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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
Apr. 03, 2016
Mar. 29, 2015
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income $ 64 $ 58
Royalty and interest income 8 10
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 72 68
Distribution - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.    
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income 10 7
Distribution - North American distributors    
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income 5 10
Distribution - All other distributors    
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income 0 1
Manufacturing - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company    
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income 18 7
Manufacturing - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.    
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income 8 12
Manufacturing - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.    
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income 7 14
Manufacturing - All other manufacturers    
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees    
Cummins share of net income $ 16 $ 7