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The net gain or loss from the sale of investments in equity securities and businesses.

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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period.

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Restructuring, Impairments and Divestitures - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Apr. 30, 2020	Apr. 30, 2019	Apr. 30, 2020	Apr. 30, 2019
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Asset impairment charges		$ 13	$ 1	$ 13	$ 3
Gain (Loss) on Sales of Investments and Businesses, Net				$ 0	59
Navistar Defense [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Equity Interest, Percent Sold	70.00%
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	$ 140
Gain (Loss) on Sales of Investments and Businesses, Net	$ 54
Global Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges		12
Assets Leased to Others [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Asset impairment charges		$ 1	$ 1		$ 3