income tax provision or benefit at the time they are recognized. To the extent recognized, these items will impact the effective tax rate in the aggregate but will not adjust the amount used for future periods within the same year.
	Earnings Per Share – Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units, if dilutive.
	New Accounting Pronouncements – In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, "Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU No. 2013-02 requires presentation, either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, of the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety, cross references to the related footnote for additional information would be appropriate. ASU 2013-02 will be effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The adoption of this guidance will have no impact on our financial condition or results of operations but will impact the presentation of the financial statements. We are currently evaluating our presentation options.
	In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-2, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” ASU No. 2012-2 provides us the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing is necessary. If, as a result of the qualitative assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. ASU 2012-2 was effective for the indefinite-lived impairment tests performed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2012-2 did not have any impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” ASU No. 2011-05 eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders’ equity or in the footnotes. All non-owner changes in shareholder's equity instead must be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 was effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial condition or results of operations but impacted the presentation of comprehensive income in the financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions	'
	Acquisitions
	Acquisition of IMM
	On December 29, 2011, we completed the purchase of 534.8 million shares of IMM. IMM is a leading designer and manufacturer of underground coal mining equipment in China. The shares, which represented approximately 41.1% of IMM’s outstanding common stock, were purchased pursuant to a stock purchase agreement, dated July 11, 2011, as amended and restated on July 14, 2011. The shares were purchased for HKD8.50 per share, or approximately $584.6 million. As a result of this purchase and prior open market purchases, we acquired a controlling interest on such date of approximately 69.2% of IMM’s outstanding common stock and were required by Rule 26.1 of the Hong Kong Takeovers Code to commence a tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of IMM common stock and options to purchase IMM common stock that we did not already own. The tender offer commenced on January 6, 2012 and we completed the tender offer on February 10, 2012. As a result of the tender offer, we beneficially owned approximately 98.9% of IMM’s outstanding common stock. On July 25, 2012, we effected the compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares under applicable provisions of the Cayman Island Companies Law, under which IMM is incorporated. We paid consideration of approximately $16.2 million to complete the compulsory acquisition. The combined effect of these transactions resulted in our beneficial ownership of 100% of the common stock of IMM.
	Prior to obtaining control on December 29, 2011, our investment in IMM had been accounted for under the equity method. Upon obtaining control, we applied the acquisition method of accounting, re-measured the preexisting interest at fair value and recorded a gain of $19.4 million. The gain is reported in the Consolidated Statement of Income under the heading Other income for the period ended October 26, 2012. The results of operations for IMM have been included in the accompanying financial statements from December 29, 2011 forward as part of the Underground Mining Machinery segment. Prior to obtaining control, our share of income from IMM was reported in the Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Other income and included in Corporate.
	The determination of the fair value of the net assets acquired was finalized in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is reflected as goodwill. Adjustments have been made in the current year to reflect updated fair value estimates for intangible assets and to adjust for receivables and other liabilities. The following table summarizes the estimates of fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:
	(in thousands)
	Assets Acquired:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	72,912
	Accounts receivable	227,825
	Inventories	91,176
	Other current assets	15,622
	Property, plant and equipment	125,600
	Other intangible assets and goodwill	1,160,211
	Other non-current assets	34,078
	Total assets acquired	1,727,424
	Liabilities Assumed:
	Short-term notes payable	(14,666		)
	Accounts payable	(87,305		)
	Employee compensation and benefits	(6,458		)
	Advance payments and progress billings	(6,122		)
	Other accrued liabilities	(64,916		)
	Other non-current liabilities	(124,519		)
	Total liabilities assumed	(303,986		)
		$	1,423,438
	The fair value for identified intangible assets was primarily determined based upon discounted expected cash flows. Of the $1.2 billion of intangible assets and goodwill, $72.5 million was assigned to indefinite-lived intangible assets. In addition, $80.0 million of the $1.2 billion of intangible assets and goodwill had been assigned to finite-lived intangible assets, which are being amortized over a weighted average life of 13.8 years. The determination of the useful life was based upon historical experience, economic factors and future cash flows of the assets acquired.
	The intangible assets have been assigned to the following categories:
	(In thousands)
	Customer relationships	$	77,300
	Backlog	2,700
		$	80,000
	The inventory fair value adjustment of $20.9 million associated with the acquisition was expensed in fiscal 2012 through Cost of sales on the Consolidated Statement of Income as the corresponding inventory was sold. We incurred total acquisition costs of $24.8 million related to IMM, of which $0.6 million was recognized in fiscal 2013 and $15.6 million was recognized in fiscal 2012. All other acquisition costs were recognized prior to fiscal 2012.
	The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the years ended October 26, 2012 and October 28, 2011 reflect the results of continuing operations of the Company as if the acquisition of IMM had been completed on October 29, 2011 and October 30, 2010, respectively. Pro forma adjustments have been made for changes in depreciation and amortization expenses related to the valuation of the acquired tangible and intangible assets at fair value, the elimination of non-recurring items and the addition of incremental costs related to debt used to finance the acquisition.
		Years Ended
	(in thousands, except per share data)	October 26,			October 28,
		2012			2011
	Net sales	$	5,729,097		$	4,723,808
	Income from continuing operations	$	770,921		$	621,894
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.28		$	5.93
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.21		$	5.84
	The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only. It is not necessarily indicative of what our financial position or results of operations actually would have been had we completed the acquisition at the date indicated, nor does it purport to project the future financial position or operating results of the combined company.
	Acquisition of LeTourneau
	On June 22, 2011, we purchased all of the outstanding capital stock of LeTourneau for approximately $1.1 billion. LeTourneau designs, builds and supports equipment for the mining industry and has been a leader in the earthmoving equipment industry since the 1920s. LeTourneau historically operated in three business segments: mining equipment, steel products and drilling products. Through its mining equipment business, LeTourneau is the world's leading manufacturer of large wheel loaders for surface mining, providing the industry's largest model sizes and payload capacities.
	Subsequent to the acquisition, we entered into a definitive agreement to sell the drilling products business of LeTourneau and that transaction closed on October 24, 2011. The results of operations for LeTourneau have been included in the accompanying financial statements from the acquisition date forward, with results of the drilling products business being included as results of discontinued operations. Results for the mining equipment and steel products business are included in continuing operations as part of the Surface Mining Equipment segment.
	The purchase price for the acquisition was as follows:
	(in thousands)
	Cash consideration	$	1,100,000
	Working capital purchase price adjustments	(46,323		)
		$	1,053,677
	The determination of the fair value of the net assets acquired was finalized in fiscal 2012. The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based upon the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets is reflected as goodwill. The amount allocated to intangible assets and goodwill for tax purposes is expected to be tax deductible as a result of our election under Section 338(h)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code. The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:
	(in thousands)
	Assets Acquired:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,769
	Accounts receivable	52,910
	Inventories	200,050
	Other current assets	187
	Current assets of discontinued operations	331,412
	Property, plant and equipment	106,394
	Other intangible assets and goodwill	565,388
	Other non-current assets	14,459
	Non-current assets of discontinued operations	226,844
	Total assets acquired	1,502,413
	Liabilities Assumed:
	Accounts payable	(37,217		)
Employee compensation and benefits	(10,576		)
Advance payments and progress billings	(97,228		)
Other accrued liabilities	(120,459		)
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	(183,256		)
Total liabilities assumed	(448,736		)
	$	1,053,677
The fair value for identified intangible assets was primarily determined based upon discounted expected cash flows. Of the $565.4 million of intangible assets and goodwill related to continuing operations, $37.2 million was assigned to indefinite-lived intangible assets. In addition, $181.2 million of the $565.4 million of intangible assets and goodwill has been assigned to finite-lived intangible assets, which are being amortized over a weighted average life of 18 years. The determination of the useful life was based on historical experience, economic factors and future cash flows of the assets acquired. The intangible assets have been assigned to the following categories:
(In thousands)
Customer relationships	$	76,500
Patents	69,900
Unpatented technology	31,600
Backlog	3,200
	$	181,200
Approximately $11.5 million and $7.7 million of the inventory fair value adjustment associated with the acquisition was expensed in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively, through Cost of sales on the Consolidated Statements of Income as the corresponding inventory was sold. We incurred total acquisition costs of $10.9 million related to LeTourneau, of which $0.5 million was recognized in fiscal 2012. All other acquisition costs were recognized prior to fiscal 2012.
The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the year ended October 28, 2011 reflects the results of continuing operations of the Company as if the acquisition of LeTourneau had been completed on October 30, 2010. Pro forma adjustments have been made for changes in depreciation and amortization expenses related to the valuation of the acquired tangible and intangible assets at fair value, the elimination of non-recurring items, the addition of incremental costs related to debt used to finance the acquisition and the tax benefits related to the increased costs.
	Year Ended
(in thousands, except per share data)	28-Oct-11
Net sales	$	4,620,059
Income from continuing operations	$	913,474
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	6.12
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	6.02
The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only. It is not necessarily indicative of what our financial position or results of operations actually would have been had we completed the acquisition at the date indicated, nor does it purport to project the future financial position or operating results of the combined company.

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	Discontinued operations of LeTourneau
	On October 24, 2011, we completed the sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc. to Cameron International Corporation for $375.0 million in cash, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment of $56.3 million that we paid in fiscal 2012. The LeTourneau facilities in Houston, Texas and Vicksburg, Mississippi were sold to Cameron International Corporation in conjunction with this transaction. We entered into a Transition Manufacturing and Supply Agreement to allow for the orderly transfer of drilling products production from Longview, Texas and a Steel Supply Agreement to allow the buyer time to develop other sources. In conjunction with our entrance into the Transition Manufacturing and Supply Agreement, we recognized an upfront loss and related liability of $23.3 million on the supply agreements at the time of sale. The liability was utilized and adjusted during fiscal 2013 and 2012 to reflect actual results of performance under the agreements. The agreements expired in fiscal 2013.
	The drilling products business is reflected as a discontinued operation and all results of operations have been reflected as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Assets and liabilities that transferred after our fiscal year ends or remain our obligation are classified as assets and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	The operating results of the discontinued operations included in the Consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:
	(in thousands)	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales	$	—		$	—		$	102,102
	Loss before income taxes	(345		)	(6,120		)	(32,843		)
	Income tax benefit	120			1,060			11,497
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(225	)	$	(5,060	)	$	(21,346	)

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable
	Consolidated accounts receivable consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012
	Trade receivables	$	936,799		$	1,183,484
	Unbilled receivables (due within one year)	231,053			164,740
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(84,189		)	(119,141		)
		$	1,083,663		$	1,229,083

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Consolidated inventories consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,		October 26,
		2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	838,052	$	762,853
	Work in process and purchased parts	233,303		437,234
	Raw materials	68,389		215,368
	Total inventories	$	1,139,744	$	1,415,455

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets other than goodwill as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012 are as follows:
				October 25, 2013								October 26, 2012
	In thousands	Weighted		Gross				Accumulated				Gross		Accumulated
		Average		Carrying				Amortization				Carrying		Amortization
		Amortization		Amount								Amount
		Period
	Finite lived other intangible assets:
	Backlog	1 year		$	13,198			$	(13,198	)		$	17,018	$	(17,018	)
	Customer relationships	17 years		259,000				(57,764		)		340,200		(46,630		)
	Engineering drawings	6 years		2,900				(2,900		)		2,900		(2,900		)
	Non-compete agreements	5 years		5,800				(5,800		)		5,800		(5,750		)
	Patents	19 years		91,076				(19,109		)		91,184		(14,704		)
	Trademarks	5 years		12,200				—				—		—
	Unpatented technology	20 years		32,851				(4,142		)		32,836		(2,512		)
	Subtotal	16 years		417,025				(102,913		)		489,938		(89,514		)
	Indefinite-lived other intangible assets:
	Trademarks			17,700				—				188,800		—
	Total other intangible assets			$	434,725			$	(102,913	)		$	678,738	$	(89,514	)
	In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we finalized the determination of the fair value of net assets acquired of IMM. This resulted in an $81.2 million decrease in customer relationship intangibles, a $3.8 million decrease in backlog and a $3.7 million decrease in trademarks from fiscal 2012.
	In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we reviewed our brand portfolio and developed a strategy to increase the visibility of our core brands in furtherance of our One Joy Global initiative. During this review we determined that the indefinite life assumption was no longer appropriate for most of our previously acquired trademarks.
	In connection with the review of our brand portfolio, we worked with a third party appraisal firm to develop new estimates of fair value of our trademark portfolio using discounted cash flow models. In connection with obtaining an independent third party valuation, management provided certain information and assumptions that were utilized in the fair value calculation. Assumptions critical to the process included forecasted financial information, discount rates, royalty rates and growth rates. Estimates of the fair value of each trademark were based on the best information currently available. However, further adjustments may be necessary in the future if conditions differ substantially from the assumptions utilized.
	The remaining value of the trademarks that are being replaced will be amortized over the new estimated useful life. For those trademarks that are not being replaced, our strategy is to co-brand these products, and we have revalued these trademarks based on that assumption. The co-branded trademarks will continue to have an indefinite life. As a result, a non-cash impairment charge of $155.2 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, of which $130.2 million was recorded by our Underground Mining Machinery segment and $25.0 million was recorded by our Surface Mining Equipment segment. This charge is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income under the heading Intangible asset impairment charges. Going forward, the amortization on the remaining carrying value associated with the trademarks that are being replaced will be recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Product development, selling and administrative expenses.
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in fiscal 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	In thousands	Underground				Surface				Consolidated
		Mining				Mining
		Machinery				Equipment
	Balance as of October 28, 2011	$	115,704			$	312,774			$	428,478
	Goodwill acquired/adjusted during the year	908,567				45,760				954,327
	Translation adjustments	(57		)		(390		)		(447		)
	Balance as of October 26, 2012	1,024,214				358,144				1,382,358
	Goodwill adjusted during the year	99,144				—				99,144
	Translation adjustments	(175		)		(808		)		(983		)
	Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	1,123,183			$	357,336			$	1,480,519
	Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $13.6 million, $37.4 million and $12.6 million, for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Estimated future annual amortization expense is as follows:
	In thousands
	For the fiscal year ending:
	2014	$	24,976
	2015	24,926
	2016	24,830
	2017	23,744
	2018	23,493

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The provision for income taxes for continuing operations included in the Consolidated Statements of Income consists of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011
	Current provision
	Federal	$	127,069			$	159,294			$	94,024
	State	6,621				16,410				7,357
	Foreign	69,564				105,073				86,647
	Total current provision	203,254				280,777				188,028
	Deferred provision (benefit)
	Federal	23,892				74,966				75,663
	State	(1,331		)		399				5,567
	Foreign	4,404				(18,272		)		(4,427		)
	Total deferred provision	26,965				57,093				76,803
	Total provision for income taxes	$	230,219			$	337,870			$	264,831
	The Federal deferred provision includes $10.0 million and $16.0 million of net operating losses used in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Federal deferred provision also includes $4.9 million of general business credits in fiscal 2012 and $3.3 million and $1.1 million of alternative minimum tax carryforwards used in fiscal 2013 and 2012, respectively. The foreign deferred provision includes $0.1 million and $0.8 million of net operating losses used in fiscal 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Federal deferred provision also includes $14.2 million of foreign tax credit carryovers utilized in fiscal 2012. During fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized $0.3 million, $0.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively, of current tax benefit relating to a tax holiday in China. The tax holiday expired in fiscal 2013.
	The domestic and foreign components of income from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic income from continuing operations	$	444,667			$	724,132			$	531,888
	Foreign income from continuing operations	319,490				380,999				363,945
	Pre-tax income from continuing operations	$	764,157			$	1,105,131			$	895,833
	The reconciliation between the income tax provision recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Income and the income tax provision computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to the income from continuing operations are as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax computed at federal statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Sub-part F income and foreign dividends, net of foreign tax credits	0.2			0.3			(0.9	)
	Differences in foreign and U.S. tax rates	(5.3	)		(4.2	)		(4.3	)
	State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	0.5			1			0.7
	Resolution of prior years’ tax matters	—			—			0.9
	Valuation allowance	1.1			0.1			0.1
	IRC 199 manufacturing deduction	(2.0	)		(1.7	)		(1.4	)
	Other items, net	0.6			0.1			(0.5	)
	Effective income tax rate	30.1	%		30.6	%		29.6	%
	The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefit related items	$	101,200			$	156,034
	Tax credit carryforwards	2,622				5,665
	Tax loss carryforwards	128,357				122,895
	Inventories	32,464				29,952
	Other deferred tax assets, net	32,378				63,266
	Valuation allowance, current assets	(11,009		)		(5,281		)
	Valuation allowance, non-current assets	(119,556		)		(117,354		)
	Total deferred tax assets	166,456				255,177
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization in excess of book expense	59,651				56,218
	Intangibles	48,388				109,788
	Total deferred tax liabilities	108,039				166,006
	Net deferred tax asset	$	58,417			$	89,171
	The net deferred tax assets are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,
		2013				2012
	Current deferred tax assets, included in Other current assets	$	69,352			$	90,510
	Long-term deferred tax asset, included in Deferred income taxes	41,532				67,101
	Current deferred tax liability, included in Other accrued liabilities	(2,087		)		(2,247		)
	Long-term deferred tax liability, included in Other liabilities	(50,380		)		(66,193		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	58,417			$	89,171
	The following table summarizes the components of our loss and credit carryforward:
	Loss and Credit Carryforward Summary
		Amount
	Description - In millions	Gross				Benefit				Valuation			Expiration Date(s)
Allowance
Foreign capital losses	$	62.1			$	12.5			$	12.5		None
U.S. state operating losses	1,967.00				101.4				98.4			Various
Foreign losses	55.8				14.4				14.2			$5.4 - None
												$9.0 - 2014 to 2018
State tax credits	N/A				0.7				0.7			Various
Foreign tax credits	N/A				1.5				—			$1.4 - 2016 to 2018
												$0.1 - 2021
Various international tax credits	N/A				0.4				0.3			None
At least annually, we reassess our need for valuation allowances and adjust the allowance balances where it is appropriate based on past, current and projected profitability in the various geographic locations in which we conduct business and the available tax strategies. Additionally, the U.S. carryforwards were reduced upon emergence from bankruptcy due to the rules and regulations in the Internal Revenue Code related to cancellation of indebtedness income that is excluded from taxable income. These adjustments are included in the net operating loss values detailed above.
Valuation allowances currently recorded that arose in pre-emergence years require us to apply fresh start accounting. As of October 25, 2013, there were $63.3 million of valuation reserves against pre-emergence net operating loss carryforwards.
As of October 25, 2013, U.S. income taxes, net of foreign taxes paid or payable, have not been provided on the undistributed profits of foreign subsidiaries, as all undistributed profits of foreign subsidiaries are deemed to be permanently reinvested outside of the U.S. It is not practical to determine the United States federal income tax liability, if any, which would be payable if such earnings were not permanently reinvested. Such unremitted earnings of subsidiaries, which have been or are intended to be permanently reinvested, were $822.8 million as of October 25, 2013.
Unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
In thousands	October 25,				October 26,
	2013				2012
Balance, beginning of year	$	33,471			$	10,370
Interest included in the beginning balance	—				(1,271		)
Additions for current year tax positions and acquisition	36				25,735
Additions for prior year tax positions	60,604				167
Reductions for prior year tax positions	(16,693		)		(1,530		)
Balance, end of year	$	77,418			$	33,471
As of October 25, 2013, $76.6 million of the net unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. As of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012, total interest of approximately $10.3 million and $2.8 million, respectively, are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Other liabilities, while penalties of approximately $42.3 million and $1.0 million are included in the ending net unrecognized tax benefit above. It is expected that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit will decrease by $4.9 million within the next twelve months relating to audits that will be effectively settled during fiscal 2014.
With respect to tax years subject to examination by the domestic taxing authorities, the Company’s tax years prior to 2009 have been audited by the Internal Revenue Service and are closed. Additionally, due to the existence of tax loss carryforwards, the same relative periods exist for U.S. state purposes, although some earlier years also remain open. From a non-domestic perspective, the major locations in which we conduct business are as follows: United Kingdom – 2011 forward are open for examination; South Africa – 2008 forward are open for examination; Australia – 2009 forward are open for examination; Chile – 2009 forward are open for examination; China – 2008 forward are open for examination; and Canada – 2008 forward are open for examination (2008 through 2010 are currently under audit). There are a number of smaller entities in other countries that generally have open tax years ranging from 3 to 5 years.

Warranties

Warranties	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Warranties	'
	Warranties
	We provide for the estimated costs that may be incurred under product warranties to remedy deficiencies of quality or performance of our products. Warranty costs are accrued at the time revenue is recognized. These product warranties extend over either a specified period of time, units of production or machine hours depending on the product subject to the warranty. We accrue a provision for estimated future warranty costs based on the historical relationship of warranty costs to sales. We periodically review the adequacy of the accrual for product warranties and adjust the warranty percentage and accrued warranty reserve for actual experience as necessary.
	The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	100,646		$	82,737
	Accrual for warranty expensed during the year	57,610			49,268
	Settlements made during the year	(72,981		)	(52,736		)
	Effect of foreign currency translation	457			(520		)
	Adjusted acquired warranty accrual	—			21,897
	Balance, end of year	$	85,732		$	100,646
	Adjustments were made in fiscal 2012 to reflect a $16.1 million increase in the liability for pre-existing warranties related to the mining equipment business of LeTourneau.

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti

Borrowings and Credit Facilities	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Borrowings and Credit Facilities	'
	Borrowings and Credit Facilities
	On October 12, 2012, we entered into a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that matures on November 12, 2017. Under the Credit Agreement, we also may request an increase of up to $250.0 million of additional aggregate revolving commitments, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement simultaneously replaced the $700.0 million revolving credit agreement dated October 27, 2010 that had been set to expire on November 3, 2014. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.1% to 0.325% on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility based on our credit rating. Letters of credit issued under applicable provisions of the Credit Agreement represent an unfunded utilization of the Credit Agreement for purposes of calculating the periodic commitment fee due. Eurodollar rate loans will bear interest for a period from the applicable borrowing date until a date one or two weeks or one, two, three or six months thereafter, as selected by the Company, at the corresponding Eurodollar rate plus a margin of 1.0% to 2.0% depending on the Company’s credit rating. Base rate loans will bear interest from the applicable borrowing date at a rate equal to (i) the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as publicly announced by the administrative agent as its “prime rate,” or (c) a daily rate equal to the Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%, plus (ii) a margin that varies according to the Company’s credit rating. Swing line loans will bear interest at either the base rate described above or the daily floating Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin, as selected by the Company. The Credit Agreement requires the maintenance of certain financial covenants including leverage and interest coverage ratios. The Credit Agreement also restricts payment of dividends or other returns of capital when the consolidated leverage ratio exceeds a stated level amount. As of October 25, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Agreement and had no restrictions on the payment of dividends or return of capital.
	In connection with our entry into the Credit Agreement, we terminated the Prior Credit Agreement and used a portion of the proceeds available under the Credit Agreement to repay our $250.0 million term loan credit agreement, dated October 31, 2011 (the “Further Term Loan”), which was to have matured in June 2016. The Further Term Loan was drawn in full on February 10, 2012 in conjunction with the settlement of the IMM tender offer. Concurrent with our entry into the Credit Agreement, all amounts outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement and Further Term Loan were repaid in full.
	As of October 25, 2013, there were no direct borrowings under the Credit Agreement. Outstanding letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement, which count toward the $1.0 billion credit limit, totaled $195.0 million. As of October 25, 2013, there was $805.0 million available for borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
	On June 16, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement, which matures June 16, 2016, and provided for a $500.0 million term loan commitment, which was drawn in full to partially finance the acquisition of LeTourneau. The Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments and contains terms and conditions that are the same as the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement. The Term Loan is guaranteed by each of our current and future material domestic subsidiaries and requires the maintenance of certain financial covenants, including leverage and interest coverage ratios. As of October 25, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the Term Loan.
	On October 12, 2011, we issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due in 2021 at a discount of $4.2 million in an offering that was registered under the Securities Act. Interest on the 2021 Notes is paid semi-annually in arrears on October 15 and April 15 of each year, and the 2021 Notes are guaranteed by each of our current and future material domestic subsidiaries. At our option, we may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes at a redemption price of the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the 2021 Notes to be redeemed or the sum of the present values of the principal amounts and the remaining scheduled interest payments using a discount rate equal to the sum of a treasury rate of a comparable treasury issue plus 0.5%.
	In November 2006, we issued $250.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 and $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2036. Interest on the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes is paid semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, and the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes are guaranteed by each of our current and future material domestic subsidiaries. The 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes were issued in a private placement under an exemption from registration provided by the Securities Act. In the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes were exchanged for substantially identical notes in an exchange that was registered under the Securities Act. At our option, we may redeem some or all of the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes at a redemption price of the greater of 100% of the principal amount of the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes to be redeemed or the sum of the present values of the principal amounts and the remaining scheduled interest payments using a discount rate equal to the sum of a treasury rate of a comparable treasury issue plus 0.3% for the 2016 Notes and 0.375% for the 2036 Notes.
	Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012
	Domestic:
	Term Loan due 2016	$	412,500		$	462,500
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	248,733			248,360
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	496,438			496,088
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	148,493			148,466
	Other secured borrowings	1,212			1,637
	Foreign:
	Capital leases	—			41
	Short-term borrowings	8,220			14,849
	Total obligations	1,315,596			1,371,941
	Less: Amounts due within one year	(58,669		)	(65,316		)
	Long-term obligations	$	1,256,927		$	1,306,625
	The aggregate maturities of debt for credit agreements in place as of October 25, 2013 consisted of the following (in thousands):
	2014	$	58,669
	2015	50,474
	2016	312,789
	2017	248,733
	2018	—
	Thereafter	644,931

