Caterpillar Financial Services 10-Q 1 Nov 13 2013 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013
Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000764764	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1

Consolidated_Statements_of_Pro

Consolidated Statements of Profit (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Retail finance	$343		$341		$1,042		$995
Operating lease	238		218		687		648
Wholesale finance	72		82		229		252
Other, net	45		37		114		119
Total revenues	698		678		2,072		2,014
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Interest	179		201		557		603
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	198		174		556		515
General, operating and administrative	106		104		317		308
Provision for credit losses	39		39		86		92
Other	6		7		16		20
Total expenses	528		525		1,532		1,538
Other income (expense)	-5		0		-30		-9
Profit before income taxes	165		153		510		467
Provision for income taxes	44		41		131		126
Profit of consolidated companies	121		112		379		341
Less: Profit attributable to noncontrolling interests	3		3		9		8
Profit	$118	[1]	$109	[1]	$370	[1]	$333	[1]
[1]	Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	$121	$112	$379	$341
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (expense)/benefit	118	89	-47	28
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax (expense)/benefit	-2	-3	0	-4
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax (expense)/benefit	1	1	3	2
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	117	87	-44	26
Comprehensive income (loss)	238	199	335	367
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	4	2	12	7
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation	$234	$197	$323	$360

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation, tax	$33	$18	$24	($1)
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gains (losses) deferred, tax	1	1	0	2
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, tax	$0	$0	($1)	($1)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,044	$2,080
Finance receivables	'	'
Retail notes receivable	11,105	11,111
Wholesale notes receivable	3,695	4,238
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Retail	14,408	13,589
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Wholesale	637	643
Total gross finance receivables	29,845	29,581
Less: Unearned income	-971	-998
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-404	-426
Total net finance receivables	28,470	28,157
Notes receivable from Caterpillar	330	360
Equipment on operating leases, less accumulated depreciation	3,279	2,959
Deferred and refundable income taxes	161	115
Other assets	1,024	1,071
Total assets	35,308	34,742
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:	'	'
Payable to dealers and others	117	109
Payable to Caterpillar - other	73	85
Accrued expenses	200	267
Income taxes payable	67	70
Payable to Caterpillar - borrowings	186	208
Short-term borrowings	5,557	4,651
Current maturities of long-term debt	6,565	5,991
Long-term debt	18,064	19,086
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities	521	552
Total liabilities	31,350	31,019
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 7 and 9)	'	'
Common stock - $1 par value Authorized: 2,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: one share (at paid-in amount)	745	745
Additional paid-in capital	2	2
Retained earnings	2,964	2,694
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	129	176
Noncontrolling interests	118	106
Total stockholder's equity	3,958	3,723
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	$35,308	$34,742

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin1

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Stockholdersb Equity:	'	'
Common stock - par value	$1	$1
Common stock - authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock - issued	1	1
Common stock - outstanding	1	1

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity (USD $)	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	Noncontrolling interests
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$3,470	$745	$2	$2,512	$116	$95
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	341	'	'	333	'	8
Dividend paid to Cat Inc.	-250	'	'	-250	'	'
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	28	'	'	'	29	-1
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	-2	'	'	'	-2	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	3,587	745	2	2,595	143	102
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	3,723	745	2	2,694	176	106
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	379	'	'	370	'	9
Dividend paid to Cat Inc.	-100	'	'	-100	'	'
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	-47	'	'	'	-50	3
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	3	'	'	'	3	'
Balance at Sep. 30, 2013	$3,958	$745	$2	$2,964	$129	$118

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	$379	$341
Adjustments for non-cash items:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	570	529
Amortization of receivables purchase discount	-175	-181
Provision for credit losses	86	92
Gain on sales of receivables	-2	-2
Other, net	57	-20
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Receivables from others	10	-61
Other receivables/payables with Caterpillar	2	16
Payable to dealers and others	-76	-12
Accrued interest payable	-65	-58
Accrued expenses and other liabilities, net	-22	-12
Income taxes payable	-49	24
Payments on interest rate swaps	-2	0
Net cash provided by operating activities	713	656
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures for equipment on operating leases and other capital expenditures	-1,244	-1,232
Proceeds from disposals of equipment	507	688
Additions to finance receivables	-10,400	-14,195
Collections of finance receivables	8,806	11,255
Net changes in Caterpillar purchased receivables	600	366
Proceeds from sales of receivables	111	109
Net change in variable lending to Caterpillar	32	-47
Additions to other notes receivable with Caterpillar	-22	-92
Collections on other notes receivable with Caterpillar	20	92
Restricted cash and cash equivalents activity, net	4	47
Other, net	-1	-1
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	-1,587	-3,010
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Net change in variable lending from Caterpillar	0	203
Proceeds from debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)	6,854	9,617
Payments on debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)	-7,636	-6,237
Short-term borrowings, net (original maturities three months or less)	1,735	128
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-100	-250
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	853	3,461
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-15	-95
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-36	1,012
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,080	1,176
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$2,044	$2,188

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of (a) the consolidated profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (b) the consolidated comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, (c) the consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (d) the consolidated changes in stockholder's equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 and (e) the consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
	We have revised previously reported cash flows from operating and financing activities for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 to correct the treatment of interest payments on certain bank borrowings.  Cash provided by operating activities decreased from the amounts previously reported by $44 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2012, and cash provided by financing activities increased by the same amount. Management has concluded that the impact was not material to any quarterly or annual period.
	Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as supplemented by our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2013 to reflect certain revisions to the consolidated financial statements.
	The December 31, 2012 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, as supplemented by our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 27, 2013 to reflect certain revisions to the consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.
	We consolidate all variable-interest entities (VIEs) where we are the primary beneficiary. For VIEs, we assess whether we are the primary beneficiary as prescribed by the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the performance of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity. Please refer to Note 7 for more information.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
	Comprehensive income/(loss) and its components are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity, consisted of the following:
	(Millions of dollars)	Foreign				Derivative				Total
		currency				financial
		translation				instruments
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	151			$	(8	)		$	143
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	17			$	(4	)		$	13
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	117				(2		)		115
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				1				1
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	117				(1		)		116
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	134			$	(5	)		$	129
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)		$	176
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(50		)		—				(50		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				3				3
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(50		)		3				(47		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	134			$	(5	)		$	129
	The effect of the reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		Classification of		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		income (expense)		30-Sep-13				30-Sep-13
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	—			$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		(1		)		(4		)
	Reclassifications before tax			(1		)		(4		)
	Tax (provision) benefit			—				1
	Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)			$	(1	)		$	(3	)

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities – In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued accounting guidance on disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities. The guidance requires entities to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions that are offset in the statement of financial position, as well as instruments and transactions that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. In January 2013, the FASB issued guidance clarifying the scope of the disclosures to apply only to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements and securities lending and securities borrowing transactions. This guidance was effective January 1, 2013, with retrospective application required. The guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note 5 for additional information.
	Reporting of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income – In February 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance requires an entity to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income if the amount is reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income in the same reporting period, a cross reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about the reclassification amounts is required. This guidance was effective January 1, 2013 and did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note 2 for additional information.
	Joint and several liability arrangements – In February 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements. The guidance requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The entity is also required to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as any other information about those obligations. This guidance is effective January 1, 2014, with retrospective application required. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.
	Parent's accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity – In March 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the parent's accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. The new standard clarifies existing guidance regarding when the CTA should be released into earnings upon various deconsolidation and consolidation transactions. This guidance is effective January 1, 2014. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.
	Presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists – In July 2013, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists.  The guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward in the financial statements if available under the applicable tax jurisdiction.   The guidance is effective January 1, 2014.  We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.

