Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details)

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
U.S. Distributor Commitments
Jun. 30, 2013
Other Guarantees and Commitments
Jun. 30, 2013
Other Guarantees and Commitments
Maximum
Jun. 30, 2013
Cummins Olayan Energy Limited debt guarantee
Jun. 30, 2013
Residual value guarantees
Jun. 30, 2013
Other debt guarantees
Jun. 30, 2013
Engine parts supplier
Jun. 30, 2013
Performance bonds and other performance-related guarantees
Dec. 31, 2012
Performance bonds and other performance-related guarantees
Jun. 30, 2013
Joint Venture Commitments
Commitments and contingencies:                    
Licensing agreement term 3 years                  
Number of days in which distributors can terminate agreements without cause 60 days                  
Number of days in which distributors can terminate agreements with cause 30 days                  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss   $ 12   $ 8 $ 1 $ 3        
Long-term purchase commitment, penalty exposure   118         80      
Guarantee obligations, current carrying value     1         68 70  
Guarantee obligations commitment                   64
Joint venture estimated commitment to be funded this year                   $ 19