Caterpillar Financial Services 10-K 18 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 18, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]	'	'
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-K	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Public Float	$0	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Pro

Consolidated Statements of Profit (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Revenues:	'		'		'
Retail finance	$1,388		$1,342		$1,291
Operating lease	945		860		870
Wholesale finance	306		335		299
Other, net	144		156		185
Total revenues	2,783		2,693		2,645
Expenses:	'		'		'
Interest	734		801		827
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	768		688		690
General, operating and administrative	427		416		405
Provision for credit losses	94		161		176
Other	24		29		34
Total expenses	2,047		2,095		2,132
Other income (expense)	-18		-7		-9
Profit before income taxes	718		591		504
Provision for income taxes	174		148		111
Profit of consolidated companies	544		443		393
Less: Profit attributable to noncontrolling interests	14		11		15
Profit	$530	[1]	$432	[1]	$378	[1]
[1]	Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	$544	$443	$393
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (expense)/benefit	-59	62	-105
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'	'
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax (expense)/benefit	-1	1	-1
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax (expense)/benefit	4	-3	9
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	-56	60	-97
Comprehensive income (loss)	488	503	296
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	17	11	12
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation	$471	$492	$284

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation, tax	$41	$19	($24)
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'	'
Gains (losses) deferred, tax	1	0	0
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, tax	($2)	$1	($3)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,320	$2,080	$1,176
Finance receivables (Note 3)	'	'	'
Retail notes receivable	10,863	11,111	8,840
Wholesale notes receivable	4,153	4,238	4,368
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Retail	14,582	13,589	12,436
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Wholesale	480	643	425
Total gross finance receivables	30,078	29,581	26,069
Less: Unearned income	-976	-998	-944
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-378	-426	-369
Total net finance receivables	28,724	28,157	24,756
Notes receivable from Caterpillar (Note 13)	345	360	327
Equipment on operating leases, less accumulated depreciation (Note 4)	3,530	2,959	2,611
Deferred and refundable income taxes (Note 11)	160	115	159
Other assets	1,059	1,071	1,083
Total assets	35,138	34,742	30,112
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:	'	'	'
Payable to dealers and others	118	109	100
Payable to Caterpillar - other	96	85	67
Accrued expenses	251	267	292
Income taxes payable	52	70	60
Payable to Caterpillar – borrowings (Note 13)	1,118	208	0
Short-term borrowings (Note 7)	3,663	4,651	3,895
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 8)	6,592	5,991	5,102
Long-term debt (Note 8)	18,720	19,086	16,529
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities (Note 11)	517	552	597
Total liabilities	31,127	31,019	26,642
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 10)	'	'	'
Common stock - $1 par value Authorized: 2,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: one share (at paid-in amount)	745	745	745
Additional paid-in capital	2	2	2
Retained earnings	3,024	2,694	2,512
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	117	176	116
Noncontrolling interests	123	106	95
Total stockholder's equity	4,011	3,723	3,470
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	$35,138	$34,742	$30,112

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin1

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'
Common stock - par value	$1	$1	$1
Common stock - authorized	2,000	2,000	2,000
Common stock - issued	1	1	1
Common stock - outstanding	1	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, 2010	$3,781	$745	$2	$2,734	$217	$83
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	393	'	'	378	'	15
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-600	'	'	-600	'	'
Foreign currency transalation, net of tax	-105	'	'	'	-109	4
Change in ownership for noncontrolling interests	-7	'	'	'	'	-7
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	8	'	'	'	8	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	3,470	745	2	2,512	116	95
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	443	'	'	432	'	11
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-250	'	'	-250	'	'
Foreign currency transalation, net of tax	62	'	'	'	62	0
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	-2	'	'	'	-2	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	3,723	745	2	2,694	176	106
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	544	'	'	530	'	14
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-200	'	'	-200	'	'
Foreign currency transalation, net of tax	-59	'	'	'	-62	3
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	3	'	'	'	3	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$4,011	$745	$2	$3,024	$117	$123

