Joy Global 10-K 19 Dec 14 2014 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. 31, 2014	Dec. 12, 2014	2-May-14
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Oct-14
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Trading Symbol	JOY
Entity Registrant Name	JOY GLOBAL INC.
Entity Central Index Key	801898
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-21
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		97,371,112
Entity Public Float			$5.90

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$3,778,310	$5,012,697	$5,660,889
Cost of sales	2,667,158	3,389,484	3,783,802
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	606,347	680,001	736,776
Intangible asset impairment charges	0	155,200	0
Other income	12,335	33,649	32,248
Operating income	517,140	821,661	1,172,559
Interest income	9,760	8,781	5,831
Interest expense	-65,108	-66,285	-73,259
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	461,792	764,157	1,105,131
Provision for income taxes	130,755	230,219	337,870
Income from continuing operations	331,037	533,938	767,261
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0	-180
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	331,037	533,938	767,081
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0	-225	-5,060
Net income	331,037	533,713	762,201
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0	-180
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$331,037	$533,713	$762,021
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$3.31	$5.03	$7.25
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	($0.05)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$3.31	$5.03	$7.20
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$3.28	$4.99	$7.18
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	($0.05)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$3.28	$4.99	$7.13
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$0.75	$0.70	$0.70
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	100,088	106,070	105,862
Diluted (in shares)	100,939	106,996	106,889

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$331,037	$533,713	$762,201
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes (benefits) of $3,627, $20,511 and ($42,377)	10,806	19,336	-103,158
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of (benefits) taxes of ($129), ($432) and $2,248	-292	149	4,212
Foreign currency translation adjustment on long-term intercompany foreign loans	-11,354	2,756	7,640
Other foreign currency translation adjustment	-26,808	-21,226	-21,260
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	-27,648	1,015	-112,566
Comprehensive income	303,389	534,728	649,635
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$303,389	$534,728	$649,455

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$270,191,000	$405,709,000
Accounts receivable, net	1,059,709,000	1,083,663,000
Inventories	1,108,308,000	1,139,744,000
Other current assets	180,151,000	193,328,000
Total current assets	2,618,359,000	2,822,444,000
Property, plant and equipment:
Land and improvements	84,565,000	78,317,000
Buildings	422,259,000	410,773,000
Machinery and equipment	888,548,000	861,862,000
Software	101,484,000	90,884,000
Gross property, plant and equipment	1,496,856,000	1,441,836,000
Accumulated depreciation	-604,416,000	-529,194,000
Total property, plant and equipment	892,440,000	912,642,000
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	319,269,000	331,812,000
Goodwill	1,516,693,000	1,480,519,000
Deferred income taxes	70,181,000	41,532,000
Other non-current assets	180,044,000	200,633,000
Total other assets	2,086,187,000	2,054,496,000
Total assets	5,596,986,000	5,789,582,000
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,739,000	58,669,000
Trade accounts payable	395,945,000	388,119,000
Employee compensation and benefits	136,911,000	130,555,000
Advance payments and progress billings	285,939,000	399,768,000
Accrued warranties	67,272,000	85,732,000
Other accrued liabilities	265,600,000	286,063,000
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582,000	11,684,000
Total current liabilities	1,174,988,000	1,360,590,000
Long-term obligations	1,269,541,000	1,256,927,000
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,609,000	20,723,000
Accrued pension costs	144,379,000	149,805,000
Other non-current liabilities	147,472,000	143,168,000
Total other liabilities	311,460,000	313,696,000
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock	130,794,000	130,205,000
Capital in excess of par value	1,200,023,000	1,176,068,000
Retained earnings	3,645,527,000	3,390,459,000
Treasury stock	-1,600,065,000	-1,330,729,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-535,282,000	-507,634,000
Total shareholders’ equity	2,840,997,000	2,858,369,000
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$5,596,986,000	$5,789,582,000

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$1	$1
Common stock, authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares)	130,794,076	130,204,665
Treasury stock (in shares)	32,690,184	27,978,159

Consolidated_Statement_of_Cash

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Operating Activities:
Net income	$331,037	$533,713	$762,201
Loss from discontinued operations	0	225	5,060
Adjustments to continuing operations:
Depreciation and amortization	133,593	113,519	152,840
Intangible asset impairment charges	0	155,200	0
Changes in deferred income taxes	-6,117	12,184	22,663
Contributions to defined benefit employee pension plans	-7,062	-165,712	-184,865
Defined benefit employee pension plan expense	14,470	19,632	46,508
Gain on remeasurement of IMM shares upon obtaining control	0	0	-19,435
Share-based compensation expense	17,685	29,006	27,381
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	-1,632	-1,728	-21,250
Changes in long-term receivables	-15,225	-116,151	-16,133
Other adjustments to continuing operations, net	-160	6,754	-10,846
Changes in working capital items attributed to continuing operations, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net	61,247	206,914	-162,876
Inventories	2,584	199,530	-84,514
Other current assets	22,491	18,597	-27,696
Trade accounts payable	8,233	-55,087	-81,517
Employee compensation and benefits	8,676	-24,465	6,227
Advance payments and progress billings	-106,352	-249,752	-91,378
Increase (Decrease) in Product Warranty Accrual	-17,739	-14,631	-3,060
Other accrued liabilities	-82,288	-29,210	144,605
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	363,441	638,538	463,915
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	-102	-1,688	-21,054
Net cash provided by operating activities	363,339	636,850	442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-44,426	0	-955,917
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-91,077	-153,418	-241,527
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	9,963	3,555	7,917
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	0	0	-56,270
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow	0	0	866,000
Other investing activities, net	53	-112	1,468
Net cash used by investing activities	-125,487	-149,975	-378,329
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346	7,575	12,148
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,632	1,728	21,250
Dividends paid	-74,945	-74,325	-73,961
Borrowings under term loans	0	0	250,000
Repayments of term loans	-37,500	-50,000	-281,250
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	2,332	-7,374	-4,492
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336	-214,106	0
Financing fees	-2,826	0	-5,304
Net cash used by financing activities	-367,297	-336,502	-81,609
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents	-6,073	-8,537	-7,371
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-135,518	141,836	-24,448
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	405,709	263,873	288,321
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	270,191	405,709	263,873
Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid	62,103	63,623	69,743
Income taxes paid	$179,148	$262,705	$178,729

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Common Stock Amount	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Treasury Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Noncontrolling Interest
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Beginning 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 (benefits) of $3,627, $20,511 and ($42,377)	-103,158					-103,158
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	4,212					4,212
Foreign 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	-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			0
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes (benefits) of $3,627, $20,511 and ($42,377)	19,336					19,336
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	149					149
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-18,470					-18,470
Treasury stock purchased	-214,106				-214,106
Share-based compensation expense	29,006		29,006
Dividends paid	-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	0
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	331,037			331,037
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes (benefits) of $3,627, $20,511 and ($42,377)	10,806					10,806
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	-292					-292
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-38,162					-38,162
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336				-269,336
Share-based compensation expense	17,685		17,685
Dividends paid	-74,945		1,024	-75,969
Issuance of restricted stock units and performance shares	-9,143	265	-9,408
Exercise of stock options	8,955	241	8,714
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan	4,391	83	4,308
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,632		1,632
Ending Balance at Oct. 31, 2014	$2,840,997	$130,794	$1,200,023	$3,645,527	($1,600,065)	($535,282)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha1

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends per share (in dollars per share)	$0.75	$0.70	$0.70

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 parts and perform services for both underground and surface mining, as well as 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 and Surface. 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 copper, coal and other minerals and ores and 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 Alabama, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin, and internationally, including facilities in Australia, Canada, China, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

Significant_Accounting_Policie

Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 fully consolidated. 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 $20.8 million and $29.2 million as of October 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013, respectively.
	Inventories – Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method for all inventories, except for inventories in those jurisdictions for which another method is required by law. 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, these assets 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 $107.4 million, $99.9 million and $83.8 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 assets compared to their carrying value. No impairment was identified related to our long-lived assets in fiscal 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets – Intangible assets include engineering drawings, customer relationships, patents, unpatented technology and trademarks. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are composed of certain 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, we then 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. No impairment was identified in fiscal 2014 or 2012. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets for details regarding the impairment of our indefinite-lived intangible assets in fiscal 2013.
	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 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	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 generally 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 2014, 2013 and 2012 and no impairment was identified.
	Accrued 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.
	Pension and Postretirement Benefits and Costs – Pension and other postretirement benefit costs and liabilities are dependent on assumptions used in calculating such amounts. The primary assumptions include discount rates, expected returns on plan assets, mortality rates and rates of compensation increases, as discussed below:
	Discount rates: We generally estimate the discount rate for pension and other postretirement benefit obligations using a process based on a hypothetical investment in a portfolio of high-quality bonds that approximates the estimated cash flows of the pension and other postretirement benefit obligations. We believe this approach permits a matching of future cash outflows related to benefit payments with future cash inflows associated with bond coupons and maturities.
	Expected returns on plan assets: Our expected return on plan assets is derived from reviews of asset allocation strategies and anticipated future long-term performance of individual asset classes, weighted by the allocation of our plan assets. Our analysis gives appropriate consideration to recent plan performance and historical returns; however, the assumptions are primarily based on long-term, prospective rates of return.
	Mortality rates: Mortality rates are based on the IRS prescribed annuitant and non-annuitant mortality for 2014 under the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
	Rates of compensation increases: The rates of compensation increases reflect our long-term actual experience and its outlook, including consideration of expected rates of inflation.
	Actual results that differ from the assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods, and therefore, generally affect recognized expense and the recorded obligation in future periods. Specifically, the net loss (gain) in excess of 10% of the projected benefit obligation or the market related value of assets is amortized on a straight line basis over the average expected remaining service period (or over the lifetime for frozen plans) of active participants (or all participants for frozen plans) expected to benefit under the plan. While we believe that the assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may affect our pension and other postretirement plan obligations and future expense. We have considered the new mortality tables (RP-2014) and the mortality improvement scale (MP-2014) that were recently released by the Society of Actuaries in the current year assumptions. We will continue to assess the mortality tables and improvement scale changes in fiscal 2015.
	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 gain of $1.1 million, a loss of $4.4 million and a loss of $1.4 million in fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 on the Consolidated Balance Sheets under the heading Other current assets or under the heading Other current 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 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 on the line associated with the underlying transaction for the periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Ineffectiveness related to these derivative contracts is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 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 Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Cost of sales. This gain or loss is offset by foreign exchange fluctuations of the underlying hedged item.
	Revenue Recognition – We recognize revenue on 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 arrangements with customers to supply parts and service for terms of 1 to 17 years. These arrangements are established based on the conditions in which the equipment will be operating, the time horizon that the arrangements 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 arrangement terms. Accounting for these arrangements requires us to make various estimates, including estimates of the relevant machine’s long-term maintenance requirements. Under these arrangements, 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 arrangements 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. These agreements primarily consist of the sale of multiple pieces of equipment or equipment with subsequent installation services. These agreements are assessed for the purpose of identifying deliverables and determining 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 the relative selling prices of the deliverables and is recognized as the revenue recognition criteria are met for each element. The relative selling price is estimated by using recent sales transactions for similar items or from competitor prices for similar items. The difference between the total of the separate selling prices and the total contract consideration is allocated pro-rata across each of the units of accounting included in the arrangement.
	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.
	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 $40.6 million, $49.0 million and $47.8 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 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.
	New Accounting Pronouncements – In November 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-17, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Pushdown Accounting. In addition, the staff of the SEC released Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 115, which rescinds SAB Topic 5J, New Basis of Accounting Required in Certain Circumstances. Pushdown accounting refers to pushing down the acquirer's accounting and reporting basis (which is recognized in conjunction with its accounting for a business combination) to the acquiree's standalone financial statements. Under the new guidance, pushdown accounting is optional for any transaction in which another party obtains control of the reporting company. An acquired entity can make the election to apply the guidance to future change in control events or to its most recent change-in-control event if the financial statements have not been issued. ASU No. 2014-17 was effective upon issuance, which was November 18, 2014. The adoption of ASU No. 2014-17 did not have any impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 provides a single principles-based, five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The five steps are to (i) identify the contracts with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contact, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue will be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 will be effective for the Company beginning on October 28, 2017 and the standard allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and the presentation of our financial statements.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued 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 No. 2013-02 was effective for the Company beginning on October 26, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial condition or results of operations but impacted the presentation of other comprehensive income in the footnotes to the financial statements.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions
	Acquisition of Mining Technologies International Inc.
	On May 30, 2014, we closed on the purchase of certain assets of Mining Technologies International Inc. ("MTI") for $44.4 million. MTI is a Canadian manufacturer of underground hard rock mining equipment serving the North American markets and a world leading supplier of raise bore drilling consumables. We have acquired substantially all of the assets associated with MTI’s hard rock drilling, loaders, dump trucks, shaft sinking and raise bore product lines. MTI's results of operations have been included in the accompanying financial statements as part of the Underground segment from the acquisition date forward.
	In connection with the acquisition, we have recorded goodwill of approximately $0.3 million and intangible assets of approximately $9.9 million. The intangible assets are primarily comprised of customer relationships and designs and drawings, which are being amortized over their respective estimated useful lives.
	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 year 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 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. 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 on 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 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	$	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 year ended October 26, 2012 reflect the results of continuing operations of the Company as if the acquisition of IMM had been completed on October 29, 2011. 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.
	In thousands, except per share data	October 26,
		2012
	Net sales	$	5,729,097
	Income from continuing operations	$	770,921
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.28
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.21
	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. 31, 2014
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. This 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. Liabilities that remain our obligation are classified as liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Accounts_Receivable

Accounts Receivable	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Accounts Receivable	Accounts Receivable
	Consolidated accounts receivable consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013
	Trade receivables	$	914,565		$	936,799
	Unbilled receivables (due within one year)	226,786			231,053
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(81,642		)	(84,189		)
		$	1,059,709		$	1,083,663

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories
	Consolidated inventories consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 31,		October 25,
		2014		2013
	Finished goods	$	835,227	$	838,052
	Work in process	203,805		233,303
	Raw materials	69,276		68,389
	Total inventories	$	1,108,308	$	1,139,744
	Finished goods include finished components and parts in addition to any finished equipment.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013 are as follows:
				October 31, 2014								October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Weighted		Gross				Accumulated				Gross		Accumulated
		Average		Carrying				Amortization				Carrying		Amortization
		Amortization		Amount								Amount
		Period
	Finite lived other intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	16 years		269,391				(74,611		)		259,000		(57,764		)
	Engineering drawings	3 years		5,843				(3,308		)		2,900		(2,900		)
	Patents	19 years		90,969				(23,624		)		91,076		(19,109		)
	Trademarks	5 years		12,200				(2,440		)		12,200		—
	Unpatented technology	20 years		32,762				(5,668		)		32,851		(4,142		)
	Subtotal	17 years		411,165				(109,651		)		398,027		(83,915		)
	Indefinite-lived other intangible assets:
	Trademarks			17,755				—				17,700		—
	Total other intangible assets			$	428,920			$	(109,651	)		$	415,727	$	(83,915	)
	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, which are level 3 inputs. 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 were replaced are being amortized over the new estimated useful life. For those trademarks that were not replaced, our strategy is to co-brand these products, and we revalued these trademarks based on that assumption. The co-branded trademarks 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 segment and $25.0 million was recorded by our Surface 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 is being 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 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	In thousands	Underground				Surface				Consolidated
	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
	Goodwill acquired during the year	271				—				271
	Translation adjustments	36,737				(834		)		35,903
	Balance as of October 31, 2014	$	1,160,191			$	356,502			$	1,516,693
	Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $26.2 million, $13.6 million and $37.4 million, for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Estimated future annual amortization expense is as follows:
	In thousands
	For the fiscal year ending:
	2015	$	26,796
	2016	26,700
	2017	25,273
	2018	24,337
	2019	21,885

Retiree_Benefits

Retiree Benefits	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 2% 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 $57.9 million, $61.6 million and $47.8 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012 defined contribution expense included $11.6 million, $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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013.
	Total pension expense for all defined benefit plans is $14.5 million, $19.6 million and $46.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 employees, certain early retirees and specific discontinued operation groups. For certain Underground 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.
	The components of the net periodic benefit cost associated with our U.S. pension plans and pension plans of subsidiaries outside of the U.S. are as follows:
		U.S. Pension Plans											Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,				October 26,			October 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012			2014				2013				2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	2,891			$	3,794			$	9,975		$	3,314			$	7,491			$	5,878
	Interest cost	52,756				48,453				52,604			30,421				29,216				29,297
	Expected return on assets	(64,889		)		(64,517		)		(61,420		)	(40,633		)		(37,347		)		(36,033		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	398				610				1,307			54				—				—
	Actuarial loss	13,350				22,773				20,324			8,691				9,159				13,085
	Curtailment loss	7,838				—				11,491			279				—				—
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	12,344			$	11,113			$	34,281		$	2,126			$	8,519			$	12,227
	In fiscal 2014, we substantially completed negotiations with certain of our U.S. bargaining units to freeze their respective defined benefit plans at the end of the calendar year. These actions resulted in a $7.8 million non-cash pension curtailment charge during the year.
	In fiscal 2012, modifications were made to the Joy Global Pension Plan freezing benefits for all salaried and non-bargained hourly participants and for all bargained hourly participants. These actions resulted in an $11.5 million non-cash pension curtailment charge during the year.
	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 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	952			$	1,083			$	960
	Interest cost	1,279				1,168				1,371
	Expected return on assets	(554		)		(427		)		(371		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	132				69				52
	Actuarial gain	(814		)		(833		)		(1,160		)
	Special termination benefits charge	—				—				981
	Total net periodic benefit cost of continuing operations	$	995			$	1,060			$	1,833
	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 6.75% for fiscal 2014. 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 31, 2014 by $0.6 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 31, 2014 by $0.6 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 the 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
		2014			2013			2012			2014		2013			2012			2014			2013		2012
	Discount rate*	4.85	%		3.95	%		5	%		4.25	%	4.28	%		5.28	%		4.25	%		3.6	%	4.65	%
	Expected return on plan assets**	6.25	%		6.5	%		7	%		6.3	%	6.64	%		6.93	%		7.25	%		7.4	%	7.5	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		—	%		4.25	%		4.21	%	4.23	%		4.22	%		—	%		—	%	—	%
	* Due to the mid-year curtailment measurements, the fiscal 2014 weighted average discount rate ranged from 4.45% – 4.85% and 4.25% – 4.45%% throughout the year for the U.S. pension plans and non-U.S. pension plans, respectively. Due to mid-year curtailment and special termination benefit measurements, the fiscal 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 the mid-year curtailment measurements, the fiscal 2014 weighted average expected return on plan assets ranged from 6.25% – 6.35%. Due to mid-year curtailment measurements, the fiscal 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 use 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 31,			October 25,			October 31,			October 25,		October 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013			2014			2013		2014			2013
	Discount rate	4.4	%		4.85	%		4.09	%		4.25	%	4	%		4.25	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		—	%		4.21	%		4.21	%	—	%		—	%
	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 31,				October 25,				October 31,			October 25,				October 31,				October 25,
		2014				2013				2014			2013				2014				2013
	Change in Benefit Obligations
Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	712,261		$	698,456			$	31,358			$	34,200
Service cost	2,891				3,794				3,314			7,491				952				1,083
Interest cost	52,756				48,453				30,421			29,216				1,279				1,168
Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				281			1,144				—				—
Plan amendments	6,256				—				1,732			—				—				(580		)
Actuarial loss (gain)	55,793				(115,528		)		32,087			6,998				100				(1,104		)
Currency fluctuations	—				—				(8,968		)	2,507				—				—
Gross benefits paid	(92,552		)		(55,129		)		(45,396		)	(33,551		)		(2,684		)		(3,409		)
Net benefit obligations at end of year	$	1,157,418			$	1,132,274			$	725,732		$	712,261			$	31,005			$	31,358
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,052,654			$	1,027,506			$	638,590		$	582,492			$	8,401			$	6,315
Actual return on plan assets	109,680				(3,552		)		72,807			4,005				624				1,045
Currency fluctuations	—				—				(7,962		)	2,617				—				—
Employer contributions	3,241				83,829				3,821			81,883				2,952				4,450
Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				281			1,144				—				—
Gross benefits paid	(92,552		)		(55,129		)		(45,396		)	(33,551		)		(2,684		)		(3,409		)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	1,073,023			$	1,052,654			$	662,141		$	638,590			$	9,293			$	8,401
Funded Status
Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(84,395	)		$	(79,620	)		$	(63,591	)	$	(73,671	)		$	(21,712	)		$	(22,957	)
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
Current liabilities	(2,887		)		(2,755		)		(720		)	(731		)		(2,103		)		(2,234		)
Non-current liabilities	(81,508		)		(76,865		)		(62,871		)	(72,940		)		(19,609		)		(20,723		)
Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(84,395	)		$	(79,620	)		$	(63,591	)	$	(73,671	)		$	(21,712	)		$	(22,957	)
Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,157,418			$	1,132,274			$	702,845		$	692,135			$	—			$	—
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 31,				October 25,				October 31,			October 25,
	2014				2013				2014			2013
Projected benefit obligation	$	1,157,418			$	1,132,274			$	660,144		$	649,395
Accumulated benefit obligation	1,157,418				1,132,274				641,400			634,509
Fair value of plan assets	1,073,023				1,052,654				595,170			576,016
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) as of October 31, 2014 consist of:
	Pension Plans								Other
In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	386,073			$	289,990			$	(12,013	)
Prior service cost	—				1,368				603
Deferred tax	(92,654		)		(48,212		)		4,161
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$	293,419			$	243,146			$	(7,249	)
The estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) into net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2015 are as follows:
	Pension Plans								Other
In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	15,228			$	9,924			$	(809	)
Prior service cost	—				71				132
	$	15,228			$	9,995			$	(677	)
For fiscal 2015, we do not expect contributions to our employee pension plans to exceed $50.0 million.
The defined benefit plans have the following target and actual asset allocations in fiscal 2014:
	U.S. Pension Plan						Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Asset Category	Target			Actual			Target			Actual
	Allocation			Allocation			Allocation			Allocation
Equity securities	25	%		25	%		30	%		27	%
Debt securities	75	%		73	%		70	%		71	%
Other	—	%		2	%		—	%		2	%
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 been focused on a plan and an 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 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 18, Fair Value Measurements, for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy.
Fair values are determined as follows:
•	Equity security values 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 security values 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 bills and notes and other investments are based on the carrying amount, which approximates fair value.
The following tables summarize the fair value of our pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets by category as of October 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013:
In thousands	October 31, 2014
	Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total Assets
												at Fair Value
U.S. Pension Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	—			$	136,830			$	—		$	136,830
Non-U.S. equities	—				131,601				—			131,601
Fixed income securities:
U.S. government bonds	—				318,475				—			318,475
Non-U.S. government bonds	—				17,565				—			17,565
U.S. corporate bonds	—				328,882				—			328,882
Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				63,306				—			63,306
U.S. commercial mortgage backed securities	—				9,310				457			9,767
U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations	—				15,519				1,934			17,453
U.S. asset backed securities	—				25,728				—			25,728
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	25,213				—				—			25,213
Other investments	—				(1,797		)		—			(1,797		)
Total U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	25,213			$	1,045,419			$	2,391		$	1,073,023
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	47,505			$	2,644			$	31		$	50,180
Non-U.S. equities	119,062				9,084				84			128,230
Fixed income securities:
Non-U.S. government bonds	—				135,825				—			135,825
U.S. corporate bonds	—				26,131				—			26,131
Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				218,052				—			218,052
Non-U.S. asset backed securities	—				1,130				—			1,130
Non-U.S. annuity insurance products	—				91,027				—			91,027
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	1,260				—				—			1,260
Other investments	—				10,306				—			10,306
Total Non-U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	167,827			$	494,199			$	115		$	662,141
Other Postretirement Benefits Plans
Equity securities:
U.S. equities	$	4,568			$	—			$	—		$	4,568
Non-U.S. equities	1,351				—				—			1,351
Fixed income securities:
U.S. corporate bonds	—				3,161				—			3,161
Other plan assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	213				—				—			213
Total Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	$	6,132			$	3,161			$	—		$	9,293
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
Below are roll-forwards of assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the years ended October 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013:
In thousands
	Equities				Fixed Income				Other
U.S. Pension Plans
Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	3,340			$	—
Unrealized losses	—				(478		)		—
Sales and settlements	—				(181		)		—
Transfers out of Level 3	—				(2,681		)		—
Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	—			$	—			$	—
Unrealized losses	—				(49		)		—
Sales and settlements	—				(108		)		—
Purchases	—				2,548				—
Balance as of October 31, 2014	$	—			$	2,391			$	—
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	182,037			$	162,314
Unrealized losses	(22		)		(18,932		)		(8,305		)
Realized gains	—				28,133				21,704
Sales and settlements	—				(194,799		)		(175,896		)
Purchases	280				3,561				1,709
Transfers out of Level 3	—				—				(1,526		)
Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	258			$	—			$	—
Unrealized gains	69				—				—
Realized losses	(47		)		—				—
Sales and settlements	(274		)		—				—
Purchases	108				—				—
Balance as of October 31, 2014	$	114			$	—			$	—
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 Part D
									Medicare			Medicare
									Part D			Part D
2015	$	66,946			$	28,350			$	3,801		$	3,702			$	99
2016	65,910				29,912				3,609			3,518				91
2017	68,453				31,880				3,353			3,270				83
2018	70,749				33,522				3,211			3,136				75
2019	73,036				34,186				2,912			2,845				67
2020 - 2024	385,632				186,841				11,846			11,623				223
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.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012
	Current provision
	Federal	$	81,869			$	127,069			$	159,294
	State	6,182				6,621				16,410
	Foreign	52,029				69,564				105,073
	Total current provision	140,080				203,254				280,777
	Deferred provision (benefit)
	Federal	(59		)		23,892				74,966
	State	978				(1,331		)		399
	Foreign	(10,244		)		4,404				(18,272		)
	Total deferred provision	(9,325		)		26,965				57,093
	Total provision for income taxes	$	130,755			$	230,219			$	337,870
	The Federal deferred provision includes $10.0 million of net operating losses, $4.9 million of general business credits and $14.2 million of foreign tax credit carryovers used in fiscal 2012. The federal deferred provision also includes $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 of net operating losses used in fiscal 2012. During fiscal 2013 and 2012, we recognized $0.3 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of current tax benefit relating to a tax holiday in China. The tax holiday expired in fiscal 2014.
	The domestic and foreign components of income from continuing operations before income taxes are as follows:
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012
	Domestic income from continuing operations	$	294,065			$	444,667			$	724,132
	Foreign income from continuing operations	167,727				319,490				380,999
	Pre-tax income from continuing operations	$	461,792			$	764,157			$	1,105,131
	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 31,			October 25,			October 26,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income tax computed at federal statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Sub-part F income and foreign dividends, net of foreign tax credits	0.9			0.2			0.3
	Differences in foreign and U.S. tax rates	(5.2	)		(5.3	)		(4.2	)
	State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	1			0.5			1
	Valuation allowance	2.1			1.1			0.1
	IRC 199 manufacturing deduction	(2.1	)		(2.0	)		(1.7	)
	Other items, net	(3.4	)		0.6			0.1
	Effective income tax rate	28.3	%		30.1	%		30.6	%
	The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,
		2014				2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefit related items	$	135,567			$	101,200
	Tax credit carryforwards	4,114				2,622
	Tax loss carryforwards	138,334				128,357
	Inventories	35,475				32,464
	Other deferred tax assets, net	20,156				32,378
	Valuation allowance, current assets	(16,618		)		(11,009		)
	Valuation allowance, non-current assets	(122,281		)		(119,556		)
	Total deferred tax assets	194,747				166,456
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization in excess of book expense	60,548				59,651
	Intangibles	42,315				48,388
	Total deferred tax liabilities	102,863				108,039
	Net deferred tax asset	$	91,884			$	58,417
	The net deferred tax assets are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,
		2014				2013
	Current deferred tax assets, included in Other current assets	$	78,102			$	69,352
	Long-term deferred tax asset, included in Deferred income taxes	70,181				41,532
	Current deferred tax liability, included in Other accrued liabilities	(1,979		)		(2,087		)
	Long-term deferred tax liability, included in Other liabilities	(54,420		)		(50,380		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	91,884			$	58,417
	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	$	61.1			$	12.3			$	12.3		None
U.S. state operating losses	1,963.70				101.2				98.4			Various
Foreign operating losses	99.4				24.8				19.1			$5.8 - None
												$19.0 - 2015 to 2024
State tax credits	N/A				1.5				1.5			Various
Foreign tax credits	N/A				1.4				1.1			$1.3 - 2016 to 2018
												$0.1 - 2021
Various international tax credits	N/A				1.2				0.1			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 31, 2014, there were $63.3 million of valuation reserves against pre-emergence net operating loss carryforwards.
As of October 31, 2014, 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 $738.6 million as of October 31, 2014.
Unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
In thousands	October 31,				October 25,
	2014				2013
Balance, beginning of year	$	77,418			$	33,471
Additions for current year tax positions and acquisition	794				36
Additions for prior year tax positions	3,353				60,604
Reductions for prior year tax positions	(10,540		)		(16,693		)
Reclassification to uncertain tax positions	6,741				—
Balance, end of year	$	77,766			$	77,418
As of October 31, 2014, $77.0 million of the net unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. As of October 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013, total interest of approximately $15.8 million and $10.3 million, respectively, are classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Other liabilities, while penalties of approximately $42.4 million and $42.3 million are included in the ending net unrecognized tax benefit above. Interest and penalties are classified as Income tax provision in the Consolidated Statements of Income. It is expected that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefit will decrease by $1.0 million within the next twelve months relating to reserves for which statutes will lapse during fiscal 2015.
With respect to tax years subject to examination by the domestic taxing authorities, the Company’s tax years prior to 2012 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 – 2012 forward are open for examination; South Africa – 2009 forward are open for examination; Australia – 2009 forward are open for examination; Chile – 2011 forward are open for examination; China – 2009 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. 31, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Warranties	Warranties
	The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:
	In thousands	October 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of year	$	85,732		$	100,646
	Accrual for warranty expensed during the year	43,810			57,610
	Settlements made during the year	(61,601		)	(72,981		)
	Effect of foreign currency translation	(915		)	457
	Acquired warranty accrual	246			—
	Balance, end of year	$	67,272		$	85,732

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti

Borrowings and Credit Facilities	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings and Credit Facilities	Borrowings and Credit Facilities
	On July 29, 2014, we entered into a $1.0 billion unsecured revolving credit facility that matures on July 29, 2019. 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 $1.0 billion revolving credit agreement dated as of October 12, 2012 that was scheduled to expire on November 12, 2017. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, we pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.09% to 0.30% 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 bear interest for a period from the applicable borrowing date until a date one week 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 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 one-month Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%, plus (ii) a margin that varies according to the Company’s credit rating. Swing line loans 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 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. The Credit Agreement also restricts payment of dividends or other returns of capital to shareholders when the consolidated leverage ratio exceeds a stated level amount. As of October 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Agreement and had no restrictions on the payment of dividends or returns of capital.
	As of October 31, 2014, there were no direct borrowings under the Credit Agreement. Outstanding standby letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement, which count toward the $1.0 billion credit limit, totaled $191.9 million. As of October 31, 2014, there was $808.1 million available for borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
	On July 29, 2014, we entered into a term loan agreement which matures July 29, 2019 and provides for a commitment of up to $375.0 million. The Term Loan amended our Prior Term Loan, dated as of June 16, 2011. The Prior Term Loan had been scheduled to mature on July 16, 2016 and provided an initial commitment of $500.0 million, which had been drawn in full in conjunction with our fiscal 2011 acquisition of LeTourneau Technologies Inc., and had been amortized to $375.0 million at the date of amendment. We utilized the $375.0 million commitment under the Term Loan to repay the balance outstanding under the Prior Term Loan. The Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments beginning in fiscal 2016 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 31, 2014, 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 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013
	Domestic:
	Term Loan due 2016	$	—		$	412,500
	Term Loan due 2019	375,000			—
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	249,131			248,733
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	496,806			496,438
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	148,522			148,493
	Other secured borrowings	11,634			1,212
	Foreign:
	Capital leases	187			—
	Short-term borrowings	—			8,220
	Total obligations	1,281,280			1,315,596
	Less: Amounts due within one year	(11,739		)	(58,669		)
	Long-term obligations	$	1,269,541		$	1,256,927
	The aggregate maturities of debt for credit agreements in place as of October 31, 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands):
	2015	$	11,739
	2016	267,963
	2017	37,500
	2018	37,500
	2019	281,250
	Thereafter	645,328

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income and its components are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, consist of the following:
		Year Ended October 31, 2014														Year Ended October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations				Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment				Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total			Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations			Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning balance	$	(540,122	)		$	5,028			$	27,460		$	(507,634	)	$	(559,458	)	$	4,879		$	45,930		$	(508,649	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	(4,698		)		3,453				(38,162		)	(39,407		)	2,074			4,013			(18,470		)	(12,383		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	15,504				(3,745		)		—			11,759			17,262			(3,864		)	—			13,398
	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	10,806				(292		)		(38,162		)	(27,648		)	19,336			149			(18,470		)	1,015
	Ending balance	$	(529,316	)		$	4,736			$	(10,702	)	$	(535,282	)	$	(540,122	)	$	5,028		$	27,460		$	(507,634	)
	Details of the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are disclosed below:
			Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	In thousands		October 31,				October 25,
			2014				2013
	Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations:
	Amortization of prior service cost		$	584			$	679			Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Amortization of net actuarial loss		21,227				31,099				Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Curtailment loss attributable to unrecognized prior negotiated enhancements		1,582				—				Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Deferred tax		(7,889		)		(14,516		)		Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	15,504			$	17,262
	Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment:
	Foreign exchange cash flow hedges		$	(5,282	)		$	(5,787	)		Net sales/Cost of sales**
	Deferred tax		1,537				1,923				Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	(3,745	)		$	(3,864	)
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	11,759			$	13,398
	* Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefits costs as either cost of sales or product development, selling and administrative expense as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 14, Retiree Benefits, for additional information.
	** Amounts are included in either net sales or cost of sales as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 15, Derivatives, for additional information.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	Shareholders’ Equity
	In August 2013, our Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $1.0 billion in shares of our common stock until August 2016. Under the program, the Company may repurchase shares in the open market in accordance with applicable SEC rules and regulations. During the year ended October 31, 2014, we purchased 4,712,025 shares of common stock for approximately $269.3 million. During the year ended October 25, 2013, we purchased 4,105,000 shares of common stock for approximately $214.1 million. Since its inception, the Company has repurchased 8,817,025 shares of common stock under the program for approximately $483.4 million, leaving $516.6 million available under the program.

ShareBased_Compensation

Share-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 31, 2014, 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 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $17.7 million, $29.0 million and $27.4 million, respectively. The decrease in share-based compensation is the result of the adjustment of forfeiture rates and the reassessment of performance related measures in fiscal 2014. The total share-based compensation expense is reflected in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows in operating activities as an add back to net income. The corresponding deferred tax asset recognized related to the share-based compensation expense was $4.4 million, $8.5 million and $8.0 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 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
	Options granted	847,150		55.45					12.88
	Options exercised	(241,739	)	37.05							5.5
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(200,036	)	70.29
	Outstanding as of October 31, 2014	2,650,450		$	59.34		6.7				9.6
	Exercisable as of October 31, 2014	1,418,683		$	60.09		5				9.6
	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:
		2014		2013		2012
	Risk free interest rate	0.64	%	0.34	%	0.4	%
	Expected volatility	35.76	%	42.76	%	44.92	%
	Expected life in years	3.2		3.1		3.7
	Dividend yield	1.3	%	1.27	%	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 31, 2014, there was $9.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 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 over the vesting term.
	Restricted stock units granted to employees in fiscal 2014 vest over a three -year period with one-third vesting on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Restricted stock units granted to employees prior to fiscal 2014 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.
	Dividend equivalents accrue on all restricted stock units and the dividend equivalents 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 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
	Units granted	379,759		55.49
	Units earned from dividends	15,813		57.51
	Units settled	(172,760	)	55.63			9.7
	Units deferred	(2,601	)	21.69			0.1
	Units forfeited	(106,808	)	64.64
	Outstanding as of October 31, 2014	1,180,319		$	59.14
	As of October 31, 2014, there was $28.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. As of October 31, 2014, the balance of deferred restricted stock units is 14,439 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 2014, 2013 and 2012 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 2014 through fiscal 2016, fiscal 2013 through fiscal 2015, and fiscal 2012 through fiscal 2014, 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. There were no final awards distributed for the fiscal 2012 performance share program in December 2014.
	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 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
Shares granted	109,700		53.42
Target adjustment	(245,013	)	63.76
Shares distributed	(56,804	)	78.69			3
Shares forfeited	(52,243	)	57.71
Outstanding as of October 31, 2014	100,029		$	53.42
As of October 31, 2014, there was $4.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance shares that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. As of October 31, 2014, there were no deferred performance shares.

Derivatives

Derivatives	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 losses 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 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 on the line associated with the underlying transaction for the periods 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 October 2015. Ineffectiveness related to these derivative contracts was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income as gains of less than $0.1 million and $0.9 million for the years ended October 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013, 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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013, we recorded losses of $1.2 million and $0.8 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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013, we recorded gains of $4.7 million and less than $0.1 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 Financial Statements:
	In thousands	Effective Portion
		Amount of Gain		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 31, 2014	$	4,861	Cost of sales	$	5,324
				Sales	(42		)
	Year Ended October 25, 2013	$	5,504	Cost of sales	$	6,151
				Sales	(364		)
	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. 31, 2014
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 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 $48.0 million, $47.9 million, and $43.5 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	As of October 31, 2014, 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
	2015	$	33,443
	2016	21,474
	2017	15,517
	2018	11,251
	2019	8,236
	Thereafter	10,887
	Total	$	100,808

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 per share amounts	October 31,		October 25,			October 26,
		2014		2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	331,037	$	533,938		$	767,081
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	—		(225		)	(5,060		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	331,037	$	533,713		$	762,021
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	100,088		106,070			105,862
	Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units	851		926			1,027
	Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution	100,939		106,996			106,889
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	3.31	$	5.03		$	7.25
	Loss from discontinued operations	—		—			(0.05		)
	Net income	$	3.31	$	5.03		$	7.2
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	3.28	$	4.99		$	7.18
	Loss from discontinued operations	—		—			(0.05		)
	Net income	$	3.28	$	4.99		$	7.13
	Options to purchase a weighted average of 1.8 million, 1.4 million and 0.8 million shares were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as the effect would have been antidilutive.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013. As of October 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013 we did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	2,820	$	2,820	$	—	$	2,820
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	7,294	$	7,294	$	—	$	7,294
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2019	$	375,000	$	379,108	$	—	$	379,108
	6.0 % Senior Notes due 2016	$	249,131	$	272,025	$	—	$	272,025
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,806	$	547,000	$	—	$	547,000
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,522	$	181,095	$	—	$	181,095
	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
	The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:
	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.