Financing_Activities

Financing Activities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Financing Activities	'
	Financing Activities
	A. Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
	We apply a systematic methodology to determine the Allowance for credit losses for finance receivables. Based upon our analysis of credit losses and risk factors, our portfolio segments are as follows:
	•	Customer - Finance receivables with retail customers.
	•	Dealer - Finance receivables with Caterpillar dealers.
	•	Caterpillar Purchased Receivables - Trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar entities.
	We further evaluate our portfolio segments by the class of finance receivables, which is defined as a level of information (below a portfolio segment) in which the finance receivables have the same initial measurement attribute and a similar method for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Typically, our finance receivables within a geographic area have similar credit risk profiles and methods for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Our classes, which align with management reporting for credit losses, are as follows:
	•	North America - Finance receivables originated in the United States or Canada.
	•	Europe - Finance receivables originated in Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
	•	Asia/Pacific - Finance receivables originated in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
	•	Mining - Finance receivables related to large mining customers worldwide.
	•	Latin America - Finance receivables originated in Central and South American countries and Mexico.
	•	Caterpillar Power Finance - Finance receivables related to marine vessels with Caterpillar engines worldwide and Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems and non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems worldwide.
	Impaired loans and finance leases
	For all classes, a loan or finance lease is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan or finance lease. Loans and finance leases reviewed for impairment include loans and finance leases that are past due, non-performing or in bankruptcy. Recognition of income is suspended and the loan or finance lease is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future income is not probable (generally after 120 days past due except in locations where local regulatory requirements dictate a different method, or instances in which relevant information is known that warrants placing the loan or finance lease on non-accrual status). Accrual is resumed and previously suspended income is recognized, when the loan or finance lease becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed. Cash receipts on impaired loans or finance leases are recorded against the receivable and then to any unrecognized income.
	During the second quarter of 2013, we changed the classification of certain loans and finance leases previously reported as impaired.  While these loans and finance leases had been incorrectly reported as impaired, the related allowance for these loans and finance leases was appropriately measured; therefore, this change had no impact on the Allowance for credit losses.  The impact of incorrectly reporting these loans and finance leases as impaired was not considered material to previously issued financial statements; however, prior period impaired loan and finance lease balances reported in Notes 4 and 8 have been revised.
	There were no impaired loans or finance leases as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, for the Dealer and Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments. The average recorded investment for impaired loans and finance leases for the Dealer and Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments was zero for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
	Individually impaired loans and finance leases for the Customer portfolio segment were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		As of September 30, 2013											As of December 31, 2012
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With	Recorded				Unpaid			Related				Recorded				Unpaid				Related
	No Allowance Recorded	Investment				Principal			Allowance				Investment				Principal				Allowance
						Balance											Balance
	Customer
	North America	$	20			$	19		$	—			$	28			$	27			$	—
	Europe	53				52			—				45				45				—
	Asia/Pacific	2				2			—				2				2				—
	Mining	127				127			—				1				1				—
	Latin America	16				16			—				7				7				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	305				304			—				295				295				—
	Total	$	523			$	520		$	—			$	378			$	377			$	—
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With
	An Allowance Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	16			$	14		$	4			$	25			$	23			$	7
	Europe	19				15			7				28				26				11
	Asia/Pacific	22				22			6				19				19				4
	Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—
	Latin America	62				62			18				30				30				8
	Caterpillar Power Finance	94				89			25				113				109				24
	Total	$	213			$	202		$	60			$	215			$	207			$	54
	Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	36			$	33		$	4			$	53			$	50			$	7
	Europe	72				67			7				73				71				11
	Asia/Pacific	24				24			6				21				21				4
	Mining	127				127			—				1				1				—
	Latin America	78				78			18				37				37				8
	Caterpillar Power Finance	399				393			25				408				404				24
	Total	$	736			$	722		$	60			$	593			$	584			$	54
	(Millions of dollars)
		Three Months Ended							Three Months Ended
		30-Sep-13							30-Sep-12
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
	Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
		Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
	Customer
	North America	$	23			$	—		$	41			$	1
	Europe	52				—			45				—
	Asia/Pacific	3				—			3				—
	Mining	96				2			9				1
	Latin America	14				—			6				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	280				1			219				—
Total	$	468			$	3		$	323			$	2
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America	$	14			$	—		$	25			$	—
Europe	21				—			27				1
Asia/Pacific	18				—			15				—
Mining	—				—			—				—
Latin America	53				1			37				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	156				1			106				—
Total	$	262			$	2		$	210			$	2
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
Customer
North America	$	37			$	—		$	66			$	1
Europe	73				—			72				1
Asia/Pacific	21				—			18				—
Mining	96				2			9				1
Latin America	67				1			43				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	436				2			325				—
Total	$	730			$	5		$	533			$	4
(Millions of dollars)
	Nine Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
	30-Sep-13							30-Sep-12
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
	Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
Customer
North America	$	26			$	3		$	56			$	2
Europe	48				—			45				—
Asia/Pacific	4				—			4				—
Mining	40				2			8				1
Latin America	11				—			6				—
Caterpillar Power Finance	285				2			204				2
Total	$	414			$	7		$	323			$	5
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America	$	18			$	—		$	25			$	—
Europe	23				1			26				1
Asia/Pacific	18				1			13				1
Mining	1				—			—				—
Latin America	44				2			26				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	143				1			87				—
Total	$	247			$	5		$	177			$	3
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
Customer
North America	$	44			$	3		$	81			$	2
Europe	71				1			71				1
Asia/Pacific	22				1			17				1
Mining	41				2			8				1
Latin America	55				2			32				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	428				3			291				2
Total	$	661			$	12		$	500			$	8
Non-accrual and past due loans and finance leases
For all classes, we consider a loan or finance lease past due if any portion of a contractual payment is due and unpaid for more than 30 days. Recognition of income is suspended and the loan or finance lease is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future income is not probable (generally after 120 days past due except in locations where local regulatory requirements dictate a different method, or instances in which relevant information is known that warrants placing the loan or finance lease on non-accrual status). Accrual is resumed and previously suspended income is recognized, when the loan or finance lease becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed.
As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no loans or finance leases on non-accrual status for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments.
The investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
	September 30,				December 31,
	2013				2012
Customer
North America	$	39			$	59
Europe	41				38
Asia/Pacific	51				36
Mining	31				12
Latin America	194				148
Caterpillar Power Finance	141				220
Total	$	497			$	513
Aging related to loans and finance leases was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
	September 30, 2013
	31-60				61-90			91+				Total				Current				Total		91+ Still
	Days				Days			Days				Past Due								Finance		Accruing
	Past Due				Past Due			Past Due												Receivables
Customer
North America	$	33			$	9		$	29			$	71			$	6,271			$	6,342	$	—
Europe	32				16			36				84				2,682				2,766		8
Asia/Pacific	65				42			61				168				3,264				3,432		16
Mining	—				—			12				12				2,281				2,293		—
Latin America	63				34			189				286				2,491				2,777		5
Caterpillar Power Finance	7				18			69				94				3,025				3,119		1
Dealer
North America	—				—			—				—				3,113				3,113		—
Europe	—				—			—				—				687				687		—
Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				716				716		—
Mining	—				—			—				—				5				5		—
Latin America	—				—			1				1				980				981		1
Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
North America	20				4			1				25				1,302				1,327		1
Europe	3				1			1				5				457				462		—
Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				346				346		—
Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
Latin America	—				—			—				—				497				497		—
Caterpillar Power Finance	3				—			—				3				8				11		—
Total	$	226			$	124		$	399			$	749			$	28,125			$	28,874	$	32
(Millions of dollars)
	December 31, 2012
	31-60				61-90			91+				Total				Current				Total		91+ Still
	Days				Days			Days				Past Due								Finance		Accruing
	Past Due				Past Due			Past Due												Receivables
Customer
North America	$	35			$	8		$	52			$	95			$	5,889			$	5,984	$	—
Europe	23				9			36				68				2,487				2,555		6
Asia/Pacific	53				19			54				126				3,354				3,480		18
Mining	—				1			12				13				1,960				1,973		—
Latin America	62				19			138				219				2,500				2,719		—
Caterpillar Power Finance	15				14			126				155				3,017				3,172		4
Dealer
North America	—				—			—				—				2,931				2,931		—
Europe	—				—			—				—				652				652		—
Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				945				945		—
Mining	—				—			—				—				1				1		—
Latin America	—				—			—				—				1,057				1,057		—
Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
North America	17				3			2				22				1,334				1,356		2
Europe	1				—			—				1				331				332		—
Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				868				868		—
Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
Latin America	—				—			—				—				547				547		—
Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			1				1				10				11		1
Total	$	206			$	73		$	421			$	700			$	27,883			$	28,583	$	31
Allowance for credit losses
In estimating the Allowance for credit losses, we review loans and finance leases that are past due, non-performing or in bankruptcy. An analysis of the Allowance for credit losses was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
	September 30, 2013
Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
								Purchased
								Receivables
Balance at beginning of year	$	414			$	9		$	3			$	426
Receivables written off	(133		)		—			—				(133		)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	38				—			—				38
Provision for credit losses	76				2			—				78
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(1		)		—			—				(1		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4		)		—			—				(4		)
Balance at end of period	$	390			$	11		$	3			$	404
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	60			$	—		$	—			$	60
Collectively evaluated for impairment	330				11			3				344
Ending Balance	$	390			$	11		$	3			$	404
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	736			$	—		$	—			$	736
Collectively evaluated for impairment	19,993				5,502			2,643				28,138
Ending Balance	$	20,729			$	5,502		$	2,643			$	28,874
(Millions of dollars)
	December 31, 2012
Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
								Purchased
								Receivables
Balance at beginning of year	$	360			$	6		$	3			$	369
Receivables written off	(149		)		—			—				(149		)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	47				—			—				47
Provision for credit losses	157				3			—				160
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(2		)		—			—				(2		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1				—			—				1
Balance at end of year	$	414			$	9		$	3			$	426
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	54			$	—		$	—			$	54
Collectively evaluated for impairment	360				9			3				372
Ending Balance	$	414			$	9		$	3			$	426
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	593			$	—		$	—			$	593
Collectively evaluated for impairment	19,290				5,586			3,114				27,990
Ending Balance	$	19,883			$	5,586		$	3,114			$	28,583
Credit quality of finance receivables
The credit quality of finance receivables is reviewed on a monthly basis. Credit quality indicators include performing and non-performing. Non-performing is defined as finance receivables currently over 120 days past due and/or on non-accrual status or in bankruptcy. Finance receivables not meeting the criteria listed above are considered performing. Non-performing receivables have the highest probability for credit loss. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to non-performing receivables is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral. In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral. In addition, consideration is given to credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees in determining the Allowance for credit losses attributable to non-performing receivables.
The recorded investment in performing and non-performing finance receivables was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
	September 30, 2013
	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
								Purchased
								Receivables
Performing
North America	$	6,303			$	3,113		$	1,327			$	10,743
Europe	2,725				687			462				3,874
Asia/Pacific	3,381				716			346				4,443
Mining	2,262				5			—				2,267
Latin America	2,583				981			497				4,061
Caterpillar Power Finance	2,978				—			11				2,989
Total Performing	$	20,232			$	5,502		$	2,643			$	28,377
Non-Performing
North America	$	39			$	—		$	—			$	39
Europe	41				—			—				41
Asia/Pacific	51				—			—				51
Mining	31				—			—				31
Latin America	194				—			—				194
Caterpillar Power Finance	141				—			—				141
Total Non-Performing	$	497			$	—		$	—			$	497
Total Performing and Non-Performing
North America	$	6,342			$	3,113		$	1,327			$	10,782
Europe	2,766				687			462				3,915
Asia/Pacific	3,432				716			346				4,494
Mining	2,293				5			—				2,298
Latin America	2,777				981			497				4,255
Caterpillar Power Finance	3,119				—			11				3,130
Total	$	20,729			$	5,502		$	2,643			$	28,874
(Millions of dollars)
	December 31, 2012
	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
								Purchased
								Receivables
Performing
North America	$	5,925			$	2,931		$	1,356			$	10,212
Europe	2,517				652			332				3,501
Asia/Pacific	3,444				945			868				5,257
Mining	1,961				1			—				1,962
Latin America	2,571				1,057			547				4,175
Caterpillar Power Finance	2,952				—			11				2,963
Total Performing	$	19,370			$	5,586		$	3,114			$	28,070
Non-Performing
North America	$	59			$	—		$	—			$	59
Europe	38				—			—				38
Asia/Pacific	36				—			—				36
Mining	12				—			—				12
Latin America	148				—			—				148
Caterpillar Power Finance	220				—			—				220
Total Non-Performing	$	513			$	—		$	—			$	513
Total Performing and Non-Performing
North America	$	5,984			$	2,931		$	1,356			$	10,271
Europe	2,555				652			332				3,539
Asia/Pacific	3,480				945			868				5,293
Mining	1,973				1			—				1,974
Latin America	2,719				1,057			547				4,323
Caterpillar Power Finance	3,172				—			11				3,183
Total	$	19,883			$	5,586		$	3,114			$	28,583
Troubled debt restructurings
A restructuring of a loan or finance lease receivable constitutes a troubled debt restructuring (TDR) when the lender grants a concession it would not otherwise consider to a borrower experiencing financial difficulties. Concessions granted may include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates and extended skip payment periods.
TDRs are reviewed along with other receivables as part of management’s ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance for credit losses. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to TDRs is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral. In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral. In addition, consideration is given to credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees in determining the Allowance for credit losses attributable to TDRs.
There were no loans or finance lease receivables modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments.
Loans and finance lease receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended										Three Months Ended
	30-Sep-13										30-Sep-12
	Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
	Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
				Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
				Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
Customer
North America	14			$	1		$	—			17			$	4			$	4
Europe	7			5			5				14			1				1
Asia/Pacific	—			—			—				12			3				3
Mining	45			123			123				—			—				—
Latin America	10			1			1				—			—				—
Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	6			65			67				15			151				151
Total(2)	82			$	195		$	196			58			$	159			$	159
	Nine Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
	30-Sep-13										30-Sep-12
	Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
	Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
				Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
				Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
Customer
North America	46			$	5		$	5			58			$	8			$	8
Europe	15			6			6				21			8				8
Asia/Pacific	—			—			—				12			3				3
Mining	45			123			123				—			—				—
Latin America	16			2			2				—			—				—
Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	10			101			104				20			183				183
Total(2)	132			$	237		$	240			111			$	202			$	202
(1) During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, $13 million and $25 million, respectively, of additional funds were subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR. The $13 million and $25 million of additional funds is not reflected in the table above as no incremental modifications have been made with the borrower during the periods presented. At September 30, 2013, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to a borrower whose terms have been modified in a TDR were $4 million.
(2) Modifications include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates and extended skip payment periods.
TDRs in the Customer portfolio segment with a payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
	Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
	Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
				Investment						Investment
Customer
North America	5			$	1		8			$	1
Europe	5			—			—			—
Asia/Pacific	—			—			2			1
Total	10			$	1		10			$	2
	Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
	Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
	Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
				Investment						Investment
Customer
North America	18			$	4		39			$	3
Europe	5			—			—			—
Asia/Pacific	—			—			2			1
Caterpillar Power Finance	2			3			16			21
Total	25			$	7		57			$	25
B.	Transfers of Receivables
Certain finance receivables and equipment on operating leases are sold to third parties with limited or no recourse to us to mitigate the concentration of credit risk with certain customers and are generally accounted for as sales. We typically maintain servicing responsibilities for these third-party assets, which totaled $278 million and $291 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Because we do not receive a servicing fee for these assets, a servicing liability is recorded. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, these liabilities were not material. None of the receivables that are directly or indirectly sold or transfered to third parties in any of the foregoing transactions are available to pay our creditors.
C.	Purchases of Trade Receivables from Caterpillar Entities
We purchase trade receivables from Caterpillar entities at a discount. The discount is an estimate of the amount of financing revenue that would be earned at a market rate on these trade receivables over their expected life. The discount is amortized into revenue on an effective yield basis over the life of the receivables and recognized as Wholesale finance revenue. Amortized discounts for the trade receivables were $55 million and $61 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $175 million and $181 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, collection of the discount is included in investing activities as the receivables are collected.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management
	Our earnings and cash flow are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Our Risk Management Policy (policy) allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to prudently manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposures.  Our policy specifies that derivatives are not to be used for speculative purposes.  Derivatives that we use are primarily foreign currency forward and option contracts, cross currency contracts and interest rate swaps.  Our derivative activities are subject to the management, direction and control of our senior financial officers.  Risk management practices, including the use of financial derivative instruments, are presented to the Audit Committee of the Caterpillar Inc. Board of Directors at least annually.
	All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at their fair value.  On the date the derivative contract is entered into, we designate the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the cash flow variability associated with variable-rate debt (cash flow hedge) or (3) an undesignated instrument.  Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a fair value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the hedged recognized asset or liability that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in current earnings.  Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a cash flow hedge are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), to the extent effective, on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position until they are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments and the ineffective portion of designated derivative instruments are reported in current earnings.  Cash flows from designated derivative financial instruments are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  Cash flows from undesignated derivative financial instruments are included in the investing category on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions.  This process includes linking all derivatives that are designated as fair value hedges to specific assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and linking cash flow hedges to specific forecasted transactions or variability of cash flow.
	We also formally assess, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the designated derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flow of hedged items.  When a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively, in accordance with derecognition criteria for hedge accounting.
	Foreign currency exchange rate risk
	In managing foreign currency risk, our objective is to minimize earnings volatility resulting from conversion and the remeasurement of net foreign currency balance sheet positions and future transactions denominated in foreign currencies.  Our policy allows the use of foreign currency forward, option and cross currency contracts to offset the risk of currency mismatch between our receivables and debt and exchange rate risk associated with future transactions denominated in foreign currencies.  Substantially all such foreign currency forward, option and cross currency contracts are undesignated.
	Interest rate risk
	Interest rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the amount of our interest payments and the value of our fixed-rate debt.  Our practice is to use interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate changes and, in some cases, to lower the cost of borrowed funds.
	We have a match-funding policy that addresses interest rate risk by aligning the interest rate profile (fixed or floating rate) of our debt portfolio with the interest rate profile of our receivables portfolio within predetermined ranges on an ongoing basis.  In connection with that policy, we use interest rate derivative instruments to modify the debt structure to match assets within the receivables portfolio.  This matched funding reduces the volatility of margins between interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, regardless of which direction interest rates move.
	Our policy allows us to use fixed-to-floating, floating-to-fixed and floating-to-floating interest rate swaps to meet the match-funding objective.  We designate fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges to protect debt against changes in fair value due to changes in the benchmark interest rate.  We designate most floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges to protect against the variability of cash flows due to changes in the benchmark interest rate.
	As of September 30, 2013, $3 million of deferred net losses, net of tax, included in equity (AOCI in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position), related to our floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps, are expected to be reclassified to Interest expense over the next twelve months.  The actual amount recorded in Interest expense will vary based on interest rates at the time the hedged transactions impact earnings.
	We have, at certain times, liquidated fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps that resulted in deferred gains at the time of liquidation.  The deferred gains associated with these interest rate swaps are included in Long-term debt in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are being amortized to Interest expense over the remaining term of the previously designated hedged item.
	The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
				Asset (Liability) Fair Value
		Consolidated Statements of		September 30,			December 31,
		Financial Position Location		2013			2012
	Designated derivatives
	Interest rate contracts	Other assets		$	142		$	226
	Interest rate contracts	Accrued expenses		(6		)	(8		)
				$	136		$	218
	Undesignated derivatives
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other assets		$	13		$	10
	Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued expenses		(7		)	(5		)
	Cross currency contracts	Other assets		8			—
	Cross currency contracts	Accrued expenses		—			(1		)
	Interest rate contracts	Other assets		—			2
	Interest rate contracts	Accrued expenses		—			(1		)
				$	14		$	5
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the deferred gains (losses) recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity associated with our cash flow interest rate contract hedges were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $0	—
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1	3
	Balance as of September 30, 2013, net of tax of $3	$	(5	)
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2011, net of tax of $3	$	(6	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $2	(4		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1	2
	Balance as of September 30, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
	The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	Fair Value Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
				30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains		Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)		(Losses)
				on			on			on		on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives		Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(9	)	$	12		$	7	$	(3	)
				Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
				30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains		Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)		(Losses)
				on			on			on		on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives		Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(87	)	$	92		$	4	$	7
	Cash Flow Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(1	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
			$	(1	)	$	—
			Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
			to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
			(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(1	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
			$	(1	)	$	—
			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
			to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
			(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(4	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
			$	(4	)	$	—
			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
			to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
			(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(3	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			(1		)
			$	(3	)	$	(1	)
The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
Undesignated Derivatives
(Millions of dollars)			Three Months Ended September 30,
	Classification		2013			2012
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	3		$	5
Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		(1		)	—
			$	2		$	5
			Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Classification		2013			2012
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(3	)	$	7
Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		7			—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		(1		)	—
			$	3		$	7
Balance sheet offsetting
We enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) master netting agreements that permit the net settlement of amounts owed under their respective derivative contracts. Under these master netting agreements, net settlement generally permits us or the counterparty to determine the net amount payable for contracts due on the same date and in the same currency for similar types of derivative transactions. The master netting agreements generally also provide for net settlement of all outstanding contracts with a counterparty in the case of an event of default or a termination event.
Collateral is generally not required of the counterparties or us under the master netting agreements. As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, no cash collateral was received or pledged under the master netting agreements.
The effect of the net settlement provisions of the master netting agreements on our derivative balances upon an event of default or a termination event is as follows:
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
(Millions of dollars)
			September 30,			December 31,
			2013			2012
Derivative Assets
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets			$	163		$	238
Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
Net Amount of Assets(1)			163			238
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Financial Instruments			(9		)	(12		)
Cash Collateral Received			—			—
Net Amount			$	154		$	226
Derivative Liabilities
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities			$	(13	)	$	(15	)
Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
Net Amount of Liabilities(1)			(13		)	(15		)
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Financial Instruments			9			12
Cash Collateral Received			—			—
Net Amount			$	(4	)	$	(3	)
(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	A.     Description of Segments
	Our segment data is based on disclosure requirements of accounting guidance on segment reporting, which requires that financial information be reported on the basis that is used internally for measuring segment performance. Internally, we report information for operating segments based on management responsibility. Our operating segments offer primarily the same types of services within each of the respective segments. The operating segments are as follows:
	•	North America - Includes our operations in the United States and Canada that serve local dealers and customers.
	•	Europe and Caterpillar Power Finance - This segment includes our operations that serve dealers and customers in Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States.  This segment also includes Caterpillar Power Finance (CPF), which finances marine vessels with Caterpillar engines worldwide and also provides debt financing for Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems, as well as non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems worldwide.
	•	Asia/Pacific - This segment includes our operations in Australia, China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia that serve local dealers and customers.
	•	Latin America - Includes our operations in Brazil, Mexico and Chile that serve local dealers and customers in Central and South America.
	•	Mining - This segment includes large mining customers worldwide. This segment also provides project financing in various countries.
	B.     Measurement and Reconciliations
	Cash, debt and other expenses are allocated to operating segments based on their respective portfolios. The related Interest expense is calculated based on the amount of allocated debt and the rates associated with that debt. Effective January 1, 2013, the performance of each segment is assessed based on a consistent leverage ratio. The Provision for credit losses included in each operating segment's profit is based on each operating segment's share of the Company's Allowance for credit losses.
	To align with changes in executive management responsibilities and measurement of segment performance, our management reporting was updated effective January 1, 2013. Prior year data has been revised to conform to the 2013 presentation.
	Reconciling items are created based on accounting differences between operating segment reporting and our consolidated external reporting. For the reconciliation of profit before income taxes, we have grouped the reconciling items as follows:
	•	Unallocated - This item is related to corporate requirements and strategies that are considered to be for the benefit of the entire organization. Also included are the consolidated results of the special purpose corporation (see Note 7 for additional information) and other miscellaneous items.
	•	Timing - Timing differences in the recognition of costs between operating segment reporting and consolidated external reporting.
	•	Methodology - Methodology differences between our operating segment reporting and our consolidated external reporting are as follows:
	◦	Segment assets include off-balance sheet managed assets for which we typically maintain servicing responsibilities.
	◦	The impact of the difference between the actual leverage and the segment leverage ratios is included as a methodology difference.
	◦	Interest expense includes realized forward points on foreign currency forward contracts, with the mark-to-market elements of the forward exchange contracts included as a methodology difference.
	◦	The profit attributable to noncontrolling interests is considered a component of segment profit.
	As noted above, the operating segment information is presented on a management-reporting basis. Unlike financial reporting, there is no authoritative guidance for management reporting equivalent to U.S. GAAP.
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the three months ended September 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			September 30,
											others		losses			2013
	2013
	North America	$	242		$	77		$	64		$	73	$	(1	)	$	11,839		$	212
	Europe and CPF	128			25			26			22		25			8,214			80
	Asia/Pacific	97			37			35			6		3			5,364			8
	Latin America	100			19			29			24		13			5,052			60
	Mining	121			23			20			73		(2		)	3,575			113
	Total Segments	688			181			174			198		38			34,044			473
	Unallocated	16			(20		)	14			—		3			1,606			—
	Timing	(6		)	1			—			—		(2		)	55			—
	Methodology	—			3			(9		)	—		—			(129		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(268		)	—
	Total	$	698		$	165		$	179		$	198	$	39		$	35,308		$	473
	2012	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2012
	North America	$	232		$	62		$	67		$	69	$	4		$	11,305		$	201
	Europe and CPF	117			24			31			19		17			7,785			41
	Asia/Pacific	104			33			44			7		7			6,151			25
	Latin America	98			17			35			16		16			4,973			41
	Mining	114			17			23			63		5			3,212			124
	Total Segments	665			153			200			174		49			33,426			432
	Unallocated	19			(23		)	14			—		—			1,529			—
	Timing	(6		)	8			—			—		(10		)	17			—
	Methodology	—			15			(13		)	—		—			(61		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(169		)	—
	Total	$	678		$	153		$	201		$	174	$	39		$	34,742		$	432
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			September 30,
											others		losses			2013
	2013
	North America	$	703		$	215		$	195		$	214	$	(4	)	$	11,839		$	527
	Europe and CPF	370			92			80			61		51			8,214			180
	Asia/Pacific	306			128			103			19		7			5,364			32
	Latin America	311			79			102			66		22			5,052			184
	Mining	348			61			61			195		12			3,575			319
Total Segments	2,038			575			541			555		88			34,044			1,242
Unallocated	53			(56		)	44			1		1			1,606			1
Timing	(19		)	(29		)	—			—		(3		)	55			1
Methodology	—			20			(28		)	—		—			(129		)	—
Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(268		)	—
Total	$	2,072		$	510		$	557		$	556	$	86		$	35,308		$	1,244
2012	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
				Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
										leased to		credit			December 31,
										others		losses			2012
North America	$	704		$	201		$	206		$	204	$	5		$	11,305		$	385
Europe and CPF	351			81			104			58		34			7,785			184
Asia/Pacific	292			93			116			17		19			6,151			95
Latin America	287			77			105			45		23			4,973			90
Mining	342			54			69			190		10			3,212			477
Total Segments	1,976			506			600			514		91			33,426			1,231
Unallocated	55			(66		)	44			1		1			1,529			—
Timing	(17		)	(4		)	—			—		—			17			1
Methodology	—			31			(41		)	—		—			(61		)	—
Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(169		)	—
Total	$	2,014		$	467		$	603		$	515	$	92		$	34,742		$	1,232

