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EQUITY, ROYALTY AND INTEREST INCOME FROM INVESTEES (Details)

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EQUITY, ROYALTY AND INTEREST INCOME FROM INVESTEES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 27, 2015
Sep. 28, 2014
Sep. 27, 2015
Sep. 28, 2014
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income $ 69 $ 88 $ 212 $ 263
Royalty and interest income 9 11 28 31
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 78 99 240 294
Distribution - North American distributors        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 9 27 27 89
Distribution - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 8 8 23 22
Distribution - All other distributors        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 1 0 2 2
Manufacturing - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 18 5 47 6
Manufacturing - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 11 15 40 51
Manufacturing - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 9 13 32 39
Manufacturing - All other manufacturers        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income $ 13 $ 20 $ 41 $ 54