Contingent_Liabilities

Contingent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingent Liabilities	Contingent Liabilities
	We establish reserves based on our assessment of contingencies related to legal claims asserted against us, as required by GAAP. Developments during the course of legal proceedings may affect our assessments and estimates of our contingencies, which in turn may require us to record or change the amount of a reserve, or make a payment that is different than the amount that we have reserved. 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 future consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
	We and our subsidiaries are involved in various unresolved legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of operations, the most prevalent of which relate to product liability (including approximately 3,250 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 and litigation arising outside the ordinary course of business.
	As of October 31, 2014, we were contingently liable to banks, financial institutions and others for approximately $232.3 million for outstanding standby letters of credit, surety bonds and bank guarantees to secure the performance of sales contracts and other guarantees in the ordinary course of business. Of the $232.3 million, approximately $27.7 million relates to surety bonds and $12.6 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.
	In addition, we have received a subpoena from the SEC’s Division of Enforcement concerning our 2012 acquisition of IMM and related accounting matters. We are cooperating with the SEC regarding this investigation, which is ongoing. While it is not possible to predict the timing or outcome of the SEC inquiry, we currently believe that this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's future consolidated results of operation, financial position or liquidity.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information
	We operate in two reportable segments: Underground and Surface. Crushing and conveying operating results related to surface applications are reported as part of the Surface segment, while total crushing and conveying operating results are included with the Underground segment. Eliminations consist of the surface applications of crushing and conveying included in both operating segments. The results of operations for both MTI and IMM have been included in the Underground segment from the respective acquisition dates forward.
	Operating income (loss) of segments does not include interest income and expense, 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, deferred tax assets, 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 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	2,078,894		$	1,843,104		$	—		$	(143,688	)	$	3,778,310
	Operating income (loss)	$	273,930		$	334,826		$	(48,085	)	$	(43,531	)	$	517,140
	Interest income	—			—			9,760			—			9,760
	Interest expense	—			—			(65,108		)	—			(65,108		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	273,930		$	334,826		$	(103,433	)	$	(43,531	)	$	461,792
	Depreciation and amortization	$	74,781		$	55,937		$	2,875		$	—		$	133,593
	Capital expenditures	$	42,525		$	43,846		$	4,706		$	—		$	91,077
	Total assets	$	3,486,486		$	1,929,807		$	180,693		$	—		$	5,596,986
	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
	Geographical Information
	In thousands	Net Sales to			Long
		Unaffiliated			Lived
		Customers*			Assets**
	Year Ended October 31, 2014
	Inside United States	$	1,164,917		$	474,113
	Outside United States	2,613,393			578,445
		$	3,778,310		$	1,052,558
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	Inside United States	$	1,408,182		$	493,379
	Outside United States	3,604,515			594,795
		$	5,012,697		$	1,088,174
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	Inside United States	$	1,742,161		$	411,734
	Outside United States	3,918,728			508,252
		$	5,660,889		$	919,986
	* The net sales geographic information is based on the location of the customer. Certain amounts from prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The only countries with greater than 10% of net sales to unaffiliated customers for any of the periods presented, other than the United States, are the following:
		October 31,			October 25,			October 26,
		2014			2013			2012
	Australia	$	564,423		$	886,716		$	1,007,473
	China	371,933			596,100			693,096
	** The only countries with greater than 10% of long-lived assets for any of the periods presented, other than the United States, are the following:
		October 31,		October 25,			October 26,
		2014		2013			2012
	Australia	N/A		$	116,563		N/A
	China	281,408		318,706			288,884
	Product Information
	In thousands	October 31,			October 25,			October 26,
		2014			2013			2012
	Original equipment	$	1,187,063		$	2,254,400		$	2,709,944
	Service	2,591,247			2,758,297			2,950,945
Total revenues	$	3,778,310		$	5,012,697		$	5,660,889

Subsidiary_Guarantors_for_2016

Subsidiary Guarantors for 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes (Subsidiary Guarantors)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Subsidiary Guarantors	Subsidiary Guarantors for 2016 Notes and and 2036 Notes
	The following tables present condensed consolidated financial information of continuing operations as of October 31, 2014, October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012 and for the years then ended for: (a) the Company; (b) on a combined basis, the guarantors of the 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes issued in November 2006, which include the significant domestic operations of Joy Global Underground Mining LLC, Joy Global Surface Mining Inc, N.E.S. Investment Co., Joy Global Conveyors Inc., Joy Global Longview Operations 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 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,139,999		$	2,555,914		$	(917,603	)	$	3,778,310
	Cost of sales	—			1,568,981			1,863,438			(765,261		)	2,667,158
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,076			240,535			312,736			—			606,347
	Other (income) and expense	(473		)	12,270			(24,132		)	—			(12,335		)
	Operating income (loss)	(52,603		)	318,213			403,872			(152,342		)	517,140
	Intercompany items	64,185			(77,048		)	(29,099		)	41,962			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(63,639		)	6,641			1,650			—			(55,348		)
	Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(52,057		)	247,806			376,423			(110,380		)	461,792
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(42,712		)	147,278			26,189			—			130,755
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	340,382			165,942			—			(506,324		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	331,037		$	266,470		$	350,234		$	(616,704	)	$	331,037
	Comprehensive income	303,389			268,770			310,193			(578,963		)	303,389
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	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 charges	—			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 (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	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
	Comprehensive income	534,728			499,397			484,424			(983,821		)	534,728
	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 in income of subsidiaries	(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
	Comprehensive income	$	649,635		$	695,349		$	595,844		$	(1,291,193	)	$	649,635
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	649,455		$	695,349		$	595,664		$	(1,291,013	)	$	649,455
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
	Accounts receivable, net	—			400,456			675,515			(16,262		)	1,059,709
Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
Total current assets	142,819			896,599			1,710,996			(132,055		)	2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			346,761			525,642			(3,623		)	892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,102,499			2,644,843			(8,759,069		)	180,044
Total other assets	4,191,930			2,784,823			3,868,503			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
Trade accounts payable	3,134			215,235			177,576			—			395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
Total current liabilities	108,870			486,118			612,258			(32,258		)	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,525,890			5,336,599			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of October 25, 2013
In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	—		$	405,709
Accounts receivable, net	—			410,928			679,183			(6,448		)	1,083,663
Inventories	—			456,345			813,182			(129,783		)	1,139,744
Other current assets	68,792			16,957			107,564			15			193,328
Total 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
Other assets:	1,256,164			763			—			—
Other intangible assets, net	—			247,200			84,612			—			331,812
Goodwill	—			454,199			1,026,320			—			1,480,519
Deferred income taxes	(49,393		)	—			90,925			—			41,532
Other non-current assets	4,168,916			2,065,239			3,968,205			(10,001,727		)	200,633
Total other assets	4,119,523			2,766,638			5,170,062			(10,001,727		)	2,054,496
Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,046,255		$	7,551,973		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	50,000		$	449		$	8,220		$	—		$	58,669
Trade accounts payable	2,565			165,691			219,863			—			388,119
Employee compensation and benefits	10,080			52,260			68,215			—			130,555
Advance payments and progress billings	—			144,853			269,628			(14,713		)	399,768
Accrued warranties	—			30,111			55,621			—			85,732
Other accrued liabilities	24,545			54,285			211,074			(3,841		)	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,684			—			—			11,684
Total current liabilities	87,190			459,333			832,621			(18,554		)	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,881			842			—			—			20,723
Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
Other non-current liabilities	(29,193		)	7,851			164,510			—			143,168
Total other liabilities	127,574			14,378			171,744			—			313,696
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 Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 31, 2014
In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	306,292		$	3,418		$	53,731		$	363,441
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(102		)	—			(102		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	306,292			3,316			53,731			363,339
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of Mining Technologies International Inc.	—			—			(44,426		)	(44,426		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(4,706		)	(23,130		)	(63,241		)	(91,077		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			6,512			3,451			9,963
Other investing activities, net	16			(1,052		)	1,089			53
Net cash used by investing activities	(4,690		)	(17,670		)	(103,127		)	(125,487		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346			—			—			13,346
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,632			—			—			1,632
Dividends paid	(74,945		)	—			—			(74,945		)
Repayments of term loan	(37,500		)	—			—			(37,500		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			10,422			(8,090		)	2,332
Treasury stock purchased	(269,336		)	—			—			(269,336		)
Financing fees	(2,826		)	—			—			(2,826		)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(369,629		)	10,422			(8,090		)	(367,297		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(6,073		)	(6,073		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(68,027		)	(3,932		)	(63,559		)	(135,518		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	270,191
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 25, 2013
In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
	Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
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		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,111			2,444			3,555
Other investing activities, net	(112		)	—			—			(112		)
Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,719		)	(98,655		)	(149,975		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	7,575			—			—			7,575
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,728			—			—			1,728
Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
Repayments of term loan	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(425		)	(6,949		)	(7,374		)
Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
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		)
(Decrease) 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
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	177,098		$	141,163		$	463,915
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	145,654			156,044			141,163			442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of IMM, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,735		)	(125,518		)	(241,527		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			3,913			4,004			7,917
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, net	(156		)	928			696			1,468
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(165,259		)	(165,164		)	(47,906		)	(378,329		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	12,148			—			—			12,148
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	21,250			—			—			21,250
Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(404		)	(4,088		)	(4,492		)
Financing	(5,304		)	—			—			(5,304		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	(77,117		)	(404		)	(4,088		)	(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

Subsidiary_Guarantors_for_Cred

Subsidiary Guarantors for Credit Agreement, Term Loan and 2012 Notes (Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors	Subsidiary Guarantors for Credit Agreement, Term Loan and 2012 Notes
	The following tables present condensed consolidated financial information of continuing operations as of October 31, 2014, October 25, 2013 and October 26, 2012 and for the years then ended for: (a) the Company; (b) on a combined basis, the guarantors of the Credit Agreement, the Term Loan and the 2021 Notes issued in October 2011, which include Joy Global Underground Mining LLC, Joy Global Surface Mining Inc, N.E.S. Investment Co., Joy Global Conveyors Inc. and Joy Global Longview Operations 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 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,127,333		$	2,568,580		$	(917,603	)	$	3,778,310
	Cost of sales	—			1,558,666			1,873,753			(765,261		)	2,667,158
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,076			239,669			313,602			—			606,347
	Other (income) and expense	(473		)	12,667			(24,529		)	—			(12,335		)
	Operating income (loss)	(52,603		)	316,331			405,754			(152,342		)	517,140
	Intercompany items	64,185			(77,048		)	(29,099		)	41,962			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(63,639		)	6,750			1,541			—			(55,348		)
	Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(52,057		)	246,033			378,196			(110,380		)	461,792
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(42,712		)	148,167			25,300			—			130,755
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	340,382			165,942			—			(506,324		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	331,037		$	263,808		$	352,896		$	(616,704	)	$	331,037
	Comprehensive income	303,389			266,108			312,855			(578,963		)	303,389
	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 (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	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
	Comprehensive income	534,728			504,446			479,375			(983,821		)	534,728
	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 in income of subsidiaries	(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
	Comprehensive income	$	649,635		$	695,349		$	600,381		$	(1,295,730	)	$	649,635
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	649,455		$	695,349		$	600,201		$	(1,295,550	)	$	649,455
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
Accounts receivable, net	—			391,672			684,299			(16,262		)	1,059,709
Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
Total current assets	142,819			887,815			1,719,780			(132,055		)	2,618,359
Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			345,117			527,286			(3,623		)	892,440
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,106,760			2,640,582			(8,759,069		)	180,044
Total other assets	4,191,930			2,789,084			3,864,242			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
Trade accounts payable	3,134			214,603			178,208			—			395,945
Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
Total current liabilities	108,870			485,486			612,890			(32,258		)	1,174,988
Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,520,355			5,342,134			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
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:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	—		$	405,709
Accounts receivable, net	—			402,321			687,790			(6,448		)	1,083,663
Inventories	—			456,345			813,182			(129,783		)	1,139,744
Other current assets	68,792			16,957			107,564			15			193,328
Total 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
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	—			247,200			84,612			—			331,812
Goodwill	—			454,199			1,026,320			—			1,480,519
Deferred income taxes	(49,393		)	—			90,925			—			41,532
Other non-current assets	4,168,916			2,070,239			3,963,205			(10,001,727		)	200,633
Total other assets	4,119,523			2,771,638			5,165,062			(10,001,727		)	2,054,496
Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,040,857		$	7,557,371		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	50,000		$	449		$	8,220		$	—		$	58,669
Trade accounts payable	2,565			165,045			220,509			—			388,119
Employee compensation and benefits	10,080			52,260			68,215			—			130,555
Advance payments and progress billings	—			144,853			269,628			(14,713		)	399,768
Accrued warranties	—			30,111			55,621			—			85,732
Other accrued liabilities	24,545			54,285			211,074			(3,841		)	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,684			—			—			11,684
Total current liabilities	87,190			458,687			833,267			(18,554		)	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,881			842			—			—			20,723
Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
Other non-current liabilities	(29,193		)	7,851			164,510			—			143,168
Total other liabilities	127,574			14,378			171,744			—			313,696
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 Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 31, 2014
In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	306,292		$	3,418		$	53,731		$	363,441
Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(102		)	—			(102		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	306,292			3,316			53,731			363,339
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of Mining Technologies International Inc.	—			—			(44,426		)	(44,426		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(4,706		)	(23,130		)	(63,241		)	(91,077		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			6,512			3,451			9,963
Other investing activities, net	16			(1,052		)	1,089			53
Net cash used by investing activities	(4,690		)	(17,670		)	(103,127		)	(125,487		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346			—			—			13,346
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,632			—			—			1,632
Dividends paid	(74,945		)	—			—			(74,945		)
Repayments of term loan	(37,500		)	—			—			(37,500		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			10,422			(8,090		)	2,332
Treasury stock purchased	(269,336		)	—			—			(269,336		)
Financing fees	(2,826		)	—			—			(2,826		)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(369,629		)	10,422			(8,090		)	(367,297		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(6,073		)	(6,073		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(68,027		)	(3,932		)	(63,559		)	(135,518		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	270,191
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended October 25, 2013
In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
	Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
				Guarantors			Subsidiaries
Operating Activities:
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		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,111			2,444			3,555
Other investing activities, net	(112		)	—			—			(112		)
Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,678		)	(98,696		)	(149,975		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	7,575			—			—			7,575
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,728			—			—			1,728
Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
Repayments of term loan	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(425		)	(6,949		)	(7,374		)
Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
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		)
(Decrease) 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
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	178,700		$	139,561		$	463,915
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	145,654			157,646			139,561			442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of IMM, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,650		)	(125,603		)	(241,527		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			905			7,012			7,917
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, net	(156		)	928			696			1,468
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(165,259		)	(168,087		)	(44,983		)	(378,329		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	12,148			—			—			12,148
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	21,250			—			—			21,250
Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(404		)	(4,088		)	(4,492		)
Financing	(5,304		)	—			—			(5,304		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	(77,117		)	(404		)	(4,088		)	(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

Subsequent_Event

Subsequent Event	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event
	On November 18, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 18, 2014 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on December 4, 2014.

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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						at End
		of Year		to Expense						Effects						of Year
	Allowance Deducted from Accounts Receivable and Other Assets in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
	Fiscal 2014	$	90,517	$	4,428		$	(4,206	)	$	2,105		$	133		$	92,977
	Fiscal 2013	$	119,141	$	2,658		$	(7,278	)	$	996		$	(25,000	)	$	90,517
	Fiscal 2012	$	9,549	$	9,542		$	(5,493	)	$	(23	)	$	105,566		$	119,141
	-1	Represents write-off of bad debts, net of recoveries.
	In thousands	Balance at		Additions Charged to Expense			Reclass to			Balance
		Beginning					Long Term Deferred			at End
		of Year					Tax Assets			of Year
	Allowance Deducted from Deferred Tax Assets in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
	Fiscal 2014	$	130,565	$	9,115		$	(781	)	$	138,899
	Fiscal 2013	$	122,635	$	10,716		$	(2,786	)	$	130,565
	Fiscal 2012	$	123,052	$	(2,739	)	$	2,322		$	122,635

Significant_Accounting_Policie1

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 fully consolidated. 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, except for inventories in those jurisdictions for which another method is required by law. 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, these assets 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 $107.4 million, $99.9 million and $83.8 million for fiscal 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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 assets compared to their carrying value.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Intangible Assets – Intangible assets include engineering drawings, customer relationships, patents, unpatented technology and trademarks. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are composed of certain 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, we then 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. No impairment was identified in fiscal 2014 or 2012. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets for details regarding the impairment of our indefinite-lived intangible assets in fiscal 2013.
	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 2014, 2013 or 2012.
	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 generally 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 2014, 2013 and 2012 and no impairment was identified.
Accrued Warranties	Accrued 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.
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 on the Consolidated Balance Sheets under the heading Other current assets or under the heading Other current 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 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 on the line associated with the underlying transaction for the periods in which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Ineffectiveness related to these derivative contracts is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income. 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 Consolidated Statements of Income under the heading Cost of sales. This gain or loss is offset by foreign exchange fluctuations of the underlying hedged item.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition – We recognize revenue on 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 arrangements with customers to supply parts and service for terms of 1 to 17 years. These arrangements are established based on the conditions in which the equipment will be operating, the time horizon that the arrangements 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 arrangement terms. Accounting for these arrangements requires us to make various estimates, including estimates of the relevant machine’s long-term maintenance requirements. Under these arrangements, 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 arrangements 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. These agreements primarily consist of the sale of multiple pieces of equipment or equipment with subsequent installation services. These agreements are assessed for the purpose of identifying deliverables and determining 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 the relative selling prices of the deliverables and is recognized as the revenue recognition criteria are met for each element. The relative selling price is estimated by using recent sales transactions for similar items or from competitor prices for similar items. The difference between the total of the separate selling prices and the total contract consideration is allocated pro-rata across each of the units of accounting included in the arrangement.
	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. Accumulated other comprehensive loss is disclosed in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and our Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity.
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 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.
New Accounting Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements – In November 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-17, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Pushdown Accounting. In addition, the staff of the SEC released Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 115, which rescinds SAB Topic 5J, New Basis of Accounting Required in Certain Circumstances. Pushdown accounting refers to pushing down the acquirer's accounting and reporting basis (which is recognized in conjunction with its accounting for a business combination) to the acquiree's standalone financial statements. Under the new guidance, pushdown accounting is optional for any transaction in which another party obtains control of the reporting company. An acquired entity can make the election to apply the guidance to future change in control events or to its most recent change-in-control event if the financial statements have not been issued. ASU No. 2014-17 was effective upon issuance, which was November 18, 2014. The adoption of ASU No. 2014-17 did not have any impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09 Revenue from Contracts with Customers. ASU 2014-09 provides a single principles-based, five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The five steps are to (i) identify the contracts with the customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contact, (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and (v) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. Revenue will be recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to the customer in an amount that reflects the consideration expected in exchange for those goods or services. ASU No. 2014-09 will be effective for the Company beginning on October 28, 2017 and the standard allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on our financial condition, results of operations and the presentation of our financial statements.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued 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 No. 2013-02 was effective for the Company beginning on October 26, 2013. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our financial condition or results of operations but impacted the presentation of other comprehensive income in the footnotes to the financial statements.

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables) (International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
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.
	In thousands, except per share data	October 26,
		2012
	Net sales	$	5,729,097
	Income from continuing operations	$	770,921
	Basic earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.28
	Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	7.21

Accounts_Receivable_Tables

Accounts Receivable (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Consolidated Accounts Receivable	Consolidated accounts receivable consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013
	Trade receivables	$	914,565		$	936,799
	Unbilled receivables (due within one year)	226,786			231,053
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	(81,642		)	(84,189		)
		$	1,059,709		$	1,083,663

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Consolidated Inventories	Consolidated inventories consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 31,		October 25,
		2014		2013
	Finished goods	$	835,227	$	838,052
	Work in process	203,805		233,303
	Raw materials	69,276		68,389
	Total inventories	$	1,108,308	$	1,139,744

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013 are as follows:
				October 31, 2014								October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Weighted		Gross				Accumulated				Gross		Accumulated
		Average		Carrying				Amortization				Carrying		Amortization
		Amortization		Amount								Amount
		Period
	Finite lived other intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	16 years		269,391				(74,611		)		259,000		(57,764		)
	Engineering drawings	3 years		5,843				(3,308		)		2,900		(2,900		)
	Patents	19 years		90,969				(23,624		)		91,076		(19,109		)
	Trademarks	5 years		12,200				(2,440		)		12,200		—
	Unpatented technology	20 years		32,762				(5,668		)		32,851		(4,142		)
	Subtotal	17 years		411,165				(109,651		)		398,027		(83,915		)
	Indefinite-lived other intangible assets:
	Trademarks			17,755				—				17,700		—
	Total other intangible assets			$	428,920			$	(109,651	)		$	415,727	$	(83,915	)
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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013 are as follows:
				October 31, 2014								October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Weighted		Gross				Accumulated				Gross		Accumulated
		Average		Carrying				Amortization				Carrying		Amortization
		Amortization		Amount								Amount
		Period
	Finite lived other intangible assets:
	Customer relationships	16 years		269,391				(74,611		)		259,000		(57,764		)
	Engineering drawings	3 years		5,843				(3,308		)		2,900		(2,900		)
	Patents	19 years		90,969				(23,624		)		91,076		(19,109		)
	Trademarks	5 years		12,200				(2,440		)		12,200		—
	Unpatented technology	20 years		32,762				(5,668		)		32,851		(4,142		)
	Subtotal	17 years		411,165				(109,651		)		398,027		(83,915		)
	Indefinite-lived other intangible assets:
	Trademarks			17,755				—				17,700		—
	Total other intangible assets			$	428,920			$	(109,651	)		$	415,727	$	(83,915	)
Changes In Carrying Amount of Goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in fiscal 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
	In thousands	Underground				Surface				Consolidated
	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
	Goodwill acquired during the year	271				—				271
	Translation adjustments	36,737				(834		)		35,903
	Balance as of October 31, 2014	$	1,160,191			$	356,502			$	1,516,693
Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense	Estimated future annual amortization expense is as follows:
	In thousands
	For the fiscal year ending:
	2015	$	26,796
	2016	26,700
	2017	25,273
	2018	24,337
	2019	21,885

