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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 9 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2016
Sep. 27, 2015
Oct. 02, 2016
Sep. 27, 2015
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income $ 64 $ 69 $ 205 $ 212
Royalty and interest income 10 9 29 28
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 74 78 234 240
Distribution - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 8 8 26 23
Distribution - North American distributors        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 7 9 18 27
Distribution - All other distributors        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 1 1 2 2
Manufacturing - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 19 18 59 47
Manufacturing - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 11 9 28 32
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company Ltd [Member]        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income 10 11 32 40
Manufacturing - All other manufacturers        
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees        
Cummins share of net income $ 8 $ 13 $ 40 $ 41