Document and Entity Information Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Long-term Debt [Text Block] LONG-TERM DEBT Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] INCOME TAXES Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Postretirement Benefit and Deferred Compensation Plans Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Data Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Contingencies Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings 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 Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 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 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 of common stock outstanding - Basic (in 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 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets [Abstract] ASSETS Assets Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the fiscal period Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the fiscal period Receivables, Net, Current [Abstract] Receivables, net: Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Customers (net of $3,828 and $4,075 as of October 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for allowance for doubtful accounts) Receivables, Net, Current Total receivables, net Receivables, net Inventory, Net Inventories, net Total Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant, and equipment, net Other Assets, Noncurrent Other assets Goodwill. Goodwill Goodwill at the beginning of the period Goodwill at the end of the period Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other intangible assets, net Total other intangible assets, net Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Current portion of long-term debt Short-term Borrowings Short-term debt Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accrued liabilities: Product Warranty Accrual, Current Warranty 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 Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [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 100,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 30,641,707 shares as of July 29, 2011, 31,310,103 shares as of July 30, 2010, and 31,394,942 shares as of October 31, 2010 Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Retained earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders' equity Balance Balance Liabilities and Stockholders' 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) Preferred stock, authorized voting shares 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, Shares Issued Preferred stock, issued non-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 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [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 Depreciation, amortization, and impairment losses Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments Equity income from affiliates Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment Gain on disposal of property, plant, and equipment Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal Gain on sale of a business Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense 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, Deferred 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 Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (Increase) decrease in other assets (Decrease) Increase in Other Assets The net cash inflow (outflow) for acquisition of or capital improvements on other tangible or intangible assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy, and from the sale of other tangible or intangible assets used to produce goods or deliver services not otherwise defined in the taxonomy. Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisitions, net of cash acquired Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash used for investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt Decrease in short-term debt Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Repayments of long-term debt, net of costs 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 Dividends, Common Stock Dividends paid on Toro common stock Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash used for financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rates changes on cash Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash paid during the fiscal year for: Cash Paid [Abstract] Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Interest Paid, Net Interest Income Taxes Paid, Net Income taxes CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Statement [Table] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive Income Statement [Line Items] Statement Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation Issuance of 703,930, 1,201,256 and 343,862 shares under stock-based compensation plans during 2010, 2009 and 2008 respectively Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition, Value Stock Repurchased During Period, Value Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Tax Effect from Share-based Compensation Excess tax benefits from stock options Other Comprehensive Income, Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Unrealized gain on derivative instruments, net of tax Comprehensive Income, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income Comprehensive income Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease) 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 Issuance of shares under stock-based compensation plans (in shares) Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities), Net, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Accrued Advertising, Current Advertising and marketing programs Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, authorized non-voting shares Cost of Revenue Sales Revenue, Net Net sales Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses Proceeds from sale of a business Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Proceeds from asset disposals Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Cash dividends paid on common stock - $0.72, $0.60, $0.60 per share during 2010, 2009 and 2008 respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Cumulative translation adjustments Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Pension liability adjustment, net of tax Retirement benefits adjustment, net of tax ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURE Acquisitions and Divestiture [Text Block]