Retiree_Benefits_Tables

Retiree Benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost	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 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	952			$	1,083			$	960
	Interest cost	1,279				1,168				1,371
	Expected return on assets	(554		)		(427		)		(371		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	132				69				52
	Actuarial gain	(814		)		(833		)		(1,160		)
	Special termination benefits charge	—				—				981
	Total net periodic benefit cost of continuing operations	$	995			$	1,060			$	1,833
	The components of the net periodic benefit cost associated with our U.S. pension plans and pension plans of subsidiaries outside of the U.S. are as follows:
		U.S. Pension Plans											Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,				October 26,			October 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012			2014				2013				2012
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Service cost	$	2,891			$	3,794			$	9,975		$	3,314			$	7,491			$	5,878
	Interest cost	52,756				48,453				52,604			30,421				29,216				29,297
	Expected return on assets	(64,889		)		(64,517		)		(61,420		)	(40,633		)		(37,347		)		(36,033		)
	Amortization of:
	Prior service cost	398				610				1,307			54				—				—
	Actuarial loss	13,350				22,773				20,324			8,691				9,159				13,085
	Curtailment loss	7,838				—				11,491			279				—				—
	Total net periodic benefit cost	$	12,344			$	11,113			$	34,281		$	2,126			$	8,519			$	12,227
Schedule of Assumptions Used	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 31,			October 25,			October 31,			October 25,		October 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013			2014			2013		2014			2013
	Discount rate	4.4	%		4.85	%		4.09	%		4.25	%	4	%		4.25	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		—	%		4.21	%		4.21	%	—	%		—	%
	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
		2014			2013			2012			2014		2013			2012			2014			2013		2012
	Discount rate*	4.85	%		3.95	%		5	%		4.25	%	4.28	%		5.28	%		4.25	%		3.6	%	4.65	%
	Expected return on plan assets**	6.25	%		6.5	%		7	%		6.3	%	6.64	%		6.93	%		7.25	%		7.4	%	7.5	%
	Rate of compensation increase	—	%		—	%		4.25	%		4.21	%	4.23	%		4.22	%		—	%		—	%	—	%
	* Due to the mid-year curtailment measurements, the fiscal 2014 weighted average discount rate ranged from 4.45% – 4.85% and 4.25% – 4.45%% throughout the year for the U.S. pension plans and non-U.S. pension plans, respectively. Due to mid-year curtailment and special termination benefit measurements, the fiscal 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 the mid-year curtailment measurements, the fiscal 2014 weighted average expected return on plan assets ranged from 6.25% – 6.35%. Due to mid-year curtailment measurements, the fiscal 2012 weighted average expected return on plan assets ranged from 6.75% – 7.00% for the U.S. pension plans.
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 31,				October 25,				October 31,			October 25,				October 31,				October 25,
		2014				2013				2014			2013				2014				2013
	Change in Benefit Obligations
	Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	$	1,132,274			$	1,250,684			$	712,261		$	698,456			$	31,358			$	34,200
	Service cost	2,891				3,794				3,314			7,491				952				1,083
	Interest cost	52,756				48,453				30,421			29,216				1,279				1,168
	Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				281			1,144				—				—
	Plan amendments	6,256				—				1,732			—				—				(580		)
	Actuarial loss (gain)	55,793				(115,528		)		32,087			6,998				100				(1,104		)
	Currency fluctuations	—				—				(8,968		)	2,507				—				—
	Gross benefits paid	(92,552		)		(55,129		)		(45,396		)	(33,551		)		(2,684		)		(3,409		)
	Net benefit obligations at end of year	$	1,157,418			$	1,132,274			$	725,732		$	712,261			$	31,005			$	31,358
	Change in Plan Assets
	Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	$	1,052,654			$	1,027,506			$	638,590		$	582,492			$	8,401			$	6,315
	Actual return on plan assets	109,680				(3,552		)		72,807			4,005				624				1,045
	Currency fluctuations	—				—				(7,962		)	2,617				—				—
	Employer contributions	3,241				83,829				3,821			81,883				2,952				4,450
	Plan participants’ contributions	—				—				281			1,144				—				—
	Gross benefits paid	(92,552		)		(55,129		)		(45,396		)	(33,551		)		(2,684		)		(3,409		)
	Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$	1,073,023			$	1,052,654			$	662,141		$	638,590			$	9,293			$	8,401
	Funded Status
	Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(84,395	)		$	(79,620	)		$	(63,591	)	$	(73,671	)		$	(21,712	)		$	(22,957	)
	Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
	Current liabilities	(2,887		)		(2,755		)		(720		)	(731		)		(2,103		)		(2,234		)
	Non-current liabilities	(81,508		)		(76,865		)		(62,871		)	(72,940		)		(19,609		)		(20,723		)
	Net amount recognized at end of year	$	(84,395	)		$	(79,620	)		$	(63,591	)	$	(73,671	)		$	(21,712	)		$	(22,957	)
	Accumulated benefit obligation	$	1,157,418			$	1,132,274			$	702,845		$	692,135			$	—			$	—
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 31,				October 25,				October 31,			October 25,
		2014				2013				2014			2013
	Projected benefit obligation	$	1,157,418			$	1,132,274			$	660,144		$	649,395
	Accumulated benefit obligation	1,157,418				1,132,274				641,400			634,509
	Fair value of plan assets	1,073,023				1,052,654				595,170			576,016
Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) as of October 31, 2014 consist of:
		Pension Plans								Other
	In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
	Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	386,073			$	289,990			$	(12,013	)
	Prior service cost	—				1,368				603
	Deferred tax	(92,654		)		(48,212		)		4,161
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	$	293,419			$	243,146			$	(7,249	)
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 2015 are as follows:
		Pension Plans								Other
	In thousands	U.S.				Non U.S.				Postretirement Benefit Plans
	Net actuarial loss (gain)	$	15,228			$	9,924			$	(809	)
	Prior service cost	—				71				132
		$	15,228			$	9,995			$	(677	)
Target Allocation and Weighted Average Asset Allocation	The defined benefit plans have the following target and actual asset allocations in fiscal 2014:
		U.S. Pension Plan						Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Asset Category	Target			Actual			Target			Actual
		Allocation			Allocation			Allocation			Allocation
	Equity securities	25	%		25	%		30	%		27	%
	Debt securities	75	%		73	%		70	%		71	%
	Other	—	%		2	%		—	%		2	%
	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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013:
	In thousands	October 31, 2014
		Level 1				Level 2				Level 3			Total Assets
													at Fair Value
	U.S. Pension Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	—			$	136,830			$	—		$	136,830
	Non-U.S. equities	—				131,601				—			131,601
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S. government bonds	—				318,475				—			318,475
	Non-U.S. government bonds	—				17,565				—			17,565
	U.S. corporate bonds	—				328,882				—			328,882
	Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				63,306				—			63,306
	U.S. commercial mortgage backed securities	—				9,310				457			9,767
	U.S. non-government backed collateralized mortgage obligations	—				15,519				1,934			17,453
	U.S. asset backed securities	—				25,728				—			25,728
	Other plan assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	25,213				—				—			25,213
	Other investments	—				(1,797		)		—			(1,797		)
	Total U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	25,213			$	1,045,419			$	2,391		$	1,073,023
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	47,505			$	2,644			$	31		$	50,180
	Non-U.S. equities	119,062				9,084				84			128,230
	Fixed income securities:
	Non-U.S. government bonds	—				135,825				—			135,825
	U.S. corporate bonds	—				26,131				—			26,131
	Non-U.S. corporate bonds	—				218,052				—			218,052
	Non-U.S. asset backed securities	—				1,130				—			1,130
	Non-U.S. annuity insurance products	—				91,027				—			91,027
	Other plan assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	1,260				—				—			1,260
	Other investments	—				10,306				—			10,306
	Total Non-U.S. Pension Plans assets	$	167,827			$	494,199			$	115		$	662,141
	Other Postretirement Benefits Plans
	Equity securities:
	U.S. equities	$	4,568			$	—			$	—		$	4,568
	Non-U.S. equities	1,351				—				—			1,351
	Fixed income securities:
	U.S. corporate bonds	—				3,161				—			3,161
	Other plan assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	213				—				—			213
	Total Other Postretirement Benefit Plans	$	6,132			$	3,161			$	—		$	9,293
	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
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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013:
	In thousands
		Equities				Fixed Income				Other
	U.S. Pension Plans
	Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	3,340			$	—
	Unrealized losses	—				(478		)		—
	Sales and settlements	—				(181		)		—
	Transfers out of Level 3	—				(2,681		)		—
	Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	—			$	—			$	—
	Unrealized losses	—				(49		)		—
	Sales and settlements	—				(108		)		—
	Purchases	—				2,548				—
	Balance as of October 31, 2014	$	—			$	2,391			$	—
	Non-U.S. Pension Plans
	Balance as of October 26, 2012	$	—			$	182,037			$	162,314
	Unrealized losses	(22		)		(18,932		)		(8,305		)
	Realized gains	—				28,133				21,704
	Sales and settlements	—				(194,799		)		(175,896		)
	Purchases	280				3,561				1,709
	Transfers out of Level 3	—				—				(1,526		)
	Balance as of October 25, 2013	$	258			$	—			$	—
	Unrealized gains	69				—				—
	Realized losses	(47		)		—				—
	Sales and settlements	(274		)		—				—
	Purchases	108				—				—
	Balance as of October 31, 2014	$	114			$	—			$	—
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 Part D
										Medicare			Medicare
										Part D			Part D
	2015	$	66,946			$	28,350			$	3,801		$	3,702			$	99
	2016	65,910				29,912				3,609			3,518				91
	2017	68,453				31,880				3,353			3,270				83
	2018	70,749				33,522				3,211			3,136				75
	2019	73,036				34,186				2,912			2,845				67
	2020 - 2024	385,632				186,841				11,846			11,623				223

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012
	Current provision
	Federal	$	81,869			$	127,069			$	159,294
	State	6,182				6,621				16,410
	Foreign	52,029				69,564				105,073
	Total current provision	140,080				203,254				280,777
	Deferred provision (benefit)
	Federal	(59		)		23,892				74,966
	State	978				(1,331		)		399
	Foreign	(10,244		)		4,404				(18,272		)
	Total deferred provision	(9,325		)		26,965				57,093
	Total provision for income taxes	$	130,755			$	230,219			$	337,870
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 31,				October 25,				October 26,
		2014				2013				2012
	Domestic income from continuing operations	$	294,065			$	444,667			$	724,132
	Foreign income from continuing operations	167,727				319,490				380,999
	Pre-tax income from continuing operations	$	461,792			$	764,157			$	1,105,131
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 31,			October 25,			October 26,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income tax computed at federal statutory tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	Sub-part F income and foreign dividends, net of foreign tax credits	0.9			0.2			0.3
	Differences in foreign and U.S. tax rates	(5.2	)		(5.3	)		(4.2	)
	State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	1			0.5			1
	Valuation allowance	2.1			1.1			0.1
	IRC 199 manufacturing deduction	(2.1	)		(2.0	)		(1.7	)
	Other items, net	(3.4	)		0.6			0.1
	Effective income tax rate	28.3	%		30.1	%		30.6	%
Net Deferred Tax Asset	The components of the net deferred tax asset are as follows:
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,
		2014				2013
	Deferred tax assets:
	Employee benefit related items	$	135,567			$	101,200
	Tax credit carryforwards	4,114				2,622
	Tax loss carryforwards	138,334				128,357
	Inventories	35,475				32,464
	Other deferred tax assets, net	20,156				32,378
	Valuation allowance, current assets	(16,618		)		(11,009		)
	Valuation allowance, non-current assets	(122,281		)		(119,556		)
	Total deferred tax assets	194,747				166,456
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Depreciation and amortization in excess of book expense	60,548				59,651
	Intangibles	42,315				48,388
	Total deferred tax liabilities	102,863				108,039
	Net deferred tax asset	$	91,884			$	58,417
	The net deferred tax assets are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows:
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,
		2014				2013
	Current deferred tax assets, included in Other current assets	$	78,102			$	69,352
	Long-term deferred tax asset, included in Deferred income taxes	70,181				41,532
	Current deferred tax liability, included in Other accrued liabilities	(1,979		)		(2,087		)
	Long-term deferred tax liability, included in Other liabilities	(54,420		)		(50,380		)
	Net deferred tax asset	$	91,884			$	58,417
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	$	61.1			$	12.3			$	12.3		None
	U.S. state operating losses	1,963.70				101.2				98.4			Various
	Foreign operating losses	99.4				24.8				19.1			$5.8 - None
													$19.0 - 2015 to 2024
	State tax credits	N/A				1.5				1.5			Various
	Foreign tax credits	N/A				1.4				1.1			$1.3 - 2016 to 2018
													$0.1 - 2021
	Various international tax credits	N/A				1.2				0.1			None
Net Unrecognized Tax Benefit	Unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:
	In thousands	October 31,				October 25,
		2014				2013
	Balance, beginning of year	$	77,418			$	33,471
	Additions for current year tax positions and acquisition	794				36
	Additions for prior year tax positions	3,353				60,604
	Reductions for prior year tax positions	(10,540		)		(16,693		)
	Reclassification to uncertain tax positions	6,741				—
	Balance, end of year	$	77,766			$	77,418

Warranties_Tables

Warranties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Changes In Product Warranty Reserve	The following table reconciles the changes in the product warranty reserve:
	In thousands	October 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of year	$	85,732		$	100,646
	Accrual for warranty expensed during the year	43,810			57,610
	Settlements made during the year	(61,601		)	(72,981		)
	Effect of foreign currency translation	(915		)	457
	Acquired warranty accrual	246			—
	Balance, end of year	$	67,272		$	85,732

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti1

Borrowings and Credit Facilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations	Direct borrowings and capital lease obligations consist of the following:
	In thousands	October 31,			October 25,
		2014			2013
	Domestic:
	Term Loan due 2016	$	—		$	412,500
	Term Loan due 2019	375,000			—
	6.0% Senior Notes due 2016	249,131			248,733
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	496,806			496,438
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	148,522			148,493
	Other secured borrowings	11,634			1,212
	Foreign:
	Capital leases	187			—
	Short-term borrowings	—			8,220
	Total obligations	1,281,280			1,315,596
	Less: Amounts due within one year	(11,739		)	(58,669		)
	Long-term obligations	$	1,269,541		$	1,256,927
Aggregate Maturities of Debt for Credit Agreements	The aggregate maturities of debt for credit agreements in place as of October 31, 2014 consisted of the following (in thousands):
	2015	$	11,739
	2016	267,963
	2017	37,500
	2018	37,500
	2019	281,250
	Thereafter	645,328

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, consist of the following:
		Year Ended October 31, 2014														Year Ended October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations				Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment				Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total			Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations			Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment			Total
	Beginning balance	$	(540,122	)		$	5,028			$	27,460		$	(507,634	)	$	(559,458	)	$	4,879		$	45,930		$	(508,649	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	(4,698		)		3,453				(38,162		)	(39,407		)	2,074			4,013			(18,470		)	(12,383		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	15,504				(3,745		)		—			11,759			17,262			(3,864		)	—			13,398
	Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	10,806				(292		)		(38,162		)	(27,648		)	19,336			149			(18,470		)	1,015
	Ending balance	$	(529,316	)		$	4,736			$	(10,702	)	$	(535,282	)	$	(540,122	)	$	5,028		$	27,460		$	(507,634	)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	Details of the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are disclosed below:
			Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	In thousands		October 31,				October 25,
			2014				2013
	Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations:
	Amortization of prior service cost		$	584			$	679			Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Amortization of net actuarial loss		21,227				31,099				Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Curtailment loss attributable to unrecognized prior negotiated enhancements		1,582				—				Cost of sales/Product development, selling and administrative expense*
	Deferred tax		(7,889		)		(14,516		)		Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	15,504			$	17,262
	Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment:
	Foreign exchange cash flow hedges		$	(5,282	)		$	(5,787	)		Net sales/Cost of sales**
	Deferred tax		1,537				1,923				Provision for income taxes
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes		$	(3,745	)		$	(3,864	)
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	11,759			$	13,398
	* Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefits costs as either cost of sales or product development, selling and administrative expense as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 14, Retiree Benefits, for additional information.
	** Amounts are included in either net sales or cost of sales as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 15, Derivatives, for additional information.

ShareBased_Compensation_Tables

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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:
		2014		2013		2012
	Risk free interest rate	0.64	%	0.34	%	0.4	%
	Expected volatility	35.76	%	42.76	%	44.92	%
	Expected life in years	3.2		3.1		3.7
	Dividend yield	1.3	%	1.27	%	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 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
	Options granted	847,150		55.45					12.88
	Options exercised	(241,739	)	37.05							5.5
	Options forfeited or cancelled	(200,036	)	70.29
	Outstanding as of October 31, 2014	2,650,450		$	59.34		6.7				9.6
	Exercisable as of October 31, 2014	1,418,683		$	60.09		5				9.6
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 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
	Units granted	379,759		55.49
	Units earned from dividends	15,813		57.51
	Units settled	(172,760	)	55.63			9.7
	Units deferred	(2,601	)	21.69			0.1
	Units forfeited	(106,808	)	64.64
	Outstanding as of October 31, 2014	1,180,319		$	59.14
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 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
	Shares granted	109,700		53.42
	Target adjustment	(245,013	)	63.76
	Shares distributed	(56,804	)	78.69			3
	Shares forfeited	(52,243	)	57.71
	Outstanding as of October 31, 2014	100,029		$	53.42

Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 Financial Statements:
	In thousands	Effective Portion
		Amount of Gain		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 31, 2014	$	4,861	Cost of sales	$	5,324
				Sales	(42		)
	Year Ended October 25, 2013	$	5,504	Cost of sales	$	6,151
				Sales	(364		)

Operating_Leases_Tables

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Future Payments Due	As of October 31, 2014, 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
	2015	$	33,443
	2016	21,474
	2017	15,517
	2018	11,251
	2019	8,236
	Thereafter	10,887
	Total	$	100,808

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 per share amounts	October 31,		October 25,			October 26,
		2014		2013			2012
	Numerator:
	Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$	331,037	$	533,938		$	767,081
	Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	—		(225		)	(5,060		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	331,037	$	533,713		$	762,021
	Denominator:
	Weighted average shares outstanding	100,088		106,070			105,862
	Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units	851		926			1,027
	Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution	100,939		106,996			106,889
	Basic earnings (loss) per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	3.31	$	5.03		$	7.25
	Loss from discontinued operations	—		—			(0.05		)
	Net income	$	3.31	$	5.03		$	7.2
	Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
	Income from continuing operations	$	3.28	$	4.99		$	7.18
	Loss from discontinued operations	—		—			(0.05		)
	Net income	$	3.28	$	4.99		$	7.13

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013. As of October 31, 2014 and October 25, 2013 we did not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
	Fair Value Measurements as of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Carrying		Total Fair		Level 1		Level 2
		Value		Value
	Current Assets
	Cash equivalents	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	20,776	$	—
	Other Current Assets
	Derivatives	$	2,820	$	2,820	$	—	$	2,820
	Other Accrued Liabilities
	Derivatives	$	7,294	$	7,294	$	—	$	7,294
	Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
	Term Loan due 2019	$	375,000	$	379,108	$	—	$	379,108
	6.0 % Senior Notes due 2016	$	249,131	$	272,025	$	—	$	272,025
	5.125% Senior Notes due 2021	$	496,806	$	547,000	$	—	$	547,000
	6.625% Senior Notes due 2036	$	148,522	$	181,095	$	—	$	181,095
	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

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
	In thousands	Underground			Surface			Corporate			Eliminations			Total
		Mining			Mining
		Machinery			Equipment
	Year Ended October 31, 2014
	Net sales	$	2,078,894		$	1,843,104		$	—		$	(143,688	)	$	3,778,310
	Operating income (loss)	$	273,930		$	334,826		$	(48,085	)	$	(43,531	)	$	517,140
	Interest income	—			—			9,760			—			9,760
	Interest expense	—			—			(65,108		)	—			(65,108		)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	273,930		$	334,826		$	(103,433	)	$	(43,531	)	$	461,792
	Depreciation and amortization	$	74,781		$	55,937		$	2,875		$	—		$	133,593
	Capital expenditures	$	42,525		$	43,846		$	4,706		$	—		$	91,077
	Total assets	$	3,486,486		$	1,929,807		$	180,693		$	—		$	5,596,986
	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
Geographical Information	Geographical Information
	In thousands	Net Sales to			Long
		Unaffiliated			Lived
		Customers*			Assets**
	Year Ended October 31, 2014
	Inside United States	$	1,164,917		$	474,113
	Outside United States	2,613,393			578,445
		$	3,778,310		$	1,052,558
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	Inside United States	$	1,408,182		$	493,379
	Outside United States	3,604,515			594,795
		$	5,012,697		$	1,088,174
	Year Ended October 26, 2012
	Inside United States	$	1,742,161		$	411,734
	Outside United States	3,918,728			508,252
		$	5,660,889		$	919,986
	* The net sales geographic information is based on the location of the customer. Certain amounts from prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The only countries with greater than 10% of net sales to unaffiliated customers for any of the periods presented, other than the United States, are the following:
		October 31,			October 25,			October 26,
		2014			2013			2012
	Australia	$	564,423		$	886,716		$	1,007,473
	China	371,933			596,100			693,096
	** The only countries with greater than 10% of long-lived assets for any of the periods presented, other than the United States, are the following:
		October 31,		October 25,			October 26,
		2014		2013			2012
	Australia	N/A		$	116,563		N/A
	China	281,408		318,706			288,884
Product Information	Product Information
	In thousands	October 31,			October 25,			October 26,
		2014			2013			2012
	Original equipment	$	1,187,063		$	2,254,400		$	2,709,944
	Service	2,591,247			2,758,297			2,950,945
	Total revenues	$	3,778,310		$	5,012,697		$	5,660,889

