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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details)

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2012
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Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 48
U.S. Distributor Commitments
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Licensing agreement term (in years) 3
Number of days in which distributors can terminate agreements without cause 60
Number of days in which distributors can terminate agreements with cause 30
Other Guarantees and Commitments
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Long-term purchase commitment, penalty exposure 33
Annual commitment under purchase contract with emission solutions business supplier from 2012 to 2018 73
Manufacturing - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 18
Manufacturing - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. | Maximum
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, current carrying value 1
Cummins Olayan Energy Limited Guarantee
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 17
Cummins Olayan Energy Limited Guarantee | Maximum
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, current carrying value 1
Other debt guarantees
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 11
Residual value guarantees and other
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, maximum potential loss 2
Engine parts supplier
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Long-term purchase commitment, penalty exposure 32
Performance bonds and other performance-related guarantees
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations, current carrying value 78
Joint Venture Commitments
 
Commitments and contingencies:  
Guarantee obligations commitment 67
Guarantee obligations investment funding expected in current year 56