Guarantees

Guarantees	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Guarantees	'
	Guarantees
	We provide loan guarantees to third-party lenders for financing associated with machinery purchased by customers.  These guarantees have varying terms and are secured by the machinery being financed.  In addition, we participate in standby letters of credit issued to third parties on behalf of our customers.  These standby letters of credit have varying terms and beneficiaries and are secured by customer assets.
	We provided a limited indemnity to a third-party bank resulting from the assignment of certain leases to that bank.  The indemnity was for the possibility that the insurers of these leases would become insolvent.  The indemnity expired December 15, 2012.
	No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under any of these guarantees.  At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the related liability was $3 million and $2 million, respectively. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted and without reduction for any amounts that may possibly be recovered under recourse or collateralized provisions) we could be required to make under the guarantees was $46 million and $61 million at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	We provide guarantees to repurchase certain loans of Caterpillar dealers from a special purpose corporation (SPC) that qualifies as a VIE (see Note 1 for additional information regarding the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs).  The purpose of the SPC is to provide short-term working capital loans to Caterpillar dealers.  This SPC issues commercial paper and uses the proceeds to fund its loan program.  We have a loan purchase agreement with the SPC that obligates us to purchase certain loans that are not paid at maturity.  We receive a fee for providing this guarantee, which provides a source of liquidity for the SPC.  We are the primary beneficiary of the SPC as our guarantees result in us having both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPC's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses and therefore we have consolidated the financial statements of the SPC.  As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the SPC’s assets of $1.04 billion and $927 million, respectively, are primarily comprised of loans to dealers, which are included in Retail notes receivable in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and the SPC's liabilities of $1.04 billion and $927 million, respectively, are primarily comprised of commercial paper, which is included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The assets of the SPC are not available to pay our creditors. We may be obligated to perform under the guarantee if the SPC experiences losses. No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under this loan purchase agreement.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	A.	Fair Value Measurements
	The guidance on fair value measurements defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  This guidance also specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques.  Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions.  In accordance with this guidance, fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:
	•	Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.
	•	Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.
	•	Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.
	When available, we use quoted market prices to determine fair value and we classify such measurements within Level 1. In some cases where market prices are not available, we make use of observable market-based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.  If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates, yield curves and currency rates.  These measurements are classified within Level 3.
	Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation.  A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.
	Fair value measurement includes the consideration of nonperformance risk.  Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that an obligation (either by a counterparty or us) will not be fulfilled.  For financial assets traded in an active market (Level 1), the nonperformance risk is included in the market price.  For certain other financial assets and liabilities (Level 2 and 3), our fair value calculations have been adjusted accordingly.
	Derivative financial instruments
	The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives is primarily based on standard industry accepted models that utilize the appropriate market-based forward swap curves and zero-coupon interest rates to determine discounted cash flows.  The fair value of foreign currency forward and cross currency contracts is based on a standard industry accepted valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.
	Guarantees
	The fair value of guarantees is based on our estimate of the premium a market participant would require to issue the same guarantee in a stand-alone, arms-length transaction with an unrelated party.  If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that utilize current market-based assumptions.
	Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at fair value included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized below:
	(Millions of dollars)
		September 30, 2013
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
											at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net	$	—		$	150		$	—		$	150
	Total Assets	$	—		$	150		$	—		$	150
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	—		$	3		$	3
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	3		$	3
		December 31, 2012
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
											at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net	$	—		$	223		$	—		$	223
	Total Assets	$	—		$	223		$	—		$	223
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	—		$	2		$	2
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	2		$	2
	Below are roll-forwards of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. These instruments were valued using pricing models that, in management’s judgment, reflect the assumptions of a marketplace participant.
	(Millions of dollars)	Guarantees
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(1		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	3
	(Millions of dollars)	Guarantees
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(1		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	3
	Impaired loans
	In addition to the amounts above, our impaired loans are subject to measurement at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. A loan is considered impaired when management determines that collection of contractual amounts due is not probable. In these cases, an Allowance for credit losses may be established based primarily on the fair value of associated collateral. As the collateral's fair value is based on observable market prices and/or current appraised values, the impaired loans are classified as Level 2 measurements. We had impaired loans carried at the fair value of the underlying collateral value of $109 million and $117 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
	B.	Fair Values of Financial Instruments
	In addition to the methods and assumptions we use to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed in the Fair Value Measurements section above, we used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments.
	Cash and cash equivalents – carrying amount approximated fair value.
	Finance receivables, net – fair value was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates representative of receivables with similar remaining maturities.
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents – carrying amount approximated fair value.
	Short-term borrowings – carrying amount approximated fair value.
	Long-term debt – fair value for fixed and floating-rate debt was estimated based on quoted market prices.
	Please refer to the table below for the fair values of our financial instruments.
	(Millions of dollars)	September 30, 2013						December 31, 2012
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Fair Value	Reference
		Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Levels
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,044		$	2,044		$	2,080		$	2,080		1
	Foreign currency contracts:
	In a receivable position	$	13		$	13		$	10		$	10		2	Note 5
	In a payable position	$	(7	)	$	(7	)	$	(5	)	$	(5	)	2	Note 5
	Cross currency contracts
	In a receivable position	$	8		$	8		$	—		$	—		2	Note 5
In a payable position	$	—		$	—		$	(1	)	$	(1	)	2	Note 5
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(1))	$	20,333		$	20,134		$	20,189		$	20,079		2	Note 4
Restricted cash and cash equivalents(2)	$	15		$	15		$	19		$	19		1
Short-term borrowings	$	(5,557	)	$	(5,557	)	$	(4,651	)	$	(4,651	)	1
Long-term debt	$	(24,629	)	$	(25,239	)	$	(25,077	)	$	(26,063	)	2
Interest rate swaps:
In a net receivable position	$	142		$	142		$	228		$	228		2	Note 5
In a net payable position	$	(6	)	$	(6	)	$	(9	)	$	(9	)	2	Note 5
Guarantees	$	(3	)	$	(3	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	3	Note 7
(1)As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, represents finance leases with a net carrying value of $8,137 million and $7,968 million, respectively.
(2) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	Contingencies
	We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The majority of these unresolved actions involve claims to recover collateral, claims pursuant to customer bankruptcies and the pursuit of deficiency amounts. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of our unresolved legal actions, we believe that these unresolved legal actions will neither individually nor in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Provision for income taxes reflects an estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent for the third quarters of both 2013 and 2012. The 2013 estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent excludes a benefit of $7 million reflecting the impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act.