Subsidiary_Guarantors_for_20161

Subsidiary Guarantors for 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes (Tables) (Subsidiary Guarantors)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,139,999		$	2,555,914		$	(917,603	)	$	3,778,310
	Cost of sales	—			1,568,981			1,863,438			(765,261		)	2,667,158
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,076			240,535			312,736			—			606,347
	Other (income) and expense	(473		)	12,270			(24,132		)	—			(12,335		)
	Operating income (loss)	(52,603		)	318,213			403,872			(152,342		)	517,140
	Intercompany items	64,185			(77,048		)	(29,099		)	41,962			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(63,639		)	6,641			1,650			—			(55,348		)
	Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(52,057		)	247,806			376,423			(110,380		)	461,792
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(42,712		)	147,278			26,189			—			130,755
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	340,382			165,942			—			(506,324		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	331,037		$	266,470		$	350,234		$	(616,704	)	$	331,037
	Comprehensive income	303,389			268,770			310,193			(578,963		)	303,389
	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	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 charges	—			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 (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	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
	Comprehensive income	534,728			499,397			484,424			(983,821		)	534,728
	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 in income of subsidiaries	(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
	Comprehensive income	$	649,635		$	695,349		$	595,844		$	(1,291,193	)	$	649,635
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	649,455		$	695,349		$	595,664		$	(1,291,013	)	$	649,455
Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
	Accounts receivable, net	—			400,456			675,515			(16,262		)	1,059,709
	Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
	Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
	Total current assets	142,819			896,599			1,710,996			(132,055		)	2,618,359
	Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			346,761			525,642			(3,623		)	892,440
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
	Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
	Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,102,499			2,644,843			(8,759,069		)	180,044
	Total other assets	4,191,930			2,784,823			3,868,503			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
	Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
	Trade accounts payable	3,134			215,235			177,576			—			395,945
	Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
	Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
	Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
	Total current liabilities	108,870			486,118			612,258			(32,258		)	1,174,988
	Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
	Other liabilities:
	Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
	Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
	Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
	Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
	Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,525,890			5,336,599			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,028,183		$	6,105,141		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	—		$	405,709
	Accounts receivable, net	—			410,928			679,183			(6,448		)	1,083,663
	Inventories	—			456,345			813,182			(129,783		)	1,139,744
	Other current assets	68,792			16,957			107,564			15			193,328
	Total 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
	Other assets:	1,256,164			763			—			—
	Other intangible assets, net	—			247,200			84,612			—			331,812
	Goodwill	—			454,199			1,026,320			—			1,480,519
	Deferred income taxes	(49,393		)	—			90,925			—			41,532
	Other non-current assets	4,168,916			2,065,239			3,968,205			(10,001,727		)	200,633
	Total other assets	4,119,523			2,766,638			5,170,062			(10,001,727		)	2,054,496
	Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,046,255		$	7,551,973		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	50,000		$	449		$	8,220		$	—		$	58,669
	Trade accounts payable	2,565			165,691			219,863			—			388,119
	Employee compensation and benefits	10,080			52,260			68,215			—			130,555
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			144,853			269,628			(14,713		)	399,768
	Accrued warranties	—			30,111			55,621			—			85,732
	Other accrued liabilities	24,545			54,285			211,074			(3,841		)	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,684			—			—			11,684
Total current liabilities	87,190			459,333			832,621			(18,554		)	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,881			842			—			—			20,723
Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
Other non-current liabilities	(29,193		)	7,851			164,510			—			143,168
Total other liabilities	127,574			14,378			171,744			—			313,696
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
Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	306,292		$	3,418		$	53,731		$	363,441
	Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(102		)	—			(102		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	306,292			3,316			53,731			363,339
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of Mining Technologies International Inc.	—			—			(44,426		)	(44,426		)
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(4,706		)	(23,130		)	(63,241		)	(91,077		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			6,512			3,451			9,963
	Other investing activities, net	16			(1,052		)	1,089			53
	Net cash used by investing activities	(4,690		)	(17,670		)	(103,127		)	(125,487		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	13,346			—			—			13,346
	Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,632			—			—			1,632
	Dividends paid	(74,945		)	—			—			(74,945		)
	Repayments of term loan	(37,500		)	—			—			(37,500		)
	Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			10,422			(8,090		)	2,332
	Treasury stock purchased	(269,336		)	—			—			(269,336		)
	Financing fees	(2,826		)	—			—			(2,826		)
	Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(369,629		)	10,422			(8,090		)	(367,297		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(6,073		)	(6,073		)
	Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(68,027		)	(3,932		)	(63,559		)	(135,518		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	270,191
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Parent			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor			Consolidated
		Company			Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	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		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,111			2,444			3,555
	Other investing activities, net	(112		)	—			—			(112		)
	Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,719		)	(98,655		)	(149,975		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	7,575			—			—			7,575
	Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,728			—			—			1,728
	Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
	Repayments of term loan	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
	Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(425		)	(6,949		)	(7,374		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
	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		)
	(Decrease) 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
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	177,098		$	141,163		$	463,915
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	145,654			156,044			141,163			442,861
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of IMM, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,735		)	(125,518		)	(241,527		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			3,913			4,004			7,917
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, net	(156		)	928			696			1,468
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(165,259		)	(165,164		)	(47,906		)	(378,329		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	12,148			—			—			12,148
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	21,250			—			—			21,250
Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(404		)	(4,088		)	(4,492		)
Financing	(5,304		)	—			—			(5,304		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	(77,117		)	(404		)	(4,088		)	(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

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Subsidiary Guarantors for Credit Agreement, Term Loan and 2012 Notes (Tables) (Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income	Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
	Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Net sales	$	—		$	2,127,333		$	2,568,580		$	(917,603	)	$	3,778,310
	Cost of sales	—			1,558,666			1,873,753			(765,261		)	2,667,158
	Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,076			239,669			313,602			—			606,347
	Other (income) and expense	(473		)	12,667			(24,529		)	—			(12,335		)
	Operating income (loss)	(52,603		)	316,331			405,754			(152,342		)	517,140
	Intercompany items	64,185			(77,048		)	(29,099		)	41,962			—
	Interest (expense) income, net	(63,639		)	6,750			1,541			—			(55,348		)
	Income (loss) from operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	(52,057		)	246,033			378,196			(110,380		)	461,792
	Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(42,712		)	148,167			25,300			—			130,755
	Equity in income of subsidiaries	340,382			165,942			—			(506,324		)	—
	Income from continuing operations	$	331,037		$	263,808		$	352,896		$	(616,704	)	$	331,037
	Comprehensive income	303,389			266,108			312,855			(578,963		)	303,389
	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 (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in income of subsidiaries	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
	Comprehensive income	534,728			504,446			479,375			(983,821		)	534,728
	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 in income of subsidiaries	(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
	Comprehensive income	$	649,635		$	695,349		$	600,381		$	(1,295,730	)	$	649,635
	Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(180		)	—			(180		)	180			(180		)
	Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$	649,455		$	695,349		$	600,201		$	(1,295,550	)	$	649,455
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Eliminations			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	—		$	270,191
	Accounts receivable, net	—			391,672			684,299			(16,262		)	1,059,709
	Inventories	—			470,194			753,922			(115,808		)	1,108,308
	Other current assets	87,945			9,520			82,671			15			180,151
	Total current assets	142,819			887,815			1,719,780			(132,055		)	2,618,359
	Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660			345,117			527,286			(3,623		)	892,440
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			228,950			90,319			—			319,269
	Goodwill	—			453,374			1,063,319			—			1,516,693
	Deferred income taxes	159			—			70,022			—			70,181
	Other non-current assets	4,191,771			2,106,760			2,640,582			(8,759,069		)	180,044
	Total other assets	4,191,930			2,789,084			3,864,242			(8,759,069		)	2,086,187
	Total assets	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	—		$	11,634		$	105		$	—		$	11,739
	Trade accounts payable	3,134			214,603			178,208			—			395,945
	Employee compensation and benefits	11,639			58,374			66,898			—			136,911
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			117,768			193,165			(24,994		)	285,939
	Accrued warranties	—			17,002			50,270			—			67,272
	Other accrued liabilities	94,097			54,523			124,244			(7,264		)	265,600
	Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,582			—			—			11,582
	Total current liabilities	108,870			485,486			612,890			(32,258		)	1,174,988
	Long-term obligations	1,269,459			—			82			—			1,269,541
	Other liabilities:
	Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743			866			—			—			19,609
	Accrued pension costs	132,448			7,529			4,402			—			144,379
	Other non-current liabilities	(12,108		)	7,780			151,800			—			147,472
	Total other liabilities	139,083			16,175			156,202			—			311,460
	Shareholders’ equity	2,840,997			3,520,355			5,342,134			(8,862,489		)	2,840,997
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	4,358,409		$	4,022,016		$	6,111,308		$	(8,894,747	)	$	5,596,986
	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:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	122,901		$	20,361		$	262,447		$	—		$	405,709
	Accounts receivable, net	—			402,321			687,790			(6,448		)	1,083,663
	Inventories	—			456,345			813,182			(129,783		)	1,139,744
	Other current assets	68,792			16,957			107,564			15			193,328
	Total 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
	Other assets:
	Other intangible assets, net	—			247,200			84,612			—			331,812
	Goodwill	—			454,199			1,026,320			—			1,480,519
	Deferred income taxes	(49,393		)	—			90,925			—			41,532
	Other non-current assets	4,168,916			2,070,239			3,963,205			(10,001,727		)	200,633
	Total other assets	4,119,523			2,771,638			5,165,062			(10,001,727		)	2,054,496
	Total assets	$	4,329,297		$	4,040,857		$	7,557,371		$	(10,137,943	)	$	5,789,582
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
	Current liabilities:
	Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	$	50,000		$	449		$	8,220		$	—		$	58,669
	Trade accounts payable	2,565			165,045			220,509			—			388,119
	Employee compensation and benefits	10,080			52,260			68,215			—			130,555
	Advance payments and progress billings	—			144,853			269,628			(14,713		)	399,768
Accrued warranties	—			30,111			55,621			—			85,732
Other accrued liabilities	24,545			54,285			211,074			(3,841		)	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	—			11,684			—			—			11,684
Total current liabilities	87,190			458,687			833,267			(18,554		)	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,256,164			763			—			—			1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,881			842			—			—			20,723
Accrued pension costs	136,886			5,685			7,234			—			149,805
Other non-current liabilities	(29,193		)	7,851			164,510			—			143,168
Total other liabilities	127,574			14,378			171,744			—			313,696
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
Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantor Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 31, 2014
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	$	306,292		$	3,418		$	53,731		$	363,441
	Net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(102		)	—			(102		)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	306,292			3,316			53,731			363,339
	Investing Activities:
	Acquisition of Mining Technologies International Inc.	—			—			(44,426		)	(44,426		)
	Property, plant and equipment acquired	(4,706		)	(23,130		)	(63,241		)	(91,077		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			6,512			3,451			9,963
	Other investing activities, net	16			(1,052		)	1,089			53
	Net cash used by investing activities	(4,690		)	(17,670		)	(103,127		)	(125,487		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	13,346			—			—			13,346
	Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,632			—			—			1,632
	Dividends paid	(74,945		)	—			—			(74,945		)
	Repayments of term loan	(37,500		)	—			—			(37,500		)
	Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			10,422			(8,090		)	2,332
	Treasury stock purchased	(269,336		)	—			—			(269,336		)
	Financing fees	(2,826		)	—			—			(2,826		)
	Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	(369,629		)	10,422			(8,090		)	(367,297		)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(6,073		)	(6,073		)
	Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(68,027		)	(3,932		)	(63,559		)	(135,518		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	122,901			20,361			262,447			405,709
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	54,874		$	16,429		$	198,888		$	270,191
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	Year Ended October 25, 2013
	In thousands	Parent			Supplemental			Supplemental			Consolidated
		Company			Subsidiary			Non-Guarantor
					Guarantors			Subsidiaries
	Operating Activities:
	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		)
	Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			1,111			2,444			3,555
	Other investing activities, net	(112		)	—			—			(112		)
	Net cash used by investing activities	(8,601		)	(42,678		)	(98,696		)	(149,975		)
	Financing Activities:
	Common stock issued	7,575			—			—			7,575
	Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	1,728			—			—			1,728
	Dividends paid	(74,325		)	—			—			(74,325		)
	Repayments of term loan	(50,000		)	—			—			(50,000		)
	Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(425		)	(6,949		)	(7,374		)
	Treasury stock purchased	(214,106		)	—			—			(214,106		)
	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		)
	(Decrease) 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
	Operating Activities:
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	$	145,654		$	178,700		$	139,561		$	463,915
	Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—			(21,054		)	—			(21,054		)
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	145,654			157,646			139,561			442,861
	Investing Activities:
Acquisition of IMM, net of cash acquired	(1,028,829		)	—			72,912			(955,917		)
Property, plant and equipment acquired	(2,274		)	(113,650		)	(125,603		)	(241,527		)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	—			905			7,012			7,917
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, net	(156		)	928			696			1,468
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(165,259		)	(168,087		)	(44,983		)	(378,329		)
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	12,148			—			—			12,148
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation awards	21,250			—			—			21,250
Dividends paid	(73,961		)	—			—			(73,961		)
Borrowings under term loans	250,000			—			—			250,000
Repayments of term loans	(281,250		)	—			—			(281,250		)
Changes in short and long-term obligations, net	—			(404		)	(4,088		)	(4,492		)
Financing	(5,304		)	—			—			(5,304		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	(77,117		)	(404		)	(4,088		)	(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

Description_of_Business_Additi

Description of Business - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
	Segment
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of business segments	2

Significant_Accounting_Policie2

Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$20,776,000	$29,221,000
Depreciation expense	107,400,000	99,900,000	83,800,000
Impairment of long-lived assets	0	0	0
Impairment of indefinite intangibles	0	155,200,000	0
Impairment of finite intangibles	0	0	0
Impairment of goodwill	0	0	0
Pre-tax foreign exchange gains (losses) included in operating income	1,100,000	-4,400,000	-1,400,000
Research and development expenses	$40,600,000	$49,000,000	$47,800,000
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Term of life cycle management contracts low range (in years)	1 year
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Term of life cycle management contracts low range (in years)	17 years
Land Improvements | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	5 years
Land Improvements | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	50 years
Building | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	10 years
Building | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	50 years
Machinery and Equipment | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	3 years
Machinery and Equipment | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	12 years
Software | Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	2 years
Software | Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Estimated useful life (in years)	5 years

Acquisitions_Additional_Inform

Acquisitions - Additional Information (Details)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

7 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

27 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

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

Oct. 31, 2014

30-May-14

Oct. 31, 2014

Dec. 29, 2011

Dec. 29, 2011

Dec. 29, 2011

Dec. 29, 2011

Feb. 10, 2012

Oct. 31, 2014

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Oct. 25, 2013

Oct. 26, 2012

Oct. 26, 2012

Dec. 29, 2011

Dec. 29, 2011

USD ($)

Mining Technologies, Inc. [Member]

Mining Technologies, Inc. [Member]

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.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

Gain from re-measurement of preexisting interest at fair value [Member]

Customer relationships

Order or Production Backlog [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

HKD

USD ($)

HKD

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Cost of sales

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Effective date of acquisition

30-May-14

29-Dec-11

Payments to acquire assets of business

$44,400,000

Goodwill acquired during the year

271,000

300,000

Finite-lived intangible assets acquired as part of business combination

9,900,000

80,000,000

80,000,000

77,300,000

2,700,000

Number of shares purchased

534.8

534.8

Percentage of outstanding common stock acquired

41.10%

41.10%

41.10%

41.10%

Per share price of shares purchased for acquisition

8.5

8.5

Value of shares purchased

584,600,000

584,600,000

16,200,000

Percentage of beneficial ownership interest after tender offer purchase

69.20%

69.20%

98.90%

100.00%

Gain on preexisting interest

19,400,000

Other intangible assets and goodwill

1,160,211,000

1,160,211,000

Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired as part of business combination

72,500,000

72,500,000

Weighted average useful life (in years)

13 years 9 months 18 days

13 years 9 months 18 days

Inventory fair value adjustment associated with the acquisition

20,900,000

Acquisition costs

$600,000

$15,600,000

$24,800,000

Acquisitions_Fair_Value_of_Ass

Acquisitions - Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities (Details) (International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd., USD $)	Dec. 29, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.
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
Net assets acquired	$1,423,438

Acquisitions_Unaudited_Proform

Acquisitions - Unaudited Proforma Financial Information (Details) (International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd., USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 26, 2012
International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd.
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Net sales	$5,729,097
Income from continuing operations	$770,921
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$7.28
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$7.21

Accounts_Receivable_Consolidat

Accounts Receivable - Consolidated Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Receivables [Abstract]
Trade receivables	$914,565	$936,799
Unbilled receivables (due within one year)	226,786	231,053
Allowance for doubtful accounts	-81,642	-84,189
Accounts receivable	$1,059,709	$1,083,663

Inventories_Consolidated_Inven

Inventories - Consolidated Inventories Consist (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished goods	$835,227	$838,052
Work in process	203,805	233,303
Raw materials	69,276	68,389
Total inventories	$1,108,308	$1,139,744

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	17 years
Gross Carrying Amount	$411,165	$398,027
Total other intangible assets	428,920	415,727
Accumulated Amortization	-109,651	-83,915
Trademarks
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived other intangible assets:	17,755	17,700
Customer relationships
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	16 years
Gross Carrying Amount	269,391	259,000
Accumulated Amortization	-74,611	-57,764
Engineering drawings
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	3 years
Gross Carrying Amount	5,843	2,900
Accumulated Amortization	-3,308	-2,900
Patents
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	19 years
Gross Carrying Amount	90,969	91,076
Accumulated Amortization	-23,624	-19,109
Trademarks
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	5 years
Gross Carrying Amount	12,200	12,200
Accumulated Amortization	-2,440	0
Unpatented technology
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Weighted Average Amortization Period	20 years
Gross Carrying Amount	32,762	32,851
Accumulated Amortization	($5,668)	($4,142)

Retiree_Benefits_Additional_In

Retiree Benefits - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Maximum percentage of participant's compensation matched by employer		6.00%
Defined contribution expense		$57,900,000	$61,600,000	$47,800,000
Defined contribution plan, transition expense		11,600,000	12,600,000	5,600,000
Defined benefit employee pension plan expense		14,470,000	19,632,000	46,508,000
Curtailment loss		7,800,000
Assumed annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits		6.75%
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		600,000
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		600,000
Effect of one percentage point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rates on service cost and interest cost components		100,000
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		2.00%
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
U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailment loss		7,838,000	0	11,491,000
Discount rate		4.85%	3.95%	5.00%
Expected return on plan assets		6.25%	6.50%	7.00%
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 been focused on a plan and an 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 | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate		4.45%		3.95%
Expected return on plan assets		6.25%		6.75%
U.S. Pension Plans | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate		4.85%		5.00%
Expected return on plan assets		6.35%		7.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Curtailment loss		279,000	0	0
Discount rate		4.25%	4.28%	5.28%
Expected return on plan assets		6.30%	6.64%	6.93%
Investment goals		The Company's objectives with respect to its global pension plans are (1) to acquire suitable assets of appropriate liquidity, which 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.
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate		4.25%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate		4.45%
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%
Special termination benefits charge	$1,000,000	$0	$0	$981,000
Discount rate		4.25%	3.60%	4.65%
Expected return on plan assets		7.25%	7.40%	7.50%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate				3.60%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount rate				4.65%

