Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Land and land improvements Land and Land Improvements [Member] Buildings and leasehold improvements Building And Leasehold Improvements [Member] Long-lived, depreciable structure held for productive use, including office, production, storage and distribution facilities including addition or improvement to assets held under the lease arrangement. Machinery and equipment Machinery and Equipment [Member] Tooling Tools, Dies and Molds [Member] Computer hardware and software Computer Equipment [Member] Construction in process Construction in Progress [Member] Equipment Equipment [Member] Software and Software Development Costs Software and Software Development Costs [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Property and Depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Estimated useful life Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Capitalized interest amount Interest Costs Capitalized Subtotal Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Depreciation expense Depreciation SHORT-TERM CAPITAL RESOURCES SHORT-TERM CAPITAL RESOURCES Short-term Debt [Text Block] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Restricted stock and restricted stock units Restricted Stock And Restricted Stock Unit Awards [Member] Restricted stock and restricted stock units awarded by a company to their employees as a form of incentive compensation. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Weighted-average fair value at date of grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Fair value of restricted stock and restricted stock units vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of earnings before income taxes Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the company's consolidated effective tax rate Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of the provision for income taxes Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Schedule of tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the net deferred income tax assets Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward [Table Text Block] Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during next fiscal year Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) to be Recognized over Next Fiscal Year [Table Text Block] Schedule of amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the net gain (loss) and curtailment gain for the period for pension plans and/or other employee benefit plans, including amortization of unrecognized prior service (credit) and actuarial gain cost recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss). Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Pension and retiree medical benefits, tax Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Derivative instruments, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract] Statutory federal income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent Statutory federal income tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Employee Stock Ownership Plan Dividend, Percent Domestic manufacturer's deduction Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Deduction, Qualified Production Activity, Percent State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent Foreign taxes Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent Federal research tax credit Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Research, Percent Other, net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent Consolidated effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Accounting Policies [Abstract] Consignment inventory amount Other Inventory, Materials, Supplies and Merchandise under Consignment, Gross Number of fiscal years the entity has repurchased immaterial amounts of inventory under repurchase agreements Repurchase Agreements, Period The period of the repurchase agreements under which the company has repurchased immaterial amounts of inventory. Financing costs for distributor and dealer inventories Financing Costs for Distributor and Dealer Inventories The financing costs for distributor and dealer inventories during the period. Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] OTHER INCOME, NET Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Text Block] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Table] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves Type [Axis] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Domain] Allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves Allowance For Doubtful Accounts And Notes Receivable [Member] Allowance established for amounts due that are unlikely to be received including a valuation allowance relating to a written agreement to receive money, consisting of principal as well as any accrued interest, at a specified future date(s), for the portion that is expected to be uncollectible. Accrued advertising and marketing programs Accrued Advertising And Marketing Programs [Member] Describes the obligations incurred through that date and payable for advertising of the entity's goods and services and costs incurred in the process of promoting, selling and distributing a product or service. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] Movement in allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable reserves and accrued advertising and marketing programs Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Balance Charged to costs and expense Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Additions for Charges to Cost and Expense Deductions Valuation Allowances and Reserves, Deductions Balance at the end of the fiscal year Schedule of compensation costs related to stock-based awards Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan [Table Text Block] Schedule of stock options activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of total market value and the intrinsic value of options exercised Schedule of Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options Market Value and Intrinsic Value of Options Exercised [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the market value of stock options exercised and total intrinsic value of options exercised during the fiscal year. Schedule of weighted-average valuation assumptions of stock-based compensation Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards granted Schedule of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Unit Awards Grants in Period [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards granted during the period. Schedule of unvested restricted stock shares and the weighted average fair value at the date of grant Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of performance share awards granted Schedule of Performance Share Awards, Grants in Period [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of the performance share awards granted during the period. Schedule of unvested performance share awards and the weighted average fair value at the date of grant Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity [Table Text Block] Provision for income taxes: Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current provision: Current Federal, State and Local, Tax Expense (Benefit) [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total current provision Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred provision (benefit): Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total