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	Shareholders’ Equity
	We have 150,000,000 shares of authorized common stock, par value $1.00 per share, 50,000,000 of which were distributed in connection with our July 12, 2001 emergence from bankruptcy. The last distribution of 1,233,423 shares (2,775,111 shares after January 21, 2005 and December 12, 2005 stock splits) was distributed starting on January 28, 2005, in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization.
	On August 28, 2013, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion in shares of common stock until August 19, 2016. Under the program, the Company may repurchase shares in the open market in accordance with applicable SEC rules and regulations. During fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, we purchased 4,105,000 shares of common stock for approximately $214.1 million.
	Under our prior share repurchase program, management had repurchased 1,890,000 shares of common stock for $93.6 million in September 2008. These shares were held in a brokerage account at Lehman Brothers Inc. (“LBI”), which subsequently filed for liquidation on September 19, 2008. The liquidation of LBI was administered by a court-appointed trustee (“SIPA Trustee”), pursuant to the Securities Investors Protection Act of 1970 and Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Our claim with respect to the shares in the LBI brokerage account, together with dividends paid on such shares, was allowed by the SIPA Trustee on March 25, 2009. These shares, along with the cash from dividends paid since September 19, 2008 totaling $6.0 million, were returned to us as part of these proceedings on June 13, 2013.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation
	Our 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) authorizes the grant of up to 10.0 million shares plus canceled and forfeited awards. The Plan allows for the issuance of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, performance shares, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards to officers, employees and directors. As of October 25, 2013, none of the options granted qualify as incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue Code. We have historically issued new common stock in order to satisfy share-based payment awards and plan to do so to satisfy future awards.
	Total share-based compensation expense recognized for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $29.0 million, $27.4 million and $25.5 million, respectively. The total share-based compensation expense is reflected in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in operating activities. The corresponding deferred tax asset recognized related to the share-based compensation expense was $8.5 million, $8.0 million and $7.8 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Stock Options
	We have granted non-qualified stock options to purchase our common stock at prices equal to the fair market value of the stock on the grant dates. Stock options vest ratably over three years beginning on the one-year anniversary date, and they expire ten years from the grant date. A summary of stock option activity follows:
	Dollars in millions, except per share data	Number of Options		Weighted-Average			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Weighted-Average		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
				Exercise Price Per Share					Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Outstanding as of October 29, 2010	2,846,686		$	35.09		7.4				$	102.1
	Options granted	509,500		80.64					$	24.2
	Options exercised	(1,431,349	)	36.84							73.6
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(90,489	)	41.55
	Outstanding as of October 28, 2011	1,834,348		$	46.05		7.4				82.8
	Options granted	459,500		87.31					27.93
	Options exercised	(342,047	)	28.16							18.9
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(57,956	)	69.66
	Outstanding as of October 26, 2012	1,893,845		$	58.28		7.1				26.3
	Options granted	655,600		57.03					15.49
	Options exercised	(160,276	)	26.64							5.6
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(144,094	)	73.06
	Outstanding as of October 25, 2013	2,245,075		$	59.28		6.8				18.7
	Exercisable as of October 25, 2013	1,255,551		$	52.67		5.4				17.6
	The fair value of the option awards is the estimated fair value at grant date using the Black Scholes valuation model and is recognized as expense on a straight line basis. The weighted-average assumptions are as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Risk free interest rate	0.34	%	0.4	%	0.77	%
	Expected volatility	42.76	%	44.92	%	41.07	%
	Expected life in years	3.1		3.7		3.8
	Dividend yield	1.27	%	0.9	%	0.9	%
	The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect on the date of grant for the respective expected life of the option. The expected volatility is based on a weighted average of historical and implied volatility of our common stock. The expected life is based on historical exercise and cancellation behavior and the projected exercises and cancellations of outstanding stock options. The expected dividend yield is based on the expected annual dividends divided by the grant date market value of our common stock.
	As of October 25, 2013, there was $9.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
	Restricted Stock Units
	We grant restricted stock units to certain employees and to all non-employee members of our Board of Directors. The fair value of our restricted stock units is determined based on the closing price of our stock on the date of grant and is recognized as expense on a straight line basis.
	Restricted stock units granted to employees vest over a five-year period with one-third vesting on the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the grant date. These restricted stock units provide a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of vested units. These shares are delivered to the employee as the restricted stock units vest.
	Restricted stock units granted to non-employee members of our Board of Directors vest one year from the grant date. These restricted stock units provide a number of shares of common stock equal to the number of vested units. The date the common stock is delivered to an individual director depends on the number of restricted stock units that the director has accumulated from prior grants. If a director has not yet accumulated 10,000 restricted stock units, the common stock will be delivered to the director one year after their service on the Board of Directors terminates. If a director has accumulated 10,000 restricted stock units, the common stock is either delivered on the vest date or will be deferred at the discretion of the director. Specific deferral elections are required to be completed prior to each grant.
	Dividends accrue on all restricted stock units and vest consistent with the underlying award. In the event of a change in control, the units will be paid out in cash based on the market price of the common stock as of the change in control date.
	A summary of restricted stock unit activity follows:
	Dollars in millions, except per share data	Number of Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share			Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding as of October 29, 2010	681,501		$	35.03
	Units granted	295,606		81.95
	Units earned from dividends	7,137		85.63
	Units settled	(34,450	)	48.63			$	2.8
	Units deferred	(16,031	)	52.85			1.3
	Units forfeited	(65,789	)	64.62
	Outstanding as of October 28, 2011	867,974		48.32
	Units granted	325,588		79.08
	Units earned from dividends	10,520		66.04
	Units settled	(112,744	)	33.42			9.1
	Units deferred	(25,252	)	34.87			2.2
	Units forfeited	(50,139	)	52.12
	Outstanding as of October 26, 2012	1,015,947		60.16
	Units granted	275,753		57.02
	Units earned from dividends	13,535		57.36
	Units settled	(117,488	)	45.78			6.7
	Units deferred	(18,230	)	33.78			1
	Units forfeited	(102,601	)	70.48
	Outstanding as of October 25, 2013	1,066,916		$	60.35
	As of October 25, 2013 there was $29.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.2 years. As of October 25, 2013 the balance of deferred restricted stock units is 86,945 shares.
	Performance Shares
	The performance share award programs under our stock incentive plans provide long-term incentive compensation opportunities to certain senior executives and other managers. The fair value of our performance shares is determined based on the closing price of our stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying shares during the requisite service period, and is recognized as expense on a straight line basis.
	Shares of common stock may be earned by the participants under the performance share award programs if at the end of a three-year award cycle our financial performance over the course of the cycle exceeds certain threshold amounts. For our 2013, 2012 and 2011 performance share award programs, the performance measure for executive officers is average return on equity, and the performance measure for all other participants is average diluted earnings per share for the three year cycle from fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2015, fiscal 2012 through fiscal 2014, and fiscal 2011 through fiscal 2013, respectively. Each performance share represents the right to earn one share of common stock.
	Awards can range from 0% to 150% (or, in certain cases, 180%) of the target award opportunities, and may be paid out in company stock, cash or a combination of stock and cash as determined by the Human Resources and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors. In the event of a change in control, the performance shares are paid out in cash based on the greater of actual performance or target award. The final awards for the fiscal 2011 performance share program amounted to 56,804 shares and the intent and historical practice is to pay out the award entirely in company stock on December 17, 2013.
	A summary of performance share activity follows:
	Dollars in millions, except per share data	Number of		Weighted-			Aggregate
		Shares		Average			Intrinsic
		Grant Date		Value
		Fair Value
Outstanding as of October 29, 2010	762,611		$	36.57
Shares granted	75,000		80.69
Target adjustment	21,266		87.5
Shares distributed	(158,970	)	56.87			$	13.7
Shares forfeited	(30,158	)	35.2
Outstanding as of October 28, 2011	669,749		38.38
Shares granted	145,100		80.4
Target adjustment	(21,533	)	78.69
Shares distributed	(450,855	)	21.69			36.9
Shares forfeited	(4,246	)	55.17
Outstanding as of October 26, 2012	338,215		75.87
Shares granted	262,750		54.9
Target adjustment	(107,275	)	65.2
Shares distributed	(122,006	)	50.85			7.6
Shares forfeited	(27,295	)	67.57
Outstanding as of October 25, 2013	344,389		$	72.72
As of October 25, 2013 there was $9.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance shares that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. As of October 25, 2013 the balance of deferred performance shares is 112,642 shares.

Retiree_Benefits

Retiree Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Retiree Benefits	'
	Retiree Benefits
	The Company and its subsidiaries have a defined contribution plan (401(k) plan) and defined benefit plans (pension and other postretirement benefit plans). Benefits from these plans are based on factors that include various combinations of years of service, fixed monetary amounts per year of service, employee compensation during the last years of employment, the recipient’s social security benefit and pension freeze dates. For our qualified and non-qualified pension plans and the postretirement benefit plans, we use the last Friday in October as our measurement date, which coincides with our fiscal year end.
	Defined contribution plans
	Substantially every U.S. employee of the Company is eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) plan. Under the terms of the plan, for eligible employees, the Company matches 25% to 50% of participant salary deferral contributions up to the first 6% of the participant’s compensation. In addition, for eligible employees, the Company contributes a defined contribution of 1% to 5% of eligible employee compensation depending on the employee group. The Company also makes contributions for certain foreign government-mandated contribution retirement plans. The total defined contribution expense was $63.2 million, $47.8 million and $30.4 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The fiscal 2013 and 2012 defined contribution expense included $12.6 million and $5.6 million, respectively, of costs associated with transitioning certain defined benefit plan participants to a defined contribution plan.
	Defined benefit plans
	We have both U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans. Our funding policy with respect to qualified pension plans is to contribute annually not less than the minimum required by applicable law and regulation nor more than the amount which can be deducted for income tax purposes. We also have an unfunded nonqualified supplemental pension plan that is based on credited years of service and compensation during the last years of employment.
	Certain plans outside the United States, which supplement or are coordinated with government plans, many of which require funding through mandatory government retirement or insurance company plans, have pension funds or balance sheet accruals which approximate the actuarially computed value of accumulated plan benefits as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012.
	Total pension expense for all defined benefit plans is $19.6 million, $46.5 million and $50.3 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	Other postretirement benefit plans consist of welfare benefits plans. In 1993, our Board of Directors approved a general approach that culminated in the elimination of all Company contributions towards postretirement health care benefits. Increases in costs paid by the Company were capped for certain plans beginning in 1994 and extending through 1998, and Company contributions were eliminated as of January 11, 1999 for most employee groups, excluding certain Underground Mining Machinery employees, certain early retirees and specific discontinued operation groups. For certain Underground Mining Machinery employees, based on existing plan terms, future eligible retirees will participate in a premium cost-sharing arrangement which is based on age as of March 1, 1993 and position at the time of retirement. Active employees under age 45 as of March 1, 1993 and any new hires after April 1, 1993 will be required to pay 100% of the applicable premium.
	Net periodic pension costs for U.S. plans and plans of subsidiaries outside the United States include the following components:
		U.S. Pension Plans											Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,			October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011			2013				2012				2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	3,794			$	9,975			$	14,438		$	7,491			$	5,878			$	6,099
	Interest cost	48,453				52,604				56,268			29,216				29,297				28,715
	Expected return on assets	(64,517		)		(61,420		)		(56,269		)	(37,347		)		(36,033		)		(35,529		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	610				1,307				1,374			—				—				10,051
	Actuarial loss	22,773				20,324				25,179			9,159				13,085				—
	Curtailment loss	—				11,491				—			—				—				—
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	11,113			$	34,281			$	40,990		$	8,519			$	12,227			$	9,336
	In the second quarter of 2012, a modification was made to the Joy Global Pension Plan freezing benefits for all salaried and non-bargained hourly participants effective May 1, 2012. In addition, in the fourth quarter of 2012, a modification was made to the Joy Global Pension Plan freezing benefits for certain bargained hourly participants effective in 2013. We recorded curtailment charges of $1.1 million and $10.4 million in the second and fourth quarters of fiscal 2012, respectively, in conjunction with the freezes.
	The components of the net periodic benefit cost associated with our other postretirement benefit plans, all of which relate to operations in the U.S., are as follows:
		Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	1,083			$	960			$	981
	Interest cost	1,168				1,371				1,540
	Expected return on assets	(427		)		(371		)		(342		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	69				52				48
	Actuarial gain	(833		)		(1,160		)		(1,308		)
	Special termination benefits charge	—				981				—
	Total net periodic benefit cost of continuing operations	$	1,060			$	1,833			$	919
	In conjunction with the fourth quarter fiscal 2012 modification of the Joy Global Pension Plan, additional postretirement benefits of $1.0 million were recorded as a special termination benefits charge.
	For other postretirement benefit obligation measurement purposes, the assumed annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits is 7.0% for fiscal 2013. The per capita cost of covered health care benefits is assumed to decrease 0.25% per year to an ultimate rate of 5.0%. The effect of one percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rates each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of October 25, 2013 by $0.8 million. The service cost and interest cost components of the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year would increase by less than $0.1 million. A one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates each year would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of October 25, 2013 by $0.7 million. The service cost and interest cost components of the net periodic postretirement benefit cost for the year would decrease by less than $0.1 million. Postretirement life insurance benefits have a minimal effect on the total benefit obligation.
	The principal assumptions used in determining the funded status and net periodic benefit cost of our pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans are set forth in the following tables. The assumptions for non-U.S. plans were developed on a basis consistent with that for U.S. plans, adjusted to reflect prevailing economic conditions and interest rate environments.
	Significant assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit cost are as follows (in weighted averages):
		U.S. Pension Plans									Non-U.S. Pension Plans								Other Postretirement
																			Benefit Plans
		2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011			2013			2012		2011
	Discount rate*	3.95	%		5	%		5.6	%		4.28	%	5.28	%		5.24	%		3.6	%		4.65	%	4.85	%
	Expected return on plan assets**	6.5	%		7	%		7.51	%		6.64	%	6.93	%		7.22	%		7.4	%		7.5	%	8	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		4.25	%		4.25	%		4.23	%	4.22	%		4.36	%		—	%		—	%	—	%
	* Due to mid-year curtailment and special termination benefit measurements, the 2012 weighted average discount rate ranged from 3.95% – 5.00% and 3.60% – 4.65% throughout the year for the U.S. pension plans and the other postretirement benefit plans, respectively.
	** Due to mid-year curtailment measurements, the 2012 weighted average expected return on plan assets ranged from 6.75% – 7.00% for the U.S. pension plans.
	The expected rate of return on pension plan assets for the U.S. pension plans is based on the investment policies adopted by our Pension and Investment Committee. We also used the results from a portfolio simulator as input into our decision. The simulator is based on U.S. capital market conditions as of the valuation date and projects returns based on the U.S. pension plans' current asset allocation. The simulation model calculates an expected rate of return for each asset class by forecasting a range of plausible economic conditions. The model starts with the capital market conditions prevailing at the start of the forecast period and trends the rates of return by asset class to its long-term average. A long-term average return is calculated using a blend of historical capital market data and future expectations.
	The expected rate of return on non-U.S. pension plans is based on the plan’s current asset allocation policy. An average long-term rate of return is developed for each asset class and the portfolio return represents the weighted average return based on the current asset allocation.
	Significant assumptions used in determining benefit obligations are as follows (in weighted averages):
		U.S.						Non-U.S.					Other Postretirement
		Pension Plans						Pension  Plans					Benefit Plans
		October 25,			October 26,			October 25,			October 26,		October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012			2013			2012		2013			2012
	Discount rate	4.85	%		3.95	%		4.25	%		4.28	%	4.25	%		3.6	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		—	%		4.21	%		4.23	%	—	%		—	%
	Changes in the projected benefit obligations and pension plan assets relating to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, together with a summary of the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are set forth in the following tables:
		U.S. Pension Plans								Non -U.S. Pension Plans							Other Postretirement
																	Benefit Plans
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 25,			October 26,				October 25,				October 26,
		2013				2012				2013			2012				2013				2012
	Change in Benefit Obligations
Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	$	1,250,684			$	1,108,386			$	698,456		$	573,608			$	34,200			$	32,078
Service cost	3,794				9,975				7,491			5,878				1,083				960
Interest cost	48,453				52,604				29,216			29,297				1,168				1,371
Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				1,144			1,164				—				—
Plan amendments	—				7,157				—			—				(580		)		813
Actuarial loss (gain)	(115,528		)		162,370				6,998			114,815				(1,104		)		674
Currency fluctuations	—				—				2,507			2,449				—				—
Curtailments	—				(37,796		)		—			—				—				—
Special termination benefits	—				—				—			—				—				981
Gross benefits paid	(55,129		)		(52,012		)		(33,551		)	(28,755		)		(3,409		)		(2,677		)
Net benefit obligations at end of year	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	712,261		$	698,456			$	31,358			$	34,200
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,027,506			$	833,849			$	582,492		$	513,528			$	6,315			$	5,370
Actual return on plan assets	(3,552		)		104,729				4,005			50,986				1,045				526
Currency fluctuations	—				—				2,617			1,644				—				—
Employer contributions	83,829				140,940				81,883			43,925				4,450				3,096
Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				1,144			1,164				—				—
Gross benefits paid	(55,129		)		(52,012		)		(33,551		)	(28,755		)		(3,409		)		(2,677		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	1,052,654			$	1,027,506			$	638,590		$	582,492			$	8,401			$	6,315
Funded Status
Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(79,620	)		$	(223,178	)		$	(73,671	)	$	(115,964	)		$	(22,957	)		$	(27,885	)
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
Current liabilities	(2,755		)		(2,620		)		(731		)	(709		)		(2,234		)		(2,321		)
Non-current liabilities	(76,865		)		(220,558		)		(72,940		)	(115,255		)		(20,723		)		(25,564		)
Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(79,620	)		$	(223,178	)		$	(73,671	)	$	(115,964	)		$	(22,957	)		$	(27,885	)
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	692,135		$	644,125			$	—			$	—
The projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations and fair value of plan assets for underfunded and overfunded plans have been combined for disclosure purposes. The projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations and fair value of assets for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets are as follows:
	U.S. Pension Plans								Non U.S. Pension Plans
In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 25,			October 26,
	2013				2012				2013			2012
Projected benefit obligation	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	649,395		$	655,010
Accumulated benefit obligation	1,132,274				1,250,684				634,509			604,675
Fair value of plan assets	1,052,654				1,027,506				576,016			539,669
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) as of October 25, 2013 consist of:
	Pension Plans								Other
In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	388,421			$	302,175			$	(12,857	)
Prior service cost	1,980				—				735
Deferred tax	(94,220		)		(50,626		)		4,514
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$	296,181			$	251,549			$	(7,608	)
The estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) into net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2014 are as follows:
	Pension Plans								Other
In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	13,096			$	8,856			$	(904	)
Prior service cost	531				—				132
	$	13,627			$	8,856			$	(772	)
The defined benefit plans have the following target and actual asset allocations in fiscal 2013:
	U.S. Pension Plan						Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Asset Category	Target			Actual			Target			Actual
	Allocation			Allocation			Allocation			Allocation
Equity securities	20	%		20	%		30	%		28	%
Debt securities	80	%		79	%		70	%		65	%
Other	—	%		1	%		—	%		7	%
Total	100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%
The U.S. plans' assets are invested to maintain funded ratios over the long-term, while managing the risk that funded ratios fall meaningfully below 100%. The Company has for some time been focused on a plan and objective to achieve an asset and liability duration match so that interim fluctuations in funded status should be limited by increasing the correlation between assets and liabilities. At this time, the plans' portfolio is significantly invested in duration matched fixed income securities.
The Company's objectives with respect to its global pension plans are (1) to acquire suitable assets of appropriate liquidity, which, together with new contributions, will meet the cost of the current and future benefits which the plans provide; (2) to limit the risk of the assets failing to meet the liabilities over the long term; and (3) to minimize the long term costs of the plans by maximizing the correlation with plan liabilities. There is no assurance that these objectives will be met.
The accounting guidance on fair value measurements specifies a fair value hierarchy based on the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques (Level 1, 2 and 3). See Note 17, Fair Value Measurements, for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair values are determined as follows:
•	Equity securities are primarily based on the closing price for identical instruments in active markets or at the bid price for identical instruments in instances in which the security has not traded on the valuation date;
•	Fixed income securities are primarily based on models that take into consideration such market-based factors as recent sales, risk-free yield curves and prices of similarly rated bonds; and
•	Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, funds and other investments are based on the carrying amount, which approximates fair value, or on the fund’s net asset value.
The following tables summarize the fair value of our pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets by category as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012:
In Thousands	October 25, 2013
	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total Assets
												at Fair Value
U.S. Pension Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	146,927			$	2,590			$	—		$	149,517
Non-U.S. equities	54,502				6,829				—			61,331
Fixed income securities:
U.S. government bonds	—				343,215				—			343,215
Non-U.S. government bonds	—				13,939				—			13,939
U.S. corporate bonds	—				368,469				—			368,469
Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				68,481				—			68,481
U.S. government mortgage backed securities	—				8,286				—			8,286
U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations	—				8,498				—			8,498
U.S. asset backed securities	—				23,227				—			23,227
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	5,337				—				—			5,337
Short term bills and notes	—				2,600				—			2,600
Other investments	432				(678		)		—			(246		)
Total U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	207,198			$	845,456			$	—		$	1,052,654
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	42,940			$	—			$	228		$	43,168
Non-U.S. equities	138,322				—				30			138,352
Fixed income securities:
Non-U.S. government bonds	—				105,583				—			105,583
U.S. corporate bonds	—				21,992				—			21,992
Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				191,526				—			191,526
Non-U.S. asset backed securities	—				1,141				—			1,141
Non-U.S. annuity insurance products	—				94,315				—			94,315
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	46,407				—				—			46,407
Other investments	—				(3,894		)		—			(3,894		)
Total Non-U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	227,669			$	410,663			$	258		$	638,590
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	4,461			$	—			$	—		$	4,461
Non-U.S. equities	1,101				—				—			1,101
Fixed income securities:
U.S. corporate bonds	—				2,769				—			2,769
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	70				—				—			70
Total Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	$	5,632			$	2,769			$	—		$	8,401
In Thousands	October 26, 2012
	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total Assets
												at Fair Value
U.S. Pension Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	158,095			$	—			$	—		$	158,095
Non-U.S. equities	62,918				—				—			62,918
Fixed income securities:
U.S. government bonds	—				347,981				—			347,981
Non-U.S. government bonds	—				7,450				—			7,450
U.S. corporate bonds	—				360,638				3,340			363,978
Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				64,819				—			64,819
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	22,412				—				—			22,412
Other investments	—				(147		)		—			(147		)
Total U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	243,425			$	780,741			$	3,340		$	1,027,506
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	2,806			$	—			$	—		$	2,806
Non-U.S. equities	6,705				—				—			6,705
Fixed income securities:
Non-U.S. government bonds	—				219,877				—			219,877
U.S. corporate bonds	—				—				216			216
Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				2,495				181,821			184,316
Other fixed income securities	—				—				—			—
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	6,542				—				—			6,542
Hedge fund	—				—				3,598			3,598
Insurance linked fund	—				—				8,885			8,885
Multi-asset fund	—				—				149,831			149,831
Other investments	—				(284		)		—			(284		)
Total Non-U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	16,053			$	222,088			$	344,351		$	582,492
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	3,096			$	—			$	—		$	3,096
Non-U.S. equities	682				—				—			682
Fixed income securities:
U.S. corporate bonds	—				2,397				—			2,397
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	140				—				—			140
Total Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	$	3,918			$	2,397			$	—		$	6,315
Below are roll-forwards of assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the years ended October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012:
In Thousands
	Equities				Fixed Income				Other
U.S. Pension Plans
Balance as of October 28, 2011	$	—			$	—			$	1,283
Unrealized gains	—				—				841
Realized losses	—				—				(840		)
Sales	—				—				(1,284		)
Purchases	—				3,340				—
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	—				—				—
Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	3,340			$	—
Unrealized losses	—				(478		)		—
Realized losses	—				—				—
Sales	—				(181		)		—
Purchases	—				—				—
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	—				(2,681		)		—
Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	—			$	—			$	—
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Balance as of October 28, 2011	$	65,743			$	222,420			$	—
Unrealized (losses) gains	(15,552		)		(12,945		)		60,979
Realized gains	14,401				40,969				214
Sales	(59,191		)		(200,796		)		(3,952		)
Purchases	—				132,147				99,672
Transfers (out) and/or in of Level 3	(5,401		)		242				5,401
Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	182,037			$	162,314
Unrealized gains (losses)	(22		)		(18,932		)		(8,305		)
Realized gains	—				28,133				21,704
Sales	—				(194,799		)		(175,896		)
Purchases	280				3,561				1,709
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	—				—				(1,526		)
Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	258			$	—			$	—
The following pension and other postretirement benefit payments (which include expected future service) are expected to be paid in each of the following years:
	Pension Plan Payments								Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Payments
In thousands	U.S.				Non-U.S.				Prior to			After				Impact of
									Medicare			Medicare				Medicare
									Part D			Part D				Part D
2014	$	62,658			$	24,059			$	3,842		$	3,739			$	103
2015	62,891				24,774				3,416			3,318				98
2016	65,201				25,504				3,382			3,291				91
2017	67,767				26,225				3,374			3,290				84
2018	70,307				27,012				2,995			2,919				76
2019 - 2023	459,716				147,273				12,340			12,077				263
On December 8, 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 became law. This Act introduced a prescription drug benefit under Medicare Part D, as well as a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care benefit plans that provide a benefit that is at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D. We currently sponsor two retiree welfare benefits plans that provide prescription drug benefits to our U.S. retirees.
For fiscal 2014, we expect contributions to our employee pension plans not to exceed $50.0 million.