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible asset impairment charges	$0	$155,200,000	$0
Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets	26,200,000	13,600,000	37,400,000
Underground Mining Machinery
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible asset impairment charges		130,200,000
Surface Mining Equipment
Intangible Assets, Excluding Goodwill [Line Items]
Intangible asset impairment charges		$25,000,000

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Amortization of:
Curtailment loss		$7,800
U.S. Pension Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost		2,891	3,794	9,975
Interest cost		52,756	48,453	52,604
Expected return on assets		-64,889	-64,517	-61,420
Amortization of:
Prior service cost		398	610	1,307
Actuarial loss		13,350	22,773	20,324
Curtailment loss		7,838	0	11,491
Total net periodic benefit cost		12,344	11,113	34,281
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost		3,314	7,491	5,878
Interest cost		30,421	29,216	29,297
Expected return on assets		-40,633	-37,347	-36,033
Amortization of:
Prior service cost		54	0	0
Actuarial loss		8,691	9,159	13,085
Curtailment loss		279	0	0
Total net periodic benefit cost		2,126	8,519	12,227
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost		952	1,083	960
Interest cost		1,279	1,168	1,371
Expected return on assets		-554	-427	-371
Amortization of:
Prior service cost		132	69	52
Actuarial loss		-814	-833	-1,160
Special termination benefits charge	1,000	0	0	981
Total net periodic benefit cost		$995	$1,060	$1,833

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$1,480,519	$1,382,358
Goodwill adjusted during the year		99,144
Goodwill acquired during the year	271
Translation adjustments	35,903	-983
Ending balance	1,516,693	1,480,519
Underground Mining Machinery
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	1,123,183	1,024,214
Goodwill adjusted during the year		99,144
Goodwill acquired during the year	271
Translation adjustments	36,737	-175
Ending balance	1,160,191	1,123,183
Surface Mining Equipment
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	357,336	358,144
Goodwill adjusted during the year		0
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Translation adjustments	-834	-808
Ending balance	$356,502	$357,336

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 $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Change in Benefit Obligations
Net benefit obligations at end of year		$31,358
U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Benefit Obligations
Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	1,132,274	1,250,684
Service cost	2,891	3,794	9,975
Interest cost	52,756	48,453	52,604
Plan participantsb contributions	0	0
Plan amendments	6,256	0
Actuarial loss (gain)	55,793	-115,528
Currency fluctuations	0	0
Gross benefits paid	-92,552	-55,129
Net benefit obligations at end of year	1,157,418	1,132,274	1,250,684
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	1,052,654	1,027,506
Actual return on plan assets	109,680	-3,552
Currency fluctuations	0	0
Employer contributions	3,241	83,829
Plan participantsb contributions	0	0
Gross benefits paid	-92,552	-55,129
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,073,023	1,052,654	1,027,506
Funded Status
Net amount recognized at end of year	-84,395	-79,620
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
Current liabilities	-2,887	-2,755
Non-current liabilities	-81,508	-76,865
Net amount recognized at end of year	-84,395	-79,620
Accumulated benefit obligation	1,157,418	1,132,274
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Benefit Obligations
Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	712,261	698,456
Service cost	3,314	7,491	5,878
Interest cost	30,421	29,216	29,297
Plan participantsb contributions	281	1,144
Plan amendments	1,732	0
Actuarial loss (gain)	32,087	6,998
Currency fluctuations	-8,968	2,507
Gross benefits paid	-45,396	-33,551
Net benefit obligations at end of year	725,732	712,261	698,456
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	638,590	582,492
Actual return on plan assets	72,807	4,005
Currency fluctuations	-7,962	2,617
Employer contributions	3,821	81,883
Plan participantsb contributions	281	1,144
Gross benefits paid	-45,396	-33,551
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	662,141	638,590	582,492
Funded Status
Net amount recognized at end of year	-63,591	-73,671
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
Current liabilities	-720	-731
Non-current liabilities	-62,871	-72,940
Net amount recognized at end of year	-63,591	-73,671
Accumulated benefit obligation	702,845	692,135
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Change in Benefit Obligations
Net benefit obligations at beginning of year	31,358	34,200
Service cost	952	1,083	960
Interest cost	1,279	1,168	1,371
Plan participantsb contributions	0	0
Plan amendments	0	-580
Actuarial loss (gain)	100	-1,104
Currency fluctuations	0	0
Gross benefits paid	-2,684	-3,409
Net benefit obligations at end of year	31,005	31,358	34,200
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	8,401	6,315
Actual return on plan assets	624	1,045
Currency fluctuations	0	0
Employer contributions	2,952	4,450
Plan participantsb contributions	0	0
Gross benefits paid	-2,684	-3,409
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	9,293	8,401	6,315
Funded Status
Net amount recognized at end of year	-21,712	-22,957
Amounts Recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Consist of:
Current liabilities	-2,103	-2,234
Non-current liabilities	-19,609	-20,723
Net amount recognized at end of year	-21,712	-22,957
Accumulated benefit obligation	$0	$0

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets5

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Annual Amortization Expense (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$26,796
2016	26,700
2017	25,273
2018	24,337
2019	$21,885

Retiree_Benefits_Significant_A

Retiree Benefits - Significant Assumptions Used In Determining Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Benefit Obligations (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.85%	3.95%	5.00%
Expected return on plan assets	6.25%	6.50%	7.00%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	4.25%
Discount rate	4.40%	4.85%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.25%	4.28%	5.28%
Expected return on plan assets	6.30%	6.64%	6.93%
Rate of compensation increase	4.21%	4.23%	4.22%
Discount rate	4.09%	4.25%
Rate of compensation increase	4.21%	4.21%
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.25%	3.60%	4.65%
Expected return on plan assets	7.25%	7.40%	7.50%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Discount rate	4.00%	4.25%
Rate of compensation increase	0.00%	0.00%
Minimum | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.45%		3.95%
Expected return on plan assets	6.25%		6.75%
Minimum | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.25%
Minimum | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate			3.60%
Maximum | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.85%		5.00%
Expected return on plan assets	6.35%		7.00%
Maximum | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate	4.45%
Maximum | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Discount rate			4.65%

Retiree_Benefits_Pension_Plans

Retiree Benefits - Pension Plans With Accumulated Benefit Obligation In Excess of Plan Assets (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	$1,157,418	$1,132,274
Accumulated benefit obligation	1,157,418	1,132,274
Fair value of plan assets	1,073,023	1,052,654
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Projected benefit obligation	660,144	649,395
Accumulated benefit obligation	641,400	634,509
Fair value of plan assets	$595,170	$576,016

Retiree_Benefits_Amounts_Recog

Retiree Benefits - Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$386,073
Prior service cost	0
Deferred tax	-92,654
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	293,419
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	289,990
Prior service cost	1,368
Deferred tax	-48,212
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	243,146
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	-12,013
Prior service cost	603
Deferred tax	4,161
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	($7,249)

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. 31, 2014
U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	$15,228
Prior service cost	0
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss in next fiscal year	15,228
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	9,924
Prior service cost	71
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss in next fiscal year	9,995
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Net actuarial loss (gain)	-809
Prior service cost	132
Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss in next fiscal year	($677)

Retiree_Benefits_Target_Alloca

Retiree Benefits - Target Allocation and Weighted Average Asset Allocation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
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	25.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation
Securities	25.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Debt securities
Asset category, target allocation
Securities	75.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation
Securities	73.00%
U.S. Pension Plans | Other
Asset category, target allocation
Securities	0.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation
Securities	2.00%
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	27.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Debt securities
Asset category, target allocation
Securities	70.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation
Securities	71.00%
Non-U.S. Pension Plans | Other
Asset category, target allocation
Securities	0.00%
Asset category, weighted-average asset allocation
Securities	2.00%

Retiree_Benefits_Fair_Value_Pe

Retiree Benefits - Fair Value Pension Plan Assets by Category (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
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	$1,073,023	$1,052,654	$1,027,506
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	662,141	638,590	582,492
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	9,293	8,401	6,315
U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	136,830	149,517
U.S. equities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	50,180	43,168
U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	4,568	4,461
Non-U.S. equities | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	131,601	61,331
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	128,230	138,352
Non-U.S. equities | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,351	1,101
U.S. government bonds | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	318,475	343,215
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	17,565	13,939
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	135,825	105,583
U.S. corporate bonds | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	328,882	368,469
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	26,131	21,992
U.S. corporate bonds | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	3,161	2,769
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	63,306	68,481
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	218,052	191,526
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. commercial mortgage backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	9,767
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	17,453	8,498
U.S. asset backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	25,728	23,227
U.S. asset backed securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,130	1,141
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	91,027	94,315
Cash and cash equivalents | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	25,213	5,337
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	1,260	46,407
Cash and cash equivalents | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	213	70
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	-1,797	-246
Other investments | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	10,306	-3,894
Level 1 | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	25,213	207,198
Level 1 | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	167,827	227,669
Level 1 | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	6,132	5,632
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	0	146,927
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	47,505	42,940
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	4,568	4,461
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	0	54,502
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	119,062	138,322
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	1,351	1,101
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. commercial 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	0
Level 1 | U.S. asset backed securities | 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. 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	0
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	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	25,213	5,337
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	1,260	46,407
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	213	70
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	0	432
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 2 | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,045,419	845,456
Level 2 | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	494,199	410,663
Level 2 | Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	3,161	2,769
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	136,830	2,590
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	2,644	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	131,601	6,829
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	9,084	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	318,475	343,215
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	17,565	13,939
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	135,825	105,583
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	328,882	368,469
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	26,131	21,992
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	3,161	2,769
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	63,306	68,481
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	218,052	191,526
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. commercial mortgage backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	9,310
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	15,519	8,498
Level 2 | U.S. asset backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	25,728	23,227
Level 2 | U.S. asset backed securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	1,130	1,141
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	91,027	94,315
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 | 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	-1,797	-678
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	10,306	-3,894
Level 3 | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	2,391	0
Level 3 | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	115	258
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	31	228
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	84	30
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	0
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	0
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	0
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. commercial mortgage backed securities | U.S. Pension Plans
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items]
Total Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Assets	457
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	1,934	0
Level 3 | U.S. asset backed securities | 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. 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	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	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 | 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

Retiree_Benefits_Roll_Forwards

Retiree Benefits - Roll Forwards of Assets Measured At Fair Value Using Level 3 Inputs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year			$1,027,506
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	1,073,023	1,052,654	1,027,506
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year			582,492
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	662,141	638,590	582,492
Level 3 | U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	2,391	0
Level 3 | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	115	258
Level 3 | Equity securities | U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses)	0	0
Sales and settlements	0	0
Purchases	0
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0
Level 3 | Equity securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	258	0
Unrealized gains (losses)	69	-22
Realized gains (losses)	-47	0
Sales and settlements	-274	0
Purchases	108	280
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	114	258
Level 3 | Fixed Income Securities | U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	3,340
Unrealized gains (losses)	-49	-478
Sales and settlements	-108	-181
Purchases	2,548
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		-2,681
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	2,391	0
Level 3 | Fixed Income Securities | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	182,037
Unrealized gains (losses)	0	-18,932
Realized gains (losses)	0	28,133
Sales and settlements	0	-194,799
Purchases	0	3,561
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0
Level 3 | Other Plan Assets | U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	0
Unrealized gains (losses)	0	0
Sales and settlements	0	0
Purchases	0
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		0
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	0	0
Level 3 | Other Plan Assets | Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year	0	162,314
Unrealized gains (losses)	0	-8,305
Realized gains (losses)	0	21,704
Sales and settlements	0	-175,896
Purchases	0	1,709
Transfers in and/or (out) of Level 3		-1,526
Fair value of plan assets at end of year	$0	$0

Retiree_Benefits_Expected_Pens

Retiree Benefits - Expected Pension and Other Post Retirement Benefit Payments (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	$66,946
2016	65,910
2017	68,453
2018	70,749
2019	73,036
2020 - 2024	385,632
Non-U.S. Pension Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	28,350
2016	29,912
2017	31,880
2018	33,522
2019	34,186
2020 - 2024	186,841
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Impact of Medicare Part D, 2015	99
Impact of Medicare Part D, 2016	91
Impact of Medicare Part D, 2017	83
Impact of Medicare Part D, 2018	75
Impact of Medicare Part D, 2019	67
Impact of Medicare Part D, 2020 - 2024	223
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | Prior to Medicare Part D
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	3,801
2016	3,609
2017	3,353
2018	3,211
2019	2,912
2020 - 2024	11,846
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | After Medicare Part D
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
2015	3,702
2016	3,518
2017	3,270
2018	3,136
2019	2,845
2020 - 2024	$11,623

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Current provision
Federal	$81,869	$127,069	$159,294
State	6,182	6,621	16,410
Foreign	52,029	69,564	105,073
Total current provision	140,080	203,254	280,777
Deferred provision (benefit)
Federal	-59	23,892	74,966
State	978	-1,331	399
Foreign	-10,244	4,404	-18,272
Total deferred provision	-9,325	26,965	57,093
Total provision for income taxes	$130,755	$230,219	$337,870

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. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Current tax benefit relating to a tax holiday in China	$0.30	$0.80
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			738.6
Unrecognized tax benefit would affect the effective tax rate			77
Total interest classified as other liabilities	10.3		15.8
Penalties included in net unrecognized tax	42.3		42.4
Significant change in unrecognized tax benefits within next twelve months			1
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Net operating losses used, included in federal deferred provision		10
General business credits		4.9
Foreign tax credit carryovers			14.2
Alternative minimum tax carryforwards	3.3	1.1
Net operating losses used, included in foreign deferred provision		$0.10

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Domestic income from continuing operations	$294,065	$444,667	$724,132
Foreign income from continuing operations	167,727	319,490	380,999
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$461,792	$764,157	$1,105,131

Income_Taxes_Reconciliation_Be

Income Taxes - Reconciliation Between Income Tax Provision (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax computed at federal statutory tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	0.90%	0.20%	0.30%
Differences in foreign and U.S. tax rates	-5.20%	-5.30%	-4.20%
State income taxes, net of federal tax impact	1.00%	0.50%	1.00%
Valuation allowance	2.10%	1.10%	0.10%
IRC 199 manufacturing deduction	-2.10%	-2.00%	-1.70%
Other items, net	-3.40%	0.60%	0.10%
Effective income tax rate	28.30%	30.10%	30.60%

Income_Taxes_Net_Deferred_Tax_

Income Taxes - Net Deferred Tax Asset (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:
Employee benefit related items	$135,567	$101,200
Tax credit carryforwards	4,114	2,622
Tax loss carryforwards	138,334	128,357
Inventories	35,475	32,464
Other deferred tax assets, net	20,156	32,378
Valuation allowance, current assets	-16,618	-11,009
Valuation allowance, non-current assets	-122,281	-119,556
Total deferred tax assets	194,747	166,456
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization in excess of book expense	60,548	59,651
Intangibles	42,315	48,388
Total deferred tax liabilities	102,863	108,039
Current deferred tax assets, included in Other current assets	78,102	69,352
Long-term deferred tax asset, included in Deferred income taxes	70,181	41,532
Current deferred tax liability, included in Other accrued liabilities	-1,979	-2,087
Long-term deferred tax liability, included in Other liabilities	-54,420	-50,380
Net deferred tax asset	$91,884	$58,417

Income_Taxes_Components_of_Los

Income Taxes - Components of Loss and Credit Carry forward (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credits, benefit	$4,114,000	$2,622,000
Foreign Tax Authority
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Foreign capital losses, gross	61,100,000
Operating losses, gross	99,400,000
Foreign losses, benefit	24,800,000
Operating losses, valuation allowance	19,100,000
Foreign Tax Authority | Capital losses
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credits, benefit	12,300,000
Tax credit, valuation allowance	12,300,000
Foreign Tax Authority | General business tax credit carryforward
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credits, benefit	1,400,000
Tax credit, valuation allowance	1,100,000
Foreign Tax Authority | Various international tax credits
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credits, benefit	1,200,000
Tax credit, valuation allowance	100,000
State and Local Jurisdiction
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Operating losses, gross	1,963,700,000
U.S. state operating losses, benefit	101,200,000
Operating losses, valuation allowance	98,400,000
State and Local Jurisdiction | General business tax credit carryforward
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credits, benefit	1,500,000
Tax credit, valuation allowance	1,500,000
No Expiration Date | Foreign Tax Authority
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Foreign losses, benefit	5,800,000
Expiring Years 2015 to 2024 [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Foreign losses, benefit	19,000,000
Expiring Years 2016 to 2018 [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority | General business tax credit carryforward
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credits, benefit	1,300,000
Expiring Year 2021 [Member] | Foreign Tax Authority | General business tax credit carryforward
Loss and Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Tax credits, benefit	$100,000

Income_Taxes_Unrecognized_Tax_

Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefit (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$77,418	$33,471
Additions for current year tax positions and acquisition	794	36
Additions for prior year tax positions	3,353	60,604
Reductions for prior year tax positions	-10,540	-16,693
Balance, end of year		$77,418

Warranties_Changes_in_Product_

Warranties - Changes in Product Warranty Reserve (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of year	$85,732	$100,646
Accrual for warranty expensed during the year	43,810	57,610
Settlements made during the year	-61,601	-72,981
Effect of foreign currency translation	-915	457
Acquired warranty accrual	246	0
Balance, end of year	$67,272	$85,732

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti2

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2014	Oct. 12, 2011	Nov. 30, 2006	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 12, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement				$191,900,000
Available borrowing capacity				808,100,000
Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unsecured revolving credit facility (Credit Agreement), maximum borrowing capacity	1,000,000,000				1,000,000,000
Additional aggregate revolving commitments	250,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.09%
Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage	0.30%
Term Loan due 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount	375,000,000
Term loan outstanding	375,000,000
Term Loan due 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount	500,000,000
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount		500,000,000
Interest rate		5.13%		5.13%		5.13%
Discount on note payable		4,200,000
Percentage of principal amount of notes to be redeemed at company's option (in hundredths)		100.00%
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount			250,000,000
Interest rate			6.00%	6.00%		6.00%
Percentage of principal amount of notes to be redeemed at company's option (in hundredths)			100.00%
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Principal amount			$150,000,000
Interest rate			6.63%	6.63%		6.63%
Percentage of principal amount of notes to be redeemed at company's option (in hundredths)			100.00%
Eurodollar | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Eurodollar | Revolving Credit Facility | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.00%
Eurodollar | Revolving Credit Facility | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	2.00%
Eurodollar interest period one | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period	7 days
Eurodollar interest period two | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period	1 month
Eurodollar interest period three | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period	2 months
Eurodollar interest period four | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period	3 months
Eurodollar interest period five | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Interest period	6 months
Federal Funds Rate | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	0.50%
Treasury Rate | 5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate		0.50%
Treasury Rate | 6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.30%
Treasury Rate | 6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate			0.38%

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti3

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	$1,281,280	$1,315,596
Less: Amounts due within one year	-11,739	-58,669
Long-term obligations	1,269,541	1,256,927
Term Loan due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	0	412,500
Term Loan due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	375,000	0
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	249,131	248,733
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	496,806	496,438
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	148,522	148,493
Other secured borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	11,634	1,212
Capital leases
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	187	0
Short-term borrowings
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total obligations	$0	$8,220

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti4

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Direct Borrowings and Capital Lease Obligations (Parenthetical) (Details)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Nov. 30, 2006	Oct. 12, 2011
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.63%	6.63%	6.63%
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.13%	5.13%		5.13%

Borrowings_and_Credit_Faciliti5

Borrowings and Credit Facilities - Aggregate Maturities of Debt for Credit Agreements (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
2015	$11,739
2016	267,963
2017	37,500
2018	37,500
2019	281,250
Thereafter	$645,328

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014		Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	($507,634)		($508,649)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	-39,407		-12,383
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	11,759		13,398
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	-27,648		1,015		-112,566
Ending balance	-535,282		-507,634		-508,649
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Deferred tax	-130,755		-230,219		-337,870
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	331,037		533,713		762,021
Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	-540,122		-559,458
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	-4,698		2,074
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	15,504		17,262
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	10,806		19,336
Ending balance	-529,316		-540,122
Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	5,028		4,879
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	3,453		4,013
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	-3,745		-3,864
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	-292		149
Ending balance	4,736		5,028
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Beginning balance	27,460		45,930
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of taxes	-38,162		-18,470
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	0		0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	-38,162		-18,470
Ending balance	-10,702		27,460
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	11,759		13,398
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Change in Unrecognized Pension and Other Postretirement Obligations
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Amortization of prior service cost	584	[1]	679	[1]
Amortization of net actuarial loss	21,227	[1]	31,099	[1]
Curtailment loss attributable to unrecognized prior negotiated enhancements	1,582	[1]	0	[1]
Deferred tax	-7,889		-14,516
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	15,504		17,262
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Deferred tax	1,537		1,923
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	-3,745		-3,864
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | Derivative Instrument Fair Market Value Adjustment | Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
Reclassifications from Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Foreign exchange cash flow hedges	($5,282)	[2]	($5,787)	[2]
[1]	Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefits costs as either cost of sales or product development, selling and administrative expense as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 14, Retiree Benefits, for additional information.
[2]	Amounts are included in either net sales or cost of sales as appropriate. Refer to Footnote 15, Derivatives, for additional information.

