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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 6 Months Ended
Jul. 03, 2016
Jun. 28, 2015
Jul. 03, 2016
Jun. 28, 2015
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income $ 77 $ 85 $ 141 $ 143
Royalty and interest income 11 9 19 19
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 88 94 160 162
Distribution - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 8 8 18 15
Distribution - North American distributors        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 6 8 11 18
Distribution - All other distributors        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 1 0 1 1
Manufacturing - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 22 22 40 29
Manufacturing - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 15 15 22 29
Manufacturing - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 9 11 17 23
Manufacturing - All other manufacturers        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income $ 16 $ 21 $ 32 $ 28