Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

OPERATING SEGMENTS FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) Reportable Operating Segments, EBITDA Reconciliation to GAAP

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OPERATING SEGMENTS FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) Reportable Operating Segments, EBITDA Reconciliation to GAAP - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Operating results:      
Net sales [1] $ 24,021 $ 19,811 $ 23,571
Research, development and engineering expenses 1,090 906 1,001
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 506 452 330
Restructuring actions 0 0 119
Interest Expense 111 100 109
Depreciation and Amortization 659 670 669
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest 2,751 2,338 2,834
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 587 527 566
Net income 2,164 1,811 2,268
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 33 22 8
Cummins share of net income 2,131 1,789 2,260
Amortization of Debt Discount 3 3 3
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net assets 9,639 9,266  
Investments and advances to equity method investees 1,538 1,441  
Capital expenditures 734 528 700
Engine      
Operating results:      
Net sales 9,954 8,022 10,056
Research, development and engineering expenses 399 290 337
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 340 312 200
Interest income 8 9 15
Segment Reporting Information Income (Loss) before Interest Expense and Income Taxes Excluding and Restructuring Actions and Other Charges     1,472
Restructuring actions     18
Segment EBITDA 1,411 1,235 1,454
Depreciation and Amortization 205 208 202
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net assets 1,554 1,306  
Investments and advances to equity method investees 742 681  
Capital expenditures 341 202 240
Distribution      
Operating results:      
Net sales 7,772 7,136 8,071
Research, development and engineering expenses 48 31 28
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 63 62 52
Interest income 7 4 15
Segment Reporting Information Income (Loss) before Interest Expense and Income Taxes Excluding and Restructuring Actions and Other Charges     693
Restructuring actions     37
Segment EBITDA 731 665 656
Depreciation and Amortization 116 122 115
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net assets 2,294 2,444  
Investments and advances to equity method investees 329 313  
Capital expenditures 92 89 136
Components      
Operating results:      
Net sales 7,665 6,024 6,914
Research, development and engineering expenses 307 264 300
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 50 61 40
Interest income 5 4 8
Segment Reporting Information Income (Loss) before Interest Expense and Income Taxes Excluding and Restructuring Actions and Other Charges     1,117
Restructuring actions     20
Segment EBITDA 1,180 961 1,097
Depreciation and Amortization 183 192 222
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net assets 2,938 2,878  
Investments and advances to equity method investees 254 215  
Capital expenditures 184 140 191
Power Systems      
Operating results:      
Net sales 4,415 3,631 4,460
Research, development and engineering expenses 234 212 230
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 56 21 38
Interest income 5 4 8
Segment Reporting Information Income (Loss) before Interest Expense and Income Taxes Excluding and Restructuring Actions and Other Charges     524
Restructuring actions     12
Segment EBITDA 496 343 512
Depreciation and Amortization 131 130 118
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net assets 2,251 2,134  
Investments and advances to equity method investees 164 200  
Capital expenditures 80 79 107
New Power      
Operating results:      
Net sales 116 72 38
Research, development and engineering expenses 102 109 106
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (3) (4) 0
Interest income 0 0 0
Segment Reporting Information Income (Loss) before Interest Expense and Income Taxes Excluding and Restructuring Actions and Other Charges     (148)
Restructuring actions     1
Segment EBITDA (223) (172) (149)
Depreciation and Amortization 24 18 12
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net assets 602 504  
Investments and advances to equity method investees 49 32  
Capital expenditures 37 18 26
Total Segment      
Operating results:      
Net sales 29,922 24,885 29,539
Research, development and engineering expenses 1,090 906 1,001
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 506 452 330
Interest income 25 21 46
Segment Reporting Information Income (Loss) before Interest Expense and Income Taxes Excluding and Restructuring Actions and Other Charges     3,658
Restructuring actions     88
Segment EBITDA 3,595 3,032 3,570
Depreciation and Amortization 659 670 669
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net assets 9,639 9,266  
Investments and advances to equity method investees 1,538 1,441  
Capital expenditures 734 528 700
Corporate and Other      
Operating results:      
Net sales (5,901) (5,074) (5,968)
Segment EBITDA (74) 76 42
External Sales | Engine      
Operating results:      
Net sales 7,589 5,925 7,570
External Sales | Distribution      
Operating results:      
Net sales 7,742 7,110 8,040
External Sales | Components      
Operating results:      
Net sales 5,932 4,650 5,253
External Sales | Power Systems      
Operating results:      
Net sales 2,650 2,055 2,670
External Sales | New Power      
Operating results:      
Net sales 108 71 38
External Sales | Total Segment      
Operating results:      
Net sales 24,021 19,811 23,571
Intersegment sales | Engine      
Operating results:      
Net sales 2,365 2,097 2,486
Intersegment sales | Distribution      
Operating results:      
Net sales 30 26 31
Intersegment sales | Components      
Operating results:      
Net sales 1,733 1,374 1,661
Intersegment sales | Power Systems      
Operating results:      
Net sales 1,765 1,576 1,790
Intersegment sales | New Power      
Operating results:      
Net sales 8 1 0
Intersegment sales | Total Segment      
Operating results:      
Net sales $ 5,901 $ 5,074 $ 5,968
[1] (a)Includes sales to nonconsolidated equity investees of $1,713 million, $1,283 million and $1,191 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.