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives
	We are exposed to certain foreign currency risks in the normal course of our global business operations. We enter into derivative contracts that are foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the risks of certain identified and anticipated transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective operating unit. The types of risks hedged are those arising from the variability of future earnings and cash flows caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts are for forecasted transactions and committed receivables and payables denominated in foreign currencies and are not entered into for speculative purposes. Consequently, any market-related loss on the forward contract would be offset by changes in the value of the hedged item, and, as a result, we are generally not exposed to net market risk associated with these instruments.
	Each derivative is designated as either a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge or an undesignated instrument. All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets under the heading Other current assets or under the heading Other accrued liabilities, as appropriate. Cash flows from fair value and cash flow hedges are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash flows from undesignated derivative instruments are included in operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify for a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss of the derivative contract is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. This amount is reclassified into the income statement on the line associated with the underlying transaction for the period(s) in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for existing cash flow hedges are generally expected to be reclassified into earnings within one year, and all of the existing hedges will be reclassified into earnings by January 2015. Ineffectiveness related to these derivative contracts was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a gain of $0.9 million and $3.0 million for the years ended October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012, respectively.
	For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Cost of sales. For the years ended October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012, we recorded a loss of $0.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, related to fair value hedges, which were offset by foreign exchange fluctuations of the underlying hedged item.
	For derivative contracts entered into to hedge revaluation of net balance sheet exposures in non-functional currency that are not designated as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Cost of sales. For the years ended October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012, we recorded a gain of less than $0.1 million and a loss of $3.1 million, respectively, related to undesignated hedges, which were offset by foreign exchange fluctuations.
	The following table summarizes the effect of cash flow hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Income:
	(in thousands)	Effective Portion
		Amount of Gain/ (Loss)		Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
		Recognized in Other
	Derivative Hedging Relationship	Comprehensive Income		Location	Amount
	Foreign currency forward contracts
	Year Ended October 25, 2013	$	5,504	Cost of sales	$	(6,151	)
				Sales	364
	Year Ended October 26, 2012	$	5,558	Cost of sales	$	(1,374	)
				Sales	460
	We are exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to the forward contracts. The contract amount, along with other terms of the forward, determines the amount and timing of amounts to be exchanged, and the contract is generally subject to credit risk only when it has a positive fair value.

Operating_Leases

Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases	'
	Operating Leases
	We lease certain plant, office and warehouse space as well as machinery, vehicles, data processing and other equipment. Certain of the leases have renewal options at reduced rates and provisions requiring us to pay maintenance, property taxes and insurance. Amortization of assets reported as capital leases is included in depreciation expense. Generally, all rental payments are fixed. Our assets and obligations under capital lease arrangements are not significant.
	Total rental expense under operating leases, excluding maintenance, taxes and insurance, was $47.9 million, $43.5 million, and $33.6 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	As of October 25, 2013, the future payments for all operating leases with remaining lease terms in excess of one year, excluding maintenance, taxes and insurance, were as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	34.9
	2015	26.6
	2016	20.2
	2017	14
	2018	10.8
	Thereafter	18
	Total	$	124.5

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units, if dilutive.
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
	In thousands, except share amounts	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	533,938		$	767,081		$	631,002
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	(225		)	(5,060		)	(21,346		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	533,713		$	762,021		$	609,656
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	106,070			105,862			104,916
	Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units	926			1,027			1,621
	Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution	106,996			106,889			106,537
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Continuing operations	$	5.03		$	7.25		$	6.01
	Discontinued operations	—			(0.05		)	(0.20		)
	Net income	$	5.03		$	7.2		$	5.81
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Continuing operations	$	4.99		$	7.18		$	5.92
	Discontinued operations	—			(0.05		)	(0.20		)
	Net income	$	4.99		$	7.13		$	5.72
	Options to purchase a weighted average of 1.4 million, 0.8 million and 0.4 million shares were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, as the effect would have been antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	GAAP establishes a three level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes information used in developing assumptions when pricing an asset or liability as follows:
	Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments;
	Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable for the instrument either directly or indirectly or quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; and
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the instrument where there is little or no market data, which requires the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
	GAAP requires the use of observable market data, when available, in making fair value measurements. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value and disclose the fair value of long-term obligations recorded at cost as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012. As of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012 we did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	29,221	$	29,221	$	29,221	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	9,593	$	9,593	$	—	$	9,593
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	6,608	$	6,608	$	—	$	6,608
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2016	$	412,500	$	432,952	$	—	$	432,952
	6.0 % Senior Notes due 2016	$	248,733	$	280,425	$	—	$	280,425
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,438	$	531,400	$	—	$	531,400
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,493	$	165,600	$	—	$	165,600
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 26, 2012
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	49,513	$	49,513	$	49,513	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	16,780	$	16,780	$	—	$	16,780
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	7,095	$	7,095	$	—	$	7,095
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2016	$	462,500	$	458,954	$	—	$	458,954
	6.0 % Senior Notes due 2016	$	248,360	$	285,500	$	—	$	285,500
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,088	$	552,150	$	—	$	552,150
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,466	$	175,605	$	—	$	175,605
	The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:
	Cash equivalents: The carrying value of cash equivalents approximates fair value based on the short-term nature of these instruments.
	Derivatives: The fair value of forward foreign exchange contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.
	Term Loan: The fair value of the Term Loan is estimated using discounted cash flows and market conditions.
	Senior Notes: The fair market value of the senior notes is estimated based on market quotations of similar instruments at the respective period end.

Commitments_Contingencies_and_

Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance-Sheet Risks	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance-Sheet Risks	'
	Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance-Sheet Risks
	We and our subsidiaries are involved in various unresolved legal matters that arise in the normal course of operations, the most prevalent of which relate to product liability (including approximately 2,900 asbestos and silica-related cases), employment and commercial matters. We and our subsidiaries also become involved from time to time in proceedings relating to environmental matters. In addition, as a normal part of operations, our subsidiaries undertake contractual obligations, warranties and guarantees in connection with the sale of products or services. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty and favorable or unfavorable resolutions may affect the results of operations on a quarter-to-quarter basis, we believe that the outcome of such legal and other matters will not have a materially adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
	As of October 25, 2013, we were contingently liable to banks, financial institutions and others for approximately $210.7 million for outstanding standby letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds securing performance of sales contracts and other guarantees in the ordinary course of business. Of the $210.7 million, approximately $11.3 million relates to surety bonds and $4.2 million relates to outstanding letters of credit or other guarantees issued by non-U.S. banks for non-U.S. subsidiaries under locally provided credit facilities.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	We operate in two reportable segments: Underground Mining Machinery and Surface Mining Equipment. Crushing and conveying operating results related to surface applications are reported as part of the Surface Mining Equipment segment, while total crushing and conveying operating results are included with the Underground Mining Machinery segment. Eliminations consist of the surface applications of crushing and conveying included in both operating segments. On June 22, 2011, we acquired LeTourneau. LeTourneau historically operated in three business segments: mining equipment, steel products and drilling products. The results of operations for LeTourneau’s mining equipment and steel products have been included in the Surface Mining Equipment segment since June 22, 2011. The drilling products segment was sold on October 24, 2011, and the results of operations for the drilling products segment have been classified as discontinued operations. On December 29, 2011, we acquired control of IMM. IMM is a leading designer and manufacturer of underground coal mining equipment in China. The results of operations for IMM have been included in the Underground Mining Machinery segment since December 29, 2011.
	Operating income (loss) of segments does not include interest income and expense, reorganization items, corporate administration expenses and the provision for income taxes. Identifiable assets are those used in our operations in each segment. Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, property, plant and equipment and deferred financing costs. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies.
	In thousands	Underground			Surface			Corporate			Eliminations			Total
		Mining			Mining
		Machinery			Equipment
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	Net sales	$	2,691,039		$	2,494,678		$	—		$	(173,020	)	$	5,012,697
	Operating income (loss)	$	367,233		$	525,314		$	(25,652	)	$	(45,234	)	$	821,661
	Interest income	—			—			8,781			—			8,781
	Interest expense	—			—			(66,285		)	—			(66,285		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	367,233		$	525,314		$	(83,156	)	$	(45,234	)	$	764,157
	Depreciation and amortization	$	60,042		$	50,512		$	2,965		$	—		$	113,519
	Capital expenditures	$	73,286		$	71,643		$	8,489		$	—		$	153,418
	Total assets	$	3,676,120		$	1,917,717		$	195,745		$	—		$	5,789,582
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	Net sales	$	3,107,488		$	2,737,488		$	—		$	(184,087	)	$	5,660,889
	Operating income (loss)	$	671,797		$	592,687		$	(51,079	)	$	(40,846	)	$	1,172,559
	Interest income	—			—			5,831			—			5,831
	Interest expense	—			—			(73,259		)	—			(73,259		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	671,797		$	592,687		$	(118,507	)	$	(40,846	)	$	1,105,131
	Depreciation and amortization	$	90,339		$	59,887		$	2,614		$	—		$	152,840
	Capital expenditures	$	129,928		$	109,325		$	2,274		$	—		$	241,527
	Total assets	$	3,881,583		$	2,158,405		$	102,515		$	—		$	6,142,503
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	Net sales	$	2,576,625		$	1,959,353		$	—		$	(132,072	)	$	4,403,906
	Operating income (loss)	$	595,262		$	422,472		$	(65,693	)	$	(31,862	)	$	920,179
	Interest Income	—			—			13,869			—			13,869
	Interest expense	—			—			(38,180		)	—			(38,180		)
	Reorganization items	—			—			(35		)	—			(35		)
	Income before income taxes	$	595,262		$	422,472		$	(90,039	)	$	(31,862	)	$	895,833
	Depreciation and amortization	$	40,537		$	38,339		$	234		$	—		$	79,110
	Capital expenditures	$	50,701		$	59,022		$	800		$	—		$	110,523
	Total assets	$	2,022,553		$	1,936,246		$	1,467,555		$	—		$	5,426,354
	Geographical Information
	In thousands	Total			Interarea			Sales to			Operating			Long
		Sales			Sales			Unaffiliated			Income (Loss)			Lived
								Customers						Assets
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	United States	$	2,801,138		$	(840,823	)	$	1,960,315		$	345,862		$	493,379
	Europe	725,835			(439,274		)	286,561			62,480			65,739
	Australia	963,842			(24,375		)	939,467			154,518			116,563
	Other Foreign Locations	1,948,886			(122,532		)	1,826,354			329,687			412,493
	Interarea Eliminations	(1,427,004		)	1,427,004			—			(45,234		)	—
		$	5,012,697		$	—		$	5,012,697		$	847,313		$	1,088,174
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	United States	$	3,238,196		$	(940,980	)	$	2,297,216		$	586,808		$	411,734
	Europe	684,704			(281,797		)	402,907			83,887			50,837
	Australia	1,088,654			(26,887		)	1,061,767			181,914			74,484
	Other Foreign Locations	2,001,149			(102,150		)	1,898,999			411,875			382,931
	Interarea Eliminations	(1,351,814		)	1,351,814			—			(40,846		)	—
		$	5,660,889		$	—		$	5,660,889		$	1,223,638		$	919,986
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	United States	$	2,815,722		$	(804,206	)	$	2,011,516		$	589,837		$	332,892
	Europe	515,817			(190,188		)	325,629			74,085			42,470
	Australia	727,598			(23,282		)	704,316			121,883			46,038
	Other Foreign Locations	1,425,999			(63,554		)	1,362,445			311,901			159,894
	Interarea Eliminations	(1,081,230		)	1,081,230			—			(111,834		)	—
		$	4,403,906		$	—		$	4,403,906		$	985,872		$	581,294
	Product Information
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Original equipment	$	2,254,400		$	2,709,944		$	1,785,380
Aftermarket	2,758,297			2,950,945			2,618,526
Total revenues	$	5,012,697		$	5,660,889		$	4,403,906

Subsidiary_Guarantors

Subsidiary Guarantors (Subsidiary Guarantors)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Subsidiary Guarantors	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Subsidiary Guarantors	'
	Subsidiary Guarantors
	The following tables present condensed consolidated financial information of continuing operations for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 for: (a) the Company; (b) on a combined basis, the guarantors of the Term Loan and of the 2016 Senior Notes and 2036 Senior Notes issued in November 2006, which include the significant domestic operations of Joy Global Underground Mining LLC (formerly known as Joy Technologies LLC), Joy Global Surface Mining Inc. (formerly known as P&H Mining Equipment Inc.), N.E.S. Investment Co., Joy Global Conveyors Inc. (formerly known as Continental Crushing & Conveying Inc.), Joy Global Longview Operations LLC (formerly known as LeTourneau Technologies LLC) and certain immaterial wholly owned subsidiaries of Joy Global Longview Operations LLC (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”); and (c) on a combined basis, the non-guarantors, which include all of our foreign subsidiaries and a number of small domestic subsidiaries (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).
	The borrowings are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by the Subsidiary Guarantors, which are direct and indirect 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company. We conduct all of our business and derive essentially all of our income from our subsidiaries. Therefore, our ability to make payments on the obligations is dependent on the earnings and distribution of funds from our subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of any of our domestic subsidiaries to transfer funds to the parent company. Separate financial statements of the Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented because we believe such separate statements or disclosures would not be useful to investors.
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,756,869		$	3,691,072		$	(1,435,244	)	$	5,012,697
	Cost of sales	—			1,930,332			2,644,416			(1,185,264		)	3,389,484
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,051			307,113			319,837			—			680,001
	Intangible asset impairment charge	—			100,400			54,800			—			155,200
	Other (income) and expense	(15,000		)	34,267			(52,916		)	—			(33,649		)
	Operating income (loss)	(38,051		)	384,757			724,935			(249,980		)	821,661
	Intercompany items	114,784			(79,519		)	(151,571		)	116,306			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(64,665		)	3,266			3,895			—			(57,504		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	12,068			308,504			577,259			(133,674		)	764,157
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(50,908		)	207,825			73,302			—			230,219
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	470,962			397,610			—			(868,572		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	533,938		$	498,289		$	503,957		$	(1,002,246	)	$	533,938
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	3,322,522		$	3,805,096		$	(1,466,729	)	$	5,660,889
	Cost of sales	—			2,285,279			2,694,336			(1,195,813		)	3,783,802
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	69,012			335,205			332,559			—			736,776
	Other (income) and expense	—			26,896			(59,144		)	—			(32,248		)
	Operating income (loss)	(69,012		)	675,142			837,345			(270,916		)	1,172,559
	Intercompany items	66,366			(53,331		)	(113,029		)	99,994			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(52,244		)	834			(16,018		)	—			(67,428		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	(54,890		)	622,645			708,298			(170,922		)	1,105,131
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(65,450		)	309,207			94,113			—			337,870
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	756,701			388,709			—			(1,145,410		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	767,261		$	702,147		$	614,185		$	(1,316,332	)	$	767,261
	Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	767,081		$	702,147		$	614,005		$	(1,316,152	)	$	767,081
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,782,132		$	2,718,355		$	(1,096,581	)	$	4,403,906
	Cost of sales	—			1,861,215			1,886,857			(850,467		)	2,897,605
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	65,239			290,044			246,727			—			602,010
	Other (income) and expense	—			19,038			(34,748		)	(178		)	(15,888		)
	Operating income (loss)	(65,239		)	611,835			619,519			(245,936		)	920,179
	Intercompany items	46,179			(37,107		)	(123,156		)	114,084			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(35,487		)	2,285			8,891			—			(24,311		)
	Reorganization items	(35		)	—			—			—			(35		)
	Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity	(54,582		)	577,013			505,254			(131,852		)	895,833
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(66,365		)	240,118			91,078			—			264,831
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	619,219			140,514			—			(759,733		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	631,002		$	477,409		$	414,176		$	(891,585	)	$	631,002
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	191,693		$	904,591		$	1,862,376		$	(136,216	)	$	2,822,444
	Property, plant and equipment, net	18,081			375,026			519,535			—			912,642
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			701,399			1,110,932			—			1,812,331
Other assets	4,119,523			2,065,239			4,059,130			(10,001,727		)	242,165
Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,046,255		$	7,551,973		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities	$	87,190		$	459,333		$	832,621		$	(18,554	)	$	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
Other liabilities	(9,312		)	8,693			164,510			—			163,891
Shareholders’ equity	2,858,369			3,571,781			6,547,608			(10,119,389		)	2,858,369
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,329,297		$	4,046,255		$	7,551,973		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of October 26, 2012
(In thousands)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets	$	97,443		$	1,145,051		$	2,134,636		$	(221,053	)	$	3,156,077
Property, plant and equipment, net	12,515			378,274			442,073			—			832,862
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			818,435			1,153,147			—			1,971,582
Other assets	4,178,760			2,528,849			1,803,046			(8,328,673		)	181,982
Total assets	$	4,288,718		$	4,870,609		$	5,532,902		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities	$	106,207		$	750,884		$	1,005,205		$	(81,479	)	$	1,780,817
Long-term obligations	1,305,413			1,212			—			—			1,306,625
Accrued pension costs	322,310			6,589			6,914			—			335,813
Other liabilities	(22,401		)	10,205			154,255			—			142,059
Shareholders’ equity	2,577,189			4,101,719			4,366,528			(8,468,247		)	2,577,189
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,288,718		$	4,870,609		$	5,532,902		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 25, 2013
(in thousands)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	457,171		$	58,565		$	122,802		$	638,538
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(1,688		)	—			(1,688		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	457,171			56,877			122,802			636,850
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(8,489		)	(43,830		)	(101,099		)	(153,418		)
Other investing activities	(112		)	1,111			2,444			3,443
Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,719		)	(98,655		)	(149,975		)
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
Other financing activities	(40,697		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(48,071		)
Net cash used by financing activities	(329,128		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(336,502		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(8,537		)	(8,537		)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	119,442			13,733			8,661			141,836
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,459			6,628			253,786			263,873
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	405,709
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 26, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	177,098		$	141,163		$	463,915
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	145,654			156,044			141,163			442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,735		)	(125,518		)	(241,527		)
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			(56,270		)	—			(56,270		)
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow	866,000			—			—			866,000
Other investing activities	(155		)	4,841			4,699			9,385
Net cash used by investing activities	(165,258		)	(165,164		)	(47,907		)	(378,329		)
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
Other financing activities	28,093			(404		)	(4,087		)	23,602
Net cash used by financing activities	(77,118		)	(404		)	(4,087		)	(81,609		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(7,371		)	(7,371		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(96,722		)	(9,524		)	81,798			(24,448		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	100,181			16,152			171,988			288,321
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	3,459		$	6,628		$	253,786		$	263,873
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 28, 2011
(in thousands)
	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	982,185		$	(318,788	)	$	(163,671	)	$	499,726
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			4,967			—			4,967
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	982,185			(313,821		)	(163,671		)	504,693
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,048,908		)	—			—			(1,048,908		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(800		)	(64,803		)	(44,920		)	(110,523		)
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			375,000			—			375,000
Equity investment in IMM shares	(376,724		)	—			—			(376,724		)
Deposits of cash held in escrow	(866,000		)	—			—			(866,000		)
Other investing activities	(373		)	1,473			4,178			5,278
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(2,292,805		)	311,670			(40,742		)	(2,021,877		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	53,341			—			—			53,341
Dividends paid	(73,262		)	—			—			(73,262		)
Issuance of senior notes	495,755			—			—			495,755
Borrowings under term loans	500,000			—			—			500,000
Other financing activities	(4,328		)	2,041			3,169			882
Net cash provided by financing activities	971,506			2,041			3,169			976,716
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			13,208			13,208
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(339,114		)	(110		)	(188,036		)	(527,260		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	439,295			16,262			360,024			815,581
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	100,181		$	16,152		$	171,988		$	288,321

Supplemental_Subsidiary_Guaran

Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors (Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors	'
	Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors
	The following tables present condensed consolidated financial information of continuing operations for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 for: (a) the Company; (b) on a combined basis, the guarantors of the Credit Agreement and the 2021 Notes issued in October 2011, which include Joy Global Underground Mining LLC (formerly known as Joy Technologies LLC), Joy Global Surface Mining Inc. (formerly known as P&H Mining Equipment Inc.), N.E.S. Investment Co., Joy Global Conveyors Inc. (formerly known as Continental Crushing & Conveying Inc.) and Joy Global Longview Operations LLC (formerly known as LeTourneau Technologies LLC) (the “Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors”); and (c) on a combined basis, the non-guarantors, which include all of our foreign subsidiaries and a number of small domestic subsidiaries ("Supplemental Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”).
	The borrowings are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several unsecured basis by the Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors, which are direct and indirect 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company. We conduct all of our business and derive essentially all of our income from our subsidiaries. Therefore, our ability to make payments on the obligations is dependent on the earnings and distribution of funds from our subsidiaries. There are no restrictions on the ability of any of our domestic subsidiaries to transfer funds to the parent company. Separate financial statements of the Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented because we believe such separate statements or disclosures would not be useful to investors.
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,745,565		$	3,702,376		$	(1,435,244	)	$	5,012,697
	Cost of sales	—			1,915,612			2,659,136			(1,185,264		)	3,389,484
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,051			306,249			320,701			—			680,001
	Intangible asset impairment charges	—			100,400			54,800			—			155,200
	Other (income) and expense	(15,000		)	34,101			(52,750		)	—			(33,649		)
	Operating income (loss)	(38,051		)	389,203			720,489			(249,980		)	821,661
	Intercompany items	114,784			(79,519		)	(151,571		)	116,306			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(64,665		)	3,225			3,936			—			(57,504		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	12,068			312,909			572,854			(133,674		)	764,157
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(50,908		)	207,181			73,946			—			230,219
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	470,962			397,610			—			(868,572		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	533,938			503,338			498,908			(1,002,246		)	533,938
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 26, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	3,275,658		$	3,851,960		$	(1,466,729	)	$	5,660,889
	Cost of sales	—			2,249,895			2,729,720			(1,195,813		)	3,783,802
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	69,012			328,486			339,278			—			736,776
	Other (income) and expense	—			26,730			(58,978		)	—			(32,248		)
	Operating income (loss)	(69,012		)	670,547			841,940			(270,916		)	1,172,559
	Intercompany items	66,366			(53,331		)	(113,029		)	99,994			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(52,244		)	892			(16,076		)	—			(67,428		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	(54,890		)	618,108			712,835			(170,922		)	1,105,131
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(65,450		)	309,207			94,113			—			337,870
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	756,701			393,246			—			(1,149,947		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	767,261			702,147			618,722			(1,320,869		)	767,261
	Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	767,081		$	702,147		$	618,542		$	(1,320,689	)	$	767,081
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 28, 2011
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,761,635		$	2,738,852		$	(1,096,581	)	$	4,403,906
	Cost of sales	—			1,847,957			1,900,115			(850,467		)	2,897,605
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	65,239			286,328			250,443			—			602,010
	Other (income) and expense	—			19,007			(34,717		)	(178		)	(15,888		)
	Operating income (loss)	(65,239		)	608,343			623,011			(245,936		)	920,179
	Intercompany items	46,179			(37,107		)	(123,156		)	114,084			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(35,487		)	2,248			8,928			—			(24,311		)
	Reorganization items	(35		)	—			—			—			(35		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	(54,582		)	573,484			508,783			(131,852		)	895,833
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(66,365		)	240,107			91,089			—			264,831
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	619,219			140,514			—			(759,733		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	631,002		$	473,891		$	417,694		$	(891,585	)	$	631,002
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets	$	191,693		$	895,984		$	1,870,983		$	(136,216	)	$	2,822,444
Property, plant and equipment, net	18,081			373,235			521,326			—			912,642
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			701,399			1,110,932			—			1,812,331
Other assets	4,119,523			2,070,239			4,054,130			(10,001,727		)	242,165
Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,040,857		$	7,557,371		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities	$	87,190		$	458,687		$	833,267		$	(18,554	)	$	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
Other liabilities	(9,312		)	8,693			164,510			—			163,891
Shareholders’ equity	2,858,369			3,567,029			6,552,360			(10,119,389		)	2,858,369
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,329,297		$	4,040,857		$	7,557,371		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of October 26, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets	$	97,443		$	1,129,867		$	2,149,820		$	(221,053	)	$	3,156,077
Property, plant and equipment, net	12,515			374,324			446,023			—			832,862
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			818,435			1,153,147			—			1,971,582
Other assets	4,178,760			2,517,019			1,814,876			(8,328,673		)	181,982
Total assets	$	4,288,718		$	4,839,645		$	5,563,866		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities	$	106,207		$	748,369		$	1,007,720		$	(81,479	)	$	1,780,817
Long-term obligations	1,305,413			1,212			—			—			1,306,625
Accrued pension costs	322,310			6,589			6,914			—			335,813
Other liabilities	(22,401		)	10,205			154,255			—			142,059
Shareholders’ equity	2,577,189			4,073,270			4,394,977			(8,468,247		)	2,577,189
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,288,718		$	4,839,645		$	5,563,866		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 25, 2013
(in thousands)
	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	457,171		$	59,845		$	121,522		$	638,538
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(1,688		)	—			(1,688		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	457,171			58,157			121,522			636,850
Investing Activities:
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(8,489		)	(43,789		)	(101,140		)	(153,418		)
Other investing activities	(112		)	1,111			2,444			3,443
Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,678		)	(98,696		)	(149,975		)
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
Other financing activities	(40,697		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(48,071		)
Net cash used by financing activities	(329,128		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(336,502		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(8,537		)	(8,537		)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	119,442			15,054			7,340			141,836
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,459			5,307			255,107			263,873
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	405,709
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 26, 2012
(in thousands)
	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	178,700		$	139,561		$	463,915
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	145,654			157,646			139,561			442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,650		)	(125,603		)	(241,527		)
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			(56,270		)	—			(56,270		)
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow	866,000			—			—			866,000
Other investing activities	(155		)	1,833			7,707			9,385
Net cash used by investing activities	(165,258		)	(168,087		)	(44,984		)	(378,329		)
Financing Activities:
Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
Other financing activities	28,093			(404		)	(4,087		)	23,602
Net cash used by financing activities	(77,118		)	(404		)	(4,087		)	(81,609		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(7,371		)	(7,371		)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(96,722		)	(10,845		)	83,119			(24,448		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	100,181			16,152			171,988			288,321
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	3,459		$	5,307		$	255,107		$	263,873
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 28, 2011
(in thousands)
	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	982,185		$	(319,102	)	$	(163,357	)	$	499,726
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			4,967			—			4,967
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	982,185			(314,135		)	(163,357		)	504,693
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,048,908		)	—			—			(1,048,908		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(800		)	(64,489		)	(45,234		)	(110,523		)
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			375,000			—			375,000
Equity investment in IMM shares	(376,724		)	—			—			(376,724		)
Deposits of cash held in escrow	(866,000		)	—			—			(866,000		)
Other investing activities	(373		)	1,473			4,178			5,278
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(2,292,805		)	311,984			(41,056		)	(2,021,877		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	53,341			—			—			53,341
Dividends paid	(73,262		)	—			—			(73,262		)
Issuance of senior notes	495,755			—			—			495,755
Borrowings under term loans	500,000			—			—			500,000
Other financing activities	(4,328		)	2,041			3,169			882
Net cash provided by financing activities	971,506			2,041			3,169			976,716
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			13,208			13,208
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(339,114		)	(110		)	(188,036		)	(527,260		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	439,295			16,262			360,024			815,581
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	100,181		$	16,152		$	171,988		$	288,321