deferred provision (benefit) Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Receivables, net: Receivables, Net, Current [Abstract] Customers, net of allowances (2017 - $2,147; 2016 - $1,609) Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Other Nontrade Receivables, Current Total receivables, net Receivables, Net, Current Inventories, net Inventory, Net Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent Goodwill Goodwill Other intangible assets, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current portion of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Current Maturities Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued liabilities: Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Warranty Product Warranty Accrual, Current Advertising and marketing programs Accrued Advertising, Current Compensation and benefit costs Employee-related Liabilities, Current Insurance Accrued Insurance, Current Interest Accrued Interest, Current Accrued Interest, Current Other Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Long-term debt, less current portion Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized 1,000,000 voting and 850,000 non-voting shares, none issued and outstanding Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, par value $1.00 per share, authorized 175,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 106,882,972 shares as of October 31, 2017 and 108,427,393 shares as of October 31, 2016 Common Stock, Value, Issued Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade names BOSS Trade Names [Member] BOSS Trade Names [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Gross Carrying Amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Estimated Useful Life (Years) Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Amortization expense for intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Reduction amortization expense Amortization Of Intangible Assets, Decrease Amortization Of Intangible Assets, Decrease Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Fiscal 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Fiscal 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Fiscal 2020 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Fiscal 2021 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Fiscal 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five After fiscal 2022 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member] Cash Flow Derivative Instruments Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] Components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] Balance as of the beginning of the fiscal period Other comprehensive income before reclassifications OCI, before Reclassifications, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Amounts reclassified from AOCL Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net current period other comprehensive (income) loss Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Balance as of the end of the fiscal period Basis of Presentation and Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock Split Stock Split [Policy Text Block] Describes the entity's accounting policy for Stock Split. Accounting Estimates Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Receivables Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivables Trade Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Policy Text Block] 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. Inventory Valuations Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and Depreciation Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Indefinite-Life Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Indefinite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Long-Lived Assets Other Long Lived Assets [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for other long-lived assets which include property, plant and equipment and definite-life intangible assets. Accounts Payable Accounts Payable [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for accounts payable. Disclosures may include customer-managed service agreements with third parties, and arrangements with suppliers. Insurance Insurance [Policy Text Block] 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. Accrued Warranties Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties Policies [Policy Text Block] Derivatives Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Sales Promotions and Incentives Revenue Recognition, Incentives [Policy Text Block] Cost of Sales Cost of Sales, Policy [Policy Text Block] Selling, General, and Administrative Expense Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cost of Financing Distributor/Dealer Inventory Cost of Financing Distributor and Dealer Inventory [Policy Text Block] Describes the entity's accounting policy for cost of financing distributor and dealer inventory. Advertising Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Net Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash Flow Presentation Cash Flows [Policy Text Block] Describes the entity's accounting policy for cash flow presentation. This policy also addresses the method used to prepare the statement of cash flow. New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Minimum number of payment obligations to be financed Payment Obligations to be Financed, Number, Minimum The number of payment obligations of the company to be financed prior to their scheduled due dates at a discounted price to a participating financial institution. Outstanding payment obligations placed on the accounts payable tracking system Payment Obligations, Placed on Accounts Payable Tracking System Total amount of the entity's outstanding payment obligations that have been placed on the accounts payable tracking system. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Investments, Savings, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, expenses Expenses under Investments Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan Expenses incurred towards investments, savings and employee stock ownership plan for eligible employees. Projected benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation Amount of net liability recognized Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet Accumulated benefit obligation Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation Funded status of plans Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan Fair value of the plan assets Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets Net expense recognized Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Schedule of Stock by Class [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Class of Stock [Domain] Voting Preferred Stock Voting Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred stock securities that empower a holder to vote on corporate resolutions or the election of directors. Nonvoting Preferred Stock Nonvoting Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred stock securities that do not empower a holder to vote on corporate resolutions or the election of directors. Stock disclosures Class of Stock [Line Items] Preferred stock Preferred Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized Preferred stock, issued (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Issued Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding Common stock Common Stock, Number