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GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2014
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Dec. 31, 2012
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| Finite Lived Intangible Assets | |||
| Intangible asset, Net | $ 343us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet | $ 357us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet | |
| Amortization expense for software and other intangibles | 99us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | 86us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets | 64us-gaap_AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets |
| Projected amortization expense | |||
| 2015 | 86us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseNextTwelveMonths | ||
| 2016 | 75us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearTwo | ||
| 2017 | 56us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearThree | ||
| 2018 | 36us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFour | ||
| 2019 | 25us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAmortizationExpenseYearFive | ||
| Software | |||
| Finite Lived Intangible Assets | |||
| Intangible asset, Gross |
472us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ComputerSoftwareIntangibleAssetMember |
494us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ComputerSoftwareIntangibleAssetMember |
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| Less: Accumulated amortization |
(218)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ComputerSoftwareIntangibleAssetMember |
(218)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ComputerSoftwareIntangibleAssetMember |
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| Intangible asset, Net |
254us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ComputerSoftwareIntangibleAssetMember |
276us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = us-gaap_ComputerSoftwareIntangibleAssetMember |
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| Trademarks, patents and other | |||
| Finite Lived Intangible Assets | |||
| Intangible asset, Gross |
164us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = cmi_TrademarksPatentsAndOtherIntangibleAssetMember |
135us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsGross / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = cmi_TrademarksPatentsAndOtherIntangibleAssetMember |
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| Less: Accumulated amortization |
(75)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = cmi_TrademarksPatentsAndOtherIntangibleAssetMember |
(54)us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = cmi_TrademarksPatentsAndOtherIntangibleAssetMember |
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| Intangible asset, Net |
$ 89us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = cmi_TrademarksPatentsAndOtherIntangibleAssetMember |
$ 81us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsNet / us-gaap_FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsByMajorClassAxis = cmi_TrademarksPatentsAndOtherIntangibleAssetMember |
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| Trademarks, patents and other | Low end of range | |||
| Finite Lived Intangible Assets | |||
| Finite lived intangible assets amortization period | 3 years | ||
| Trademarks, patents and other | High end of range | |||
| Finite Lived Intangible Assets | |||
| Finite lived intangible assets amortization period | 12 years | ||
| Software developed or obtained for internal use | Low end of range | |||
| Finite Lived Intangible Assets | |||
| Finite lived intangible assets amortization period | 3 years | ||
| Software developed or obtained for internal use | High end of range | |||
| Finite Lived Intangible Assets | |||
| Finite lived intangible assets amortization period | 12 years | ||
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the next fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fifth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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