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events
	On November 18, 2013, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.175 per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 18, 2013 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2013.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	JOY GLOBAL INC.
	SCHEDULE II
	VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(In thousands)
		Balance at		Additions			Deductions (1)			Currency			Acquisitions /			Balance
		Beginning		Charged						Translation			Discontinued			at End
		of Year		to Expense						Effects			Operations (2)			of Year
	Allowance Deducted from Accounts Receivable in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
	Fiscal 2013	$	119,141	$	2,658		$	(7,278	)	(249		)	$	(30,083	)	$	84,189
	Fiscal 2012	$	9,549	$	9,542		$	(5,493	)	(23		)	$	105,566		$	119,141
	Fiscal 2011	$	9,881	$	2,766		$	(3,376	)	$	131		$	147		$	9,549
	-1	Represents write-off of bad debts, net of recoveries.
	-2	Fiscal 2013 has been adjusted to reflect the finalization of IMM's purchase accounting and the reclassification of a portion of IMM's allowance from short-term to long-term.
		Balance at		Allocated			Reclass to			Balance
		Beginning		to Tax			Long Term Deferred			at End
		of Year		Expense			Tax Assets			of Year
	Allowance Deducted from Deferred Tax Assets in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
	Fiscal 2013	$	122,635	$	10,716		$	(2,786	)	130,565
	Fiscal 2012	$	123,052	$	(2,739	)	$	2,322		122,635
	Fiscal 2011	$	123,512	$	995		$	(1,455	)	$	123,052

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation	'
	Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation – The Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Joy Global Inc. and its domestic and non-U.S. subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	'
	Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Ultimate realization of assets and settlement of liabilities in the future could differ from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash Equivalents – All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when issued are considered cash equivalents. These primarily consist of money market funds and, to a lesser extent, certificates of deposit and commercial paper.
Inventories	'
	Inventories – Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method for all inventories. Cost includes direct materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. We evaluate the need to record valuation adjustments for inventory on a regular basis. Our policy is to evaluate all inventories, including raw material, work-in-process and finished goods. Inventory in excess of our estimated usage requirements is written down to its estimated net realizable value. Inherent in the estimates of net realizable value are estimates related to our future manufacturing schedules, customer demand, possible alternative uses and ultimate realization of potentially excess inventory.
Property, Plant and Equipment	'
	Property, Plant and Equipment – Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while maintenance and repair costs that do not significantly improve the related asset or extend its useful life are charged to expense as incurred. For financial reporting purposes, plant and equipment are depreciated primarily by the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets which generally range from 5 to 50 years for land improvements, from 10 to 50 years for buildings, from 3 to 12 years for machinery and equipment and from 2 to 5 years for software. Depreciation expense was $99.9 million, $83.8 million and $59.5 million for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Depreciation claimed for income tax purposes is computed by accelerated methods.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets – We assess the realizability of our held and used long-lived assets by evaluating such assets for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets (or group of assets) may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined to exist if the estimated future undiscounted cash flows related to such assets are less than the carrying value. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the fair value of the asset compared to its carrying value.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets – Intangible assets include engineering drawings, customer relationships, backlog, non-compete agreements, patents, unpatented technology and trademarks. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are composed of trademarks and are not amortized but are evaluated for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes occur that suggest an impairment in carrying value, such as a significant adverse change in the business climate. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment by comparing each assets' fair value to its book value. We first determine qualitatively whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived asset is impaired. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived asset is impaired, then we determine the fair value by using the discounted cash flow model based on royalties estimated to be derived in the future use of the asset were we to license the use of the indefinite-lived asset. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets for details regarding the results of our indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing performed in fiscal 2013. No impairment was identified in fiscal 2012 or 2011.
	Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized to reflect the pattern of economic benefits consumed, which is principally the straight-line method. Intangible assets that are subject to amortization are evaluated for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. No impairment was identified related to our finite-lived intangible assets in fiscal 2013, 2012 or 2011.
	Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is assigned to specific reporting units, which we have identified as our operating segments, and is tested for impairment at least annually, during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year, or more frequently upon the occurrence of an event or when circumstances indicate that a reporting unit’s carrying amount is greater than its fair value. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment by comparing the fair value of each of our reporting units to their book value. We first determine, based on a qualitative assessment, whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we conclude that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, we then determine the fair value of the reporting unit based on a discounted cash flow model. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the impairment test continues by comparing the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill to the implied fair value of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by deducting the fair value of a reporting unit’s identifiable assets and liabilities from the fair value of the reporting unit as a whole, as if that reporting unit had just been acquired and the fair value of the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed were being determined initially. If goodwill is impaired, we recognize a non-cash impairment loss based on the amount by which the book value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value.
	The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. Qualitative assessments regarding goodwill involve a high degree of judgment and can entail subjective considerations. The discounted cash flow model involves many assumptions, including operating results forecasts and discount rates. Inherent in the operating results forecasts are certain assumptions regarding revenue growth rates, projected cost saving initiatives and projected long-term growth rates in the determination of terminal values. We performed our goodwill impairment testing as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011 and no impairment was identified.
Foreign Currency Transactions	'
	Foreign Currency Transactions – Assets and liabilities of international operations that have a functional currency that is not the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, and revenue and expense items are translated using weighted average exchange rates. Any adjustments arising on translation are included in shareholders’ equity as an element of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	Assets and liabilities of operations which have the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, but which maintain their accounting records in local currency, have their values remeasured into U.S. dollars at year-end exchange rates, except for non-monetary items for which historical rates are used. Exchange gains or losses arising on remeasurement of the values into U.S. dollars are recognized in Cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Exchange gains or losses incurred on transactions conducted by one of our subsidiaries in a currency other than the subsidiary’s functional currency are normally reflected in Cost of sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income. An exception is made when the transaction is a long-term intercompany loan that is not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future, in which case the exchange gains or losses are included in shareholders’ equity as an element of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
Foreign Currency Hedging and Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Foreign Currency Hedging and Derivative Financial Instruments – We are exposed to certain foreign currency risks in the normal course of our global business operations. We enter into derivative contracts that are foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the risks of certain identified and anticipated transactions in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective operating unit. The types of risks hedged are those arising from the variability of future earnings and cash flows caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts are for forecasted transactions and committed receivables and payables denominated in foreign currencies and are not entered into for speculative purposes. Consequently, any market-related loss on the forward contract would be offset by changes in the value of the hedged items, and, as a result, we are generally not exposed to net market risk associated with these instruments.
	Each derivative is designated as either a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge or an undesignated instrument. All derivatives are recorded at fair value in the balance sheet as assets or liabilities. Cash flows from fair value and cash flow hedges are classified within the same category as the item being hedged in the statement of cash flows. Cash flows from undesignated derivative instruments are included in operating activities on the statement of cash flows.
	For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss of the derivative contract is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. This amount is reclassified into the income statement in the period in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Ineffectiveness related to these derivative contracts is recorded in the income statement. For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge and for derivative contracts entered into to hedge revaluation of net balance sheet exposures in non-functional currency that are not designated as a fair value hedge or a cash flow hedge, the gain or loss is recorded in the income statement. This gain or loss is offset by foreign exchange fluctuations of the underlying hedged item.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition – We recognize revenue on aftermarket products and services when the following criteria are satisfied: persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists, product delivery and transfer of title and risk and rewards has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed and determinable and collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue on long-term contracts, such as contracts to manufacture mining shovels, draglines, roof support systems and conveyor systems, using the percentage-of-completion method. When using the percentage-of-completion method, sales and gross profit are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Sales and gross profit are adjusted prospectively for revisions in estimated total contract costs and contract values. Estimated losses are recognized in full when identified.
	We have life cycle management contracts with customers to supply parts and service for terms of 1 to 17 years. These contracts are established based on the conditions in which the equipment will be operating, the time horizon that the contracts will cover, and the expected operating cycle that will be required for the equipment. Based on this information, a model is created representing the projected costs and revenues of servicing the respective machines over the specified contract terms. Accounting for these contracts requires us to make various estimates, including estimates of the relevant machine’s long-term maintenance requirements. Under these contracts, customers are generally billed monthly based on hours of operation or units of production achieved by the equipment, with the respective deferred revenues recorded when billed. Revenue is recognized in the period in which parts are supplied or services provided. These contracts are reviewed quarterly by comparison of actual results to original estimates or most recent analysis, with revenue recognition adjusted appropriately for future estimated costs. If a loss is expected at any time, the full amount of the loss is recognized immediately.
	We have certain customer agreements that are considered multiple element arrangements. The agreements are assessed for multiple elements based on whether the delivered item has value to the customer on a standalone basis and whether delivery or performance of the undelivered item is considered probable and substantially in our control. If those criteria are met, revenue is allocated to each identified unit of accounting based on our estimate of their relative selling prices.
	Revenue recognition involves judgments, including assessments of expected returns, the likelihood of nonpayment and estimates of expected costs and profits on long-term contracts. In determining when to recognize revenue, we analyze various factors, including the specifics of the transaction, historical experience, creditworthiness of the customer and current market and economic conditions. Changes in judgments on these factors could impact the timing and amount of revenue recognized with a resulting impact on the timing and amount of associated income.
Comprehensive Income	'
	Comprehensive Income – Comprehensive income includes disclosure of financial information that historically has not been recognized in the calculation of net income. Our comprehensive income encompasses net income, the change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, the derivative instrument fair market value adjustment and foreign currency translation. Comprehensive income is disclosed in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.
Sales Incentives	'
	Sales Incentives – We account for cash consideration (such as sales incentives and cash discounts) given to our customers or resellers as a reduction of net sales.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	'
	Allowance for Doubtful Accounts – We establish an allowance for doubtful accounts on a specific account identification basis through a review of several factors, including the aging status of our customers’ accounts, the financial condition of our customers and historical collection experience.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs	'
	Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs – We report shipping costs billed to a customer in a sales transaction as net sales. We report the related costs incurred for shipping as cost of sales.
Research and Development Expenses	'
	Research and Development Expenses – Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Share-Based Compensation	'
	Share-Based Compensation – We account for awards of stock by measuring the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. Compensation expense is recognized using the straight line method.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes – Deferred taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using current statutory tax rates. Deferred income tax provisions are based on changes in the deferred tax assets and liabilities from period to period. Additionally, we analyze our ability to recognize the net deferred tax assets created in each jurisdiction in which we operate to determine if valuation allowances are necessary based on the “more likely than not” criteria.
	As required under the application of fresh start accounting, the release of pre-emergence tax valuation reserves was not recorded in the income statement but instead was treated first as a reduction of excess reorganization value until exhausted, then intangible assets until exhausted, and thereafter reported as additional paid in capital. Consequently, a net tax charge will be incurred in future years when these tax assets are utilized. We will continue to monitor the appropriateness of the existing valuation allowances and determine annually the amount of valuation allowances that are required to be maintained. All future reversals of pre-emergence valuation allowances will be recorded to additional paid in capital.
	We estimate the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year on an interim basis. The estimated effective tax rate contemplates the expected jurisdiction where income is earned (e.g., United States compared to non-United States), as well as tax planning strategies. If the actual results are different from these estimates, adjustments to the effective tax rate may be required in the period such determination is made. Additionally, discrete items are treated separately from the effective rate analysis and are recorded separately as an income tax provision or benefit at the time they are recognized. To the extent recognized, these items will impact the effective tax rate in the aggregate but will not adjust the amount used for future periods within the same year.
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share – Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share, except that the weighted average number of shares outstanding is increased to include additional shares from the assumed exercise of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units, if dilutive.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements – In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-02, "Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." ASU No. 2013-02 requires presentation, either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, of the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety, cross references to the related footnote for additional information would be appropriate. ASU 2013-02 will be effective for the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The adoption of this guidance will have no impact on our financial condition or results of operations but will impact the presentation of the financial statements. We are currently evaluating our presentation options.
	In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-2, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.” ASU No. 2012-2 provides us the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing is necessary. If, as a result of the qualitative assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, the quantitative impairment test is required. Otherwise, no further testing is required. ASU 2012-2 was effective for the indefinite-lived impairment tests performed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. The adoption of ASU No. 2012-2 did not have any impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” ASU No. 2011-05 eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of shareholders’ equity or in the footnotes. All non-owner changes in shareholder's equity instead must be presented either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 was effective beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial condition or results of operations but impacted the presentation of comprehensive income in the financial statements.

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	'
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following:
	In millions	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations	$	(540,122	)	$	(559,458	)	$	(456,300	)
	Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment	5,028			4,879			667
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	27,460			45,930			59,550
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(507,634	)	$	(508,649	)	$	(396,083	)

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Preliminary Fair Value of Assets Acquired Liabilities Assumed	'
	The following table summarizes the estimates of fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:
	(in thousands)
	Assets Acquired:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	72,912
	Accounts receivable	227,825
	Inventories	91,176
	Other current assets	15,622
	Property, plant and equipment	125,600
	Other intangible assets and goodwill	1,160,211
	Other non-current assets	34,078
	Total assets acquired	1,727,424
	Liabilities Assumed:
	Short-term notes payable	(14,666		)
	Accounts payable	(87,305		)
	Employee compensation and benefits	(6,458		)
	Advance payments and progress billings	(6,122		)
	Other accrued liabilities	(64,916		)
	Other non-current liabilities	(124,519		)
	Total liabilities assumed	(303,986		)
		$	1,423,438
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Business Combination	'
	The intangible assets have been assigned to the following categories:
	(In thousands)
	Customer relationships	$	77,300
	Backlog	2,700
		$	80,000
Unaudited Pro forma Financial Information	'
	Pro forma adjustments have been made for changes in depreciation and amortization expenses related to the valuation of the acquired tangible and intangible assets at fair value, the elimination of non-recurring items and the addition of incremental costs related to debt used to finance the acquisition.
		Years Ended
	(in thousands, except per share data)	October 26,			October 28,
		2012			2011
	Net sales	$	5,729,097		$	4,723,808
	Income from continuing operations	$	770,921		$	621,894
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.28		$	5.93
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.21		$	5.84
LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Preliminary Fair Value of Assets Acquired Liabilities Assumed	'
	The purchase price for the acquisition was as follows:
	(in thousands)
	Cash consideration	$	1,100,000
	Working capital purchase price adjustments	(46,323		)
		$	1,053,677
	The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:
	(in thousands)
	Assets Acquired:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,769
	Accounts receivable	52,910
	Inventories	200,050
	Other current assets	187
	Current assets of discontinued operations	331,412
	Property, plant and equipment	106,394
	Other intangible assets and goodwill	565,388
	Other non-current assets	14,459
	Non-current assets of discontinued operations	226,844
	Total assets acquired	1,502,413
	Liabilities Assumed:
	Accounts payable	(37,217		)
	Employee compensation and benefits	(10,576		)
	Advance payments and progress billings	(97,228		)
	Other accrued liabilities	(120,459		)
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	(183,256		)
	Total liabilities assumed	(448,736		)
		$	1,053,677
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired As Part Business Combination	'
	The determination of the useful life was based on historical experience, economic factors and future cash flows of the assets acquired. The intangible assets have been assigned to the following categories:
	(In thousands)
	Customer relationships	$	76,500
	Patents	69,900
	Unpatented technology	31,600
	Backlog	3,200
		$	181,200
Unaudited Pro forma Financial Information	'
	Pro forma adjustments have been made for changes in depreciation and amortization expenses related to the valuation of the acquired tangible and intangible assets at fair value, the elimination of non-recurring items, the addition of incremental costs related to debt used to finance the acquisition and the tax benefits related to the increased costs.
		Year Ended
	(in thousands, except per share data)	28-Oct-11
	Net sales	$	4,620,059
	Income from continuing operations	$	913,474
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	6.12
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	6.02

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Operating Results of Discontinued Operations Included In Consolidated Financial Statements	'
	The operating results of the discontinued operations included in the Consolidated Financial Statements are as follows:
	(in thousands)	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Net sales	$	—		$	—		$	102,102
	Loss before income taxes	(345		)	(6,120		)	(32,843		)
	Income tax benefit	120			1,060			11,497
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	(225	)	$	(5,060	)	$	(21,346	)

Accounts_Receivable_Tables

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Consolidated Accounts Receivable	'
	Consolidated accounts receivable consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012
	Trade receivables	$	936,799		$	1,183,484
	Unbilled receivables (due within one year)	231,053			164,740
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(84,189		)	(119,141		)
		$	1,083,663		$	1,229,083

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Consolidated Inventories	'
	Consolidated inventories consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,		October 26,
		2013		2012
	Finished goods	$	838,052	$	762,853
	Work in process and purchased parts	233,303		437,234
	Raw materials	68,389		215,368
	Total inventories	$	1,139,744	$	1,415,455

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill	'
	The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets other than goodwill as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012 are as follows:
				October 25, 2013								October 26, 2012
	In thousands	Weighted		Gross				Accumulated				Gross		Accumulated
		Average		Carrying				Amortization				Carrying		Amortization
		Amortization		Amount								Amount
		Period
	Finite lived other intangible assets:
	Backlog	1 year		$	13,198			$	(13,198	)		$	17,018	$	(17,018	)
	Customer relationships	17 years		259,000				(57,764		)		340,200		(46,630		)
	Engineering drawings	6 years		2,900				(2,900		)		2,900		(2,900		)
	Non-compete agreements	5 years		5,800				(5,800		)		5,800		(5,750		)
	Patents	19 years		91,076				(19,109		)		91,184		(14,704		)
	Trademarks	5 years		12,200				—				—		—
	Unpatented technology	20 years		32,851				(4,142		)		32,836		(2,512		)
	Subtotal	16 years		417,025				(102,913		)		489,938		(89,514		)
	Indefinite-lived other intangible assets:
	Trademarks			17,700				—				188,800		—
	Total other intangible assets			$	434,725			$	(102,913	)		$	678,738	$	(89,514	)
Changes In Carrying Amount of Goodwill	'
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in fiscal 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
	In thousands	Underground				Surface				Consolidated
		Mining				Mining
		Machinery				Equipment
	Balance as of October 28, 2011	$	115,704			$	312,774			$	428,478
	Goodwill acquired/adjusted during the year	908,567				45,760				954,327
	Translation adjustments	(57		)		(390		)		(447		)
	Balance as of October 26, 2012	1,024,214				358,144				1,382,358
	Goodwill adjusted during the year	99,144				—				99,144
	Translation adjustments	(175		)		(808		)		(983		)
	Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	1,123,183			$	357,336			$	1,480,519
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense	'
	Estimated future annual amortization expense is as follows:
	In thousands
	For the fiscal year ending:
	2014	$	24,976
	2015	24,926
	2016	24,830
	2017	23,744
	2018	23,493

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Provision For Income Taxes	'
	The provision for income taxes for continuing operations included in the Consolidated Statements of Income consists of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011
	Current provision
	Federal	$	127,069			$	159,294			$	94,024
	State	6,621				16,410				7,357
	Foreign	69,564				105,073				86,647
	Total current provision	203,254				280,777				188,028
	Deferred provision (benefit)
	Federal	23,892				74,966				75,663
	State	(1,331		)		399				5,567
	Foreign	4,404				(18,272		)		(4,427		)
	Total deferred provision	26,965				57,093				76,803
	Total provision for income taxes	$	230,219			$	337,870			$	264,831
Domestic and Foreign Components of Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes	'
	The domestic and foreign components of income from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011
	Domestic income from continuing operations	$	444,667			$	724,132			$	531,888
	Foreign income from continuing operations	319,490				380,999				363,945
	Pre-tax income from continuing operations	$	764,157			$	1,105,131			$	895,833
Income Tax Reconciliation	'
	The reconciliation between the income tax provision recognized in our Consolidated Statements of Income and the income tax provision computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to the income from continuing operations are as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Income tax computed at federal statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Sub-part F income and foreign dividends, net of foreign tax credits	0.2			0.3			(0.9	)
	Differences in foreign and U.S. tax rates	(5.3	)		(4.2	)		(4.3	)
	State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	0.5			1			0.7
	Resolution of prior years’ tax matters	—			—			0.9
	Valuation allowance	1.1			0.1			0.1
	IRC 199 manufacturing deduction	(2.0	)		(1.7	)		(1.4	)
	Other items, net	0.6			0.1			(0.5	)
	Effective income tax rate	30.1	%		30.6	%		29.6	%
Net Deferred Tax Asset	'
	The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,
		2013				2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefit related items	$	101,200			$	156,034
	Tax credit carryforwards	2,622				5,665
	Tax loss carryforwards	128,357				122,895
	Inventories	32,464				29,952
	Other deferred tax assets, net	32,378				63,266
	Valuation allowance, current assets	(11,009		)		(5,281		)
	Valuation allowance, non-current assets	(119,556		)		(117,354		)
	Total deferred tax assets	166,456				255,177
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization in excess of book expense	59,651				56,218
	Intangibles	48,388				109,788
	Total deferred tax liabilities	108,039				166,006
	Net deferred tax asset	$	58,417			$	89,171
	The net deferred tax assets are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,
		2013				2012
	Current deferred tax assets, included in Other current assets	$	69,352			$	90,510
	Long-term deferred tax asset, included in Deferred income taxes	41,532				67,101
	Current deferred tax liability, included in Other accrued liabilities	(2,087		)		(2,247		)
	Long-term deferred tax liability, included in Other liabilities	(50,380		)		(66,193		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	58,417			$	89,171
Loss and Credit Carryforward Summary	'
	The following table summarizes the components of our loss and credit carryforward:
	Loss and Credit Carryforward Summary
		Amount
	Description - In millions	Gross				Benefit				Valuation			Expiration Date(s)
										Allowance
	Foreign capital losses	$	62.1			$	12.5			$	12.5		None
	U.S. state operating losses	1,967.00				101.4				98.4			Various
	Foreign losses	55.8				14.4				14.2			$5.4 - None
													$9.0 - 2014 to 2018
	State tax credits	N/A				0.7				0.7			Various
	Foreign tax credits	N/A				1.5				—			$1.4 - 2016 to 2018
													$0.1 - 2021
	Various international tax credits	N/A				0.4				0.3			None
Net Unrecognized Tax Benefit	'
	Unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,
		2013				2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	33,471			$	10,370
	Interest included in the beginning balance	—				(1,271		)
	Additions for current year tax positions and acquisition	36				25,735
	Additions for prior year tax positions	60,604				167
	Reductions for prior year tax positions	(16,693		)		(1,530		)
	Balance, end of year	$	77,418			$	33,471

Warranties_Tables

Warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Changes In Product Warranty Reserve	'
	The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012
	Balance, beginning of year	$	100,646		$	82,737
	Accrual for warranty expensed during the year	57,610			49,268
	Settlements made during the year	(72,981		)	(52,736		)
	Effect of foreign currency translation	457			(520		)
	Adjusted acquired warranty accrual	—			21,897
	Balance, end of year	$	85,732		$	100,646

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti1

Borrowings and Credit Facilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations	'
	Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012
	Domestic:
	Term Loan due 2016	$	412,500		$	462,500
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	248,733			248,360
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	496,438			496,088
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	148,493			148,466
	Other secured borrowings	1,212			1,637
	Foreign:
	Capital leases	—			41
	Short-term borrowings	8,220			14,849
	Total obligations	1,315,596			1,371,941
	Less: Amounts due within one year	(58,669		)	(65,316		)
	Long-term obligations	$	1,256,927		$	1,306,625
Aggregate Maturities of Debt for Credit Agreements	'
	The aggregate maturities of debt for credit agreements in place as of October 25, 2013 consisted of the following (in thousands):
	2014	$	58,669
	2015	50,474
	2016	312,789
	2017	248,733
	2018	—
	Thereafter	644,931