of Shares, Par Value and Other Disclosures [Abstract] Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Customers, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Performance share awards Performance Shares [Member] Restricted Stock Units Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Unvested at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Vested (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Unvested at the end of the period (in shares) Weighted-Average Fair Value at Date of Grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] Unvested at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Unvested at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Subsequent Events [Abstract] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Summary of quarterly financial data Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Measured on a recurring basis Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Level 2 Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Instrument [Axis] Derivative Contract [Domain] Derivative Contract [Domain] Forward currency contracts Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Assets and liabilities measured at fair value disclosures Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Assets: Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Forward currency contracts Derivative Asset Total assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities: Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Forward currency contracts Derivative Liability Deferred compensation liabilities Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent Total liabilities Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Patents Patents [Member] Non-compete agreements Noncompete Agreements [Member] Customer-related Customer Relationships [Member] Developed technology Developed Technology Rights [Member] Trade names Trade Names [Member] Other Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Non-amortizable - trade names Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Total other intangible assets, gross Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) Total other intangible assets, net Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] Currency swap contract Currency Swap [Member] Fair value of derivatives Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Summary of cash flow hedge activity Summary of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Abstract] Maximum time limit for cash flow hedge Maximum Length of Time Hedged in Cash Flow Hedge Cash flow hedge effectiveness testing, grace period Cash Flow Hedge Effectiveness Measurement Period The period of time which is the grace period within which the forecasted transaction must occur to be considered effective. Notional amount Derivative, Notional Amount Number of derivative contracts terminated Number of Derivative Contracts Terminated The number of derivative contracts terminated during the period. Losses from AOCL to earnings Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassification from Accumulated OCI to Income, Estimated Net Amount to be Transferred Stock option awards Stock Option Awards [Member] Contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, either to purchase or to sell a certain number of shares of stock at a predetermined price for a specified period of time. Market value of stock options exercised Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Total Market Value Represents the total market value of stock options exercised during the period. Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Schedule of fair value of derivatives and consolidated balance sheet location Schedule of Foreign Exchange Contracts, Statement of Financial Position [Table Text Block] Schedule of impact of derivative instruments on consolidated statements of earnings for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] Schedule of effects of the master netting arrangements on the fair value of the company's derivative contracts that are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of derivative and other financial assets and liabilities that are subject to offsetting, including master netting arrangements. Schedule of impact of derivative instruments on consolidated statements of earnings for derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Schedule of Cash Flow Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Stock Option Awards Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Cancelled/forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted-Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Granted (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Cancelled/forfeited (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted-average contractual life (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable at the end of the period (years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Outstanding of the beginning of the period, intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Outstanding of the end of the period, intrinsic value Exercisable at the end of the period, intrinsic value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Segment Reporting [Abstract] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Customer [Axis] Customer [Axis] Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Single customer Individual Customer [Member] Represents the details that pertain to any single customer. Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Customer concentration Customer Concentration Risk [Member] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Sales Sales Revenue, Net [Member] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Residential Residential Segment [Member] Represents Residential segment of the entity. Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Number of operating segments Number of Operating Segments Number of reportable business segments Number of Reportable Segments Number of customers Concentration Risk Number Represents the number of customers. Percentage of consolidated gross sales accounted for by one customer (as a percent) Concentration Risk, Percentage Net sales Revenue, Net Gross profit Gross Profit Net earnings Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Basic net earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted net earnings per share of common stock (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of other income (expense) Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table] Cross currency contracts Cross Currency Interest Rate Contract [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Net sales Sales [Member] Cost of sales Cost of Sales [Member] Other income, net Other Income [Member] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Axis] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Hedging Relationship [Domain] Cash Flow Hedging Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Related Data [Table] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Related Data [Table] no definition available Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Related Data [Line Items] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies And Related Data [Line Items] no definition available Stock Split Stock Split [Abstract] N/A. Stock split, conversion ratio Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio Percentage of common stock dividend to be distributed as a result of stock split Dividends Common Stock, Stock Percentage The percentage of common stock dividend distributed. 