Shareholders_Equity_Additional

Shareholder's Equity - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended		15 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 31, 2014	Aug. 01, 2013
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, number of shares authorized to be repurchased				1,000,000,000
Purchase of treasury stock, shares (in shares)	4,712,025	4,105,000	8,817,025
Treasury stock purchased	($269,336,000)	($214,106,000)	($483,400,000)
Remaining shares available under repurchase program	$516,600,000		$516,600,000

ShareBased_Compensation_Additi

Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			24 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 25, 2013	Dec. 02, 2014
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	$17,685,000	$29,006,000	$27,381,000
Deferred tax asset recognized related to the stock-based compensation expense	4,400,000	8,500,000	8,000,000
Option award fair value method used	Black Scholes valuation model
Performance shares award cycle (in years)	3 years
Number of shares of common stock represented by each performance share (in shares)	1
Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target award opportunities	0.00%
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target award opportunities	150.00%
Percentage of target award opportunities, maximum, in certain cases	180.00%
Stock incentive plan stock options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)	3 years
Expiration period (in years)	10 years
Unrecognized compensation expense	9,700,000
Unrecognized compensation expense weighted-average period of recognition (in years)	1 year 9 months 18 days
Stock incentive plan restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)	3 years			5 years
Unrecognized compensation expense	28,500,000
Unrecognized compensation expense weighted-average period of recognition (in years)	2 years 2 months 4 days
Number of deferred shares (in shares)	14,439
Shares distributed	172,760	117,488	112,744
Stock incentive plan restricted stock units | Director
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period (in years)	1 year
Award accumulation threshold (in shares)	10,000
Stock incentive plan performance shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense	$4,000,000
Unrecognized compensation expense weighted-average period of recognition (in years)	2 years
Number of deferred shares (in shares)	0
Shares distributed	56,804	122,006	450,855
Stock incentive plan performance shares | Subsequent Event
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares distributed					0

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Stock incentive plan stock options
Number of Options
Options outstanding at beginning of year	2,245,075	1,893,845	1,834,348
Options granted	847,150	655,600	459,500
Options exercised	-241,739	-160,276	-342,047
Options forfeited or cancelled	-200,036	-144,094	-57,956
Options outstanding at end of year	2,650,450	2,245,075	1,893,845	1,834,348
Exercisable as of October 31, 2014	1,418,683
Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share)	$59.28	$58.28	$46.05
Weighted-average exercise price of options granted (in dollars per share)	$55.45	$57.03	$87.31
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercised (in dollars per share)	$37.05	$26.64	$28.16
Weighted-average exercise price of options cancelled or forfeited (in dollars per share)	$70.29	$73.06	$69.66
Weighted-average exercise price of options outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$59.34	$59.28	$58.28	$46.05
Weighted-average exercise price of options exercisable (in dollars per share)	$60.09
Weighted-average remaining contractual term outstanding	6 years 8 months 2 days	6 years 9 months 18 days	7 years 1 month 6 days	7 years 4 months 24 days
Weighted-average remaining contractual term exercisable	5 years
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted (in dollars per share)	$12.88	$15.49	$27.93
Aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding (in dollars)	$9.60	$18.70	$26.30	$82.80
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)	5.5	5.6	18.9
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercisable (in dollars)	9.6
Stock incentive plan restricted stock units
Number of Shares
Outstanding shares at beginning of year	1,066,916	1,015,947	867,974
Shares granted	379,759	275,753	325,588
Units earned from dividends	15,813	13,535	10,520
Shares distributed	-172,760	-117,488	-112,744
Units deferred	-2,601	-18,230	-25,252
Shares forfeited	-106,808	-102,601	-50,139
Outstanding shares at end of year	1,180,319	1,066,916	1,015,947
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)	$60.35	$60.16	$48.32
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares granted (in dollars per share)	$55.49	$57.02	$79.08
Weighted-average grant date fair value of units earned from dividends (in dollars per share)	$57.51	$57.36	$66.04
Weighted average grant date fair value of shares distributed (in dollars per share)	$55.63	$45.78	$33.42
Weighted-average grant date fair value of units deferred (in dollars per share)	$21.69	$33.78	$34.87
Weighted average grant date fair value of shares forfeited (in dollars per share)	$64.64	$70.48	$52.12
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$59.14	$60.35	$60.16
Aggregate intrinsic value of shares distributed (in dollars)	9.7	6.7	9.1
Aggregate intrinsic value of units deferred (in dollars)	0.1	1	2.2
Stock incentive plan performance shares
Number of Shares
Outstanding shares at beginning of year	344,389	338,215	669,749
Shares granted	109,700	262,750	145,100
Target adjustment	-245,013	-107,275	-21,533
Shares distributed	-56,804	-122,006	-450,855
Shares forfeited	-52,243	-27,295	-4,246
Outstanding shares at end of year	100,029	344,389	338,215
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)	$72.72	$75.87	$38.38
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares granted (in dollars per share)	$53.42	$54.90	$80.40
Weighted-average grant date fair value of target adjustment (in dollars per share)	$63.76	$65.20	$78.69
Weighted average grant date fair value of shares distributed (in dollars per share)	$78.69	$50.85	$21.69
Weighted average grant date fair value of shares forfeited (in dollars per share)	$57.71	$67.57	$55.17
Weighted-average grant date fair value of shares outstanding at end of year (in dollars per share)	$53.42	$72.72	$75.87
Aggregate intrinsic value of shares distributed (in dollars)	$3	$7.60	$36.90

ShareBased_Compensation_Weight

Share-Based Compensation - Weighted-Average Assumptions Used To Estimate Fair Value Option Awards (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Risk free interest rate	0.64%	0.34%	0.40%
Expected volatility	35.76%	42.76%	44.92%
Expected life in years	3 years 2 months 12 days	3 years 1 month 6 days	3 years 8 months 12 days
Dividend yield	1.30%	1.27%	0.90%

Derivatives_Additional_Informa

Derivatives - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
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 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 on the line associated with the underlying transaction for the periods 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 October 2015.
Gain (loss) on foreign currency cash flow hedge ineffectiveness	$0.10	$0.90
Gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts designated and qualifying as fair value hedges	1.2	0.8
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	$4.70	$0.10

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Amount of Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	$4,861	$5,504
Cost of sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings	5,324	6,151
Sales
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into Earnings	($42)	($364)

Operating_Leases_Additional_In

Operating Leases - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
Total rental expense under operating leases, excluding maintenance, taxes and insurance	$48	$47.90	$43.50

Operating_Leases_Future_Paymen

Operating Leases - Future Payments for All Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Leases, Operating [Abstract]
2015	$33,443
2016	21,474
2017	15,517
2018	11,251
2019	8,236
Thereafter	10,887
Total	$100,808

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. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Numerator:
Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders	$331,037	$533,938	$767,081
Loss from discontinued operations available to common shareholders	0	-225	-5,060
Net income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$331,037	$533,713	$762,021
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	100,088	106,070	105,862
Dilutive effect of stock options, performance shares and restricted stock units (in shares)	851	926	1,027
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution (in shares)	100,939	106,996	106,889
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$3.31	$5.03	$7.25
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	($0.05)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$3.31	$5.03	$7.20
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$3.28	$4.99	$7.18
Loss from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	($0.05)
Net income (in dollars per share)	$3.28	$4.99	$7.13

Earnings_Per_Share_Additional_

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share	1.8	1.4	0.8

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	$20,776	$29,221
Carrying Value
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	20,776	29,221
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	2,820	9,593
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	7,294	6,608
Total Fair Value
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	20,776	29,221
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	2,820	9,593
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	7,294	6,608
Level 1
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	20,776	29,221
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	0	0
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	0	0
Level 2
Current Assets
Cash equivalents	0	0
Other Current Assets
Derivatives	2,820	9,593
Other Accrued Liabilities
Derivatives	7,294	6,608
Term Loan due 2019 | Carrying Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	375,000
Term Loan due 2019 | Total Fair Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	379,108
Term Loan due 2019 | Level 1
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	0
Term Loan due 2019 | Level 2
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	379,108
Term Loan due 2016 | Carrying Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations		412,500
Term Loan due 2016 | Total Fair Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations		432,952
Term Loan due 2016 | Level 1
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations		0
Term Loan due 2016 | Level 2
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations		432,952
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Carrying Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	249,131	248,733
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016 | Total Fair Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	272,025	280,425
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	272,025	280,425
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Carrying Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	496,806	496,438
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021 | Total Fair Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	547,000	531,400
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	547,000	531,400
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Carrying Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	148,522	148,493
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036 | Total Fair Value
Long-term Obligations Including Amounts due within One Year
Long-term Obligations	181,095	165,600
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	$181,095	$165,600

Fair_Value_Measurements_Assets1

Fair Value Measurements - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (Parenthetical) (Details)	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Nov. 30, 2006	Oct. 12, 2011
6.0% Senior Notes due 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.00%	6.00%	6.00%
5.125% Senior Notes due 2021
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	5.13%	5.13%		5.13%
6.625% Senior Notes due 2036
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Interest rate	6.63%	6.63%	6.63%

Contingent_Liabilities_Narrati

Contingent Liabilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Contingent liability	$232.30
Surety Bond
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Contingent liability	27.7
Other Guarantees
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Contingent liability	$12.60
Damages from Product Defects
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of unresolved asbestos and silica related product liability cases	3,250

Segment_Information_Additional

Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014
	Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments	2

Segment_Information_Segment_In

Segment Information - Segment Information Mining (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$3,778,310	$5,012,697	$5,660,889
Operating income (loss)	517,140	821,661	1,172,559
Interest income	9,760	8,781	5,831
Interest expense	-65,108	-66,285	-73,259
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	461,792	764,157	1,105,131
Depreciation and amortization	133,593	113,519	152,840
Capital expenditures	91,077	153,418	241,527
Total assets	5,596,986	5,789,582	6,142,503
Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	-143,688	-173,020	-184,087
Operating income (loss)	-43,531	-45,234	-40,846
Interest income	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-43,531	-45,234	-40,846
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	2,078,894	2,691,039	3,107,488
Operating income (loss)	273,930	367,233	671,797
Interest income	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	273,930	367,233	671,797
Depreciation and amortization	74,781	60,042	90,339
Capital expenditures	42,525	73,286	129,928
Total assets	3,486,486	3,676,120	3,881,583
Surface Mining Equipment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,843,104	2,494,678	2,737,488
Operating income (loss)	334,826	525,314	592,687
Interest income	0	0	0
Interest expense	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	334,826	525,314	592,687
Depreciation and amortization	55,937	50,512	59,887
Capital expenditures	43,846	71,643	109,325
Total assets	1,929,807	1,917,717	2,158,405
Corporate
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	0	0	0
Operating income (loss)	-48,085	-25,652	-51,079
Interest income	9,760	8,781	5,831
Interest expense	-65,108	-66,285	-73,259
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-103,433	-83,156	-118,507
Depreciation and amortization	2,875	2,965	2,614
Capital expenditures	4,706	8,489	2,274
Total assets	$180,693	$195,745	$102,515

Segment_Information_Geographic

Segment Information - Geographical Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014		Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	$3,778,310	[1]	$5,012,697	[1]	$5,660,889	[1]
Long Lived Assets	1,052,558	[2]	1,088,174	[2]	919,986	[2]
Inside United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	1,164,917	[1]	1,408,182	[1]	1,742,161	[1]
Long Lived Assets	474,113	[2]	493,379	[2]	411,734	[2]
Outside United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	2,613,393	[1]	3,604,515	[1]	3,918,728	[1]
Long Lived Assets	578,445	[2]	594,795	[2]	508,252	[2]
Australia
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	564,423		886,716		1,007,473
Long Lived Assets			116,563
China
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net Sales to Unaffiliated Customers	371,933		596,100		693,096
Long Lived Assets	$281,408		$318,706		$288,884
[1]	The net sales geographic information is based on the location of the customer. Certain amounts from prior year have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The only countries with greater than 10% of net sales to unaffiliated customers for any of the periods presented, other than the United States, are the following:B OctoberB 31, 2014B OctoberB 25, 2013B OctoberB 26, 2012Australia$564,423B $886,716B $1,007,473China371,933B 596,100B 693,096
[2]	The only countries with greater than 10% of long-lived assets for any of the periods presented, other than the United States, are the following:B OctoberB 31, 2014B OctoberB 25, 2013B OctoberB 26, 2012AustraliaN/AB $116,563B N/AChina281,408B 318,706B 288,884

Segment_Information_Product_In

Segment Information - Product Information (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$3,778,310	$5,012,697	$5,660,889
Original equipment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	1,187,063	2,254,400	2,709,944
Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Net sales	$2,591,247	$2,758,297	$2,950,945

Subsidiary_Guarantors_for_20162

Subsidiary Guarantors for 2016 Notes and 2036 Notes- Condensed Consolidated Statements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	$3,778,310	$5,012,697	$5,660,889
Cost of sales	2,667,158	3,389,484	3,783,802
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	606,347	680,001	736,776
Intangible asset impairment charges	0	155,200	0
Other (income) and expense	-12,335	-33,649	-32,248
Operating income	517,140	821,661	1,172,559
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	461,792	764,157	1,105,131
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	130,755	230,219	337,870
Income from continuing operations	331,037	533,938	767,261
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0	-180
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	331,037	533,938	767,081
Comprehensive income	303,389	534,728	649,635
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	303,389	534,728	649,455
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	270,191	405,709	263,873
Accounts receivable, net	1,059,709	1,083,663
Inventories	1,108,308	1,139,744
Other current assets	180,151	193,328
Total current assets	2,618,359	2,822,444
Property, plant and equipment, net	892,440	912,642
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	319,269	331,812
Goodwill	1,516,693	1,480,519	1,382,358
Deferred income taxes	70,181	41,532
Other non-current assets	180,044	200,633
Total other assets	2,086,187	2,054,496
Total assets	5,596,986	5,789,582	6,142,503
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,739	58,669
Trade accounts payable	395,945	388,119
Employee compensation and benefits	136,911	130,555
Advance payments and progress billings	285,939	399,768
Accrued warranties	67,272	85,732	100,646
Other accrued liabilities	265,600	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,684
Total current liabilities	1,174,988	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,269,541	1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,609	20,723
Accrued pension costs	144,379	149,805
Other non-current liabilities	147,472	143,168
Total other liabilities	311,460	313,696
Shareholdersb equity	2,840,997	2,858,369	2,577,189	1,951,795
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	5,596,986	5,789,582
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	363,441	638,538	463,915
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	-102	-1,688	-21,054
Net cash provided by operating activities	363,339	636,850	442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-44,426	0	-955,917
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-91,077	-153,418	-241,527
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	9,963	3,555	7,917
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	0	0	-56,270
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow	0	0	866,000
Other investing activities, net	53	-112	1,468
Net cash used by investing activities	-125,487	-149,975	-378,329
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346	7,575	12,148
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,632	1,728	21,250
Dividends paid	-74,945	-74,325	-73,961
Borrowings under term loans	0	0	250,000
Repayments of term loans	-37,500	-50,000	-281,250
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	2,332	-7,374	-4,492
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336	-214,106	0
Financing fees	-2,826	0	-5,304
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	-367,297	-336,502	-81,609
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-6,073	-8,537	-7,371
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-135,518	141,836	-24,448
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	405,709	263,873	288,321
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	270,191	405,709	263,873
Parent Company
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	0	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0	0
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,076	53,051	69,012
Intangible asset impairment charges		0
Other (income) and expense	-473	-15,000	0
Operating income	-52,603	-38,051	-69,012
Intercompany items	64,185	114,784	66,366
Interest (expense) income, net	-63,639	-64,665	-52,244
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-52,057	12,068	-54,890
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-42,712	-50,908	-65,450
Equity in income of subsidiaries	340,382	470,962	756,701
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.	331,037	533,938	767,081
Comprehensive income			649,635
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	303,389	534,728	649,455
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	54,874	122,901	3,459
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Other current assets	87,945	68,792
Total current assets	142,819	191,693
Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660	18,081
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred income taxes	159	-49,393
Other non-current assets	4,191,771	4,168,916
Total other assets	4,191,930	4,119,523
Total assets	4,358,409	4,329,297
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	0	50,000
Trade accounts payable	3,134	2,565
Employee compensation and benefits	11,639	10,080
Advance payments and progress billings	0	0
Accrued warranties	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	94,097	24,545
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Total current liabilities	108,870	87,190
Long-term obligations	1,269,459	1,256,164
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743	19,881
Accrued pension costs	132,448	136,886
Other non-current liabilities	-12,108	-29,193
Total other liabilities	139,083	127,574
Shareholdersb equity	2,840,997	2,858,369
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	4,358,409	4,329,297
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	306,292	457,171	145,654
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	306,292	457,171	145,654
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0		-1,028,829
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-4,706	-8,489	-2,274
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			0
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			866,000
Other investing activities, net	16	-112	-156
Net cash used by investing activities	-4,690	-8,601	-165,259
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346	7,575	12,148
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,632	1,728	21,250
Dividends paid	-74,945	-74,325	-73,961
Borrowings under term loans			250,000
Repayments of term loans	-37,500	-50,000	-281,250
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	0	0	0
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336	-214,106
Financing fees	-2,826		-5,304
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	-369,629	-329,128	-77,117
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-68,027	119,442	-96,722
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	122,901	3,459	100,181
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	54,874	122,901	3,459
Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	2,139,999	2,756,869	3,322,522
Cost of sales	1,568,981	1,930,332	2,285,279
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	240,535	307,113	335,205
Intangible asset impairment charges		100,400
Other (income) and expense	12,270	34,267	26,896
Operating income	318,213	384,757	675,142
Intercompany items	-77,048	-79,519	-53,331
Interest (expense) income, net	6,641	3,266	834
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	247,806	308,504	622,645
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	147,278	207,825	309,207
Equity in income of subsidiaries	165,942	397,610	388,709
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.	266,470	498,289	702,147
Comprehensive income			695,349
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	268,770	499,397	695,349
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	16,429	20,361	6,628
Accounts receivable, net	400,456	410,928
Inventories	470,194	456,345
Other current assets	9,520	16,957
Total current assets	896,599	904,591
Property, plant and equipment, net	346,761	375,026
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	228,950	247,200
Goodwill	453,374	454,199
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other non-current assets	2,102,499	2,065,239
Total other assets	2,784,823	2,766,638
Total assets	4,028,183	4,046,255
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,634	449
Trade accounts payable	215,235	165,691
Employee compensation and benefits	58,374	52,260
Advance payments and progress billings	117,768	144,853
Accrued warranties	17,002	30,111
Other accrued liabilities	54,523	54,285
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,684
Total current liabilities	486,118	459,333
Long-term obligations	0	763
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	866	842
Accrued pension costs	7,529	5,685
Other non-current liabilities	7,780	7,851
Total other liabilities	16,175	14,378
Shareholdersb equity	3,525,890	3,571,781
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	4,028,183	4,046,255
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	3,418	58,565	177,098
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	-102	-1,688	-21,054
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,316	56,877	156,044
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0		0
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-23,130	-43,830	-113,735
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6,512	1,111	3,913
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			-56,270
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			0
Other investing activities, net	-1,052	0	928
Net cash used by investing activities	-17,670	-42,719	-165,164
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Borrowings under term loans			0
Repayments of term loans	0	0	0
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	10,422	-425	-404
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Financing fees	0		0
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	10,422	-425	-404
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-3,932	13,733	-9,524
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	20,361	6,628	16,152
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	16,429	20,361	6,628
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	2,555,914	3,691,072	3,805,096
Cost of sales	1,863,438	2,644,416	2,694,336
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	312,736	319,837	332,559
Intangible asset impairment charges		54,800
Other (income) and expense	-24,132	-52,916	-59,144
Operating income	403,872	724,935	837,345
Intercompany items	-29,099	-151,571	-113,029
Interest (expense) income, net	1,650	3,895	-16,018
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	376,423	577,259	708,298
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	26,189	73,302	94,113
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.	350,234	503,957	614,005
Comprehensive income			595,844
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	310,193	484,424	595,664
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	198,888	262,447	253,786
Accounts receivable, net	675,515	679,183
Inventories	753,922	813,182
Other current assets	82,671	107,564
Total current assets	1,710,996	1,862,376
Property, plant and equipment, net	525,642	519,535
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	90,319	84,612
Goodwill	1,063,319	1,026,320
Deferred income taxes	70,022	90,925
Other non-current assets	2,644,843	3,968,205
Total other assets	3,868,503	5,170,062
Total assets	6,105,141	7,551,973
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	105	8,220
Trade accounts payable	177,576	219,863
Employee compensation and benefits	66,898	68,215
Advance payments and progress billings	193,165	269,628
Accrued warranties	50,270	55,621
Other accrued liabilities	124,244	211,074
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Total current liabilities	612,258	832,621
Long-term obligations	82	0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0	0
Accrued pension costs	4,402	7,234
Other non-current liabilities	151,800	164,510
Total other liabilities	156,202	171,744
Shareholdersb equity	5,336,599	6,547,608
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	6,105,141	7,551,973
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	53,731	122,802	141,163
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	53,731	122,802	141,163
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-44,426		72,912
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-63,241	-101,099	-125,518
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	3,451	2,444	4,004
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			0
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			0
Other investing activities, net	1,089	0	696
Net cash used by investing activities	-103,127	-98,655	-47,906
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Borrowings under term loans			0
Repayments of term loans	0	0	0
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	-8,090	-6,949	-4,088
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Financing fees	0		0
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	-8,090	-6,949	-4,088
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-6,073	-8,537	-7,371
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-63,559	8,661	81,798
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	262,447	253,786	171,988
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	198,888	262,447	253,786
Eliminations
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	-917,603	-1,435,244	-1,466,729
Cost of sales	-765,261	-1,185,264	-1,195,813
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	0	0	0
Intangible asset impairment charges		0
Other (income) and expense	0	0	0
Operating income	-152,342	-249,980	-270,916
Intercompany items	41,962	116,306	99,994
Interest (expense) income, net	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-110,380	-133,674	-170,922
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	0	0	0
Equity in income of subsidiaries	-506,324	-868,572	-1,145,410
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.	-616,704	-1,002,246	-1,316,152
Comprehensive income			-1,291,193
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	-578,963	-983,821	-1,291,013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	-16,262	-6,448
Inventories	-115,808	-129,783
Other current assets	15	15
Total current assets	-132,055	-136,216
Property, plant and equipment, net	-3,623	0
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other non-current assets	-8,759,069	-10,001,727
Total other assets	-8,759,069	-10,001,727
Total assets	-8,894,747	-10,137,943
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	0	0
Trade accounts payable	0	0
Employee compensation and benefits	0	0
Advance payments and progress billings	-24,994	-14,713
Accrued warranties	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	-7,264	-3,841
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Total current liabilities	-32,258	-18,554
Long-term obligations	0	0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0	0
Accrued pension costs	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Total other liabilities	0	0
Shareholdersb equity	-8,862,489	-10,119,389
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	-8,894,747	-10,137,943
Financing Activities:
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	0	0
Consolidated
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	3,778,310	5,012,697	5,660,889
Cost of sales	2,667,158	3,389,484	3,783,802
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	606,347	680,001	736,776
Intangible asset impairment charges		155,200
Other (income) and expense	-12,335	-33,649	-32,248
Operating income	517,140	821,661	1,172,559
Intercompany items	0	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net	-55,348	-57,504	-67,428
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	461,792	764,157	1,105,131
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	130,755	230,219	337,870
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.	331,037	533,938	767,081
Comprehensive income			649,635
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	303,389	534,728	649,455
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	270,191	405,709	263,873
Accounts receivable, net	1,059,709	1,083,663
Inventories	1,108,308	1,139,744
Other current assets	180,151	193,328
Total current assets	2,618,359	2,822,444
Property, plant and equipment, net	892,440	912,642
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	319,269	331,812
Goodwill	1,516,693	1,480,519
Deferred income taxes	70,181	41,532
Other non-current assets	180,044	200,633
Total other assets	2,086,187	2,054,496
Total assets	5,596,986	5,789,582
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,739	58,669
Trade accounts payable	395,945	388,119
Employee compensation and benefits	136,911	130,555
Advance payments and progress billings	285,939	399,768
Accrued warranties	67,272	85,732
Other accrued liabilities	265,600	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,684
Total current liabilities	1,174,988	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,269,541	1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,609	20,723
Accrued pension costs	144,379	149,805
Other non-current liabilities	147,472	143,168
Total other liabilities	311,460	313,696
Shareholdersb equity	2,840,997	2,858,369
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	5,596,986	5,789,582
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	363,441	638,538	463,915
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	-102	-1,688	-21,054
Net cash provided by operating activities	363,339	636,850	442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-44,426		-955,917
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-91,077	-153,418	-241,527
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	9,963	3,555	7,917
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			-56,270
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			866,000
Other investing activities, net	53	-112	1,468
Net cash used by investing activities	-125,487	-149,975	-378,329
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346	7,575	12,148
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,632	1,728	21,250
Dividends paid	-74,945	-74,325	-73,961
Borrowings under term loans			250,000
Repayments of term loans	-37,500	-50,000	-281,250
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	2,332	-7,374	-4,492
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336	-214,106
Financing fees	-2,826		-5,304
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	-367,297	-336,502	-81,609
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-6,073	-8,537	-7,371
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-135,518	141,836	-24,448
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	405,709	263,873	288,321
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	$270,191	$405,709	$263,873