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Option Awards	'
	The weighted-average assumptions are as follows:
		2013		2012		2011
	Risk free interest rate	0.34	%	0.4	%	0.77	%
	Expected volatility	42.76	%	44.92	%	41.07	%
	Expected life in years	3.1		3.7		3.8
	Dividend yield	1.27	%	0.9	%	0.9	%
Stock incentive plan stock options	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Stock Option Activity, Restricted Stock Unit Activity, And Performance Share Activity	'
	A summary of stock option activity follows:
	Dollars in millions, except per share data	Number of Options		Weighted-Average			Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		Weighted-Average		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
				Exercise Price Per Share					Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Outstanding as of October 29, 2010	2,846,686		$	35.09		7.4				$	102.1
	Options granted	509,500		80.64					$	24.2
	Options exercised	(1,431,349	)	36.84							73.6
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(90,489	)	41.55
	Outstanding as of October 28, 2011	1,834,348		$	46.05		7.4				82.8
	Options granted	459,500		87.31					27.93
	Options exercised	(342,047	)	28.16							18.9
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(57,956	)	69.66
	Outstanding as of October 26, 2012	1,893,845		$	58.28		7.1				26.3
	Options granted	655,600		57.03					15.49
	Options exercised	(160,276	)	26.64							5.6
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(144,094	)	73.06
	Outstanding as of October 25, 2013	2,245,075		$	59.28		6.8				18.7
	Exercisable as of October 25, 2013	1,255,551		$	52.67		5.4				17.6
Stock incentive plan restricted stock units	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Stock Option Activity, Restricted Stock Unit Activity, And Performance Share Activity	'
	A summary of restricted stock unit activity follows:
	Dollars in millions, except per share data	Number of Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share			Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding as of October 29, 2010	681,501		$	35.03
	Units granted	295,606		81.95
	Units earned from dividends	7,137		85.63
	Units settled	(34,450	)	48.63			$	2.8
	Units deferred	(16,031	)	52.85			1.3
	Units forfeited	(65,789	)	64.62
	Outstanding as of October 28, 2011	867,974		48.32
	Units granted	325,588		79.08
	Units earned from dividends	10,520		66.04
	Units settled	(112,744	)	33.42			9.1
	Units deferred	(25,252	)	34.87			2.2
	Units forfeited	(50,139	)	52.12
	Outstanding as of October 26, 2012	1,015,947		60.16
	Units granted	275,753		57.02
	Units earned from dividends	13,535		57.36
	Units settled	(117,488	)	45.78			6.7
	Units deferred	(18,230	)	33.78			1
	Units forfeited	(102,601	)	70.48
	Outstanding as of October 25, 2013	1,066,916		$	60.35
Stock incentive plan performance shares	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Summary Stock Option Activity, Restricted Stock Unit Activity, And Performance Share Activity	'
	A summary of performance share activity follows:
	Dollars in millions, except per share data	Number of		Weighted-			Aggregate
		Shares		Average			Intrinsic
				Grant Date			Value
				Fair Value
	Outstanding as of October 29, 2010	762,611		$	36.57
	Shares granted	75,000		80.69
	Target adjustment	21,266		87.5
	Shares distributed	(158,970	)	56.87			$	13.7
	Shares forfeited	(30,158	)	35.2
	Outstanding as of October 28, 2011	669,749		38.38
	Shares granted	145,100		80.4
	Target adjustment	(21,533	)	78.69
	Shares distributed	(450,855	)	21.69			36.9
	Shares forfeited	(4,246	)	55.17
	Outstanding as of October 26, 2012	338,215		75.87
	Shares granted	262,750		54.9
	Target adjustment	(107,275	)	65.2
	Shares distributed	(122,006	)	50.85			7.6
	Shares forfeited	(27,295	)	67.57
	Outstanding as of October 25, 2013	344,389		$	72.72

Retiree_Benefits_Tables

Retiree Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	Net periodic pension costs for U.S. plans and plans of subsidiaries outside the United States include the following components:
		U.S. Pension Plans											Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,			October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011			2013				2012				2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	3,794			$	9,975			$	14,438		$	7,491			$	5,878			$	6,099
	Interest cost	48,453				52,604				56,268			29,216				29,297				28,715
	Expected return on assets	(64,517		)		(61,420		)		(56,269		)	(37,347		)		(36,033		)		(35,529		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	610				1,307				1,374			—				—				10,051
	Actuarial loss	22,773				20,324				25,179			9,159				13,085				—
	Curtailment loss	—				11,491				—			—				—				—
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	11,113			$	34,281			$	40,990		$	8,519			$	12,227			$	9,336
	The components of the net periodic benefit cost associated with our other postretirement benefit plans, all of which relate to operations in the U.S., are as follows:
		Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 28,
		2013				2012				2011
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	1,083			$	960			$	981
	Interest cost	1,168				1,371				1,540
	Expected return on assets	(427		)		(371		)		(342		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	69				52				48
	Actuarial gain	(833		)		(1,160		)		(1,308		)
	Special termination benefits charge	—				981				—
	Total net periodic benefit cost of continuing operations	$	1,060			$	1,833			$	919
Schedule of Assumptions Used	'
	Significant assumptions used in determining net periodic benefit cost are as follows (in weighted averages):
		U.S. Pension Plans									Non-U.S. Pension Plans								Other Postretirement
																			Benefit Plans
		2013			2012			2011			2013		2012			2011			2013			2012		2011
	Discount rate*	3.95	%		5	%		5.6	%		4.28	%	5.28	%		5.24	%		3.6	%		4.65	%	4.85	%
	Expected return on plan assets**	6.5	%		7	%		7.51	%		6.64	%	6.93	%		7.22	%		7.4	%		7.5	%	8	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		4.25	%		4.25	%		4.23	%	4.22	%		4.36	%		—	%		—	%	—	%
	* Due to mid-year curtailment and special termination benefit measurements, the 2012 weighted average discount rate ranged from 3.95% – 5.00% and 3.60% – 4.65% throughout the year for the U.S. pension plans and the other postretirement benefit plans, respectively.
	** Due to mid-year curtailment measurements, the 2012 weighted average expected return on plan assets ranged from 6.75% – 7.00% for the U.S. pension plans.
	Significant assumptions used in determining benefit obligations are as follows (in weighted averages):
		U.S.						Non-U.S.					Other Postretirement
		Pension Plans						Pension  Plans					Benefit Plans
		October 25,			October 26,			October 25,			October 26,		October 25,			October 26,
		2013			2012			2013			2012		2013			2012
	Discount rate	4.85	%		3.95	%		4.25	%		4.28	%	4.25	%		3.6	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		—	%		4.21	%		4.23	%	—	%		—	%
Change In Benefit Obligations Change In Plan Assets Funded Status Amounts Recognized In Consolidated Balance Sheet and Accumulated Benefit Obligation	'
	Changes in the projected benefit obligations and pension plan assets relating to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans, together with a summary of the amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are set forth in the following tables:
		U.S. Pension Plans								Non -U.S. Pension Plans							Other Postretirement
																	Benefit Plans
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 25,			October 26,				October 25,				October 26,
		2013				2012				2013			2012				2013				2012
	Change in Benefit Obligations
	Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	$	1,250,684			$	1,108,386			$	698,456		$	573,608			$	34,200			$	32,078
	Service cost	3,794				9,975				7,491			5,878				1,083				960
	Interest cost	48,453				52,604				29,216			29,297				1,168				1,371
	Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				1,144			1,164				—				—
	Plan amendments	—				7,157				—			—				(580		)		813
	Actuarial loss (gain)	(115,528		)		162,370				6,998			114,815				(1,104		)		674
	Currency fluctuations	—				—				2,507			2,449				—				—
	Curtailments	—				(37,796		)		—			—				—				—
	Special termination benefits	—				—				—			—				—				981
	Gross benefits paid	(55,129		)		(52,012		)		(33,551		)	(28,755		)		(3,409		)		(2,677		)
	Net benefit obligations at end of year	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	712,261		$	698,456			$	31,358			$	34,200
	Change in Plan Assets
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,027,506			$	833,849			$	582,492		$	513,528			$	6,315			$	5,370
	Actual return on plan assets	(3,552		)		104,729				4,005			50,986				1,045				526
	Currency fluctuations	—				—				2,617			1,644				—				—
	Employer contributions	83,829				140,940				81,883			43,925				4,450				3,096
	Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				1,144			1,164				—				—
	Gross benefits paid	(55,129		)		(52,012		)		(33,551		)	(28,755		)		(3,409		)		(2,677		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	1,052,654			$	1,027,506			$	638,590		$	582,492			$	8,401			$	6,315
	Funded Status
	Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(79,620	)		$	(223,178	)		$	(73,671	)	$	(115,964	)		$	(22,957	)		$	(27,885	)
	Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
	Current liabilities	(2,755		)		(2,620		)		(731		)	(709		)		(2,234		)		(2,321		)
	Non-current liabilities	(76,865		)		(220,558		)		(72,940		)	(115,255		)		(20,723		)		(25,564		)
	Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(79,620	)		$	(223,178	)		$	(73,671	)	$	(115,964	)		$	(22,957	)		$	(27,885	)
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	692,135		$	644,125			$	—			$	—
Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligation In Excess of Plan Assets	'
	The projected benefit obligations, accumulated benefit obligations and fair value of assets for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets are as follows:
		U.S. Pension Plans								Non U.S. Pension Plans
	In thousands	October 25,				October 26,				October 25,			October 26,
		2013				2012				2013			2012
	Projected benefit obligation	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	649,395		$	655,010
	Accumulated benefit obligation	1,132,274				1,250,684				634,509			604,675
	Fair value of plan assets	1,052,654				1,027,506				576,016			539,669
Amounts Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) as of October 25, 2013 consist of:
		Pension Plans								Other
	In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
	Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	388,421			$	302,175			$	(12,857	)
	Prior service cost	1,980				—				735
	Deferred tax	(94,220		)		(50,626		)		4,514
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$	296,181			$	251,549			$	(7,608	)
Estimated Amounts That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Into Net Periodic Benefit Cost	'
	The estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) into net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2014 are as follows:
		Pension Plans								Other
	In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
	Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	13,096			$	8,856			$	(904	)
	Prior service cost	531				—				132
		$	13,627			$	8,856			$	(772	)
Target Allocation and Weighted Average Asset Allocation	'
	The defined benefit plans have the following target and actual asset allocations in fiscal 2013:
		U.S. Pension Plan						Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Asset Category	Target			Actual			Target			Actual
		Allocation			Allocation			Allocation			Allocation
	Equity securities	20	%		20	%		30	%		28	%
	Debt securities	80	%		79	%		70	%		65	%
	Other	—	%		1	%		—	%		7	%
	Total	100	%		100	%		100	%		100	%
Fair Value Pension Plan Assets By Category	'
	The following tables summarize the fair value of our pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets by category as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012:
	In Thousands	October 25, 2013
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total Assets
													at Fair Value
	U.S. Pension Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	146,927			$	2,590			$	—		$	149,517
	Non-U.S. equities	54,502				6,829				—			61,331
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S. government bonds	—				343,215				—			343,215
	Non-U.S. government bonds	—				13,939				—			13,939
	U.S. corporate bonds	—				368,469				—			368,469
	Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				68,481				—			68,481
	U.S. government mortgage backed securities	—				8,286				—			8,286
	U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations	—				8,498				—			8,498
	U.S. asset backed securities	—				23,227				—			23,227
	Other plan assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	5,337				—				—			5,337
	Short term bills and notes	—				2,600				—			2,600
	Other investments	432				(678		)		—			(246		)
	Total U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	207,198			$	845,456			$	—		$	1,052,654
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	42,940			$	—			$	228		$	43,168
	Non-U.S. equities	138,322				—				30			138,352
	Fixed income securities:
	Non-U.S. government bonds	—				105,583				—			105,583
	U.S. corporate bonds	—				21,992				—			21,992
	Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				191,526				—			191,526
	Non-U.S. asset backed securities	—				1,141				—			1,141
	Non-U.S. annuity insurance products	—				94,315				—			94,315
	Other plan assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	46,407				—				—			46,407
	Other investments	—				(3,894		)		—			(3,894		)
	Total Non-U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	227,669			$	410,663			$	258		$	638,590
	Other Postretirement Benefits Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	4,461			$	—			$	—		$	4,461
	Non-U.S. equities	1,101				—				—			1,101
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S. corporate bonds	—				2,769				—			2,769
	Other plan assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	70				—				—			70
	Total Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	$	5,632			$	2,769			$	—		$	8,401
	In Thousands	October 26, 2012
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total Assets
													at Fair Value
	U.S. Pension Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	158,095			$	—			$	—		$	158,095
	Non-U.S. equities	62,918				—				—			62,918
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S. government bonds	—				347,981				—			347,981
	Non-U.S. government bonds	—				7,450				—			7,450
	U.S. corporate bonds	—				360,638				3,340			363,978
	Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				64,819				—			64,819
	Other plan assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	22,412				—				—			22,412
	Other investments	—				(147		)		—			(147		)
	Total U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	243,425			$	780,741			$	3,340		$	1,027,506
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	2,806			$	—			$	—		$	2,806
Non-U.S. equities	6,705				—				—			6,705
Fixed income securities:
Non-U.S. government bonds	—				219,877				—			219,877
U.S. corporate bonds	—				—				216			216
Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				2,495				181,821			184,316
Other fixed income securities	—				—				—			—
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	6,542				—				—			6,542
Hedge fund	—				—				3,598			3,598
Insurance linked fund	—				—				8,885			8,885
Multi-asset fund	—				—				149,831			149,831
Other investments	—				(284		)		—			(284		)
Total Non-U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	16,053			$	222,088			$	344,351		$	582,492
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	3,096			$	—			$	—		$	3,096
Non-U.S. equities	682				—				—			682
Fixed income securities:
U.S. corporate bonds	—				2,397				—			2,397
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	140				—				—			140
Total Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	$	3,918			$	2,397			$	—		$	6,315
Roll Forwards of Assets Measured At Fair Value Using Level 3 Inputs	'
	Below are roll-forwards of assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the years ended October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012:
	In Thousands
		Equities				Fixed Income				Other
	U.S. Pension Plans
	Balance as of October 28, 2011	$	—			$	—			$	1,283
	Unrealized gains	—				—				841
	Realized losses	—				—				(840		)
	Sales	—				—				(1,284		)
	Purchases	—				3,340				—
	Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	—				—				—
	Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	3,340			$	—
	Unrealized losses	—				(478		)		—
	Realized losses	—				—				—
	Sales	—				(181		)		—
	Purchases	—				—				—
	Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	—				(2,681		)		—
	Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	—			$	—			$	—
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Balance as of October 28, 2011	$	65,743			$	222,420			$	—
	Unrealized (losses) gains	(15,552		)		(12,945		)		60,979
	Realized gains	14,401				40,969				214
	Sales	(59,191		)		(200,796		)		(3,952		)
	Purchases	—				132,147				99,672
	Transfers (out) and/or in of Level 3	(5,401		)		242				5,401
	Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	182,037			$	162,314
	Unrealized gains (losses)	(22		)		(18,932		)		(8,305		)
	Realized gains	—				28,133				21,704
	Sales	—				(194,799		)		(175,896		)
	Purchases	280				3,561				1,709
	Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	—				—				(1,526		)
	Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	258			$	—			$	—
Expected Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Payments	'
	The following pension and other postretirement benefit payments (which include expected future service) are expected to be paid in each of the following years:
		Pension Plan Payments								Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Payments
	In thousands	U.S.				Non-U.S.				Prior to			After				Impact of
										Medicare			Medicare				Medicare
										Part D			Part D				Part D
	2014	$	62,658			$	24,059			$	3,842		$	3,739			$	103
	2015	62,891				24,774				3,416			3,318				98
	2016	65,201				25,504				3,382			3,291				91
	2017	67,767				26,225				3,374			3,290				84
	2018	70,307				27,012				2,995			2,919				76
	2019 - 2023	459,716				147,273				12,340			12,077				263

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Effect of Cash Flow Hedges On Consolidated Statement of Income	'
	The following table summarizes the effect of cash flow hedges on the Consolidated Statements of Income:
	(in thousands)	Effective Portion
		Amount of Gain/ (Loss)		Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings
		Recognized in Other
	Derivative Hedging Relationship	Comprehensive Income		Location	Amount
	Foreign currency forward contracts
	Year Ended October 25, 2013	$	5,504	Cost of sales	$	(6,151	)
				Sales	364
	Year Ended October 26, 2012	$	5,558	Cost of sales	$	(1,374	)
				Sales	460

Operating_Leases_Tables

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
Future Payments Due	'
	As of October 25, 2013, the future payments for all operating leases with remaining lease terms in excess of one year, excluding maintenance, taxes and insurance, were as follows:
	In millions
	2014	$	34.9
	2015	26.6
	2016	20.2
	2017	14
	2018	10.8
	Thereafter	18
	Total	$	124.5

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Computations	'
	The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
	In thousands, except share amounts	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	533,938		$	767,081		$	631,002
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	(225		)	(5,060		)	(21,346		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	533,713		$	762,021		$	609,656
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	106,070			105,862			104,916
	Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units	926			1,027			1,621
	Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution	106,996			106,889			106,537
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Continuing operations	$	5.03		$	7.25		$	6.01
	Discontinued operations	—			(0.05		)	(0.20		)
	Net income	$	5.03		$	7.2		$	5.81
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Continuing operations	$	4.99		$	7.18		$	5.92
	Discontinued operations	—			(0.05		)	(0.20		)
	Net income	$	4.99		$	7.13		$	5.72

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value	'
	The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value and disclose the fair value of long-term obligations recorded at cost as of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012. As of October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012 we did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	29,221	$	29,221	$	29,221	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	9,593	$	9,593	$	—	$	9,593
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	6,608	$	6,608	$	—	$	6,608
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2016	$	412,500	$	432,952	$	—	$	432,952
	6.0 % Senior Notes due 2016	$	248,733	$	280,425	$	—	$	280,425
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,438	$	531,400	$	—	$	531,400
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,493	$	165,600	$	—	$	165,600
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 26, 2012
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	49,513	$	49,513	$	49,513	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	16,780	$	16,780	$	—	$	16,780
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	7,095	$	7,095	$	—	$	7,095
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2016	$	462,500	$	458,954	$	—	$	458,954
	6.0 % Senior Notes due 2016	$	248,360	$	285,500	$	—	$	285,500
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,088	$	552,150	$	—	$	552,150
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,466	$	175,605	$	—	$	175,605

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information	'
	In thousands	Underground			Surface			Corporate			Eliminations			Total
		Mining			Mining
		Machinery			Equipment
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	Net sales	$	2,691,039		$	2,494,678		$	—		$	(173,020	)	$	5,012,697
	Operating income (loss)	$	367,233		$	525,314		$	(25,652	)	$	(45,234	)	$	821,661
	Interest income	—			—			8,781			—			8,781
	Interest expense	—			—			(66,285		)	—			(66,285		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	367,233		$	525,314		$	(83,156	)	$	(45,234	)	$	764,157
	Depreciation and amortization	$	60,042		$	50,512		$	2,965		$	—		$	113,519
	Capital expenditures	$	73,286		$	71,643		$	8,489		$	—		$	153,418
	Total assets	$	3,676,120		$	1,917,717		$	195,745		$	—		$	5,789,582
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	Net sales	$	3,107,488		$	2,737,488		$	—		$	(184,087	)	$	5,660,889
	Operating income (loss)	$	671,797		$	592,687		$	(51,079	)	$	(40,846	)	$	1,172,559
	Interest income	—			—			5,831			—			5,831
	Interest expense	—			—			(73,259		)	—			(73,259		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	671,797		$	592,687		$	(118,507	)	$	(40,846	)	$	1,105,131
	Depreciation and amortization	$	90,339		$	59,887		$	2,614		$	—		$	152,840
	Capital expenditures	$	129,928		$	109,325		$	2,274		$	—		$	241,527
	Total assets	$	3,881,583		$	2,158,405		$	102,515		$	—		$	6,142,503
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	Net sales	$	2,576,625		$	1,959,353		$	—		$	(132,072	)	$	4,403,906
	Operating income (loss)	$	595,262		$	422,472		$	(65,693	)	$	(31,862	)	$	920,179
	Interest Income	—			—			13,869			—			13,869
	Interest expense	—			—			(38,180		)	—			(38,180		)
	Reorganization items	—			—			(35		)	—			(35		)
	Income before income taxes	$	595,262		$	422,472		$	(90,039	)	$	(31,862	)	$	895,833
	Depreciation and amortization	$	40,537		$	38,339		$	234		$	—		$	79,110
	Capital expenditures	$	50,701		$	59,022		$	800		$	—		$	110,523
	Total assets	$	2,022,553		$	1,936,246		$	1,467,555		$	—		$	5,426,354
Geographical Information	'
	Geographical Information
	In thousands	Total			Interarea			Sales to			Operating			Long
		Sales			Sales			Unaffiliated			Income (Loss)			Lived
								Customers						Assets
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	United States	$	2,801,138		$	(840,823	)	$	1,960,315		$	345,862		$	493,379
	Europe	725,835			(439,274		)	286,561			62,480			65,739
	Australia	963,842			(24,375		)	939,467			154,518			116,563
	Other Foreign Locations	1,948,886			(122,532		)	1,826,354			329,687			412,493
	Interarea Eliminations	(1,427,004		)	1,427,004			—			(45,234		)	—
		$	5,012,697		$	—		$	5,012,697		$	847,313		$	1,088,174
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	United States	$	3,238,196		$	(940,980	)	$	2,297,216		$	586,808		$	411,734
	Europe	684,704			(281,797		)	402,907			83,887			50,837
	Australia	1,088,654			(26,887		)	1,061,767			181,914			74,484
	Other Foreign Locations	2,001,149			(102,150		)	1,898,999			411,875			382,931
	Interarea Eliminations	(1,351,814		)	1,351,814			—			(40,846		)	—
		$	5,660,889		$	—		$	5,660,889		$	1,223,638		$	919,986
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	United States	$	2,815,722		$	(804,206	)	$	2,011,516		$	589,837		$	332,892
	Europe	515,817			(190,188		)	325,629			74,085			42,470
	Australia	727,598			(23,282		)	704,316			121,883			46,038
	Other Foreign Locations	1,425,999			(63,554		)	1,362,445			311,901			159,894
	Interarea Eliminations	(1,081,230		)	1,081,230			—			(111,834		)	—
		$	4,403,906		$	—		$	4,403,906		$	985,872		$	581,294
Product Information	'
	Product Information
	In thousands	October 25,			October 26,			October 28,
		2013			2012			2011
	Original equipment	$	2,254,400		$	2,709,944		$	1,785,380
	Aftermarket	2,758,297			2,950,945			2,618,526
	Total revenues	$	5,012,697		$	5,660,889		$	4,403,906

Subsidiary_Guarantors_Tables

Subsidiary Guarantors (Tables) (Subsidiary Guarantors)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Subsidiary Guarantors	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income	'
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,756,869		$	3,691,072		$	(1,435,244	)	$	5,012,697
	Cost of sales	—			1,930,332			2,644,416			(1,185,264		)	3,389,484
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,051			307,113			319,837			—			680,001
	Intangible asset impairment charge	—			100,400			54,800			—			155,200
	Other (income) and expense	(15,000		)	34,267			(52,916		)	—			(33,649		)
	Operating income (loss)	(38,051		)	384,757			724,935			(249,980		)	821,661
	Intercompany items	114,784			(79,519		)	(151,571		)	116,306			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(64,665		)	3,266			3,895			—			(57,504		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	12,068			308,504			577,259			(133,674		)	764,157
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(50,908		)	207,825			73,302			—			230,219
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	470,962			397,610			—			(868,572		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	533,938		$	498,289		$	503,957		$	(1,002,246	)	$	533,938
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	3,322,522		$	3,805,096		$	(1,466,729	)	$	5,660,889
	Cost of sales	—			2,285,279			2,694,336			(1,195,813		)	3,783,802
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	69,012			335,205			332,559			—			736,776
	Other (income) and expense	—			26,896			(59,144		)	—			(32,248		)
	Operating income (loss)	(69,012		)	675,142			837,345			(270,916		)	1,172,559
	Intercompany items	66,366			(53,331		)	(113,029		)	99,994			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(52,244		)	834			(16,018		)	—			(67,428		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	(54,890		)	622,645			708,298			(170,922		)	1,105,131
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(65,450		)	309,207			94,113			—			337,870
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	756,701			388,709			—			(1,145,410		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	767,261		$	702,147		$	614,185		$	(1,316,332	)	$	767,261
	Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	767,081		$	702,147		$	614,005		$	(1,316,152	)	$	767,081
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,782,132		$	2,718,355		$	(1,096,581	)	$	4,403,906
	Cost of sales	—			1,861,215			1,886,857			(850,467		)	2,897,605
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	65,239			290,044			246,727			—			602,010
	Other (income) and expense	—			19,038			(34,748		)	(178		)	(15,888		)
	Operating income (loss)	(65,239		)	611,835			619,519			(245,936		)	920,179
	Intercompany items	46,179			(37,107		)	(123,156		)	114,084			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(35,487		)	2,285			8,891			—			(24,311		)
	Reorganization items	(35		)	—			—			—			(35		)
	Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity	(54,582		)	577,013			505,254			(131,852		)	895,833
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(66,365		)	240,118			91,078			—			264,831
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	619,219			140,514			—			(759,733		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	631,002		$	477,409		$	414,176		$	(891,585	)	$	631,002
Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	191,693		$	904,591		$	1,862,376		$	(136,216	)	$	2,822,444
	Property, plant and equipment, net	18,081			375,026			519,535			—			912,642
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			701,399			1,110,932			—			1,812,331
	Other assets	4,119,523			2,065,239			4,059,130			(10,001,727		)	242,165
	Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,046,255		$	7,551,973		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	87,190		$	459,333		$	832,621		$	(18,554	)	$	1,360,590
	Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
	Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
	Other liabilities	(9,312		)	8,693			164,510			—			163,891
	Shareholders’ equity	2,858,369			3,571,781			6,547,608			(10,119,389		)	2,858,369
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,329,297		$	4,046,255		$	7,551,973		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 26, 2012
	(In thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	97,443		$	1,145,051		$	2,134,636		$	(221,053	)	$	3,156,077
	Property, plant and equipment, net	12,515			378,274			442,073			—			832,862
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			818,435			1,153,147			—			1,971,582
	Other assets	4,178,760			2,528,849			1,803,046			(8,328,673		)	181,982
	Total assets	$	4,288,718		$	4,870,609		$	5,532,902		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	106,207		$	750,884		$	1,005,205		$	(81,479	)	$	1,780,817
	Long-term obligations	1,305,413			1,212			—			—			1,306,625
	Accrued pension costs	322,310			6,589			6,914			—			335,813
	Other liabilities	(22,401		)	10,205			154,255			—			142,059
	Shareholders’ equity	2,577,189			4,101,719			4,366,528			(8,468,247		)	2,577,189
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,288,718		$	4,870,609		$	5,532,902		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	457,171		$	58,565		$	122,802		$	638,538
	Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(1,688		)	—			(1,688		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	457,171			56,877			122,802			636,850
	Investing Activities:
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(8,489		)	(43,830		)	(101,099		)	(153,418		)
	Other investing activities	(112		)	1,111			2,444			3,443
	Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,719		)	(98,655		)	(149,975		)
	Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
	Other financing activities	(40,697		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(48,071		)
	Net cash used by financing activities	(329,128		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(336,502		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(8,537		)	(8,537		)
	Increase in cash and cash equivalents	119,442			13,733			8,661			141,836
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,459			6,628			253,786			263,873
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	405,709
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	177,098		$	141,163		$	463,915
	Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	145,654			156,044			141,163			442,861
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,735		)	(125,518		)	(241,527		)
	Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			(56,270		)	—			(56,270		)
	Withdrawals of cash held in escrow	866,000			—			—			866,000
	Other investing activities	(155		)	4,841			4,699			9,385
	Net cash used by investing activities	(165,258		)	(165,164		)	(47,907		)	(378,329		)
	Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
	Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
	Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
	Other financing activities	28,093			(404		)	(4,087		)	23,602
	Net cash used by financing activities	(77,118		)	(404		)	(4,087		)	(81,609		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(7,371		)	(7,371		)
	(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(96,722		)	(9,524		)	81,798			(24,448		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	100,181			16,152			171,988			288,321
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	3,459		$	6,628		$	253,786		$	263,873
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	982,185		$	(318,788	)	$	(163,671	)	$	499,726
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			4,967			—			4,967
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	982,185			(313,821		)	(163,671		)	504,693
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,048,908		)	—			—			(1,048,908		)
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(800		)	(64,803		)	(44,920		)	(110,523		)
	Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			375,000			—			375,000
	Equity investment in IMM shares	(376,724		)	—			—			(376,724		)
	Deposits of cash held in escrow	(866,000		)	—			—			(866,000		)
	Other investing activities	(373		)	1,473			4,178			5,278
	Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(2,292,805		)	311,670			(40,742		)	(2,021,877		)
	Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	53,341			—			—			53,341
Dividends paid	(73,262		)	—			—			(73,262		)
Issuance of senior notes	495,755			—			—			495,755
Borrowings under term loans	500,000			—			—			500,000
Other financing activities	(4,328		)	2,041			3,169			882
Net cash provided by financing activities	971,506			2,041			3,169			976,716
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			13,208			13,208
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(339,114		)	(110		)	(188,036		)	(527,260		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	439,295			16,262			360,024			815,581
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	100,181		$	16,152		$	171,988		$	288,321

Supplemental_Subsidiary_Guaran1

Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors (Tables) (Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'
Supplementary Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income	'
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,745,565		$	3,702,376		$	(1,435,244	)	$	5,012,697
	Cost of sales	—			1,915,612			2,659,136			(1,185,264		)	3,389,484
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,051			306,249			320,701			—			680,001
	Intangible asset impairment charges	—			100,400			54,800			—			155,200
	Other (income) and expense	(15,000		)	34,101			(52,750		)	—			(33,649		)
	Operating income (loss)	(38,051		)	389,203			720,489			(249,980		)	821,661
	Intercompany items	114,784			(79,519		)	(151,571		)	116,306			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(64,665		)	3,225			3,936			—			(57,504		)
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	12,068			312,909			572,854			(133,674		)	764,157
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(50,908		)	207,181			73,946			—			230,219
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	470,962			397,610			—			(868,572		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	533,938			503,338			498,908			(1,002,246		)	533,938
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 26, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	3,275,658		$	3,851,960		$	(1,466,729	)	$	5,660,889
	Cost of sales	—			2,249,895			2,729,720			(1,195,813		)	3,783,802
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	69,012			328,486			339,278			—			736,776
	Other (income) and expense	—			26,730			(58,978		)	—			(32,248		)
	Operating income (loss)	(69,012		)	670,547			841,940			(270,916		)	1,172,559
	Intercompany items	66,366			(53,331		)	(113,029		)	99,994			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(52,244		)	892			(16,076		)	—			(67,428		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	(54,890		)	618,108			712,835			(170,922		)	1,105,131
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(65,450		)	309,207			94,113			—			337,870
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	756,701			393,246			—			(1,149,947		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	767,261			702,147			618,722			(1,320,869		)	767,261
	Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	767,081		$	702,147		$	618,542		$	(1,320,689	)	$	767,081
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 28, 2011
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,761,635		$	2,738,852		$	(1,096,581	)	$	4,403,906
	Cost of sales	—			1,847,957			1,900,115			(850,467		)	2,897,605
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	65,239			286,328			250,443			—			602,010
	Other (income) and expense	—			19,007			(34,717		)	(178		)	(15,888		)
	Operating income (loss)	(65,239		)	608,343			623,011			(245,936		)	920,179
	Intercompany items	46,179			(37,107		)	(123,156		)	114,084			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(35,487		)	2,248			8,928			—			(24,311		)
	Reorganization items	(35		)	—			—			—			(35		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity	(54,582		)	573,484			508,783			(131,852		)	895,833
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(66,365		)	240,107			91,089			—			264,831
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	619,219			140,514			—			(759,733		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	631,002		$	473,891		$	417,694		$	(891,585	)	$	631,002
Supplementary Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	191,693		$	895,984		$	1,870,983		$	(136,216	)	$	2,822,444
	Property, plant and equipment, net	18,081			373,235			521,326			—			912,642
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			701,399			1,110,932			—			1,812,331
	Other assets	4,119,523			2,070,239			4,054,130			(10,001,727		)	242,165
	Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,040,857		$	7,557,371		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	87,190		$	458,687		$	833,267		$	(18,554	)	$	1,360,590
	Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
	Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
	Other liabilities	(9,312		)	8,693			164,510			—			163,891
	Shareholders’ equity	2,858,369			3,567,029			6,552,360			(10,119,389		)	2,858,369
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,329,297		$	4,040,857		$	7,557,371		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 26, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets	$	97,443		$	1,129,867		$	2,149,820		$	(221,053	)	$	3,156,077
	Property, plant and equipment, net	12,515			374,324			446,023			—			832,862
	Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	—			818,435			1,153,147			—			1,971,582
	Other assets	4,178,760			2,517,019			1,814,876			(8,328,673		)	181,982
	Total assets	$	4,288,718		$	4,839,645		$	5,563,866		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities	$	106,207		$	748,369		$	1,007,720		$	(81,479	)	$	1,780,817
	Long-term obligations	1,305,413			1,212			—			—			1,306,625
	Accrued pension costs	322,310			6,589			6,914			—			335,813
	Other liabilities	(22,401		)	10,205			154,255			—			142,059
	Shareholders’ equity	2,577,189			4,073,270			4,394,977			(8,468,247		)	2,577,189
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,288,718		$	4,839,645		$	5,563,866		$	(8,549,726	)	$	6,142,503
Supplementary Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	457,171		$	59,845		$	121,522		$	638,538
	Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(1,688		)	—			(1,688		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	457,171			58,157			121,522			636,850
	Investing Activities:
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(8,489		)	(43,789		)	(101,140		)	(153,418		)
	Other investing activities	(112		)	1,111			2,444			3,443
	Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,678		)	(98,696		)	(149,975		)
	Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
	Other financing activities	(40,697		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(48,071		)
	Net cash used by financing activities	(329,128		)	(425		)	(6,949		)	(336,502		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(8,537		)	(8,537		)
	Increase in cash and cash equivalents	119,442			15,054			7,340			141,836
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	3,459			5,307			255,107			263,873
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	405,709
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	178,700		$	139,561		$	463,915
	Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	145,654			157,646			139,561			442,861
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,650		)	(125,603		)	(241,527		)
	Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			(56,270		)	—			(56,270		)
	Withdrawals of cash held in escrow	866,000			—			—			866,000
	Other investing activities	(155		)	1,833			7,707			9,385
	Net cash used by investing activities	(165,258		)	(168,087		)	(44,984		)	(378,329		)
	Financing Activities:
	Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
	Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
	Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
	Other financing activities	28,093			(404		)	(4,087		)	23,602
	Net cash used by financing activities	(77,118		)	(404		)	(4,087		)	(81,609		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(7,371		)	(7,371		)
	(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(96,722		)	(10,845		)	83,119			(24,448		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	100,181			16,152			171,988			288,321
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	3,459		$	5,307		$	255,107		$	263,873
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 28, 2011
	(in thousands)
		Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	982,185		$	(319,102	)	$	(163,357	)	$	499,726
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			4,967			—			4,967
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	982,185			(314,135		)	(163,357		)	504,693
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	(1,048,908		)	—			—			(1,048,908		)
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(800		)	(64,489		)	(45,234		)	(110,523		)
	Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	—			375,000			—			375,000
	Equity investment in IMM shares	(376,724		)	—			—			(376,724		)
	Deposits of cash held in escrow	(866,000		)	—			—			(866,000		)
Other investing activities	(373		)	1,473			4,178			5,278
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(2,292,805		)	311,984			(41,056		)	(2,021,877		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	53,341			—			—			53,341
Dividends paid	(73,262		)	—			—			(73,262		)
Issuance of senior notes	495,755			—			—			495,755
Borrowings under term loans	500,000			—			—			500,000
Other financing activities	(4,328		)	2,041			3,169			882
Net cash provided by financing activities	971,506			2,041			3,169			976,716
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			13,208			13,208
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(339,114		)	(110		)	(188,036		)	(527,260		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	439,295			16,262			360,024			815,581
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	100,181		$	16,152		$	171,988		$	288,321

Description_of_Business_Additi

Description of Business - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
	Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Number of business segments	2

Significant_Accounting_Policie3

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Cash equivalents	$29,221,000	$29,221,000	$49,513,000	'
Depreciation expense	'	99,900,000	83,800,000	59,500,000
Impairment of long-lived assets	'	0	0	0
Impairment of indefinite intangibles	155,200,000	155,200,000	0	0
Impairment of finite intangibles	'	0	0	0
Impairment of goodwill	'	0	0	0
Pre-tax foreign exchange gains (losses) included in operating income	'	-4,400,000	-1,400,000	1,200,000
Term of life cycle management contracts low range (in years)	'	'1 year	'	'
Term of life cycle management contracts high range (in years)	'	'17 years	'	'
Income tax benefits of change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligation	140,300,000	140,300,000	160,900,000	118,500,000
Income tax benefits of derivative instrument fair market value adjustment	2,200,000	2,200,000	2,600,000	400,000
Research and development expenses	'	$49,000,000	$47,800,000	$40,400,000
Land Improvements | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'5 years	'	'
Land Improvements | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'50 years	'	'
Building | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'10 years	'	'
Building | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'50 years	'	'
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'3 years	'	'
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'12 years	'	'
Software | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'2 years	'	'
Software | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life, maximum (in years)	'	'5 years	'	'

Significant_Accounting_Policie4

Significant Accounting Policies - Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'	'	'
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations	($540,122)	($559,458)	($456,300)
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment	5,028	4,879	667
Foreign currency translation adjustment	27,460	45,930	59,550
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	($507,634)	($508,649)	($396,083)

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details)

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

7 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

27 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 29, 2011

Dec. 29, 2011

Dec. 29, 2011

Feb. 10, 2012

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Jun. 22, 2011

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Oct. 28, 2011

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.

USD ($)

USD ($)

HKD

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USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Cost of sales

USD ($)

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Business Acquisition [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Effective date of acquisition

'

'

'

'

29-Dec-11

'

'

'

'

'

22-Jun-11

'

'

Number of shares purchased

534.8

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding common stock acquired

41.10%

41.10%

41.10%

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Per share price of shares purchased for acquisition

'

'

8.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares purchased, value

$584,600,000

$584,600,000

'

'

'

'

$16,200,000

'

'

$1,100,000,000

'

'

'

Percentage of beneficial ownership interest after tender offer purchase

'

69.20%

69.20%

98.90%

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gain on preexisting interest

19,400,000

19,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Finite-lived intangible assets acquired as part of business combination

1,160,211,000

1,160,211,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

565,388,000

'

'

'

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

72,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

37,200,000

'

'

'

Amortized intangible assets

80,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

181,200,000

'

'

'

Weighted average useful life, in years

'13 years 9 months 18 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'18 years

'

'

'

Inventory fair value adjustment associated with the acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

20,900,000

'

'

11,500,000

7,700,000

Acquisition cost

'

'

'

'

$600,000

$15,600,000

'

$24,800,000

'

'

'

$500,000

$10,900,000

Acquisitions_Preliminary_Fair_

Acquisitions - Preliminary Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 29, 2011	Jun. 22, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
Assets Acquired:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$72,912	$4,769
Accounts receivable	227,825	52,910
Inventories	91,176	200,050
Other current assets	15,622	187
Current assets of discontinued operations	'	331,412
Property, plant and equipment	125,600	106,394
Other intangible assets and goodwill	1,160,211	565,388
Other non-current assets	34,078	14,459
Non-current assets of discontinued operations	'	226,844
Total assets acquired	1,727,424	1,502,413
Liabilities Assumed:	'	'
Short-term notes payable	-14,666	'
Accounts payable	-87,305	-37,217
Employee compensation and benefits	-6,458	-10,576
Advance payments and progress billings	-6,122	-97,228
Other accrued liabilities	-64,916	-120,459
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	'	-183,256
Other non-current liabilities	-124,519	'
Total liabilities assumed	-303,986	-448,736
Net assets acquired	$1,423,438	$1,053,677

Acquisitions_Unaudited_Proform

Acquisitions - Unaudited Proforma Financial Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Dec. 29, 2011	Dec. 29, 2011	Dec. 29, 2011	Oct. 28, 2011	Jun. 22, 2011	Jun. 22, 2011	Jun. 22, 2011	Jun. 22, 2011	Jun. 22, 2011
	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.
				Customer relationships	Backlog			Customer relationships	Patents	Unpatented technology	Backlog
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired as part of business combination	'	'	$80,000	$77,300	$2,700	'	$181,200	$76,500	$69,900	$31,600	$3,200
Net sales	5,729,097	4,723,808	'	'	'	4,620,059	'	'	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations	$770,921	$621,894	'	'	'	$913,474	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$7.28	$5.93	'	'	'	$6.12	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$7.21	$5.84	'	'	'	$6.02	'	'	'	'	'

Acquisitions_Purchase_Price_fo

Acquisitions - Purchase Price for Acquisition (Details) (LeTourneau Technologies, Inc., USD $)	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 22, 2011
LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	'
Business Acquisition [Line Items]	'
Cash consideration	$1,100,000
Working capital purchase price adjustments	-46,323
Total purchase price	$1,053,677

Discontinued_Operations_Additi

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Details) (LeTourneau Technologies, Inc., USD $)	0 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 24, 2011	Oct. 26, 2012
LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	$375,000,000	'
Payment for post closing working capital adjustment	'	56,300,000
Loss on sale of supply agreements	$23,300,000	'

Discontinued_Operations_Operat

Discontinued Operations - Operating Results (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($225)	($5,060)	($21,346)
LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	'	'	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	0	102,102	'
Loss before income taxes	-345	-6,120	-32,843
Income tax benefit	120	1,060	11,497
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	($225)	($5,060)	($21,346)

Accounts_Receivable_Consolidat

Accounts Receivable - Consolidated Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Trade receivables	$936,799	$1,183,484
Unbilled receivables (due within one year)	231,053	164,740
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-84,189	-119,141
Accounts receivables	$1,083,663	$1,229,083

Inventories_Consolidated_Inven

Inventories - Consolidated Inventories Consist (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Finished goods	$838,052	$762,853
Work in process and purchased parts	233,303	437,234
Raw materials	68,389	215,368
Total inventories	$1,139,744	$1,415,455

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'16 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$417,025	$489,938
Total other intangible assets	434,725	678,738
Accumulated Amortization	-102,913	-89,514
Trademarks	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Indefinite-lived other intangible assets:	17,700	188,800
Backlog	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'1 year	'
Gross Carrying Amount	13,198	17,018
Accumulated Amortization	-13,198	-17,018
Customer relationships	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'17 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	259,000	340,200
Accumulated Amortization	-57,764	-46,630
Engineering drawings	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'6 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	2,900	2,900
Accumulated Amortization	-2,900	-2,900
Non-compete agreements	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'5 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	5,800	5,800
Accumulated Amortization	-5,800	-5,750
Patents	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'19 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	91,076	91,184
Accumulated Amortization	-19,109	-14,704
Trademarks	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'5 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	12,200	0
Accumulated Amortization	0	0
Unpatented technology	'	'
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'20 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	32,851	32,836
Accumulated Amortization	($4,142)	($2,512)

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013	Jan. 25, 2013
					Underground Mining Machinery	Surface Mining Equipment	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.
							Customer relationships	Backlog	Trademarks
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Decrease in Intangible Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	$81,200,000	$3,800,000	$3,700,000
Intangible asset impairment charges	155,200,000	155,200,000	0	0	130,200,000	25,000,000	'	'	'
Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets	'	$13,600,000	$37,400,000	$12,600,000	'	'	'	'	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	$1,382,358	$428,478
Goodwill acquired/adjusted during the year	'	954,327
Goodwill adjusted during the year	99,144	'
Translation adjustments	-983	-447
Ending balance	1,480,519	1,382,358
Underground Mining Machinery	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	1,024,214	115,704
Goodwill acquired/adjusted during the year	'	908,567
Goodwill adjusted during the year	99,144	'
Translation adjustments	-175	-57
Ending balance	1,123,183	1,024,214
Surface Mining Equipment	'	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'	'
Beginning balance	358,144	312,774
Goodwill acquired/adjusted during the year	'	45,760
Goodwill adjusted during the year	0	'
Translation adjustments	-808	-390
Ending balance	$357,336	$358,144

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$24,976
2015	24,926
2016	24,830
2017	23,744
2018	$23,493

Income_Taxes_Provision_for_Inc

Income Taxes - Provision for Income Taxes for Continuing Operations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Current provision	'	'	'
Federal	$127,069	$159,294	$94,024
State	6,621	16,410	7,357
Foreign	69,564	105,073	86,647
Total current provision	203,254	280,777	188,028
Deferred provision (benefit)	'	'	'
Federal	23,892	74,966	75,663
State	-1,331	399	5,567
Foreign	4,404	-18,272	-4,427
Total deferred provision	26,965	57,093	76,803
Total provision for income taxes	$230,219	$337,870	$264,831

Income_Taxes_Additional_Inform

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Utilization of foreign tax credits, included in federal deferred provision	'	$14.20	'
Current tax benefit relating to a tax holiday in China	0.3	0.8	1.8
Valuation reserves against pre-emergence net operating loss carry forwards.	63.3	'	'
Unremitted earnings of subsidiaries, which have been or are intended to be permanently reinvested	822.8	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate	76.6	'	'
Total interest reclassified to other liabilities	10.3	2.8	'
Penalties included in net unrecognized tax	42.3	1	'
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits is reasonably possible, amount of unrecorded benefit	4.9	'	'
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net operating losses used, included in federal deferred provision	'	10	16
General business credits	'	4.9	'
Alternative minimum tax carryforwards	3.3	1.1	'
Net operating losses used, included in federal deferred provision	'	$0.10	$0.80
United Kingdom Tax Authority	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Year(s) under examination	'2011 forward	'	'
South Africa Tax Authority	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Year(s) under examination	'2008 forward	'	'
Australia Tax Authority	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Year(s) under examination	'2009 forward	'	'
Chile Tax Authority	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Year(s) under examination	'2009 forward	'	'
China Tax Authority	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Year(s) under examination	'2008 forward	'	'
Canada Tax Authority	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Year(s) under examination	'2008 forward	'	'
Other Countries Tax Authority	'	'	'
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Year(s) under examination	'3 to 5 years	'	'

Income_Taxes_Domestic_and_Fore

Income Taxes - Domestic and Foreign Components of Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Domestic income from continuing operations	$444,667	$724,132	$531,888
Foreign income from continuing operations	319,490	380,999	363,945
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$764,157	$1,105,131	$895,833

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Be

Income Taxes - Reconciliation Between Income Tax Provision (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Income tax computed at federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Sub-part F income and foreign dividends, net of foreign tax credits	0.20%	0.30%	-0.90%
Differences in foreign and U.S. tax rates	-5.30%	-4.20%	-4.30%
State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	0.50%	1.00%	0.70%
Resolution of prior yearsb tax matters	0.00%	0.00%	0.90%
Valuation allowance	1.10%	0.10%	0.10%
IRC 199 manufacturing deduction	-2.00%	-1.70%	-1.40%
Other items, net	0.60%	0.10%	-0.50%
Effective income tax rate	30.10%	30.60%	29.60%

Income_Taxes_Net_Deferred_Tax_

Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax Asset (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'
Employee benefit related items	$101,200	$156,034
Tax credit carryforwards	2,622	5,665
Tax loss carryforwards	128,357	122,895
Inventories	32,464	29,952
Other deferred tax assets, net	32,378	63,266
Valuation allowance, current assets	-11,009	-5,281
Valuation allowance, non-current assets	-119,556	-117,354
Total deferred tax assets	166,456	255,177
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization in excess of book expense	59,651	56,218
Intangibles	48,388	109,788
Total deferred tax liabilities	108,039	166,006
Current deferred tax assets, included in Other current assets	69,352	90,510
Long-term deferred tax asset, included in Deferred income taxes	41,532	67,101
Current deferred tax liability, included in Other accrued liabilities	-2,087	-2,247
Long-term deferred tax liability, included in Other liabilities	-50,380	-66,193
Net deferred tax asset	$58,417	$89,171

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Los

Income Taxes - Components of Loss and Credit Carry forward (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credits, Benefit	$2,622,000	$5,665,000
Foreign Tax Authority	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign capital losses, Gross	62,100,000	'
Foreign losses, Gross	55,800,000	'
Foreign losses, Benefit	14,400,000	'
Valuation Allowance	14,200,000	'
Foreign Tax Authority | No Expiration Date	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign losses, Benefit	5,400,000	'
Foreign Tax Authority | Expiring Years 2014 to 2018	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Foreign losses, Benefit	9,000,000	'
Foreign Tax Authority | Capital losses	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credits, Benefit	12,500,000	'
Valuation Allowance	12,500,000	'
Foreign Tax Authority | General business tax credit carryforward	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credits, Benefit	1,500,000	'
Valuation Allowance	0	'
Foreign Tax Authority | General business tax credit carryforward | Expiring Years 2016 to 2018	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credits, Benefit	1,400,000	'
Foreign Tax Authority | General business tax credit carryforward | Expiring Year 2021	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credits, Benefit	100,000	'
Foreign Tax Authority | Various international tax credits	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credits, Benefit	400,000	'
Valuation Allowance	300,000	'
State and Local Jurisdiction	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
U.S. state operating losses, Gross	1,967,000,000	'
U.S. state operating losses, Benefit	101,400,000	'
Valuation Allowance	98,400,000	'
State and Local Jurisdiction | General business tax credit carryforward	'	'
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]	'	'
Tax credits, Benefit	700,000	'
Valuation Allowance	$700,000	'

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$33,471	$10,370
Interest included in the beginning balance	0	-1,271
Additions for current year tax positions and acquisition	36	25,735
Additions for prior year tax positions	60,604	167
Reductions for prior year tax positions	-16,693	-1,530
Balance, end of year	$77,418	$33,471

Warranties_Changes_in_Product_

Warranties - Changes in Product Warranty Reserve (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance, beginning of year	$100,646	$82,737
Accrual for warranty expensed during the year	57,610	49,268
Settlements made during the year	-72,981	-52,736
Effect of foreign currency translation	457	-520
Adjusted acquired warranty accrual	0	21,897
Balance, end of year	$85,732	$100,646

Warranties_Additional_Informat

Warranties - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Increase in liability for pre-existing warranties related to the mining equipment	$16.10

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti2

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 31, 2011

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 27, 2010

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Jun. 16, 2011

Oct. 12, 2011

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Nov. 30, 2006

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Nov. 30, 2006

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2012

Oct. 12, 2011

Nov. 30, 2006

Nov. 30, 2006

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Term Loan due 2016

5.125% Senior Notes due 2021

5.125% Senior Notes due 2021

5.125% Senior Notes due 2021

6.0% Senior Notes due 2016

6.0% Senior Notes due 2016

6.0% Senior Notes due 2016

6.625% Senior Notes due 2036

6.625% Senior Notes due 2036

6.625% Senior Notes due 2036

Eurodollar

Eurodollar

Eurodollar

Eurodollar interest period one

Eurodollar interest period two

Eurodollar interest period three

Eurodollar interest period four

Eurodollar interest period five

Eurodollar interest period six

Federal Funds Rate

Treasury Rate

Treasury Rate

Treasury Rate

Minimum

Maximum

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

Revolving Credit Facility

5.125% Senior Notes due 2021

6.0% Senior Notes due 2016

6.625% Senior Notes due 2036

Minimum

Maximum

Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unsecured revolving credit facility (Credit Agreement), maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

$1,000,000,000

$700,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Additional aggregate revolving commitments

'

'

250,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage

'

'

'

'

0.10%

0.33%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'7 days

'14 days

'1 month

'2 months

'3 months

'6 months

'

'

'

'

Basis spread on variable rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.00%

1.00%

2.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

0.50%

0.30%

0.38%

Principal amount

'

250,000,000

'

'

'

'

500,000,000

500,000,000

'

'

250,000,000

'

'

'

'

150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement

195,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available borrowing capacity

805,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.13%

5.13%

5.13%

6.00%

6.00%

6.00%

6.63%

6.63%

6.63%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Discount on note payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of principal amount of notes to be redeemed at company's option (in hundredths)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti3

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	$1,315,596	$1,371,941
Less: amounts due within one year	-58,669	-65,316
Long-term obligations	1,256,927	1,306,625
Term Loan due 2016	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	412,500	462,500
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	248,733	248,360
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	496,438	496,088
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	148,493	148,466
Other secured borrowings	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	1,212	1,637
Capital leases	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	0	41
Short-term borrowings	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Carrying amount	$8,220	$14,849

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti4

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations (Parenthetical) (Details)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Nov. 30, 2006	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Nov. 30, 2006	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 12, 2011
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%	6.63%	6.63%	6.63%	5.13%	5.13%	5.13%