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Provision for depreciation, amortization and impairment loss Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization and Asset Impairment Combined amount of the aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets and the amount of any write-down of tangible assets, intangible assets or goodwill recognized in the income statement. 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Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Axis] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Short-term Debt, Type [Domain] Unsecured senior five-year revolving credit facility Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Standby letters of credit Standby Letters of Credit [Member] Swingline loans Swingline Loan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the swingline loans. Non-U.S. operations, unsecured short-term lines of credit Foreign Line of Credit [Member] Short-term capital resources Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Maximum borrowing capacity under credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Credit facility term (in years) Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Period Increase in the credit agreement's borrowing capacity available under the approval of named borrowers Line of Credit Facility, Borrowing Capacity, Available Increase Represents the available increase in borrowing capacity of the debt instrument under the approval of named borrowers. Description of variable base interest rate Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Outstanding debt Long-term Line of Credit Ratio of debt to EBITDA, maximum Debt Instrument, Covenant Ratio Debt to EBITDA Maximum Represents the maximum ratio of debt to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) permitted under the financial covenants. Other Other Segment [Member] Represents Distribution segment, which consists of company-owned domestic distribution companies and has been combined with the company's corporate activities and elimination of intersegment revenues and expenses that is shown as Other. Corporate expenses Corporate Expenses The cost of corporate expenses charged against earnings during the period. Interest expense Interest Expense Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total operating loss Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RELATED DATA Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Unrestricted common stock awards Stock Compensation Plan [Member] Title of Individual [Axis] Title of Individual [Axis] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Relationship to Entity [Domain] Non-employee directors Nonemployee [Member] Non-employee members of the Company's Board of Directors. Certain employees Certain Employees [Member] Represents a certain group of employees, as defined by the entity. Certain members of the Board Of Directors Board Of Directors [Member] Represents the entity's board of directors. Common stock available for future grants (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Award vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Term of award Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Requisite service period for non-employee director after which fair value of options granted is fully expensed on the date of grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Requisite Service Period Based on which Fair Value of Options Granted Expensed on Date of Grant Represents the requisite service period for non-employee director after which fair value of options granted is fully expensed on the date of grant. Compensation cost not yet recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Performance goal period Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award, Performance Period Represents the period over which performance goals of the entity are vested. Period for recognition Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] United States UNITED STATES Foreign Countries Foreign Countries [Member] A specified group of foreign countries about which segment information is provided by the entity. Geographic Data Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Long-lived assets Class of Treasury stock Class of Treasury Stock [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Stock repurchase program Stock Repurchase Program [Member] Represents information pertaining to the entity's stock repurchase program. Stock repurchase program Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] Additional number of shares authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program Additional Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Additional number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. Amount paid to repurchase the shares (in dollars) Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Par Value Method Repurchase of shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Number of shares remained authorized for repurchase Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Treasury shares Treasury Stock, Shares [Abstract] Treasury shares held Treasury Stock, Common, Shares Cost of treasury shares (in dollars) Treasury Stock, Common, Value EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term Debt [Text Block] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0, $(161), and $(51), respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Pension and retiree medical benefits, net of tax of $2,536, $(1,294), and $299, respectively Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Derivative instruments, net of tax of $(1,123), $(605), and $(933), respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Earnings before income taxes: Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] U.S. Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Earnings before income taxes Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Schedule of changes in net carrying amount of goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of other intangible assets Schedule of Finite and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of characteristics, including initial carrying value, residual amount, weighted-average useful life, of finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets by major class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by nature or by their use in the operations of the company. New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] ASU 2016-09 Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 ASU 2016-16 Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member] Accounting Standards Update 2016-16 [Member] New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] Discrete tax benefit Discrete Tax Benefit Relating to Adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 Discrete Tax Benefit Relating to Adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09 Increase in cash flows from operating activities Increase (Decrease) Cash Flows From Operating Activities Increase (Decrease) Cash Flows From Operating Activities Cumulative effect adjustment ASU 2016-16 Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Estimated Useful Life (Years) Weighted Average [Member] Expected life of option in years Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected stock price volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Risk-free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Weighted-average fair value at date of grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Axis] Investment, Name [Domain] Investment, Name [Domain] Red Iron Acceptance, LLC Red Iron [Member] Represents Red Iron Acceptance, LLC (Red Iron). Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Revenues Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Revenue Interest and operating expenses, net Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Cost of Sales Net income Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Net Income (Loss) Finance receivables, net Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial Information, Finance Receivables, Net The amount of financing receivables, net reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Other assets Equity Method Investment Summarized Financial information Other Assets The amount of other assets reported by an equity method investment of the entity. Total assets Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Assets Notes payable Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Notes Payable Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Notes Payable Other liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Liabilities Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Other Liabilities Partners' capital Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Partners Capital Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Partners Capital Total liabilities and partners' capital Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information, Liabilities Advertising costs Advertising Expense Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Cash dividends paid on common stock Dividends, Common Stock, Cash Issuance of shares for stock options exercised and restricted stock units vested during 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively Stock Issued During Period, Value, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Stock-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Contribution of stock to a deferred compensation trust Common Stock Issued, Deferred Compensation Trust 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. Purchase of shares of common stock during 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Other comprehensive loss Balance Income Taxes [Table] Income Taxes [Table] no definition available Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Axis] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Income Tax Authority [Domain] Foreign Jurisdictions Foreign Tax Authority [Member] Income Taxes [Line Items] Income Taxes [Line Items] no definition available Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings Deferred Tax Liabilities, Undistributed Foreign Earnings Net operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards Net operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions not subject to expiration Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration Net operating loss carryforwards in foreign jurisdictions subject to expiration between fiscal years 2017 and 2022 Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards Subject To Expiration Between Fiscal Years 2018 And 2026 Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards that are subject to expiration between fiscal years 2018 and 2026. Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries Accrued interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued Potential benefits that would affect the effective tax rate Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate Number of reporting units tested for impairment of goodwill Number of Reporting Units Number of reporting units containing goodwill Reporting Segments Number Containing Goodwill The number of reporting units which contain goodwill on their respective balance sheets. Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Percentage of total inventory valued under FIFO method Percentage of FIFO Inventory Effect of LIFO inventory layers reduction on cost of sales Effect of LIFO Inventory Liquidation on Income Inventory, Net [Abstract] Inventory, Net [Abstract] Raw materials and work in process Inventory, Work in Process and Raw Materials Finished goods and service parts Inventory, LIFO Reserve Total FIFO value FIFO Inventory Amount Less: adjustment to LIFO value Inventory, Finished Goods, Gross Inventory, Net INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Estimated useful life (years) Impairment of long-lived assets held-for-use Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Derivative [Line Items] Total ineffective portion and components excluded from effectiveness testing Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net Total derivatives not designated as cash flow hedging instruments Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net Total accumulated other comprehensive loss Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Intersegment Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Professional Professional Segment [Member] Represents Professional segment of the entity. Intersegment gross sales Sales Revenue, Goods, Gross Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Total assets Capital expenditures Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Business Combinations [Abstract] ACQUISITION Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract] Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Gross Liabilities Offset in the Balance Sheets Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability Liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral [Abstract] Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset Net Amount of Liabilities Presented in the Balance Sheet Summarized financial information concerning the company's reportable segments Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summary of the components of the loss before income taxes included in "Other" Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block] Schedule of net sales for groups of similar products and services Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table Text Block] Schedule of geographic area data Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas [Table Text Block] Transfer of assets from level 1 to level 2 Fair Value, Assets, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount Transfer of liabilities from level 1 to level 2 Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 1 to Level 2 Transfers, Amount Transfer of assets from level 2 to level 1 Fair Value, Assets, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Transfer of liabilities from level 2 to level 1 Fair Value, Liabilities, Level 2 to Level 1 Transfers, Amount Long-term debt with fixed interest rates Long-term Debt, Percentage Bearing Fixed Interest, Amount Carrying amount of long-term debt Long-term Debt, Gross Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract] Restricted cash and short-term investments Restricted Cash and Investments, Current FAIR VALUE Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] Balance at the beginning of the period Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increase as a result of tax positions taken during a prior period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions Increase as a result of tax positions taken during the current period Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions Decrease relating to settlements with taxing authorities Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities Reductions as a result of statute of limitations lapses Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations Balance at the end of the period Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Table] Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Table] no definition available Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency Nature [Axis] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain] Wholesale Financing Wholesale Financing [Member] Wholesale Financing End-User Financing End User Financing [Member] End User Financing COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Commitments And Contingent Liabilities [Line Items] no definition available Leases Leases, Operating [Abstract] Rental expense for operating leases Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Net Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Total future minimum lease payments Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years 2021 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years After 2022 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Customer Financing Customer Financing no definition available Receivables purchased by third party financing company from the company Third Party Financing, Sale of Receivables Represents the receivables purchased by third party financing companies, excluding Red Iron financed receivables, from the company. Receivables financed by third party financing company, excluding Red Iron, outstanding Third Party Financing, Receivables Outstanding Represents the receivables financed by third party financing companies, excluding Red Iron financed receivables, outstanding as of the reporting date. Maximum amount of contingent liability to repurchase inventory related receivables under limited inventory repurchase agreements Third Party Financing and Joint Venture Financing Contingent Liability, Maximum Repurchase Amount Represents the maximum amount of contingent liability to repurchase inventory related receivables under limited inventory repurchase agreements. Contingent liabilities for residual value or credit collection risk Third Party Financing and Joint Venture Financing Contingent Liability Represents the contingent liabilities for residual value or credit collection risk under the end-user financing agreements. Exposure for credit collection Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss Purchase Commitments Purchase Commitment [Abstract] Amount of noncancelable purchase commitments Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount Maximum obligation for the construction of a new corporate headquarters facility Long Term Purchase Commitment Maximum Amount Represents the maximum purchase obligation. Remaining obligation for the construction of a new corporate headquarters facility Long Term Purchase Commitment Remaining Obligation Amount Represents the remaining purchase obligation. Letters of Credit Letters of Credit [Abstract] Letters of credit outstanding Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount SCHEDULE II: Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of sales Cost of Goods and Services Sold Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expense Selling, General and Administrative Expense Operating earnings Operating Income (Loss) Provision for income taxes Net earnings Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - Basic (in shares) Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding - Diluted (in shares) Cash dividends paid on common stock (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid Issuance of options (in shares) Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Share-based Compensation, Net of Forfeitures Purchase of shares of common stock (in shares) Interest income Investment Income, Interest Retail financing revenue Retail Financing Revenue Represents the information pertaining to the revenue from retail financing. Foreign currency exchange rate gain (loss) Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Gain on sale of business Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business Non-cash income from finance affiliate Litigation recovery (settlements), net Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement Miscellaneous Other Nonoperating Income Total other income, net Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Revenue from External Customers by Products and Services [Table] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Equipment Equipment Products And Services [Member] Information regarding equipment products and services. Irrigation and lighting Irrigation And Lighting [Member] Information regarding irrigation and lighting products and services. Net sales for groups of similar products and services Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] Granted (in dollars per share) Total compensation cost for stock-based awards Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Related tax benefit from stock-based awards Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Deferred income tax assets: Deferred Tax Assets, Net [Abstract] Compensation and benefits Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits Warranty and insurance Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Warranty And Insurance Reserves And Accruals The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from estimated warranty and insurance reserves, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when losses are actually incurred, and which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Advertising and sales allowance Deferred Tax Assets Tax Deferred Expense Reserves And Accruals Advertising And Sales Allowance Reserves And Accruals The tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of the estimated future tax deductions arising from advertising and sales allowance which can only be realized if sufficient tax-basis income is generated in future periods to enable the deduction to be taken. Other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Total deferred income tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Gross Deferred income tax liabilities: Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net [Abstract] Depreciation Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation Deferred Tax Liabilities, Depreciation Amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Amortization Total deferred income tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Deferred income tax assets, net Deferred Tax Assets, Net Schedule of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Fiscal 2015 Acquisitions Fiscal2015 Acquisitions [Member] Represents the acquisition of assets and liabilities during the fiscal year 2015. Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument [Axis] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] Term loan, due October 25, 2019 Line of Credit [Member] 6.625% Senior Notes, due May 1, 2037 Senior Notes [Member] Debt securities issued in June 1997 Debt Securities Issued In June1997 [Member] Represents the information pertaining to debt securities issued in June 1997. 7.125% coupon 10-year notes Coupon7.125 Percent Debt Notes [Member] Represents the information pertaining to 7.125% coupon notes. 