Subsidiary_Guarantors_for_Cred2

Subsidiary Guarantors for Credit Agreement, Term Loan and 2012 Notes - Condensed Consolidated Statements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	$3,778,310	$5,012,697	$5,660,889
Cost of sales	2,667,158	3,389,484	3,783,802
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	606,347	680,001	736,776
Intangible asset impairment charges	0	155,200	0
Other (income) and expense	-12,335	-33,649	-32,248
Operating income	517,140	821,661	1,172,559
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	461,792	764,157	1,105,131
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	130,755	230,219	337,870
Income from continuing operations	331,037	533,938	767,261
Income from continuing operations attributable to non-controlling interest	0	0	-180
Income from continuing operations attributable to Joy Global Inc.	331,037	533,938	767,081
Comprehensive income	303,389	534,728	649,635
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	0	-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	303,389	534,728	649,455
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	270,191	405,709	263,873
Accounts receivable, net	1,059,709	1,083,663
Inventories	1,108,308	1,139,744
Other current assets	180,151	193,328
Total current assets	2,618,359	2,822,444
Property, plant and equipment, net	892,440	912,642
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	319,269	331,812
Goodwill	1,516,693	1,480,519	1,382,358
Deferred income taxes	70,181	41,532
Other non-current assets	180,044	200,633
Total other assets	2,086,187	2,054,496
Total assets	5,596,986	5,789,582	6,142,503
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,739	58,669
Trade accounts payable	395,945	388,119
Employee compensation and benefits	136,911	130,555
Advance payments and progress billings	285,939	399,768
Accrued warranties	67,272	85,732	100,646
Other accrued liabilities	265,600	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,684
Total current liabilities	1,174,988	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,269,541	1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,609	20,723
Accrued pension costs	144,379	149,805
Other non-current liabilities	147,472	143,168
Total other liabilities	311,460	313,696
Shareholdersb equity	2,840,997	2,858,369	2,577,189	1,951,795
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	5,596,986	5,789,582
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	363,441	638,538	463,915
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	-102	-1,688	-21,054
Net cash provided by operating activities	363,339	636,850	442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-44,426	0	-955,917
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-91,077	-153,418	-241,527
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	9,963	3,555	7,917
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.	0	0	-56,270
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow	0	0	866,000
Other investing activities, net	53	-112	1,468
Net cash used by investing activities	-125,487	-149,975	-378,329
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346	7,575	12,148
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,632	1,728	21,250
Dividends paid	-74,945	-74,325	-73,961
Borrowings under term loans	0	0	-250,000
Repayments of term loans	-37,500	-50,000	-281,250
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	2,332	-7,374	-4,492
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336	-214,106	0
Financing fees	-2,826	0	-5,304
Net cash used by financing activities	-367,297	-336,502	-81,609
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-6,073	-8,537	-7,371
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-135,518	141,836	-24,448
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	405,709	263,873	288,321
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	270,191	405,709	263,873
Parent Company
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	0	0	0
Cost of sales	0	0	0
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	53,076	53,051	69,012
Intangible asset impairment charges		0
Other (income) and expense	-473	-15,000	0
Operating income	-52,603	-38,051	-69,012
Intercompany items	64,185	114,784	66,366
Interest (expense) income, net	-63,639	-64,665	-52,244
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-52,057	12,068	-54,890
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	-42,712	-50,908	-65,450
Equity in income of subsidiaries	340,382	470,962	756,701
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.	331,037	533,938	767,081
Comprehensive income			649,635
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	303,389	534,728	649,455
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	54,874	122,901	3,459
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Inventories	0	0
Other current assets	87,945	68,792
Total current assets	142,819	191,693
Property, plant and equipment, net	23,660	18,081
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred income taxes	159	-49,393
Other non-current assets	4,191,771	4,168,916
Total other assets	4,191,930	4,119,523
Total assets	4,358,409	4,329,297
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	0	50,000
Trade accounts payable	3,134	2,565
Employee compensation and benefits	11,639	10,080
Advance payments and progress billings	0	0
Accrued warranties	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	94,097	24,545
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Total current liabilities	108,870	87,190
Long-term obligations	1,269,459	1,256,164
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	18,743	19,881
Accrued pension costs	132,448	136,886
Other non-current liabilities	-12,108	-29,193
Total other liabilities	139,083	127,574
Shareholdersb equity	2,840,997	2,858,369
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	4,358,409	4,329,297
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	306,292	457,171	145,654
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	306,292	457,171	145,654
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0		-1,028,829
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-4,706	-8,489	-2,274
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	0	0	0
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			0
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			866,000
Other investing activities, net	16	-112	-156
Net cash used by investing activities	-4,690	-8,601	-165,259
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346	7,575	12,148
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,632	1,728	21,250
Dividends paid	-74,945	-74,325	-73,961
Borrowings under term loans			-250,000
Repayments of term loans	-37,500	-50,000	-281,250
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	0	0	0
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336	-214,106
Financing fees	-2,826		-5,304
Net cash used by financing activities	-369,629	-329,128	-77,117
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-68,027	119,442	-96,722
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	122,901	3,459	100,181
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	54,874	122,901	3,459
Supplemental Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	2,127,333	2,745,565	3,275,658
Cost of sales	1,558,666	1,915,612	2,249,895
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	239,669	306,249	328,486
Intangible asset impairment charges		100,400
Other (income) and expense	12,667	34,101	26,730
Operating income	316,331	389,203	670,547
Intercompany items	-77,048	-79,519	-53,331
Interest (expense) income, net	6,750	3,225	892
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	246,033	312,909	618,108
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	148,167	207,181	309,207
Equity in income of subsidiaries	165,942	397,610	393,246
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.	263,808	503,338	702,147
Comprehensive income			695,349
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			0
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	266,108	504,446	695,349
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	16,429	20,361	5,307
Accounts receivable, net	391,672	402,321
Inventories	470,194	456,345
Other current assets	9,520	16,957
Total current assets	887,815	895,984
Property, plant and equipment, net	345,117	373,235
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	228,950	247,200
Goodwill	453,374	454,199
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other non-current assets	2,106,760	2,070,239
Total other assets	2,789,084	2,771,638
Total assets	4,022,016	4,040,857
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,634	449
Trade accounts payable	214,603	165,045
Employee compensation and benefits	58,374	52,260
Advance payments and progress billings	117,768	144,853
Accrued warranties	17,002	30,111
Other accrued liabilities	54,523	54,285
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,684
Total current liabilities	485,486	458,687
Long-term obligations	0	763
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	866	842
Accrued pension costs	7,529	5,685
Other non-current liabilities	7,780	7,851
Total other liabilities	16,175	14,378
Shareholdersb equity	3,520,355	3,567,029
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	4,022,016	4,040,857
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	3,418	59,845	178,700
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	-102	-1,688	-21,054
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,316	58,157	157,646
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	0		0
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-23,130	-43,789	-113,650
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	6,512	1,111	905
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			-56,270
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			0
Other investing activities, net	-1,052	0	928
Net cash used by investing activities	-17,670	-42,678	-168,087
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Borrowings under term loans			0
Repayments of term loans	0	0	0
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	10,422	-425	-404
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Financing fees	0		0
Net cash used by financing activities	10,422	-425	-404
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-3,932	15,054	-10,845
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	20,361	5,307	16,152
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	16,429	20,361	5,307
Supplemental Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	2,568,580	3,702,376	3,851,960
Cost of sales	1,873,753	2,659,136	2,729,720
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	313,602	320,701	339,278
Intangible asset impairment charges		54,800
Other (income) and expense	-24,529	-52,750	-58,978
Operating income	405,754	720,489	841,940
Intercompany items	-29,099	-151,571	-113,029
Interest (expense) income, net	1,541	3,936	-16,076
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	378,196	572,854	712,835
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	25,300	73,946	94,113
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.	352,896	498,908	618,542
Comprehensive income			600,381
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	312,855	479,375	600,201
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	198,888	262,447	255,107
Accounts receivable, net	684,299	687,790
Inventories	753,922	813,182
Other current assets	82,671	107,564
Total current assets	1,719,780	1,870,983
Property, plant and equipment, net	527,286	521,326
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	90,319	84,612
Goodwill	1,063,319	1,026,320
Deferred income taxes	70,022	90,925
Other non-current assets	2,640,582	3,963,205
Total other assets	3,864,242	5,165,062
Total assets	6,111,308	7,557,371
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	105	8,220
Trade accounts payable	178,208	220,509
Employee compensation and benefits	66,898	68,215
Advance payments and progress billings	193,165	269,628
Accrued warranties	50,270	55,621
Other accrued liabilities	124,244	211,074
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Total current liabilities	612,890	833,267
Long-term obligations	82	0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0	0
Accrued pension costs	4,402	7,234
Other non-current liabilities	151,800	164,510
Total other liabilities	156,202	171,744
Shareholdersb equity	5,342,134	6,552,360
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	6,111,308	7,557,371
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	53,731	121,522	139,561
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	0	0	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	53,731	121,522	139,561
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-44,426		72,912
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-63,241	-101,140	-125,603
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	3,451	2,444	7,012
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			0
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			0
Other investing activities, net	1,089	0	696
Net cash used by investing activities	-103,127	-98,696	-44,983
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	0	0	0
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Borrowings under term loans			0
Repayments of term loans	0	0	0
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	-8,090	-6,949	-4,088
Treasury stock purchased	0	0
Financing fees	0		0
Net cash used by financing activities	-8,090	-6,949	-4,088
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-6,073	-8,537	-7,371
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-63,559	7,340	83,119
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	262,447	255,107	171,988
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	198,888	262,447	255,107
Eliminations Supplemental Subsidiary Guarantors
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	-917,603	-1,435,244	-1,466,729
Cost of sales	-765,261	-1,185,264	-1,195,813
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	0	0	0
Intangible asset impairment charges		0
Other (income) and expense	0	0	0
Operating income	-152,342	-249,980	-270,916
Intercompany items	41,962	116,306	99,994
Interest (expense) income, net	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	-110,380	-133,674	-170,922
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	0	0	0
Equity in income of subsidiaries	-506,324	-868,572	-1,149,947
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.	-616,704	-1,002,246	-1,320,689
Comprehensive income			-1,295,730
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	-578,963	-983,821	-1,295,550
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	-16,262	-6,448
Inventories	-115,808	-129,783
Other current assets	15	15
Total current assets	-132,055	-136,216
Property, plant and equipment, net	-3,623	0
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Deferred income taxes	0	0
Other non-current assets	-8,759,069	-10,001,727
Total other assets	-8,759,069	-10,001,727
Total assets	-8,894,747	-10,137,943
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	0	0
Trade accounts payable	0	0
Employee compensation and benefits	0	0
Advance payments and progress billings	-24,994	-14,713
Accrued warranties	0	0
Other accrued liabilities	-7,264	-3,841
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	0	0
Total current liabilities	-32,258	-18,554
Long-term obligations	0	0
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	0	0
Accrued pension costs	0	0
Other non-current liabilities	0	0
Total other liabilities	0	0
Shareholdersb equity	-8,862,489	-10,119,389
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	-8,894,747	-10,137,943
Financing Activities:
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	0
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	0	0
Consolidated
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
Net sales	3,778,310	5,012,697	5,660,889
Cost of sales	2,667,158	3,389,484	3,783,802
Product development, selling and administrative expenses	606,347	680,001	736,776
Intangible asset impairment charges		155,200
Other (income) and expense	-12,335	-33,649	-32,248
Operating income	517,140	821,661	1,172,559
Intercompany items	0	0	0
Interest (expense) income, net	-55,348	-57,504	-67,428
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	461,792	764,157	1,105,131
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	130,755	230,219	337,870
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.	331,037	533,938	767,081
Comprehensive income			649,635
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			-180
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	303,389	534,728	649,455
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	270,191	405,709	263,873
Accounts receivable, net	1,059,709	1,083,663
Inventories	1,108,308	1,139,744
Other current assets	180,151	193,328
Total current assets	2,618,359	2,822,444
Property, plant and equipment, net	892,440	912,642
Other assets:
Other intangible assets, net	319,269	331,812
Goodwill	1,516,693	1,480,519
Deferred income taxes	70,181	41,532
Other non-current assets	180,044	200,633
Total other assets	2,086,187	2,054,496
Total assets	5,596,986	5,789,582
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term obligations	11,739	58,669
Trade accounts payable	395,945	388,119
Employee compensation and benefits	136,911	130,555
Advance payments and progress billings	285,939	399,768
Accrued warranties	67,272	85,732
Other accrued liabilities	265,600	286,063
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,582	11,684
Total current liabilities	1,174,988	1,360,590
Long-term obligations	1,269,541	1,256,927
Other liabilities:
Liabilities for postretirement benefits	19,609	20,723
Accrued pension costs	144,379	149,805
Other non-current liabilities	147,472	143,168
Total other liabilities	311,460	313,696
Shareholdersb equity	2,840,997	2,858,369
Total liabilities and shareholdersb equity	5,596,986	5,789,582
Operating Activities:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of continuing operations	363,441	638,538	463,915
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities of discontinued operations	-102	-1,688	-21,054
Net cash provided by operating activities	363,339	636,850	442,861
Investing Activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired	-44,426		-955,917
Property, plant and equipment acquired	-91,077	-153,418	-241,527
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	9,963	3,555	7,917
Working capital adjustment from sale of LeTourneau Technologies Drilling Systems, Inc.			-56,270
Withdrawals of cash held in escrow			866,000
Other investing activities, net	53	-112	1,468
Net cash used by investing activities	-125,487	-149,975	-378,329
Financing Activities:
Common stock issued	13,346	7,575	12,148
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options	1,632	1,728	21,250
Dividends paid	-74,945	-74,325	-73,961
Borrowings under term loans			-250,000
Repayments of term loans	-37,500	-50,000	-281,250
Change in short and other long-term obligations, net	2,332	-7,374	-4,492
Treasury stock purchased	-269,336	-214,106
Financing fees	-2,826		-5,304
Net cash used by financing activities	-367,297	-336,502	-81,609
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-6,073	-8,537	-7,371
(Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents	-135,518	141,836	-24,448
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year	405,709	263,873	288,321
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year	$270,191	$405,709	$263,873

Subsequent_Event_Additional_In

Subsequent Event - Additional Information (Details) (Subsequent Event, USD $)	Nov. 18, 2014
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend amount (in dollars per share)	$0.20

Schedule_II_Valuation_and_Qual1

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2014		Oct. 25, 2013		Oct. 26, 2012
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Current [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	$90,517		$119,141		$9,549
Additions Charged to Expense	4,428		2,658		9,542
Deductions	-4,206	[1]	-7,278	[1]	-5,493	[1]
Currency Translation Effects	2,105		996		-23
Acquisitions	133		-25,000		105,566
Balance at End of Year	92,977		90,517		119,141
Allowance Deducted from Deferred Tax Assets in Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance at Beginning of Year	130,565		122,635		123,052
Additions Charged to Expense	9,115		10,716		-2,739
Reclass to Long Term	-781		-2,786		2,322
Balance at End of Year	$138,899		$130,565		$122,635
[1]	Represents write-off of bad debts, net of recoveries.