Critical_Accounting_Policies_P

Critical Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Residual values for leased assets	'
	Residual values for leased assets
	Lease residual values, which are based upon the estimated wholesale market value of leased equipment at the time of the expiration of the lease, are based on a careful analysis of historical wholesale market sales prices, projected forward on a level trend line without consideration for inflation or possible future pricing action.  At the inception of the lease, residual values are derived from consideration of the following critical factors: market size and demand, any known significant market/product trends, total expected hours of usage, machine configuration, application, location, model changes, quantities and past re-marketing experience, third-party residual guarantees and contractual customer purchase options.  Many of these factors are gathered in an application survey that is completed prior to quotation.  The lease agreement also clearly defines applicable return conditions and remedies for non-compliance, to ensure that the leased equipment will be in good operating condition upon return.  Model changes and updates, as well as market strength and product acceptance, are monitored and adjustments are made to residual values in accordance with the significance of any such changes.  Remarketing sales staff works closely with customers and dealers to manage the sale of lease returns and the recovery of residual exposure.
	During the term of the leases, residual amounts are monitored.  If estimated market values reflect a non-temporary impairment due to economic factors, obsolescence or other adverse circumstances, the residuals are adjusted to the lower estimated values by a charge to earnings.  For equipment on operating leases, the charge is recognized through depreciation expense.  For finance leases, it is recognized through a reduction of finance revenue.
Allowance for credit losses	'
	Allowance for credit losses
	Management’s ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance for credit losses considers both impaired and unimpaired finance receivables and takes into consideration past loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of underlying collateral and current economic conditions.  In estimating probable credit losses, we review accounts that are past due, non-performing, in bankruptcy or otherwise identified as at-risk for potential credit loss including accounts which have been modified.  Accounts are identified as at-risk for potential credit loss using information available about the customer, such as financial statements, news reports and published credit ratings, as well as general information regarding industry trends and the economic environment in which our customers operate.
	The Allowance for credit losses attributable to specific accounts is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral.  In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral. In addition, consideration is given to credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees in determining the Allowance for credit losses attributable to non-performing receivables. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to the remaining accounts is a general allowance based upon the risk in the portfolio primarily using probabilities of default and an estimate of associated losses.  In addition, qualitative factors not able to be fully captured in previous analysis including industry trends, macroeconomic factors and model imprecision are considered in the evaluation of the adequacy of the Allowance for credit losses.  These qualitative factors are subjective and require a degree of management judgment.
	While management believes it has exercised prudent judgment and applied reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurance that in the future, changes in economic conditions or other factors would not cause changes in the financial health of our customers.  If the financial health of our customer deteriorates, the timing and level of payments received could be impacted and therefore, could result in a change to our estimated losses.
Income tax reserve	'
	Income tax reserve
	We are subject to the income tax laws of the many jurisdictions in which we operate. These tax laws are complex and the manner in which they apply to our facts is sometimes open to interpretation. In establishing the Provision for income taxes, we must make judgments about the application of these inherently complex tax laws.
	Despite our belief that our tax return positions are consistent with applicable tax laws, we believe that taxing authorities could challenge certain positions. Settlement of any challenge can result in no change, a complete disallowance, or some partial adjustment reached through negotiations or litigation. We record tax benefits for uncertain tax positions based upon management's evaluation of the information available at the reporting date. To be recognized in the financial statements, a tax benefit must be at least more likely than not of being sustained based on technical merits. The benefit for positions meeting the recognition threshold is measured as the largest benefit more likely than not of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. Significant judgment is required in making these determinations and adjustments to unrecognized tax benefits may be necessary to reflect actual taxes payable upon settlement. Adjustments related to positions impacting the effective tax rate affect the Provision for income taxes. Adjustments related to positions impacting the timing of deductions impact deferred tax assets and liabilities.
	Our income tax positions and analysis are based on currently enacted tax law. Future changes in tax law could significantly impact the Provision for income taxes, the amount of taxes payable and the deferred tax asset and liability balances. Deferred tax assets generally represent tax benefits for tax deductions or credits available in future tax returns. Certain estimates and assumptions are required to determine whether it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the benefit of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In making this assessment, management analyzes and estimates the impact of future taxable income, reversing temporary differences and available prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. Should a change in facts or circumstances lead to a change in judgment about the ultimate realizability of a deferred tax asset, we record or adjust the related valuation allowance in the period that the change in facts and circumstances occurs, along with a corresponding increase or decrease in the Provision for income taxes.
	A provision for U.S. income taxes has not been recorded on undistributed profits of our non-U.S. subsidiaries that we have determined to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. If management intentions or U.S. tax law changes in the future, there may be a significant negative impact on the Provision for income taxes to record an incremental tax liability in the period the change occurs. A deferred tax asset is recognized only if we have definite plans to generate a U.S. tax benefit by repatriating earnings in the foreseeable future.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	'
	Comprehensive income/(loss) and its components are presented in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax, included in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity, consisted of the following:
	(Millions of dollars)	Foreign				Derivative				Total
		currency				financial
		translation				instruments
	Balance at September 30, 2012	$	151			$	(8	)		$	143
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	17			$	(4	)		$	13
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	117				(2		)		115
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				1				1
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	117				(1		)		116
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	134			$	(5	)		$	129
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)		$	176
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(50		)		—				(50		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				3				3
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(50		)		3				(47		)
	Balance at September 30, 2013	$	134			$	(5	)		$	129
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	'
	The effect of the reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		Classification of		Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
		income (expense)		30-Sep-13				30-Sep-13
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	—			$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		(1		)		(4		)
	Reclassifications before tax			(1		)		(4		)
	Tax (provision) benefit			—				1
	Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)			$	(1	)		$	(3	)

Financing_Activities_Tables

Financing Activities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Impaired loans and finance leases	'
	Individually impaired loans and finance leases for the Customer portfolio segment were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		As of September 30, 2013											As of December 31, 2012
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With	Recorded				Unpaid			Related				Recorded				Unpaid				Related
	No Allowance Recorded	Investment				Principal			Allowance				Investment				Principal				Allowance
						Balance											Balance
	Customer
	North America	$	20			$	19		$	—			$	28			$	27			$	—
	Europe	53				52			—				45				45				—
	Asia/Pacific	2				2			—				2				2				—
	Mining	127				127			—				1				1				—
	Latin America	16				16			—				7				7				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	305				304			—				295				295				—
	Total	$	523			$	520		$	—			$	378			$	377			$	—
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With
	An Allowance Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	16			$	14		$	4			$	25			$	23			$	7
	Europe	19				15			7				28				26				11
	Asia/Pacific	22				22			6				19				19				4
	Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—
	Latin America	62				62			18				30				30				8
	Caterpillar Power Finance	94				89			25				113				109				24
	Total	$	213			$	202		$	60			$	215			$	207			$	54
	Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	36			$	33		$	4			$	53			$	50			$	7
	Europe	72				67			7				73				71				11
	Asia/Pacific	24				24			6				21				21				4
	Mining	127				127			—				1				1				—
	Latin America	78				78			18				37				37				8
	Caterpillar Power Finance	399				393			25				408				404				24
	Total	$	736			$	722		$	60			$	593			$	584			$	54
	(Millions of dollars)
		Three Months Ended							Three Months Ended
		30-Sep-13							30-Sep-12
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
	Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
		Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
	Customer
	North America	$	23			$	—		$	41			$	1
	Europe	52				—			45				—
	Asia/Pacific	3				—			3				—
	Mining	96				2			9				1
	Latin America	14				—			6				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	280				1			219				—
	Total	$	468			$	3		$	323			$	2
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
	Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	14			$	—		$	25			$	—
	Europe	21				—			27				1
	Asia/Pacific	18				—			15				—
	Mining	—				—			—				—
	Latin America	53				1			37				1
	Caterpillar Power Finance	156				1			106				—
	Total	$	262			$	2		$	210			$	2
	Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	37			$	—		$	66			$	1
	Europe	73				—			72				1
	Asia/Pacific	21				—			18				—
	Mining	96				2			9				1
Latin America	67				1			43				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	436				2			325				—
Total	$	730			$	5		$	533			$	4
(Millions of dollars)
	Nine Months Ended							Nine Months Ended
	30-Sep-13							30-Sep-12
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
	Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
Customer
North America	$	26			$	3		$	56			$	2
Europe	48				—			45				—
Asia/Pacific	4				—			4				—
Mining	40				2			8				1
Latin America	11				—			6				—
Caterpillar Power Finance	285				2			204				2
Total	$	414			$	7		$	323			$	5
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America	$	18			$	—		$	25			$	—
Europe	23				1			26				1
Asia/Pacific	18				1			13				1
Mining	1				—			—				—
Latin America	44				2			26				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	143				1			87				—
Total	$	247			$	5		$	177			$	3
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
Customer
North America	$	44			$	3		$	81			$	2
Europe	71				1			71				1
Asia/Pacific	22				1			17				1
Mining	41				2			8				1
Latin America	55				2			32				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	428				3			291				2
Total	$	661			$	12		$	500			$	8
Investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	'
	The investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2013				2012
	Customer
	North America	$	39			$	59
	Europe	41				38
	Asia/Pacific	51				36
	Mining	31				12
	Latin America	194				148
	Caterpillar Power Finance	141				220
	Total	$	497			$	513
Aging related to loans and finance leases	'
	Aging related to loans and finance leases was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		September 30, 2013
		31-60				61-90			91+				Total				Current				Total		91+ Still
		Days				Days			Days				Past Due								Finance		Accruing
		Past Due				Past Due			Past Due												Receivables
	Customer
	North America	$	33			$	9		$	29			$	71			$	6,271			$	6,342	$	—
	Europe	32				16			36				84				2,682				2,766		8
	Asia/Pacific	65				42			61				168				3,264				3,432		16
	Mining	—				—			12				12				2,281				2,293		—
	Latin America	63				34			189				286				2,491				2,777		5
	Caterpillar Power Finance	7				18			69				94				3,025				3,119		1
	Dealer
	North America	—				—			—				—				3,113				3,113		—
	Europe	—				—			—				—				687				687		—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				716				716		—
	Mining	—				—			—				—				5				5		—
	Latin America	—				—			1				1				980				981		1
	Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
	Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
	North America	20				4			1				25				1,302				1,327		1
	Europe	3				1			1				5				457				462		—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				346				346		—
	Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
	Latin America	—				—			—				—				497				497		—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	3				—			—				3				8				11		—
	Total	$	226			$	124		$	399			$	749			$	28,125			$	28,874	$	32
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2012
		31-60				61-90			91+				Total				Current				Total		91+ Still
		Days				Days			Days				Past Due								Finance		Accruing
		Past Due				Past Due			Past Due												Receivables
	Customer
	North America	$	35			$	8		$	52			$	95			$	5,889			$	5,984	$	—
	Europe	23				9			36				68				2,487				2,555		6
	Asia/Pacific	53				19			54				126				3,354				3,480		18
	Mining	—				1			12				13				1,960				1,973		—
	Latin America	62				19			138				219				2,500				2,719		—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	15				14			126				155				3,017				3,172		4
	Dealer
	North America	—				—			—				—				2,931				2,931		—
	Europe	—				—			—				—				652				652		—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				945				945		—
	Mining	—				—			—				—				1				1		—
	Latin America	—				—			—				—				1,057				1,057		—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
	Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
	North America	17				3			2				22				1,334				1,356		2
	Europe	1				—			—				1				331				332		—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				868				868		—
	Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
	Latin America	—				—			—				—				547				547		—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			1				1				10				11		1
	Total	$	206			$	73		$	421			$	700			$	27,883			$	28,583	$	31
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in finance receivables	'
	In estimating the Allowance for credit losses, we review loans and finance leases that are past due, non-performing or in bankruptcy. An analysis of the Allowance for credit losses was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		September 30, 2013
	Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
									Purchased
									Receivables
	Balance at beginning of year	$	414			$	9		$	3			$	426
	Receivables written off	(133		)		—			—				(133		)
	Recoveries on receivables previously written off	38				—			—				38
	Provision for credit losses	76				2			—				78
	Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(1		)		—			—				(1		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(4		)		—			—				(4		)
	Balance at end of period	$	390			$	11		$	3			$	404
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	60			$	—		$	—			$	60
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	330				11			3				344
	Ending Balance	$	390			$	11		$	3			$	404
	Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	736			$	—		$	—			$	736
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	19,993				5,502			2,643				28,138
	Ending Balance	$	20,729			$	5,502		$	2,643			$	28,874
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2012
	Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
									Purchased
									Receivables
	Balance at beginning of year	$	360			$	6		$	3			$	369
	Receivables written off	(149		)		—			—				(149		)
	Recoveries on receivables previously written off	47				—			—				47
	Provision for credit losses	157				3			—				160
	Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(2		)		—			—				(2		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	1				—			—				1
	Balance at end of year	$	414			$	9		$	3			$	426
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	54			$	—		$	—			$	54
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	360				9			3				372
	Ending Balance	$	414			$	9		$	3			$	426
	Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	593			$	—		$	—			$	593
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	19,290				5,586			3,114				27,990
	Ending Balance	$	19,883			$	5,586		$	3,114			$	28,583
Recorded investment in performing and non-performing finance receivables	'
	The recorded investment in performing and non-performing finance receivables was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		September 30, 2013
		Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
									Purchased
									Receivables
	Performing
	North America	$	6,303			$	3,113		$	1,327			$	10,743
	Europe	2,725				687			462				3,874
	Asia/Pacific	3,381				716			346				4,443
	Mining	2,262				5			—				2,267
	Latin America	2,583				981			497				4,061
	Caterpillar Power Finance	2,978				—			11				2,989
	Total Performing	$	20,232			$	5,502		$	2,643			$	28,377
	Non-Performing
	North America	$	39			$	—		$	—			$	39
	Europe	41				—			—				41
	Asia/Pacific	51				—			—				51
	Mining	31				—			—				31
	Latin America	194				—			—				194
	Caterpillar Power Finance	141				—			—				141
	Total Non-Performing	$	497			$	—		$	—			$	497
	Total Performing and Non-Performing
	North America	$	6,342			$	3,113		$	1,327			$	10,782
	Europe	2,766				687			462				3,915
	Asia/Pacific	3,432				716			346				4,494
	Mining	2,293				5			—				2,298
	Latin America	2,777				981			497				4,255
	Caterpillar Power Finance	3,119				—			11				3,130
	Total	$	20,729			$	5,502		$	2,643			$	28,874
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2012
		Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
									Purchased
									Receivables
	Performing
	North America	$	5,925			$	2,931		$	1,356			$	10,212
	Europe	2,517				652			332				3,501
	Asia/Pacific	3,444				945			868				5,257
	Mining	1,961				1			—				1,962
	Latin America	2,571				1,057			547				4,175
	Caterpillar Power Finance	2,952				—			11				2,963
	Total Performing	$	19,370			$	5,586		$	3,114			$	28,070
	Non-Performing
	North America	$	59			$	—		$	—			$	59
	Europe	38				—			—				38
	Asia/Pacific	36				—			—				36
	Mining	12				—			—				12
	Latin America	148				—			—				148
	Caterpillar Power Finance	220				—			—				220
	Total Non-Performing	$	513			$	—		$	—			$	513
	Total Performing and Non-Performing
	North America	$	5,984			$	2,931		$	1,356			$	10,271
	Europe	2,555				652			332				3,539
	Asia/Pacific	3,480				945			868				5,293
	Mining	1,973				1			—				1,974
	Latin America	2,719				1,057			547				4,323
	Caterpillar Power Finance	3,172				—			11				3,183
	Total	$	19,883			$	5,586		$	3,114			$	28,583
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'
	Loans and finance lease receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, were as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended										Three Months Ended
		30-Sep-13										30-Sep-12
		Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
					Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
	Customer
	North America	14			$	1		$	—			17			$	4			$	4
	Europe	7			5			5				14			1				1
	Asia/Pacific	—			—			—				12			3				3
	Mining	45			123			123				—			—				—
	Latin America	10			1			1				—			—				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	6			65			67				15			151				151
	Total(2)	82			$	195		$	196			58			$	159			$	159
		Nine Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
		30-Sep-13										30-Sep-12
		Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
					Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
	Customer
	North America	46			$	5		$	5			58			$	8			$	8
	Europe	15			6			6				21			8				8
	Asia/Pacific	—			—			—				12			3				3
	Mining	45			123			123				—			—				—
	Latin America	16			2			2				—			—				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	10			101			104				20			183				183
	Total(2)	132			$	237		$	240			111			$	202			$	202
	(1) During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, $13 million and $25 million, respectively, of additional funds were subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR. The $13 million and $25 million of additional funds is not reflected in the table above as no incremental modifications have been made with the borrower during the periods presented. At September 30, 2013, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to a borrower whose terms have been modified in a TDR were $4 million.
	(2) Modifications include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates and extended skip payment periods.
TDR's with a payment default that had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'
	TDRs in the Customer portfolio segment with a payment default during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
		Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
					Investment						Investment
	Customer
	North America	5			$	1		8			$	1
	Europe	5			—			—			—
	Asia/Pacific	—			—			2			1
	Total	10			$	1		10			$	2
		Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
		30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
		Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
					Investment						Investment
	Customer
	North America	18			$	4		39			$	3
	Europe	5			—			—			—
	Asia/Pacific	—			—			2			1
	Caterpillar Power Finance	2			3			16			21
	Total	25			$	7		57			$	25

