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INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
$ 931
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$ 897
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$ 838
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| Cummins share of net income |
325
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347
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375
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| Royalty and interest income |
36
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37
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41
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
361
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384
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416
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Minimum
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
20.00%
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Maximum
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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Distribution - North American distributors
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
114
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139
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| Cummins share of net income |
129
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147
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134
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| Number of partially-owned distributors |
9
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| Minimum ownership percentage in partially-owned distributors that are consolidated |
50.00%
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| Number of partially-owned distributors, consolidated |
3
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Distribution - North American distributors | Minimum
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
37.00%
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Distribution - North American distributors | Maximum
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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Distribution - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Cummins share of net income |
25
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26
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22
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Distribution - All other distributors
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Cummins share of net income |
1
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4
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4
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Distribution - International Distributors
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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| Number of partially-owned distributors |
5
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Manufacturing Entities | Maximum
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage of joint venture included in Consolidated Financial Statements |
50.00%
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Manufacturing - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
135
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113
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| Cummins share of net income |
63
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52
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80
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Manufacturing - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. | Minimum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
4
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| Power of mechanical engines (in horsepower) |
125
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Manufacturing - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. | Maximum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
13
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| Power of mechanical engines (in horsepower) |
545
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Manufacturing - Komatsu manufacturing alliances
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
132
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132
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| Other disclosure |
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| Number of manufacturing joint ventures |
2
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| Number of design joint ventures |
1
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Manufacturing - Komatsu manufacturing alliances | Minimum
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
20.00%
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Manufacturing - Komatsu manufacturing alliances | Maximum
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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Manufacturing - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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[1] |
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
103
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[1] |
107
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[1] |
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Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (Light-Duty) [Member]
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Cummins share of net income |
17
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5
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(7)
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Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (Light-Duty) [Member] | Minimum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
2.8
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Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (Light-Duty) [Member] | Maximum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
3.8
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Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (Heavy-Duty) [Member]
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Cummins share of net income |
(21)
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(13)
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(6)
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Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (Heavy-Duty) [Member] | Minimum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
10.5
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Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company (Heavy-Duty) [Member] | Maximum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
11.8
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Manufacturing - Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing, LLC
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
71
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65
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Manufacturing - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
67
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58
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| Cummins share of net income |
58
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61
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68
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Manufacturing - Tata Cummins, Ltd.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
50
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52
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| Cummins share of net income |
5
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11
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14
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Manufacturing - Cummins Olayan Energy Limited Guarantee
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
49.00%
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
34
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34
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Manufacturing - Shanghai Fleetguard Filter Co., Ltd.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
33
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31
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| Cummins share of net income |
13
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13
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15
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Manufacturing - Guangxi Cummins Industrial Power Co., Ltd.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Ownership percentage |
50.00%
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
26
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30
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Manufacturing - Guangxi Cummins Industrial Power Co., Ltd. | Minimum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
6.7
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Manufacturing - Guangxi Cummins Industrial Power Co., Ltd. | Maximum
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| Other disclosure |
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| Capacity of mechanical engines (in liters) |
9.3
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Manufacturing - Cummins Westport, Inc.
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Cummins share of net income |
4
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14
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14
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Manufacturing - All other manufacturers
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Cummins share of net income |
31
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27
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37
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Other Distributors and Manufacturers
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| Equity, royalty and interest income from investees |
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| Investments and advances to equity investees |
$ 166
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$ 136
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