Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Statement (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012	Oct. 28, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 533,713	$ 762,201	$ 609,656
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrecognized pension and other postretirement obligations, net of taxes	19,336	(103,158)	(20,190)
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment, net of taxes	149	4,212	(1,992)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(18,470)	(13,620)	5,741
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	1,015	(112,566)	(16,441)
Comprehensive income	534,728	649,635	593,215
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	0	(180)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Joy Global Inc.	$ 534,728	$ 649,455	$ 593,215