Document and Entity Information Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Public Float Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Consolidated Statements of Earnings Revenue, Net Net sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of sales Gross Profit Gross profit Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, general, and administrative expense Operating Income (Loss) Operating earnings Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other income, net Total other income, net Other income Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Earnings (loss) before income taxes Earnings before income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Total provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net earnings Net earnings Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic net earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted net earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - Basic (in shares) Weighted-average number of shares of common stock and assumed issuance of contingent shares Weighted-average number of shares of common stock and assumed issuance of contingent shares Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - Diluted (in shares) Weighted-average number of shares of common stock, assumed issuance of contingent shares and effect of dilutive securities Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $(51), $(34), and $247, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Pension and retiree medical benefits, net of tax of $299, $10, and $904, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Derivative instruments, net of tax of $(933), $2,350, and $(261), respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Net current period other comprehensive loss (income) Other comprehensive loss, net Other comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Pension and retiree medical benefits, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Derivative instruments, tax Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the fiscal year Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the fiscal year Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, Net, Current [Abstract] Receivables, net: Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Customers (net of $1,378 and $1,481, respectively, for allowance for doubtful accounts) Nontrade Receivables, Current Other Receivables, Net, Current Total receivables, net Inventory, Net Inventories, net Total Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current Deferred income taxes Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant, and equipment, net Property, plant, and equipment, net Long-lived assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Long-term deferred income taxes Goodwill Goodwill at the end of the period Goodwill at the beginning of the period Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other intangible assets, net Total other intangible assets, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current portion of long-term debt Short-term Debt Short-term debt Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accrued liabilities: Product Warranty Accrual, Current Warranty Accrued Advertising, Current Advertising and marketing programs Employee-related Liabilities, Current Compensation and benefit costs Accrued Insurance, Current Insurance Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, less current portion Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Stockholders' equity: Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized 1,000,000 voting and 850,000 non-voting shares; none issued and outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized 175,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 54,650,916 shares as of October 31, 2015 and 55,678,419 shares as of October 31, 2014 Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Balance at the end of the period Balance at the beginning of the period Balance Balance Total stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Customers, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer), carrying voting rights, permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, authorized voting shares Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, authorized non-voting shares Total number of nonredeemable voting preferred shares (or voting preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related voting preferred shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in treasury). May be all or portion of the number of voting preferred shares authorized. Excludes voting preferred shares that are classified as debt. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Issued Preferred stock, issued voting shares Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable voting preferred stock (or voting preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include voting preferred shares that have been repurchased. Preferred Stock, Voting, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, outstanding voting shares Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Preferred stock, outstanding non-voting shares Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, authorized shares Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, issued shares Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, outstanding shares Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Provision for depreciation, amortization, and impairment losses Depreciation and amortization Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Noncash income from finance affiliate Noncash income from finance affiliates Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Income Taxes Decrease (increase) in deferred income taxes Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Receivables Receivables, net Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventories, net Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, and other long-term liabilities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, plant, and equipment Capital expenditures Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Proceeds from asset disposals The cash (outflow) proceeds from associated with the investment in or advances to an entity in which the reporting entity shares control of the entity with another party or group. Payments to Proceeds from Equity Method Investment Distributions from finance affiliate, net Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt (Repayments of) increase in short-term debt Proceeds from (Repayments of) Long-term Debt and Capital Securities (Repayments of) increase in long-term debt Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Proceeds from exercise of stock options Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Purchases of Toro common stock Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid on Toro common stock Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash Paid [Abstract] Cash paid during the fiscal year for: Interest Paid, Net Interest Income Taxes Paid, Net Income taxes Stock Granted, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Shares issued in connection with stock-based compensation plans Represents payments obligations issued in connection with acquisitions. Payment Obligations Issued in Connection with Acquisitions Payment obligations issued in connection with acquisitions CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Cash dividends paid on common stock - $1.00, $0.80, and $0.56 per share during 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of 548,486, 532,692, and 669,426 shares for stock options exercised and restricted stock vested during 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock-based compensation expense The value of common stock issued to a trust (for example, a 'rabbi trust') set up specifically to accumulate stock for the sole purpose of distribution to participants of a deferred compensation plan. This trust does not allow participants to immediately or after a holding period diversify into non-employer securities. The deferred compensation plan for which this trust is set up must be settled by the delivery of a fixed number of shares of employer stock. Common Stock Issued, Deferred Compensation Trust Contribution of stock to a deferred compensation trust Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method Purchase of 1,575,989, 1,644,230, and 2,147,185 shares of common stock during 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively Amount paid to repurchase the shares (in dollars) Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards Adjustment to stockholders' equity for tax benefits related to employee stock-based award transactions Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Cash dividends paid on common stock (in dollars per share) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Issuance of shares under stock-based compensation plans (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Purchase of shares of common stock (in shares) Repurchase of shares SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RELATED DATA Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RELATED DATA ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE OTHER INCOME, NET Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER INCOME, NET GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS SHORT-TERM CAPITAL RESOURCES Short-term Debt [Text Block] SHORT-TERM CAPITAL RESOURCES LONG-TERM DEBT. Long-term Debt [Text Block] LONG-TERM DEBT STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Statement of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income Information Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY INCOME TAXES Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] INCOME TAXES STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS SEGMENT DATA Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] SEGMENT DATA COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited) SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] SCHEDULE II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounting Estimates Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] Receivables Describes how an entity determines the level of its allowance for doubtful accounts for its trade and other accounts receivable balances, and when impairments, charge-offs or recoveries are recognized. The description identifies the factors that influence management's establishment of the level of the allowance (for example, historical losses and existing economic conditions) and may also include discussion of the risk elements relevant to particular categories of receivables. Receivables Trade Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventory Valuations Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and Depreciation Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Indefinite-Life Intangible Assets Disclosure of accounting policy for other long-lived assets which include property, plant and equipment and definite-life intangible assets. Other Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block] Other Long-Lived Assets Disclosure of accounting policy for accounts payable. Disclosures may include customer-managed service agreements with third parties, and arrangements with suppliers. Accounts Payable [Policy Text Block] Accounts Payable Disclosure of accounting policy for insurance. Disclosure may include information regarding self-insurance for certain losses, stop loss coverage's, timing of losses and claims being charged to operations and accruing insurance liabilities. Insurance [Policy Text Block] Insurance Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block] Accrued Warranties Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Derivatives Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions