Contingent Liabilities, Commitments and Legal Matters - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018	Jul. 31, 2018
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Standby repurchase obligations amount	$ 2,622,560	$ 2,748,465
Term of commitments	Up to eighteen months
Repurchase and guarantee reserve balances	$ 7,232	$ 7,400

Terms of commitments under repurchase agreements for the repurchase of products sold to dealers.

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