7.800% Debentures, due June 15, 2027 Corporate Debt Securities [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Aggregate principal amount of notes issued Debt Instrument, Face Amount Note payable at fair value Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred Total long-term debt Long-term Debt Interest rate percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt discount, unamortized Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount Total underwriting fee and direct debt issue costs Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense Effective interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Basis points Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Percentage of par value at which debt was issued Debt Instrument Issuance Price as Percentage of Par Value Represents the amount of debt issued as a percentage of its par value. Maturity period (in years) Debt Instrument, Term Repayment of face amount of debt Debt Instrument, Repurchased Face Amount Redemption price as a percentage of the principal amount upon the occurrence of both a change of control and downgrade of rating (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Repurchase Offer Due to Change of Control and Downgrade of Notes below an Investment Grade Rating, Percentage of Principal Represents the percentage of the principal amount at which the debt instrument is redeemable upon the occurrence of both a change of control of the entity and a downgrade of the debt instrument below an investment grade rating. Amount paid to terminate forward-starting interest rate swap agreements Payment Made to Terminate Interest Rate Derivatives Amount paid to terminate forward-starting interest rate swap agreements during the period. Number of terminated forward-starting interest rate swap agreements Number of Interest Rate Derivatives Held Deferred income amount at the time of swap termination Deferred Income Earned on Swap Balance at Termination Represents the remaining amount of deferred income earned on interest rate swap agreements at the time the swap was terminated. Principal payments on long-term debt in fiscal years Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] 2018 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months 2019 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two 2020 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three 2021 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four 2022 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five After 2022 Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Goodwill Goodwill [Line Items] Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill as of the beginning of the fiscal period Goodwill acquired Goodwill, Acquired During Period Translation adjustments Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill as of the end of the fiscal period Period of unlimited automatic extensions after the initial term of joint venture Period of Unlimited Automatic Extensions after Initial Term of Joint Venture Represents the period of unlimited automatic extensions after the initial term of joint venture. Period of notice to be given by parties under joint venture for not extending initial term of joint venture Period of Notice to be Given by Parties under Joint Venture for Not Extending Initial Term of Joint Venture Represents the period of notice to be given by parties under the joint venture for not extending the initial term or any subsequent term of the joint venture. Portion owned by Toro (as a percent) Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage Portion owned by TCFIF (as a percent) Ownership Percentage Held by Co Venture under Joint Venture Represents the percentage of ownership held by the co-venture under the joint venture. Investment in joint venture Equity Method Investments Maximum aggregate amount of products repossessed by Red Iron and the TCFIF Canadian affiliate, entity has agreed to repurchase in a calendar year Maximum Aggregate Amount of Products Repossessed by Joint Venture Entity, Agreed to Repurchase Represents the maximum aggregate amount of products repossessed by the joint venture, that the entity has agreed to repurchase in a calendar year. Net amount of receivables financed for dealers and distributors Equity Method Investment, Receivables Financed For Dealers And Distributors, Net The net amount of receivables financed under separate agreements between Red Iron and the dealers and distributors during the period. Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL"), net of tax, within the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of components and activity of accumulated other comprehensive loss Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block] INCOME TAXES Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial Instruments Disclosure [Text Block] GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain] Defined Benefit Pension Plans Pension Plan [Member] Post-retirement Benefit Plan Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Member] EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Net actuarial loss (gain) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net Gains (Losses) Net of Tax The post tax net amount of gains and losses that are not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost and that are recognized as increases or decreases in other comprehensive income as they arise. Gains and losses are due to changes in the value of either the benefit obligation or the plan assets resulting from experience different from that assumed or from a change in an actuarial assumption, or the consequence of a decision to temporarily deviate from the substantive plan. Net prior service cost Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Net Prior Service Cost, Credit Net of Tax Amount related to the post tax cost of benefit changes attributable to plan participants' prior service pursuant to a plan amendment or a plan initiation, which has not yet been recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost. Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net of Tax Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year [Abstract] Net actuarial loss (gain) Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Gain (Loss) Total Defined Benefit Plan, Amount to be Amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Next Fiscal Year Amounts recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans Amounts Recognized In Net Periodic Benefit Cost And Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract] No definition available. Net actuarial gain Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Unamortized Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Prior service cost Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Net of Tax Amortization of unrecognized actuarial gain Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Gain (Loss), Net of Tax Total recognized in other comprehensive income Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss (income) Amount Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax 4% Unsecured Note, due November 14, 2017 Unsecured Debt [Member] Total long-term debt Less: unamortized discounts, debt issuance costs and deferred charges Debt Instrument, Unamortized Discount (Premium) and Debt Issuance Costs, Net Less: current portion of long-term debt