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti5

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Aggregate Maturities of Debt for Credit Agreements (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
2014	$58,669
2015	50,474
2016	312,789
2017	248,733
2018	0
Thereafter	$644,931

Shareholders_Equity_Additional

Shareholder's Equity - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2008	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Aug. 28, 2013	Dec. 12, 2005	Jan. 28, 2005	Jul. 12, 2001
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	'	150,000,000	150,000,000	150,000,000	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	'	$1	$1	$1	'	'	'	'	$1
Shares distributed	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,233,423	50,000,000
Common stock shares distributed in accordance with the Plan of Reorganization, adjusted for stock splits (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,775,111	'	'
Stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased	'	'	'	'	'	1,000,000,000	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock, shares (in shares)	1,890,000	4,105,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Purchase of treasury stock	'	'	$214,106,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Treasury stock purchased	-93,600,000	'	-214,106,000	0	0	'	'	'	'
Value of shares and dividends claimed from liquidation	'	$6,000,000	$6,000,000	'	'	'	'	'	'

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Oct. 28, 2011

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Oct. 28, 2011

Dec. 17, 2013

Minimum

Maximum

Stock incentive plan stock options

Stock incentive plan restricted stock units

Stock incentive plan restricted stock units

Stock incentive plan performance shares

Stock incentive plan performance shares

Stock incentive plan performance shares

Stock incentive plan performance shares

Director

Subsequent Event

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares authorized under the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (in shares)

10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Share-based compensation expense

$29,006,000

$27,381,000

$25,507,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Deferred tax asset recognized related to the stock-based compensation expense

8,500,000

8,000,000

7,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting period

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'5 years

'1 year

'

'

'

'

Option award fair value method used

'Black Scholes valuation model

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrecognized compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

$9,300,000

$29,900,000

'

$9,600,000

'

'

'

Unrecognized compensation expense, weighted-average period of recognition

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year 8 months 12 days

'3 years 2 months 12 days

'

'1 year 8 months 12 days

'

'

'

Award accumulation threshold (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000

'

'

'

'

Number of deferred shares (in shares)

'

'

'

'

'

'

86,945

'

112,642

'

'

'

Performance shares, award cycle

'3 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of shares of common stock represented by each performance share (in shares)

1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of target award opportunities

'

'

'

0.00%

150.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of target award opportunities, maximum, in certain cases

'

'

'

'

180.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Final awards earned for the performance share program

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

122,006

450,855

158,970

56,804

Expected life in years

'3 years 1 month 6 days

'3 years 8 months 12 days

'3 years 9 months 18 days

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

ShareBased_Compensation_Summar

Share-Based Compensation - Summary Stock Option Activity Restricted Stock Unit Activity And Performance Share Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Stock incentive plan stock options	'	'	'	'
Number of Options	'	'	'	'
Options outstanding at beginning of year	1,893,845	1,834,348	2,846,686	'
Options granted	655,600	459,500	509,500	'
Options exercised	-160,276	-342,047	-1,431,349	'
Options forfeited or cancelled	-144,094	-57,956	-90,489	'
Options outstanding at end of year	2,245,075	1,893,845	1,834,348	2,846,686
Exercisable as of October 25, 2013	1,255,551	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$58.28	$46.05	$35.09	'
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted (in dollars per share)	$57.03	$87.31	$80.64	'
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercised (in dollars per share)	$26.64	$28.16	$36.84	'
Weighted average exercise price of options forfeited or cancelled (in dollars per share)	$73.06	$69.66	$41.55	'
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$59.28	$58.28	$46.05	$35.09
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable (in dollars per share)	$52.67	'	'	'
Weighted-average remaining contractual term exercisable	'6 years 9 months 18 days	'7 years 1 month 6 days	'7 years 4 months 24 days	'7 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term outstanding	'5 years 4 months 24 days	'	'	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$15.49	$27.93	$24.20	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding (in dollars)	$18.70	$26.30	$82.80	$102.10
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)	5.6	18.9	73.6	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable (in dollars)	17.6	'	'	'
Stock incentive plan restricted stock units	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares	'	'	'	'
Outstanding shares at beginning of year	1,015,947	867,974	681,501	'
Shares granted	275,753	325,588	295,606	'
Units earned from dividends	13,535	10,520	7,137	'
Units settled	-117,488	-112,744	-34,450	'
Units deferred	-18,230	-25,252	-16,031	'
Shares forfeited	-102,601	-50,139	-65,789	'
Outstanding shares at end of year	1,066,916	1,015,947	867,974	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$60.16	$48.32	$35.03	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of units granted (in dollars per share)	$57.02	$79.08	$81.95	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of units earned from dividends (in dollars per share)	$57.36	$66.04	$85.63	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of units settled (in dollars per share)	$45.78	$33.42	$48.63	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of units deferred (in dollars per share)	$33.78	$34.87	$52.85	'
Weighted average grant date fair value of shares forfeited (in dollars per share)	$70.48	$52.12	$64.62	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$60.35	$60.16	$48.32	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of units settled (in dollars)	6.7	9.1	2.8	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of units deferred (in dollars)	1	2.2	1.3	'
Stock incentive plan performance shares	'	'	'	'
Number of Shares	'	'	'	'
Outstanding shares at beginning of year	338,215	669,749	762,611	'
Shares granted	262,750	145,100	75,000	'
Target adjustment	-107,275	-21,533	21,266	'
Shares distributed	-122,006	-450,855	-158,970	'
Shares forfeited	-27,295	-4,246	-30,158	'
Outstanding shares at end of year	344,389	338,215	669,749	'
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$75.87	$38.38	$36.57	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of units granted (in dollars per share)	$54.90	$80.40	$80.69	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of target adjustment (in dollars per share)	$65.20	$78.69	$87.50	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares distributed (in dollars per share)	$50.85	$21.69	$56.87	'
Weighted average grant date fair value of shares forfeited (in dollars per share)	$67.57	$55.17	$35.20	'
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$72.72	$75.87	$38.38	'
Aggregate intrinsic value of shares distributed (in dollars)	$7.60	$36.90	$13.70	'

ShareBased_Compensation_Weight

Share-Based Compensation - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Option Awards (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'	'	'
Risk free interest rate	0.34%	0.40%	0.77%
Expected volatility	42.76%	44.92%	41.07%
Expected life in years	'3 years 1 month 6 days	'3 years 8 months 12 days	'3 years 9 months 18 days
Dividend yield	1.27%	0.90%	0.90%

Retiree_Benefits_Additional_In

Retiree Benefits - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum percentage of participant's compensation matched by employer	'	'	6.00%	'	'
Defined contribution expense	'	'	$63,200,000	$47,800,000	$30,400,000
Defined benefit contribution plan expense	'	'	12,600,000	5,600,000	'
Defined benefit employee pension plan expense	'	'	19,632,000	46,508,000	50,326,000
Curtailment charges	10,400,000	1,100,000	'	'	'
Assumed annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits	'	'	7.00%	'	'
Description of the change in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits rate	'	'	'The per capita cost of covered health care benefits is assumed to decrease 0.25%B per year to an ultimate rate of 5.0%.	'	'
Assumed percentage decrease in per capita cost of covered health care benefits rate	'	'	0.25%	'	'
Ultimate health care cost trend rate	'	'	5.00%	'	'
Effect of one percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rates on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'	'	800,000	'	'
Effect of one percentage point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rates on service cost and interest cost components	'	'	100,000	'	'
Effect of one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation	'	'	700,000	'	'
Effect of one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates on service cost and interest cost components	'	'	100,000	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of participant salary deferral contributions matched by employer	'	'	50.00%	'	'
Additional defined benefit contribution percentage of eligible employee compensation	'	'	5.00%	'	'
Expected contributions to employee pension plans for 2014	'	'	50,000,000	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Percentage of participant salary deferral contributions matched by employer	'	'	25.00%	'	'
Additional defined benefit contribution percentage of eligible employee compensation	'	'	1.00%	'	'
Expected contributions to employee pension plans for 2014	'	'	40,000,000	'	'
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Curtailment charges	'	'	0	37,796,000	'
Discount rate	'	'	3.95%	5.00%	5.60%
Expected return on plan assets	'	'	6.50%	7.00%	7.51%
Investment goals	'	'	'The U.S. plans' assets are invested to maintain funded ratios over the long-term, while managing the risk that funded ratios fall meaningfully below 100%. The Company has for some time been focused on a plan and objective to achieve an asset and liability duration match so that interim fluctuations in funded status should be limited by increasing the correlation between assets and liabilities. At this time, the plans' portfolio is significantly invested in duration matched fixed income securities.	'	'
Maximum funded ratios	'	'	100.00%	'	'
U.S. Pension Plans | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate	'	'	'	5.00%	'
Expected return on plan assets	'	'	'	7.00%	'
U.S. Pension Plans | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate	'	'	'	3.95%	'
Expected return on plan assets	'	'	'	6.75%	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Curtailment charges	'	'	0	0	'
Discount rate	'	'	4.28%	5.28%	5.24%
Expected return on plan assets	'	'	6.64%	6.93%	7.22%
Investment goals	'	'	'The Company's objectives with respect to its global pension plans are (1) to acquire suitable assets of appropriate liquidity, which, together with new contributions, will meet the cost of the current and future benefits which the plans provide; (2) to limit the risk of the assets failing to meet the liabilities over the long term; and (3) to minimize the long term costs of the plans by maximizing the correlation with plan liabilities. There is no assurance that these objectives will be met.	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum age of active employees required to pay all applicable premium for postretirement healthcare benefits	'	'	'45 years	'	'
Percentage of premium for postretirement healthcare benefits required to be paid	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Curtailment charges	'	'	0	0	'
Special termination benefits charge	$1,000,000	'	$0	$981,000	$0
Discount rate	'	'	3.60%	4.65%	4.85%
Expected return on plan assets	'	'	7.40%	7.50%	8.00%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate	'	'	'	4.65%	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'
Discount rate	'	'	'	3.60%	'

Retiree_Benefits_Pension_and_O

Retiree Benefits - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Service cost	'	$3,794	$9,975	$14,438
Interest cost	'	48,453	52,604	56,268
Expected return on assets	'	-64,517	-61,420	-56,269
Amortization of:	'	'	'	'
Prior service cost	'	610	1,307	1,374
Actuarial loss	'	22,773	20,324	25,179
Curtailment loss	'	0	11,491	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	'	11,113	34,281	40,990
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Service cost	'	7,491	5,878	6,099
Interest cost	'	29,216	29,297	28,715
Expected return on assets	'	-37,347	-36,033	-35,529
Amortization of:	'	'	'	'
Prior service cost	'	0	0	10,051
Actuarial loss	'	9,159	13,085	0
Curtailment loss	'	0	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	'	8,519	12,227	9,336
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'	'	'
Service cost	'	1,083	960	981
Interest cost	'	1,168	1,371	1,540
Expected return on assets	'	-427	-371	-342
Amortization of:	'	'	'	'
Prior service cost	'	69	52	48
Actuarial loss	'	-833	-1,160	-1,308
Special termination benefits charge	1,000	0	981	0
Total net periodic benefit cost	'	$1,060	$1,833	$919

Retiree_Benefits_Significant_A

Retiree Benefits - Significant Assumptions Used In Determining Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Benefit Obligations (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.95%	5.00%	5.60%
Expected return on plan assets	6.50%	7.00%	7.51%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	4.25%	4.25%
Discount rate	4.85%	3.95%	'
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	4.28%	5.28%	5.24%
Expected return on plan assets	6.64%	6.93%	7.22%
Rate of compensation increase	4.23%	4.22%	4.36%
Discount rate	4.25%	4.28%	'
Rate of compensation increase	4.21%	4.23%	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Discount rate	3.60%	4.65%	4.85%
Expected return on plan assets	7.40%	7.50%	8.00%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Discount rate	4.25%	3.60%	'
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	'

Retiree_Benefits_Changes_In_Be

Retiree Benefits - Changes In Benefit Obligations, Change In Plan Assets, Funded Status, Amounts Recognized in Consolidated Balance Sheet, and Accumulated Benefit Obligation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012	Apr. 27, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
			U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Change in Benefit Obligations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	'	'	$1,250,684	$1,108,386	'	$698,456	$573,608	'	$34,200	$32,078	'
Service cost	'	'	3,794	9,975	14,438	7,491	5,878	6,099	1,083	960	981
Interest cost	'	'	48,453	52,604	56,268	29,216	29,297	28,715	1,168	1,371	1,540
Plan participantsb contributions	'	'	0	0	'	1,144	1,164	'	0	0	'
Plan amendments	'	'	0	7,157	'	0	0	'	-580	813	'
Actuarial loss (gain)	'	'	-115,528	162,370	'	6,998	114,815	'	-1,104	674	'
Currency fluctuations	'	'	0	0	'	2,507	2,449	'	0	0	'
Curtailments	-10,400	-1,100	0	-37,796	'	0	0	'	0	0	'
Special termination benefits	'	'	0	0	'	0	0	'	0	981	'
Gross benefits paid	'	'	-55,129	-52,012	'	-33,551	-28,755	'	-3,409	-2,677	'
Net benefit obligations at end of year	34,200	'	1,132,274	1,250,684	1,108,386	712,261	698,456	573,608	31,358	34,200	32,078
Change in Plan Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	'	'	1,027,506	833,849	'	582,492	513,528	'	6,315	5,370	'
Actual return on plan assets	'	'	-3,552	104,729	'	4,005	50,986	'	1,045	526	'
Currency fluctuations	'	'	0	0	'	2,617	1,644	'	0	0	'
Employer contributions	'	'	83,829	140,940	'	81,883	43,925	'	4,450	3,096	'
Plan participantsb contributions	'	'	0	0	'	1,144	1,164	'	0	0	'
Gross benefits paid	'	'	-55,129	-52,012	'	-33,551	-28,755	'	-3,409	-2,677	'
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	'	'	1,052,654	1,027,506	833,849	638,590	582,492	513,528	8,401	6,315	5,370
Funded Status	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net amount recognized at end of year	'	'	-79,620	-223,178	'	-73,671	-115,964	'	-22,957	-27,885	'
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	'	-2,755	-2,620	'	-731	-709	'	-2,234	-2,321	'
Non-current liabilities	'	'	-76,865	-220,558	'	-72,940	-115,255	'	-20,723	-25,564	'
Net amount recognized at end of year	'	'	-79,620	-223,178	'	-73,671	-115,964	'	-22,957	-27,885	'
Accumulated benefit obligation	'	'	$1,132,274	$1,250,684	'	$692,135	$644,125	'	$0	$0	'

Retiree_Benefits_Pension_Plans

Retiree Benefits - Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligation In Excess of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	$1,132,274	$1,250,684
Accumulated benefit obligation	1,132,274	1,250,684
Fair value of plan assets	1,052,654	1,027,506
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation	649,395	655,010
Accumulated benefit obligation	634,509	604,675
Fair value of plan assets	$576,016	$539,669

Retiree_Benefits_Amounts_Recog

Retiree Benefits - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Gain) Loss (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$540,122	$559,458	$456,300
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss (gain)	388,421	'	'
Prior service cost	1,980	'	'
Deferred tax	-94,220	'	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	296,181	'	'
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss (gain)	302,175	'	'
Prior service cost	0	'	'
Deferred tax	-50,626	'	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	251,549	'	'
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net actuarial loss (gain)	-12,857	'	'
Prior service cost	735	'	'
Deferred tax	4,514	'	'
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	($7,608)	'	'

Retiree_Benefits_Estimated_Amo

Retiree Benefits - Estimated Amounts That Will Be Amortized From Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013
U.S. Pension Plans	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$13,096
Prior service cost	531
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss in next fiscal year	13,627
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'
Net actuarial loss (gain)	8,856
Prior service cost	0
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss in next fiscal year	8,856
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'
Net actuarial loss (gain)	-904
Prior service cost	132
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss in next fiscal year	($772)

Retiree_Benefits_Target_Alloca

Retiree Benefits - Target Allocation and Weighted Average Asset Allocation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
U.S. Pension Plans	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	100.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	100.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Equity securities	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	20.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	20.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Debt securities	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	80.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	79.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Other	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	0.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	1.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	100.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	100.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Equity securities	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	30.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	28.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Debt securities	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	70.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	65.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Other	'
Asset category, target allocation	'
Securities	0.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation	'
Securities	7.00%

Retiree_Benefits_Fair_Value_Pe

Retiree Benefits - Fair Value Pension Plan Assets by Category (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	$1,052,654	$1,027,506	$833,849
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	638,590	582,492	513,528
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	8,401	6,315	5,370
U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	149,517	158,095	'
U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	43,168	2,806	'
U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	4,461	3,096	'
Non-U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	61,331	62,918	'
Non-U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	138,352	6,705	'
Non-U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,101	682	'
U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	343,215	347,981	'
Non-U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	13,939	7,450	'
Non-U.S. government bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	105,583	219,877	'
U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	368,469	363,978	'
U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	21,992	216	'
U.S. corporate bonds | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	2,769	2,397	'
Non-U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	68,481	64,819	'
Non-U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	191,526	184,316	'
U.S. government mortgage backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	8,286	'	'
U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	8,498	'	'
Asset backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	23,227	'	'
Asset backed securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,141	'	'
Other fixed income securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Cash and cash equivalents | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	5,337	22,412	'
Cash and cash equivalents | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	46,407	6,542	'
Cash and cash equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	70	140	'
Non-U.S. annuity insurance products | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	94,315	'	'
Short term bills and notes | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	2,600	'	'
Other investments | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	-246	-147	'
Other investments | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	-3,894	-284	'
Hedge fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	3,598	'
Insurance linked fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	8,885	'
Multi-asset fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	149,831	'
Level 1 | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	207,198	243,425	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	227,669	16,053	'
Level 1 | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	5,632	3,918	'
Level 1 | U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	146,927	158,095	'
Level 1 | U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	42,940	2,806	'
Level 1 | U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	4,461	3,096	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	54,502	62,918	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	138,322	6,705	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,101	682	'
Level 1 | U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. government bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | U.S. corporate bonds | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | U.S. government mortgage backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 1 | U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 1 | Asset backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 1 | Asset backed securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 1 | Other fixed income securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	5,337	22,412	'
Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	46,407	6,542	'
Level 1 | Cash and cash equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	70	140	'
Level 1 | Non-U.S. annuity insurance products | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 1 | Short term bills and notes | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 1 | Other investments | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	432	0	'
Level 1 | Other investments | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 1 | Hedge fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 1 | Insurance linked fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 1 | Multi-asset fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 2 | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	845,456	780,741	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	410,663	222,088	'
Level 2 | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	2,769	2,397	'
Level 2 | U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	2,590	0	'
Level 2 | U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	6,829	0	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	343,215	347,981	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	13,939	7,450	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. government bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	105,583	219,877	'
Level 2 | U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	368,469	360,638	'
Level 2 | U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	21,992	0	'
Level 2 | U.S. corporate bonds | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	2,769	2,397	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	68,481	64,819	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	191,526	2,495	'
Level 2 | U.S. government mortgage backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	8,286	'	'
Level 2 | U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	8,498	'	'
Level 2 | Asset backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	23,227	'	'
Level 2 | Asset backed securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,141	'	'
Level 2 | Other fixed income securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 2 | Cash and cash equivalents | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Cash and cash equivalents | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Cash and cash equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 2 | Non-U.S. annuity insurance products | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	94,315	'	'
Level 2 | Short term bills and notes | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	2,600	'	'
Level 2 | Other investments | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	-678	-147	'
Level 2 | Other investments | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	-3,894	-284	'
Level 2 | Hedge fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 2 | Insurance linked fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 2 | Multi-asset fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 3 | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	3,340	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	258	344,351	'
Level 3 | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	228	0	'
Level 3 | U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	30	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. government bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	3,340	'
Level 3 | U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	216	'
Level 3 | U.S. corporate bonds | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. corporate bonds | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	181,821	'
Level 3 | U.S. government mortgage backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 3 | U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 3 | Asset backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 3 | Asset backed securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 3 | Other fixed income securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	0	'
Level 3 | Cash and cash equivalents | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Cash and cash equivalents | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Cash and cash equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Non-U.S. annuity insurance products | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 3 | Short term bills and notes | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	'	'
Level 3 | Other investments | U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Other investments | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	0	0	'
Level 3 | Hedge fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	3,598	'
Level 3 | Insurance linked fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	8,885	'
Level 3 | Multi-asset fund | Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	'	$149,831	'

Retiree_Benefits_Roll_Forwards

Retiree Benefits - Roll Forwards of Assets Measured At Fair Value Using Level 3 Inputs (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Equity securities	Equity securities	Equity securities	Equity securities	Fixed income securities	Fixed income securities	Fixed income securities	Fixed income securities	Other plan assets	Other plan assets	Other plan assets	Other plan assets
							U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$1,052,654	$1,027,506	$833,849	$638,590	$582,492	$513,528	$0	$0	$0	$65,743	$3,340	$0	$182,037	$222,420	$0	$1,283	$162,314	$0
Unrealized gains (losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	-22	-15,552	-478	0	-18,932	-12,945	0	841	-8,305	60,979
Realized gains (losses)	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0	14,401	0	0	28,133	40,969	0	-840	21,704	214
Sales	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0	-59,191	-181	0	-194,799	-200,796	0	-1,284	-175,896	-3,952
Purchases	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	280	0	0	3,340	3,561	132,147	0	0	1,709	99,672
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0	-5,401	-2,681	0	0	242	0	0	-1,526	5,401
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$1,052,654	$1,027,506	$833,849	$638,590	$582,492	$513,528	$0	$0	$258	$0	$0	$3,340	$0	$182,037	$0	$0	$0	$162,314

Retiree_Benefits_Expected_Pens

Retiree Benefits - Expected Pension and Other Post Retirement Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	$62,658
2015	62,891
2016	65,201
2017	67,767
2018	70,307
2019 - 2023	459,716
Non-U.S. Pension Plans	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	24,059
2015	24,774
2016	25,504
2017	26,225
2018	27,012
2019 - 2023	147,273
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Prior to Medicare Part D	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	3,842
2015	3,416
2016	3,382
2017	3,374
2018	2,995
2019 - 2023	12,340
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | After Medicare Part D	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	3,739
2015	3,318
2016	3,291
2017	3,290
2018	2,919
2019 - 2023	12,077
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Impact of Medicare Part D	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
2014	103
2015	98
2016	91
2017	84
2018	76
2019 - 2023	$263

Derivatives_Additional_Informa

Derivatives - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Description of reclassification of foreign currency cash flow hedge gain (loss)	'For derivative contracts that are designated and qualify for a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss of the derivative contract is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income, net of tax. This amount is reclassified into the income statement on the line associated with the underlying transaction for the period(s) in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. The amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income for existing cash flow hedges are generally expected to be reclassified into earnings within one year, and all of the existing hedges will be reclassified into earnings by January 2015.	'
Gain on foreign currency cash flow hedge ineffectiveness	$0.90	$3
Loss on foreign currency forward contracts designated and qualifying as fair value hedges	0.8	3
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	$0.10	($3.10)

Derivatives_Effect_of_Cash_Flo

Derivatives - Effect of Cash Flow Hedges (Details) (Cash Flow Hedging, Foreign currency forward contracts, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Cost of sales	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings	($6,151)	($1,374)
Sales	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Gain/(Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings	364	460
Amount of Gain/ (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Amount of Gain/ (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	$5,504	$5,558

Operating_Leases_Additional_In

Operating Leases - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total rental expense under operating leases, excluding maintenance, taxes and insurance	$47.90	$43.50	$33.60

Operating_Leases_Future_Paymen

Operating Leases - Future Payments for All Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Leases, Operating [Abstract]	'
2014	$34.90
2015	26.6
2016	20.2
2017	14
2018	10.8
Thereafter	18
Total	$124.50

Earnings_Per_Share_Basic_and_D

Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Computations (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Numerator:	'	'	'
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$533,938	$767,081	$631,002
Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	-225	-5,060	-21,346
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$533,713	$762,021	$609,656
Denominator:	'	'	'
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	106,070	105,862	104,916
Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units (in shares)	926	1,027	1,621
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution (in shares)	106,996	106,889	106,537
Basic earnings (loss) per share:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$5.03	$7.25	$6.01
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.05)	($0.20)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$5.03	$7.20	$5.81
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:	'	'	'
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$4.99	$7.18	$5.92
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	($0.05)	($0.20)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$4.99	$7.13	$5.72

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'
Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	1.4	0.8	0.4

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets	'	'
Cash equivalents	$29,221	$49,513
Carrying Value	'	'
Current Assets	'	'
Cash equivalents	29,221	49,513
Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives	9,593	16,780
Other Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives	6,608	7,095
Total Fair Value	'	'
Current Assets	'	'
Cash equivalents	29,221	49,513
Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives	9,593	16,780
Other Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives	6,608	7,095
Level 1	'	'
Current Assets	'	'
Cash equivalents	29,221	49,513
Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives	0	0
Other Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives	0	0
Level 2	'	'
Current Assets	'	'
Cash equivalents	0	0
Other Current Assets	'	'
Derivatives	9,593	16,780
Other Accrued Liabilities	'	'
Derivatives	6,608	7,095
Term Loan due 2016 | Carrying Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	412,500	462,500
Term Loan due 2016 | Total Fair Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	432,952	458,954
Term Loan due 2016 | Level 1	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	0	0
Term Loan due 2016 | Level 2	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	432,952	458,954
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Carrying Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	248,733	248,360
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Total Fair Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	280,425	285,500
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Level 1	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	0	0
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Level 2	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	280,425	285,500
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Carrying Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	496,438	496,088
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Total Fair Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	531,400	552,150
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Level 1	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	0	0
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Level 2	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	531,400	552,150
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Carrying Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	148,493	148,466
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Total Fair Value	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	165,600	175,605
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Level 1	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	0	0
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Level 2	'	'
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year	'	'
Long-term Obligations	$165,600	$175,605

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets1

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Parenthetical) (Details)	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Nov. 30, 2006	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 12, 2011	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Nov. 30, 2006
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%	5.13%	5.13%	5.13%	6.63%	6.63%	6.63%

Commitments_Contingencies_and_1

Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance-Sheet Risks (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 25, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Contingent liability	$210.70
Surety Bond	'
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Contingent liability	11.3
Other Guarantees	'
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Contingent liability	$4.20
Damages from Product Defects	'
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Number of unresolved asbestos and silica related product liability cases	2,900

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013
	Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Number of Reportable Segments	2
LeTourneau Technologies, Inc.	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	22-Jun-11
International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition	29-Dec-11

Segment_Information_Segment_In

Segment Information - Segment Information Mining (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	$5,012,697	$5,660,889	$4,403,906
Operating income (loss)	821,661	1,172,559	920,179
Interest income	8,781	5,831	13,869
Interest expense	-66,285	-73,259	-38,180
Reorganization items	0	0	-35
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	764,157	1,105,131	895,833
Depreciation and amortization	113,519	152,840	79,110
Capital expenditures	153,418	241,527	110,523
Total assets	5,789,582	6,142,503	5,426,354
Eliminations	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	-173,020	-184,087	-132,072
Operating income (loss)	-45,234	-40,846	-31,862
Interest income	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Reorganization items	'	'	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-45,234	-40,846	-31,862
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	0	0	0
Total assets	0	0	0
Underground Mining Machinery	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	2,691,039	3,107,488	2,576,625
Operating income (loss)	367,233	671,797	595,262
Interest income	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Reorganization items	'	'	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	367,233	671,797	595,262
Depreciation and amortization	60,042	90,339	40,537
Capital expenditures	73,286	129,928	50,701
Total assets	3,676,120	3,881,583	2,022,553
Surface Mining Equipment	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	2,494,678	2,737,488	1,959,353
Operating income (loss)	525,314	592,687	422,472
Interest income	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Reorganization items	'	'	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	525,314	592,687	422,472
Depreciation and amortization	50,512	59,887	38,339
Capital expenditures	71,643	109,325	59,022
Total assets	1,917,717	2,158,405	1,936,246
Corporate	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	-25,652	-51,079	-65,693
Interest income	8,781	5,831	13,869
Interest expense	-66,285	-73,259	-38,180
Reorganization items	'	'	-35
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-83,156	-118,507	-90,039
Depreciation and amortization	2,965	2,614	234
Capital expenditures	8,489	2,274	800
Total assets	$195,745	$102,515	$1,467,555

Segment_Information_Geographic

Segment Information - Geographical Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	$5,012,697	$5,660,889	$4,403,906
Operating Income (Loss)	847,313	1,223,638	985,872
Long Lived Assets	1,088,174	919,986	581,294
Total Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	-1,427,004	-1,351,814	-1,081,230
Interarea Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	1,427,004	1,351,814	1,081,230
Operating Income (Loss)	-45,234	-40,846	-111,834
United States	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	1,960,315	2,297,216	2,011,516
Operating Income (Loss)	345,862	586,808	589,837
Long Lived Assets	493,379	411,734	332,892
United States | Total Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	2,801,138	3,238,196	2,815,722
United States | Interarea Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	-840,823	-940,980	-804,206
Europe	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	286,561	402,907	325,629
Operating Income (Loss)	62,480	83,887	74,085
Long Lived Assets	65,739	50,837	42,470
Europe | Total Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	725,835	684,704	515,817
Europe | Interarea Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	-439,274	-281,797	-190,188
Australia	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	939,467	1,061,767	704,316
Operating Income (Loss)	154,518	181,914	121,883
Long Lived Assets	116,563	74,484	46,038
Australia | Total Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	963,842	1,088,654	727,598
Australia | Interarea Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	-24,375	-26,887	-23,282
Other Foreign Locations	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	1,826,354	1,898,999	1,362,445
Operating Income (Loss)	329,687	411,875	311,901
Long Lived Assets	412,493	382,931	159,894
Other Foreign Locations | Total Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	1,948,886	2,001,149	1,425,999
Other Foreign Locations | Interarea Sales	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Total Sales	($122,532)	($102,150)	($63,554)

Segment_Information_Product_In

Segment Information - Product Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	$5,012,697	$5,660,889	$4,403,906
Original equipment	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	2,254,400	2,709,944	1,785,380
Aftermarket	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'
Net sales	$2,758,297	$2,950,945	$2,618,526

Subsidiary_Guarantors_Condense

Subsidiary Guarantors - Condensed Consolidated Statements (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2008	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	$5,012,697	$5,660,889	$4,403,906	'
Cost of sales	'	'	3,389,484	3,783,802	2,897,605	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	680,001	736,776	602,010	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	155,200	155,200	0	0	'
Operating income	'	'	821,661	1,172,559	920,179	'
Reorganization items	'	'	0	0	-35	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	764,157	1,105,131	895,833	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	230,219	337,870	264,831	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	533,938	767,261	631,002	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	0	-180	0	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	533,938	767,081	631,002	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	2,822,444	2,822,444	3,156,077	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	912,642	912,642	832,862	'	'
Total assets	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	5,426,354	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	1,360,590	1,360,590	1,780,817	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	1,256,927	1,256,927	1,306,625	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	149,805	149,805	335,813	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	2,858,369	2,858,369	2,577,189	1,951,795	1,342,366
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	638,538	463,915	499,726	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	-1,688	-21,054	4,967	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	636,850	442,861	504,693	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	0	-955,917	-1,048,908	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-153,418	-241,527	-110,523	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	0	-56,270	375,000	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	0	0	-376,724	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	0	866,000	-866,000	'
Other investing activities	'	'	-112	1,468	-882	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-149,975	-378,329	-2,021,877	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	7,575	12,148	53,341	'
Dividends paid	'	'	-74,325	-73,961	-73,262	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	0	0	495,755	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	0	250,000	500,000	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	-50,000	-281,250	-6,250	'
Treasury stock purchased	-93,600	'	-214,106	0	0	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-336,502	-81,609	976,716	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-8,537	-7,371	13,208	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	141,836	-24,448	-527,260	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	263,873	288,321	815,581	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	405,709	405,709	263,873	288,321	'
Parent Company	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	0	0	0	'
Cost of sales	'	'	0	0	0	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	53,051	69,012	65,239	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	-15,000	0	0	'
Operating income	'	'	-38,051	-69,012	-65,239	'
Intercompany items	'	'	114,784	66,366	46,179	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	-64,665	-52,244	-35,487	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	-35	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	12,068	-54,890	-54,582	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	-50,908	-65,450	-66,365	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	470,962	756,701	619,219	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	767,261	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	-180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	533,938	767,081	631,002	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	191,693	191,693	97,443	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	18,081	18,081	12,515	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	0	0	0	'	'
Other assets	'	4,119,523	4,119,523	4,178,760	'	'
Total assets	'	4,329,297	4,329,297	4,288,718	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	87,190	87,190	106,207	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	1,256,164	1,256,164	1,305,413	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	136,886	136,886	322,310	'	'
Other liabilities	'	-9,312	-9,312	-22,401	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	2,858,369	2,858,369	2,577,189	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	4,329,297	4,329,297	4,288,718	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	457,171	145,654	982,185	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	0	0	0	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	457,171	145,654	982,185	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	-1,028,829	-1,048,908	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-8,489	-2,274	-800	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	0	'	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	0	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	-376,724	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	866,000	-866,000	'
Other investing activities	'	'	-112	-155	-373	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-8,601	-165,258	-2,292,805	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	53,341	'
Dividends paid	'	'	-74,325	-73,961	-73,262	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	495,755	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	250,000	500,000	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	-281,250	'	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	-214,106	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-40,697	28,093	-4,328	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-329,128	-77,118	971,506	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	0	0	0	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	119,442	-96,722	-339,114	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	3,459	100,181	439,295	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	122,901	122,901	3,459	100,181	'
Subsidiary Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	2,756,869	3,322,522	2,782,132	'
Cost of sales	'	'	1,930,332	2,285,279	1,861,215	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	307,113	335,205	290,044	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	100,400	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	34,267	26,896	19,038	'
Operating income	'	'	384,757	675,142	611,835	'
Intercompany items	'	'	-79,519	-53,331	-37,107	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	3,266	834	2,285	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	0	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	308,504	622,645	577,013	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	207,825	309,207	240,118	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	397,610	388,709	140,514	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	702,147	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	0	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	498,289	702,147	477,409	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	904,591	904,591	1,145,051	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	375,026	375,026	378,274	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	701,399	701,399	818,435	'	'
Other assets	'	2,065,239	2,065,239	2,528,849	'	'
Total assets	'	4,046,255	4,046,255	4,870,609	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	459,333	459,333	750,884	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	763	763	1,212	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	5,685	5,685	6,589	'	'
Other liabilities	'	8,693	8,693	10,205	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	3,571,781	3,571,781	4,101,719	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	4,046,255	4,046,255	4,870,609	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	58,565	177,098	-318,788	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	-1,688	-21,054	4,967	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	56,877	156,044	-313,821	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	0	0	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-43,830	-113,735	-64,803	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	-56,270	'	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	375,000	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	0	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	0	0	'
Other investing activities	'	'	1,111	4,841	1,473	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-42,719	-165,164	311,670	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	0	'
Dividends paid	'	'	0	0	0	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	0	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	0	0	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	0	'	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-425	-404	2,041	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-425	-404	2,041	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	0	0	0	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	13,733	-9,524	-110	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	6,628	16,152	16,262	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	20,361	20,361	6,628	16,152	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	3,691,072	3,805,096	2,718,355	'
Cost of sales	'	'	2,644,416	2,694,336	1,886,857	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	319,837	332,559	246,727	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	54,800	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	-52,916	-59,144	-34,748	'
Operating income	'	'	724,935	837,345	619,519	'
Intercompany items	'	'	-151,571	-113,029	-123,156	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	3,895	-16,018	8,891	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	0	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	577,259	708,298	505,254	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	73,302	94,113	91,078	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	0	0	0	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	614,185	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	-180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	503,957	614,005	414,176	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	1,862,376	1,862,376	2,134,636	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	519,535	519,535	442,073	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	1,110,932	1,110,932	1,153,147	'	'
Other assets	'	4,059,130	4,059,130	1,803,046	'	'
Total assets	'	7,551,973	7,551,973	5,532,902	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	832,621	832,621	1,005,205	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	0	0	0	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	7,234	7,234	6,914	'	'
Other liabilities	'	164,510	164,510	154,255	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	6,547,608	6,547,608	4,366,528	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	7,551,973	7,551,973	5,532,902	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	122,802	141,163	-163,671	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	0	0	0	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	122,802	141,163	-163,671	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	72,912	0	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-101,099	-125,518	-44,920	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	0	'	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	0	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	0	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	0	0	'
Other investing activities	'	'	2,444	4,699	4,178	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-98,655	-47,907	-40,742	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	0	'
Dividends paid	'	'	0	0	0	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	0	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	0	0	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	0	'	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-6,949	-4,087	3,169	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-6,949	-4,087	3,169	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-8,537	-7,371	13,208	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	8,661	81,798	-188,036	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	253,786	171,988	360,024	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	262,447	262,447	253,786	171,988	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	-1,435,244	-1,466,729	-1,096,581	'
Cost of sales	'	'	-1,185,264	-1,195,813	-850,467	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	0	0	0	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	0	0	-178	'
Operating income	'	'	-249,980	-270,916	-245,936	'
Intercompany items	'	'	116,306	99,994	114,084	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	0	0	0	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	0	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	-133,674	-170,922	-131,852	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	0	0	0	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	-868,572	-1,145,410	-759,733	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	-1,316,332	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	-1,002,246	-1,316,152	-891,585	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	-136,216	-136,216	-221,053	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	0	0	0	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	0	0	0	'	'
Other assets	'	-10,001,727	-10,001,727	-8,328,673	'	'
Total assets	'	-10,137,943	-10,137,943	-8,549,726	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	-18,554	-18,554	-81,479	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	0	0	0	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	0	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	'	0	0	0	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	-10,119,389	-10,119,389	-8,468,247	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	-10,137,943	-10,137,943	-8,549,726	'	'
Consolidated	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	5,012,697	5,660,889	4,403,906	'
Cost of sales	'	'	3,389,484	3,783,802	2,897,605	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	680,001	736,776	602,010	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	155,200	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	-33,649	-32,248	-15,888	'
Operating income	'	'	821,661	1,172,559	920,179	'
Intercompany items	'	'	0	0	0	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	-57,504	-67,428	-24,311	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	-35	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	764,157	1,105,131	895,833	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	230,219	337,870	264,831	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	0	0	0	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	767,261	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	-180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	533,938	767,081	631,002	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	2,822,444	2,822,444	3,156,077	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	912,642	912,642	832,862	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	1,812,331	1,812,331	1,971,582	'	'
Other assets	'	242,165	242,165	181,982	'	'
Total assets	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	1,360,590	1,360,590	1,780,817	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	1,256,927	1,256,927	1,306,625	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	149,805	149,805	335,813	'	'
Other liabilities	'	163,891	163,891	142,059	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	2,858,369	2,858,369	2,577,189	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	638,538	463,915	499,726	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	-1,688	-21,054	4,967	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	636,850	442,861	504,693	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	-955,917	-1,048,908	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-153,418	-241,527	-110,523	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	-56,270	'	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	375,000	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	-376,724	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	866,000	-866,000	'
Other investing activities	'	'	3,443	9,385	5,278	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-149,975	-378,329	-2,021,877	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	53,341	'
Dividends paid	'	'	-74,325	-73,961	-73,262	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	495,755	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	250,000	500,000	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	-281,250	'	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	-214,106	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-48,071	23,602	882	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-336,502	-81,609	976,716	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-8,537	-7,371	13,208	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	141,836	-24,448	-527,260	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	263,873	288,321	815,581	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	$405,709	$405,709	$263,873	$288,321	'

Supplemental_Subsidiary_Guaran2

Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors - Supplement Condensed Consolidated Statements (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2008	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011	Oct. 29, 2010
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	$5,012,697	$5,660,889	$4,403,906	'
Cost of sales	'	'	3,389,484	3,783,802	2,897,605	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	680,001	736,776	602,010	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	155,200	155,200	0	0	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	821,661	1,172,559	920,179	'
Reorganization items	'	'	0	0	-35	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	764,157	1,105,131	895,833	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	230,219	337,870	264,831	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	533,938	767,261	631,002	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	0	-180	0	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	533,938	767,081	631,002	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	2,822,444	2,822,444	3,156,077	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	912,642	912,642	832,862	'	'
Total assets	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	5,426,354	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	1,360,590	1,360,590	1,780,817	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	1,256,927	1,256,927	1,306,625	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	149,805	149,805	335,813	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	2,858,369	2,858,369	2,577,189	1,951,795	1,342,366
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	638,538	463,915	499,726	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	-1,688	-21,054	4,967	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	636,850	442,861	504,693	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	0	-955,917	-1,048,908	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-153,418	-241,527	-110,523	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	0	0	-376,724	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	0	-56,270	375,000	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	0	866,000	-866,000	'
Other investing activities	'	'	-112	1,468	-882	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-149,975	-378,329	-2,021,877	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	7,575	12,148	53,341	'
Dividends paid	'	'	-74,325	-73,961	-73,262	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	0	250,000	500,000	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	-50,000	-281,250	-6,250	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	0	0	495,755	'
Treasury stock purchased	-93,600	'	-214,106	0	0	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-336,502	-81,609	976,716	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-8,537	-7,371	13,208	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	141,836	-24,448	-527,260	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	263,873	288,321	815,581	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	405,709	405,709	263,873	288,321	'
Parent Company	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	0	0	0	'
Cost of sales	'	'	0	0	0	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	53,051	69,012	65,239	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	-15,000	0	0	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	-38,051	-69,012	-65,239	'
Intercompany items	'	'	114,784	66,366	46,179	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	-64,665	-52,244	-35,487	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	-35	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	12,068	-54,890	-54,582	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	-50,908	-65,450	-66,365	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	470,962	756,701	619,219	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	767,261	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	-180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	533,938	767,081	631,002	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	191,693	191,693	97,443	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	18,081	18,081	12,515	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	0	0	0	'	'
Other assets	'	4,119,523	4,119,523	4,178,760	'	'
Total assets	'	4,329,297	4,329,297	4,288,718	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	87,190	87,190	106,207	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	1,256,164	1,256,164	1,305,413	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	136,886	136,886	322,310	'	'
Other liabilities	'	-9,312	-9,312	-22,401	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	2,858,369	2,858,369	2,577,189	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	4,329,297	4,329,297	4,288,718	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	457,171	145,654	982,185	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	0	0	0	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	457,171	145,654	982,185	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	-1,028,829	-1,048,908	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-8,489	-2,274	-800	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	0	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	-376,724	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	0	'	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	866,000	-866,000	'
Other investing activities	'	'	-112	-155	-373	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-8,601	-165,258	-2,292,805	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	53,341	'
Dividends paid	'	'	-74,325	-73,961	-73,262	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	250,000	500,000	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	-281,250	'	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	495,755	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	'	500,000	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	-214,106	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-40,697	28,093	-4,328	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-329,128	-77,118	971,506	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	0	0	0	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	119,442	-96,722	-339,114	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	3,459	100,181	439,295	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	122,901	122,901	3,459	100,181	'
Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	2,745,565	3,275,658	2,761,635	'
Cost of sales	'	'	1,915,612	2,249,895	1,847,957	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	306,249	328,486	286,328	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	100,400	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	34,101	26,730	19,007	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	389,203	670,547	608,343	'
Intercompany items	'	'	-79,519	-53,331	-37,107	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	3,225	892	2,248	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	0	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	312,909	618,108	573,484	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	207,181	309,207	240,107	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	397,610	393,246	140,514	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	702,147	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	0	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	503,338	702,147	473,891	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	895,984	895,984	1,129,867	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	373,235	373,235	374,324	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	701,399	701,399	818,435	'	'
Other assets	'	2,070,239	2,070,239	2,517,019	'	'
Total assets	'	4,040,857	4,040,857	4,839,645	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	458,687	458,687	748,369	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	763	763	1,212	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	5,685	5,685	6,589	'	'
Other liabilities	'	8,693	8,693	10,205	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	3,567,029	3,567,029	4,073,270	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	4,040,857	4,040,857	4,839,645	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	59,845	178,700	-319,102	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	-1,688	-21,054	4,967	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	58,157	157,646	-314,135	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	0	0	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-43,789	-113,650	-64,489	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	375,000	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	0	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	-56,270	'	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	0	0	'
Other investing activities	'	'	1,111	1,833	1,473	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-42,678	-168,087	311,984	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	0	'
Dividends paid	'	'	0	0	0	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	0	'	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	0	'	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	0	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	'	0	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-425	-404	2,041	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-425	-404	2,041	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	0	0	0	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	15,054	-10,845	-110	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	5,307	16,152	16,262	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	20,361	20,361	5,307	16,152	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	3,702,376	3,851,960	2,738,852	'
Cost of sales	'	'	2,659,136	2,729,720	1,900,115	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	320,701	339,278	250,443	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	54,800	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	-52,750	-58,978	-34,717	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	720,489	841,940	623,011	'
Intercompany items	'	'	-151,571	-113,029	-123,156	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	3,936	-16,076	8,928	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	0	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	572,854	712,835	508,783	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	73,946	94,113	91,089	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	0	0	0	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	618,722	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	-180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	498,908	618,542	417,694	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	1,870,983	1,870,983	2,149,820	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	521,326	521,326	446,023	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	1,110,932	1,110,932	1,153,147	'	'
Other assets	'	4,054,130	4,054,130	1,814,876	'	'
Total assets	'	7,557,371	7,557,371	5,563,866	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	833,267	833,267	1,007,720	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	0	0	0	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	7,234	7,234	6,914	'	'
Other liabilities	'	164,510	164,510	154,255	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	6,552,360	6,552,360	4,394,977	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	7,557,371	7,557,371	5,563,866	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	121,522	139,561	-163,357	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	0	0	0	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	121,522	139,561	-163,357	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	72,912	0	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-101,140	-125,603	-45,234	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	0	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	0	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	0	'	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	0	0	'
Other investing activities	'	'	2,444	7,707	4,178	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-98,696	-44,984	-41,056	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	0	'
Dividends paid	'	'	0	0	0	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	0	'	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	0	'	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	0	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	'	0	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-6,949	-4,087	3,169	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-6,949	-4,087	3,169	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-8,537	-7,371	13,208	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	7,340	83,119	-188,036	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	255,107	171,988	360,024	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	262,447	262,447	255,107	171,988	'
Eliminations Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	-1,435,244	-1,466,729	-1,096,581	'
Cost of sales	'	'	-1,185,264	-1,195,813	-850,467	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	0	0	0	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	0	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	0	0	-178	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	-249,980	-270,916	-245,936	'
Intercompany items	'	'	116,306	99,994	114,084	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	0	0	0	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	0	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	-133,674	-170,922	-131,852	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	0	0	0	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	-868,572	-1,149,947	-759,733	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	-1,320,869	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	-1,002,246	-1,320,689	-891,585	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	-136,216	-136,216	-221,053	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	0	0	0	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	0	0	0	'	'
Other assets	'	-10,001,727	-10,001,727	-8,328,673	'	'
Total assets	'	-10,137,943	-10,137,943	-8,549,726	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	-18,554	-18,554	-81,479	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	0	0	0	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	0	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	'	0	0	0	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	-10,119,389	-10,119,389	-8,468,247	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	-10,137,943	-10,137,943	-8,549,726	'	'
Consolidated	'	'	'	'	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	'	'	5,012,697	5,660,889	4,403,906	'
Cost of sales	'	'	3,389,484	3,783,802	2,897,605	'
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	'	'	680,001	736,776	602,010	'
Intangible asset impairment charges	'	'	155,200	'	'	'
Other (income) and expense	'	'	-33,649	-32,248	-15,888	'
Operating income (loss)	'	'	821,661	1,172,559	920,179	'
Intercompany items	'	'	0	0	0	'
Interest (expense) income, net	'	'	-57,504	-67,428	-24,311	'
Reorganization items	'	'	'	'	-35	'
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	764,157	1,105,131	895,833	'
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	'	'	230,219	337,870	264,831	'
Equity in income of subsidiaries	'	'	0	0	0	'
Income from continuing operations	'	'	'	767,261	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	'	'	'	-180	'	'
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	'	'	533,938	767,081	631,002	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	2,822,444	2,822,444	3,156,077	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	'	912,642	912,642	832,862	'	'
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	'	1,812,331	1,812,331	1,971,582	'	'
Other assets	'	242,165	242,165	181,982	'	'
Total assets	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERSb EQUITY	'	'	'	'	'	'
Current liabilities	'	1,360,590	1,360,590	1,780,817	'	'
Long-term obligations	'	1,256,927	1,256,927	1,306,625	'	'
Accrued pension costs	'	149,805	149,805	335,813	'	'
Other liabilities	'	163,891	163,891	142,059	'	'
Shareholdersb equity	'	2,858,369	2,858,369	2,577,189	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	'	5,789,582	5,789,582	6,142,503	'	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	'	'	638,538	463,915	499,726	'
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	'	'	-1,688	-21,054	4,967	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	'	636,850	442,861	504,693	'
Investing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	'	'	'	-955,917	-1,048,908	'
Property, plant and equipment acquired	'	'	-153,418	-241,527	-110,523	'
Proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	'	375,000	'
Equity investment in IMM shares	'	'	'	'	-376,724	'
(Working capital adjustment) proceeds from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	'	'	'	-56,270	'	'
Withdrawals (deposits) of cash held in escrow	'	'	'	866,000	-866,000	'
Other investing activities	'	'	3,443	9,385	5,278	'
Net cash used by investing activities	'	'	-149,975	-378,329	-2,021,877	'
Financing Activities:	'	'	'	'	'	'
Common stock issued	'	'	'	'	53,341	'
Dividends paid	'	'	-74,325	-73,961	-73,262	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	250,000	500,000	'
Repayments of term loans	'	'	'	-281,250	'	'
Issuance of senior notes	'	'	'	'	495,755	'
Borrowings under term loans	'	'	'	'	500,000	'
Treasury stock purchased	'	'	-214,106	'	'	'
Other financing activities	'	'	-48,071	23,602	882	'
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	'	'	-336,502	-81,609	976,716	'
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	'	'	-8,537	-7,371	13,208	'
Increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents	'	'	141,836	-24,448	-527,260	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	'	'	263,873	288,321	815,581	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	'	$405,709	$405,709	$263,873	$288,321	'

Subsequent_Events_Additional_I

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	2 Months Ended
	Dec. 13, 2013	Nov. 18, 2013
Subsequent Event	'	'
Subsequent Event [Line Items]	'	'
Dividend declared date	18-Nov-13	'
Cash dividend amount (in dollars per share)	'	$0.18
Declared dividend payment date	18-Dec-13	'
Declared dividend date of record	4-Dec-13	'

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012		Oct. 28, 2011
Allowance Deducted from Accounts Receivable in Consolidated Balance Sheets:	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Year	$119,141		$9,549		$9,881
Additions Charged to Expense	2,658		9,542		2,766
Deductions	-7,278	[1]	-5,493	[1]	-3,376	[1]
Currency Translation Effects	-249		-23		131
Acquisitions / Discontinued Operations	-30,083	[2]	105,566	[2]	147	[2]
Balance at End of Year	84,189		119,141		9,549
Allowance Deducted from Deferred Tax Assets in Consolidated Balance Sheets:	'		'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Balance at Beginning of Year	122,635		123,052		123,512
Allocated to Tax Expense	10,716		-2,739		995
Reclass to Long Term Deferred Tax Assets	-2,786		2,322		-1,455
Balance at End of Year	$130,565		$122,635		$123,052
[1]	Represents write-off of bad debts, net of recoveries.
[2]	Fiscal 2013 has been adjusted to reflect the finalization of IMM's purchase accounting and the reclassification of a portion of IMM's allowance from short-term to long-term.