Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2014	Aug. 02, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 162,968	$ 149,895
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Noncash income from finance affiliate	(5,598)	(5,658)
Provision for depreciation and amortization	38,104	39,204
Stock-based compensation expense	8,478	7,927
Decrease in deferred income taxes	(43)	183
Other	2	28
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(59,774)	(56,762)
Inventories, net	(53,716)	(12,048)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	1,167	(1,539)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, and other long-term liabilities	72,625	36,910
Net cash used by operating activities	164,213	158,140
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment	(53,228)	(34,390)
Proceeds from asset disposals	161	344
Contributions to finance affiliate, net	2,324	2,977
Acquisition, net of cash acquired	(715)
Net cash used in investing activities	(51,458)	(31,069)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of short-term debt	300	(415)
Increase in (repayments of) long-term debt	18	(1,769)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based awards	8,536	5,196
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	6,813	8,146
Purchases of Toro common stock	(100,507)	(76,003)
Dividends paid on Toro common stock	(33,871)	(24,453)
Net cash used in financing activities	(118,711)	(89,298)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	857	(2,449)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(5,099)	35,324
Cash and cash equivalents as of the beginning of the fiscal period	182,993	125,856
Cash and cash equivalents as of the end of the fiscal period	$ 177,894	$ 161,180