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	'
	The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
				Asset (Liability) Fair Value
		Consolidated Statements of		September 30,			December 31,
		Financial Position Location		2013			2012
	Designated derivatives
	Interest rate contracts	Other assets		$	142		$	226
	Interest rate contracts	Accrued expenses		(6		)	(8		)
				$	136		$	218
	Undesignated derivatives
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other assets		$	13		$	10
	Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued expenses		(7		)	(5		)
	Cross currency contracts	Other assets		8			—
	Cross currency contracts	Accrued expenses		—			(1		)
	Interest rate contracts	Other assets		—			2
	Interest rate contracts	Accrued expenses		—			(1		)
				$	14		$	5
Deferred gains (losses) recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity	'
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the deferred gains (losses) recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity associated with our cash flow interest rate contract hedges were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $0	—
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1	3
	Balance as of September 30, 2013, net of tax of $3	$	(5	)
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2011, net of tax of $3	$	(6	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $2	(4		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1	2
	Balance as of September 30, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
Schedule of effect of derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Profit	'
	The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	Fair Value Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
				30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains		Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)		(Losses)
				on			on			on		on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives		Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(9	)	$	12		$	7	$	(3	)
				Nine Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
				30-Sep-13						30-Sep-12
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains		Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)		(Losses)
				on			on			on		on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives		Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(87	)	$	92		$	4	$	7
Schedule of effect of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Profit	'
	Cash Flow Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(1	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
				$	(1	)	$	—
				Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(1	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
				$	(1	)	$	—
				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(4	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
				$	(4	)	$	—
				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(3	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			(1		)
				$	(3	)	$	(1	)
Schedule of effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit	'
	The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	Undesignated Derivatives
	(Millions of dollars)			Three Months Ended September 30,
		Classification		2013			2012
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	3		$	5
	Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		(1		)	—
				$	2		$	5
				Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Classification		2013			2012
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(3	)	$	7
	Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		7			—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		(1		)	—
				$	3		$	7
Schedule of offsetting of derivative assets and liabilities	'
	The effect of the net settlement provisions of the master netting agreements on our derivative balances upon an event of default or a termination event is as follows:
	Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
	(Millions of dollars)
				September 30,			December 31,
				2013			2012
	Derivative Assets
	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets			$	163		$	238
	Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
	Net Amount of Assets(1)			163			238
	Gross Amounts Not Offset
	Financial Instruments			(9		)	(12		)
	Cash Collateral Received			—			—
	Net Amount			$	154		$	226
	Derivative Liabilities
	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities			$	(13	)	$	(15	)
	Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
	Net Amount of Liabilities(1)			(13		)	(15		)
	Gross Amounts Not Offset
	Financial Instruments			9			12
	Cash Collateral Received			—			—
	Net Amount			$	(4	)	$	(3	)
	(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the three months ended September 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			September 30,
											others		losses			2013
	2013
	North America	$	242		$	77		$	64		$	73	$	(1	)	$	11,839		$	212
	Europe and CPF	128			25			26			22		25			8,214			80
	Asia/Pacific	97			37			35			6		3			5,364			8
	Latin America	100			19			29			24		13			5,052			60
	Mining	121			23			20			73		(2		)	3,575			113
	Total Segments	688			181			174			198		38			34,044			473
	Unallocated	16			(20		)	14			—		3			1,606			—
	Timing	(6		)	1			—			—		(2		)	55			—
	Methodology	—			3			(9		)	—		—			(129		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(268		)	—
	Total	$	698		$	165		$	179		$	198	$	39		$	35,308		$	473
	2012	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2012
	North America	$	232		$	62		$	67		$	69	$	4		$	11,305		$	201
	Europe and CPF	117			24			31			19		17			7,785			41
	Asia/Pacific	104			33			44			7		7			6,151			25
	Latin America	98			17			35			16		16			4,973			41
	Mining	114			17			23			63		5			3,212			124
	Total Segments	665			153			200			174		49			33,426			432
	Unallocated	19			(23		)	14			—		—			1,529			—
	Timing	(6		)	8			—			—		(10		)	17			—
	Methodology	—			15			(13		)	—		—			(61		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(169		)	—
	Total	$	678		$	153		$	201		$	174	$	39		$	34,742		$	432
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the nine months ended September 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			September 30,
											others		losses			2013
	2013
	North America	$	703		$	215		$	195		$	214	$	(4	)	$	11,839		$	527
	Europe and CPF	370			92			80			61		51			8,214			180
	Asia/Pacific	306			128			103			19		7			5,364			32
	Latin America	311			79			102			66		22			5,052			184
	Mining	348			61			61			195		12			3,575			319
	Total Segments	2,038			575			541			555		88			34,044			1,242
	Unallocated	53			(56		)	44			1		1			1,606			1
	Timing	(19		)	(29		)	—			—		(3		)	55			1
	Methodology	—			20			(28		)	—		—			(129		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(268		)	—
	Total	$	2,072		$	510		$	557		$	556	$	86		$	35,308		$	1,244
	2012	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2012
	North America	$	704		$	201		$	206		$	204	$	5		$	11,305		$	385
	Europe and CPF	351			81			104			58		34			7,785			184
	Asia/Pacific	292			93			116			17		19			6,151			95
	Latin America	287			77			105			45		23			4,973			90
	Mining	342			54			69			190		10			3,212			477
	Total Segments	1,976			506			600			514		91			33,426			1,231
	Unallocated	55			(66		)	44			1		1			1,529			—
	Timing	(17		)	(4		)	—			—		—			17			1
	Methodology	—			31			(41		)	—		—			(61		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(169		)	—
Total	$	2,014		$	467		$	603		$	515	$	92		$	34,742		$	1,232

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value	'
	Assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis at fair value included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 are summarized below:
	(Millions of dollars)
		September 30, 2013
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
											at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net	$	—		$	150		$	—		$	150
	Total Assets	$	—		$	150		$	—		$	150
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	—		$	3		$	3
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	3		$	3
		December 31, 2012
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
											at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net	$	—		$	223		$	—		$	223
	Total Assets	$	—		$	223		$	—		$	223
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	—		$	2		$	2
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	2		$	2
Roll-forwards of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs	'
	Below are roll-forwards of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. These instruments were valued using pricing models that, in management’s judgment, reflect the assumptions of a marketplace participant.
	(Millions of dollars)	Guarantees
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(1		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	3
	(Millions of dollars)	Guarantees
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(1		)
	Balance as of September 30, 2012	$	3
Fair values of financial instruments	'
	Please refer to the table below for the fair values of our financial instruments.
	(Millions of dollars)	September 30, 2013						December 31, 2012
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Fair Value	Reference
		Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Levels
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,044		$	2,044		$	2,080		$	2,080		1
	Foreign currency contracts:
	In a receivable position	$	13		$	13		$	10		$	10		2	Note 5
	In a payable position	$	(7	)	$	(7	)	$	(5	)	$	(5	)	2	Note 5
	Cross currency contracts
	In a receivable position	$	8		$	8		$	—		$	—		2	Note 5
	In a payable position	$	—		$	—		$	(1	)	$	(1	)	2	Note 5
	Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(1))	$	20,333		$	20,134		$	20,189		$	20,079		2	Note 4
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents(2)	$	15		$	15		$	19		$	19		1
	Short-term borrowings	$	(5,557	)	$	(5,557	)	$	(4,651	)	$	(4,651	)	1
	Long-term debt	$	(24,629	)	$	(25,239	)	$	(25,077	)	$	(26,063	)	2
	Interest rate swaps:
	In a net receivable position	$	142		$	142		$	228		$	228		2	Note 5
	In a net payable position	$	(6	)	$	(6	)	$	(9	)	$	(9	)	2	Note 5
	Guarantees	$	(3	)	$	(3	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	3	Note 7
	(1)As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, represents finance leases with a net carrying value of $8,137 million and $7,968 million, respectively.
	(2) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Basis_of_Presentation_Details

Basis of Presentation (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Cash provided by operating activities	$713	$656
Cash provided by financing activities	853	3,461
Cash flow adjustment	'	'
Cash provided by operating activities	'	-44
Cash provided by financing activities	'	$44

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Balance at beginning of period	$13	$176	$143
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	115	-50	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	1	3	'
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	116	-47	'
Balance at end of period	129	129	143
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	17	184	151
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	117	-50	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	0	0	'
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	117	-50	'
Balance at end of period	134	134	151
Derivative financial instruments	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	-4	-8	-8
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	-2	0	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	1	3	'
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	-1	3	'
Balance at end of period	($5)	($5)	($8)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Other income (expense)	($5)		$0		($30)		($9)
Interest	179		201		557		603
Tax (provision) benefit	44		41		131		126
Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	118	[1]	109	[1]	370	[1]	333	[1]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments	'		'		'		'
Reclassifications before tax	-1		'		-4		'
Tax (provision) benefit	0		'		1		'
Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	-1		'		-3		'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange contracts	'		'		'		'
Other income (expense)	0		'		0		'
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments | Interest rate contracts	'		'		'		'
Interest	($1)		'		($4)		'
[1]	Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

Financing_Activities_Details

Financing Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Customer	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	$523	'	$523	'	$378
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	520	'	520	'	377
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	213	'	213	'	215
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	202	'	202	'	207
Related Allowance	60	'	60	'	54
Recorded Investment, Total	736	'	736	'	593
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	722	'	722	'	584
Related Allowance, Total	60	'	60	'	54
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	468	323	414	323	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	3	2	7	5	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	262	210	247	177	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	2	2	5	3	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	730	533	661	500	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	5	4	12	8	'
Customer | North America	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	20	'	20	'	28
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	19	'	19	'	27
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	16	'	16	'	25
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	14	'	14	'	23
Related Allowance	4	'	4	'	7
Recorded Investment, Total	36	'	36	'	53
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	33	'	33	'	50
Related Allowance, Total	4	'	4	'	7
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	23	41	26	56	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	1	3	2	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	14	25	18	25	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	37	66	44	81	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	0	1	3	2	'
Customer | Europe	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	53	'	53	'	45
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	52	'	52	'	45
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	19	'	19	'	28
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	15	'	15	'	26
Related Allowance	7	'	7	'	11
Recorded Investment, Total	72	'	72	'	73
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	67	'	67	'	71
Related Allowance, Total	7	'	7	'	11
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	52	45	48	45	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	21	27	23	26	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	1	1	1	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	73	72	71	71	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	0	1	1	1	'
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	2	'	2	'	2
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	2	'	2	'	2
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	22	'	22	'	19
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	22	'	22	'	19
Related Allowance	6	'	6	'	4
Recorded Investment, Total	24	'	24	'	21
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	24	'	24	'	21
Related Allowance, Total	6	'	6	'	4
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	3	3	4	4	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	18	15	18	13	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	1	1	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	21	18	22	17	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	0	0	1	1	'
Customer | Mining	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	127	'	127	'	1
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	127	'	127	'	1
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Related Allowance	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment, Total	127	'	127	'	1
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	127	'	127	'	1
Related Allowance, Total	0	'	0	'	0
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	96	9	40	8	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	2	1	2	1	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	1	0	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	96	9	41	8	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	2	1	2	1	'
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	16	'	16	'	7
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	16	'	16	'	7
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	62	'	62	'	30
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	62	'	62	'	30
Related Allowance	18	'	18	'	8
Recorded Investment, Total	78	'	78	'	37
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	78	'	78	'	37
Related Allowance, Total	18	'	18	'	8
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	14	6	11	6	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	53	37	44	26	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	1	1	2	1	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	67	43	55	32	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	1	1	2	1	'
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	305	'	305	'	295
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	304	'	304	'	295
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	94	'	94	'	113
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	89	'	89	'	109
Related Allowance	25	'	25	'	24
Recorded Investment, Total	399	'	399	'	408
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	393	'	393	'	404
Related Allowance, Total	25	'	25	'	24
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	280	219	285	204	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	1	0	2	2	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	156	106	143	87	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	1	0	1	0	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	436	325	428	291	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	2	0	3	2	'
Dealer	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment, Total	0	'	0	'	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	0	0	0	0	'
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment, Total	0	'	0	'	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	$0	$0	$0	$0	'

Financing_Activities_Details_2

Financing Activities (Details 2) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]	'	'
Period after which unpaid installments are considered as past due	'30 days	'
Period after which collection of future income is considered as not probable	'120 days	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	$226	$206
61-90 Days Past Due	124	73
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	399	421
Total Past Due	749	700
Current	28,125	27,883
Total gross finance receivables	28,874	28,583
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	32	31
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	497	513
North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	10,782	10,271
Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	3,915	3,539
Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	4,494	5,293
Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	2,298	1,974
Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	4,255	4,323
Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	3,130	3,183
Customer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	20,729	19,883
Customer | North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	33	35
61-90 Days Past Due	9	8
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	29	52
Total Past Due	71	95
Current	6,271	5,889
Total gross finance receivables	6,342	5,984
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	39	59
Customer | Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	32	23
61-90 Days Past Due	16	9
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	36	36
Total Past Due	84	68
Current	2,682	2,487
Total gross finance receivables	2,766	2,555
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	8	6
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	41	38
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	65	53
61-90 Days Past Due	42	19
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	61	54
Total Past Due	168	126
Current	3,264	3,354
Total gross finance receivables	3,432	3,480
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	16	18
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	51	36
Customer | Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	1
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	12	12
Total Past Due	12	13
Current	2,281	1,960
Total gross finance receivables	2,293	1,973
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	31	12
Customer | Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	63	62
61-90 Days Past Due	34	19
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	189	138
Total Past Due	286	219
Current	2,491	2,500
Total gross finance receivables	2,777	2,719
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	5	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	194	148
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	7	15
61-90 Days Past Due	18	14
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	69	126
Total Past Due	94	155
Current	3,025	3,017
Total gross finance receivables	3,119	3,172
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	1	4
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	141	220
Dealer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	5,502	5,586
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	0	0
Dealer | North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	3,113	2,931
Total gross finance receivables	3,113	2,931
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	687	652
Total gross finance receivables	687	652
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	716	945
Total gross finance receivables	716	945
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	5	1
Total gross finance receivables	5	1
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	1	0
Total Past Due	1	0
Current	980	1,057
Total gross finance receivables	981	1,057
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	1	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	0	0
Total gross finance receivables	0	0
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	2,643	3,114
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	20	17
61-90 Days Past Due	4	3
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	1	2
Total Past Due	25	22
Current	1,302	1,334
Total gross finance receivables	1,327	1,356
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	1	2
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	3	1
61-90 Days Past Due	1	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	1	0
Total Past Due	5	1
Current	457	331
Total gross finance receivables	462	332
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	346	868
Total gross finance receivables	346	868
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	0	0
Total gross finance receivables	0	0
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	497	547
Total gross finance receivables	497	547
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	3	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 91 Days Past Due	0	1
Total Past Due	3	1
Current	8	10
Total gross finance receivables	11	11
Greater than 91, Still Accruing	$0	$1

Financing_Activities_Details_3

Financing Activities (Details 3) (USD $)	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$426	$369
Receivables written off	-133	-149
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	38	47
Provision for credit losses	78	160
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	-1	-2
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-4	1
Balance at end of period	404	426
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	60	54
Collectively evaluated for impairment	344	372
Allowance, Ending Balance	404	426
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	736	593
Collectively evaluated for impairment	28,138	27,990
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	28,874	28,583
Customer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	414	360
Receivables written off	-133	-149
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	38	47
Provision for credit losses	76	157
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	-1	-2
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-4	1
Balance at end of period	390	414
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	60	54
Collectively evaluated for impairment	330	360
Allowance, Ending Balance	390	414
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	736	593
Collectively evaluated for impairment	19,993	19,290
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	20,729	19,883
Dealer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	9	6
Receivables written off	0	0
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	0	0
Provision for credit losses	2	3
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0
Balance at end of period	11	9
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	11	9
Allowance, Ending Balance	11	9
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,502	5,586
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,502	5,586
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	3	3
Receivables written off	0	0
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	0	0
Provision for credit losses	0	0
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0
Balance at end of period	3	3
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3	3
Allowance, Ending Balance	3	3
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	2,643	3,114
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$2,643	$3,114

Financing_Activities_Details_4

Financing Activities (Details 4) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$28,874	$28,583
Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	28,377	28,070
Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	497	513
North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	10,782	10,271
North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	10,743	10,212
North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	39	59
Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,915	3,539
Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,874	3,501
Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	41	38
Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,494	5,293
Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,443	5,257
Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	51	36
Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,298	1,974
Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,267	1,962
Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	31	12
Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,255	4,323
Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,061	4,175
Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	194	148
Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,130	3,183
Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,989	2,963
Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	141	220
Customer	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	20,729	19,883
Customer | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	20,232	19,370
Customer | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	497	513
Customer | North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	6,342	5,984
Customer | North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	6,303	5,925
Customer | North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	39	59
Customer | Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,766	2,555
Customer | Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,725	2,517
Customer | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	41	38
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,432	3,480
Customer | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,381	3,444
Customer | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	51	36
Customer | Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,293	1,973
Customer | Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,262	1,961
Customer | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	31	12
Customer | Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,777	2,719
Customer | Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,583	2,571
Customer | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	194	148
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,119	3,172
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,978	2,952
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	141	220
Dealer	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,502	5,586
Dealer | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,502	5,586
Dealer | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,113	2,931
Dealer | North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,113	2,931
Dealer | North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	687	652
Dealer | Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	687	652
Dealer | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	716	945
Dealer | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	716	945
Dealer | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5	1
Dealer | Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5	1
Dealer | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	981	1,057
Dealer | Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	981	1,057
Dealer | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,643	3,114
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,643	3,114
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	1,327	1,356
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	1,327	1,356
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	462	332
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	462	332
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	346	868
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	346	868
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	497	547
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	497	547
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	11	11
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	11	11
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$0	$0

Financing_Activities_Details_5

Financing Activities (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
	contracts	contracts	contracts	contracts
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	82	58	132	111
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	$195	$159	$237	$202
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	196	159	240	202
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	10	10	25	57
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	1	2	7	25
Customer | North America	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	14	17	46	58
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	1	4	5	8
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	4	5	8
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	5	8	18	39
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	1	1	4	3
Customer | Europe	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	7	14	15	21
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	5	1	6	8
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	5	1	6	8
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable Modifications Defaulted in Current Period, Number of Contracts	5	0	5	0
Financing Receivable, Modification Recorded Investment	0	0	0	0
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	12	0	12
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	3	0	3
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	3	0	3
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	2	0	2
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	0	1	0	1
Customer | Mining	'	'	'	'
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modification, Number of Contracts	45	0	45	0
Financing Receivable, Modification, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	123	0	123	0
Financing Receivable, Modification, Post-Modification Recorded Investment	123	0	123	0
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'	'
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Modification, Number of Contracts	10	0	16	0
Financing Receivable, Modification, Pre-Modification Recorded Investment	1	0	2	0
Financing Receivable, Modification, Post-Modification Recorded Investment	1	0	2	0
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	6	15	10	20
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	65	151	101	183
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	67	151	104	183
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	'	'	2	16
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	'	'	3	21
Additional investments not recorded	13	'	25	'
Remaining commitments	$4	'	$4	'
Dealer	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	0	0	0

Financing_Activities_Details_6

Financing Activities (Details 6) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Loans Managed, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	'	'	'	'	'
Off balance-sheet managed assets	$278	'	$278	'	$291
Purchase of trade receivables from Caterpillar Entities	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of receivables purchase discount	$55	$61	$175	$181	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative	'
Deferred net losses, interest rate risk, to be reclassified from equity to current earnings over the next twelve months	$3

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 2) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	$163	$238
Liability Fair Value	-13	-15
Designated derivatives	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset (Liability) Fair Value	136	218
Designated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Other assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	142	226
Designated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Liability Fair Value	-6	-8
Undesignated derivatives	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset (Liability) Fair Value	14	5
Undesignated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Other assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	0	2
Undesignated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Liability Fair Value	0	-1
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Other assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	13	10
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Liability Fair Value	-7	-5
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Other assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	8	0
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Liability Fair Value	$0	($1)

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Derivative	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax	'	'	($8)	($6)
Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax	-2	-3	0	-4
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax	1	1	3	2
Balance at end of period, net of tax	-5	-8	-5	-8
Beginning balance, tax	'	'	4	3
Gains (losses) deferred during the period, tax	1	1	0	2
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, tax	0	0	1	1
Ending balance, tax	$3	$4	$3	$4

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen5

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Designated derivatives | Fair value hedges | Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives	($9)	$7	($87)	$4
Gains (Losses) on Borrowings	12	-3	92	7
Designated derivatives | Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)	-1	-1	-4	-3
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	0	0	0	-1
Designated derivatives | Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts | Interest expense	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)	-1	-1	-4	-3
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	0	0	0	0
Designated derivatives | Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	0	0	0
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	0	0	0	-1
Undesignated derivatives	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	2	5	3	7
Undesignated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	-1	0	-1	0
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	3	5	-3	7
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$0	$0	$7	$0

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen6

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 5) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets	$163	$238
Gross Amounts Offset	0	0
Net Amount of Assets	163	238
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Financial Instruments	-9	-12
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	154	226
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities	-13	-15
Gross Amounts Offset	0	0
Net Amount of Liabilities	-13	-15
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Financial Instruments	9	12
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	($4)	($3)

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$698	$678	$2,072	$2,014	'
Segment Profit	165	153	510	467	'
Interest Expense	179	201	557	603	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	198	174	556	515	'
Provision for credit losses	39	39	86	92	'
Segment Assets	35,308	'	35,308	'	34,742
Capital expenditures	473	432	1,244	1,232	'
Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	688	665	2,038	1,976	'
Segment Profit	181	153	575	506	'
Interest Expense	174	200	541	600	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	198	174	555	514	'
Provision for credit losses	38	49	88	91	'
Segment Assets	34,044	'	34,044	'	33,426
Capital expenditures	473	432	1,242	1,231	'
Unallocated	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	16	19	53	55	'
Segment Profit	-20	-23	-56	-66	'
Interest Expense	14	14	44	44	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	0	0	1	1	'
Provision for credit losses	3	0	1	1	'
Segment Assets	1,606	'	1,606	'	1,529
Capital expenditures	0	0	1	0	'
Timing	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	-6	-6	-19	-17	'
Segment Profit	1	8	-29	-4	'
Interest Expense	0	0	0	0	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	0	0	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	-2	-10	-3	0	'
Segment Assets	55	'	55	'	17
Capital expenditures	0	0	1	1	'
Methodology	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Profit	3	15	20	31	'
Interest Expense	-9	-13	-28	-41	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	0	0	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Assets	-129	'	-129	'	-61
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0	'
Inter-segment Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Profit	0	0	0	0	'
Interest Expense	0	0	0	0	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	0	0	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Assets	-268	'	-268	'	-169
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0	'
North America | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	242	232	703	704	'
Segment Profit	77	62	215	201	'
Interest Expense	64	67	195	206	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	73	69	214	204	'
Provision for credit losses	-1	4	-4	5	'
Segment Assets	11,839	'	11,839	'	11,305
Capital expenditures	212	201	527	385	'
Europe and CPF | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	128	117	370	351	'
Segment Profit	25	24	92	81	'
Interest Expense	26	31	80	104	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	22	19	61	58	'
Provision for credit losses	25	17	51	34	'
Segment Assets	8,214	'	8,214	'	7,785
Capital expenditures	80	41	180	184	'
Asia/Pacific | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	97	104	306	292	'
Segment Profit	37	33	128	93	'
Interest Expense	35	44	103	116	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	6	7	19	17	'
Provision for credit losses	3	7	7	19	'
Segment Assets	5,364	'	5,364	'	6,151
Capital expenditures	8	25	32	95	'
Latin America | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	100	98	311	287	'
Segment Profit	19	17	79	77	'
Interest Expense	29	35	102	105	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	24	16	66	45	'
Provision for credit losses	13	16	22	23	'
Segment Assets	5,052	'	5,052	'	4,973
Capital expenditures	60	41	184	90	'
Mining | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	121	114	348	342	'
Segment Profit	23	17	61	54	'
Interest Expense	20	23	61	69	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	73	63	195	190	'
Provision for credit losses	-2	5	12	10	'
Segment Assets	3,575	'	3,575	'	3,212
Capital expenditures	$113	$124	$319	$477	'

Guarantees_Details

Guarantees (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Guarantees [Abstract]	'	'
Related liability	$3	$2
Guarantees, maximum potential amount of future payments	46	61
SPC's assets in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	1,040	927
SPC's liabilities in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	$1,040	$927

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Recurring basis, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	$150	$223
Total Assets	150	223
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	3	2
Total Liabilities	3	2
Level 1	'	'
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Level 2	'	'
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	150	223
Total Assets	150	223
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Level 3	'	'
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	3	2
Total Liabilities	$3	$2

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Level 3, USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$2	$2
Issuance of guarantees	2	2
Expiration of guarantees	-1	-1
Balance at end of period	$3	$3

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (Level 2, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'
Fair value of impaired loans	$109	$117

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail3

Fair Value Measurements (Details 4) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Short-term borrowings	($5,557)	($4,651)
Carrying Amount	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,044	2,080
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	13	10
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases)	20,333	20,189
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	15	19
Interest rate swaps, in a net receivable position	142	228
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	-7	-5
Short-term borrowings	-5,557	-4,651
Long-term debt	-24,629	-25,077
Interest rate swaps, in a net payable position	-6	-9
Guarantees	-3	-2
Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 1	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	2,044	2,080
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	15	19
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Short-term borrowings	-5,557	-4,651
Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 2	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	13	10
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases)	20,134	20,079
Interest rate swaps, in a net receivable position	142	228
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	-7	-5
Long-term debt	-25,239	-26,063
Interest rate swaps, in a net payable position	-6	-9
Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 3	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Guarantees	-3	-2
Carrying amount of assets excluded from measurement at fair value	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Finance leases	8,137	7,968
Cross currency contracts | Carrying Amount	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	8	0
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	0	-1
Cross currency contracts | Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 2	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	8	0
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	$0	($1)

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Estimated annual tax rate	27.00%	27.00%	'
Benefit reflecting the impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act	'	'	$7