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	$544	$443	$393
Adjustments for non-cash items:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	788	707	710
Amortization of receivables purchase discount	-233	-241	-212
Provision for credit losses	94	161	176
Gain on sales of receivables	-4	-3	-4
Other, net	60	-4	-66
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Receivables from others	26	-22	16
Other receivables/payables with Caterpillar	5	15	-8
Payable to dealers and others	-95	-34	2
Accrued interest payable	-22	-13	-17
Accrued expenses and other liabilities, net	3	-15	-49
Income taxes payable	-65	48	34
Payments on interest rate swaps	-2	-4	-2
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,099	1,038	973
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures for equipment on operating leases and other capital expenditures	-1,806	-1,660	-1,190
Proceeds from disposals of equipment	681	875	1,161
Additions to finance receivables	-14,095	-18,754	-17,058
Collections of finance receivables	12,257	14,789	15,259
Net changes in Caterpillar purchased receivables	181	250	-1,164
Proceeds from sales of receivables	227	144	207
Net change in variable lending to Caterpillar	32	-32	55
Additions to other notes receivable with Caterpillar	-45	-107	-184
Collections on other notes receivable with Caterpillar	29	103	77
Restricted cash and cash equivalents activity, net	2	45	27
Other, net	3	-4	6
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	-2,534	-4,351	-2,804
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
Net change in variable lending from Caterpillar	-65	203	0
Proceeds from borrowings with Caterpillar	1,000	0	0
Payments on borrowings with Caterpillar	0	0	-600
Proceeds from debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)	9,133	13,806	10,873
Payments on debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)	-9,101	-9,935	-8,277
Short-term borrowings, net (original maturities three months or less)	-70	480	-97
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-200	-250	-600
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest	0	0	-7
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	697	4,304	1,292
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-22	-87	39
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-760	904	-500
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	2,080	1,176	1,676
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	1,320	2,080	1,176
Cash paid for interest	713	797	823
Cash paid for taxes	$192	$101	$96
Cash and cash equivalents policy	'All short-term investments, which consist primarily of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, are considered to be cash equivalents.	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	A. Nature of Operations
	Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, a Delaware corporation organized in 1981 (together with its subsidiaries, "Cat Financial," "the Company," "we" and "our"), is a wholly-owned finance subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. (together with its other subsidiaries, "Caterpillar" or "Cat").  Our primary business is to provide retail and wholesale financing alternatives for Caterpillar products to customers and dealers around the world.  Retail financing is primarily comprised of financing of Caterpillar equipment, machinery and engines.  In addition, we also provide financing for vehicles, power generation facilities and marine vessels that, in most cases, incorporate Caterpillar products.  We also provide wholesale financing to Caterpillar dealers and purchase short-term receivables from Caterpillar.
	B. Basis of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cat Financial.  Investments in companies that are owned 20 percent to 50 percent or are less than 20 percent owned and for which we have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method.  Investments in companies that are less than 20 percent owned and for which we do not have significant influence are accounted for by the cost method.  All material intercompany balances have been eliminated.
	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 10 for more information.
	C. Recognition of Earned Income
	•	Retail finance revenue on finance leases and installment sale contracts is recognized over the term of the contract at a constant rate of return on the scheduled outstanding principal balance.  Revenue on retail notes is recognized based on the daily balance of retail receivables outstanding and the applicable effective interest rate.
	•	Operating lease revenue is recorded on a straight-line basis in the period earned over the life of the contract.
	•	Wholesale finance revenue on installment sale contracts and finance leases related to financing dealer inventory and rental fleets is recognized over the term of the contract at a constant rate of return on the scheduled outstanding principal balance.  Revenue on wholesale notes is recognized based on the daily balance of wholesale receivables outstanding and the applicable effective interest rate.
	•	Loan origination and commitment fees are deferred and amortized to revenue using the interest method over the life of the finance receivables.
	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 receivable becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed.  Cash receipts on impaired finance receivables are first recorded against the receivable and then to any unrecognized income.  A finance receivable 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. 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.
	Revenues are presented net of sales and other related taxes.
	D. Depreciation
	Depreciation for equipment on operating leases is recognized using the straight-line method over the lease term, typically one to seven years.  The depreciable basis is the original cost of the equipment less the estimated residual value of the equipment at the end of the lease term.
	E. Residual Values
	The residuals for leases classified as operating leases are included in Equipment on operating leases.  The residuals for leases classified as capital leases, in accordance with lease accounting, are included in finance leases and installment sale contracts.
	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.
	F. Debt Issuance Costs
	Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized to Interest expense over the term of the debt issue.
	G. Derivative Financial Instruments
	Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Our Risk Management Policy allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to prudently manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposures and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions.  Derivatives that we use are primarily foreign currency forward and option contracts, cross currency contracts and interest rate swaps.  All derivatives are recorded at fair value.  See Note 9 for additional information.
	H. Allowance for Credit Losses
	The Allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the losses inherent in our finance receivable portfolio and includes consideration of accounts that have been individually identified as impaired, as well as pools of finance receivables where it is probable that certain receivables in the pool are impaired but the individual accounts cannot yet be identified.  In identifying and measuring impairment, management 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 less selling costs. We also consider credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to the remaining accounts not yet individually identified as impaired is estimated utilizing probabilities of default and the estimated loss given default. 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.
	Uncollectible receivable balances, including accrued interest, are written off against the Allowance for credit losses when the underlying collateral is repossessed or when we determine that it is probable that the receivable balance is uncollectible.  Subsequent recoveries, if any, are credited to the Allowance for credit losses when received.
	I. Income Taxes
	The Provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach.  Tax laws require items to be included in tax filings at different times than the items are reflected in the financial statements.  A current liability is recognized for the estimated taxes payable for the current year.  Deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid.  Deferred taxes are adjusted for enacted changes in tax rates and tax laws.  Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.
	When appropriate, we combine certain income tax filings with those of Caterpillar.  In such instances, in accordance with our tax sharing agreement with Caterpillar, we generally pay to or receive from Caterpillar our allocated share of income taxes or credits based on our relative share of taxable income or loss.
	J. Foreign Currency Translation
	Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries (the majority of which use the local currency as their functional currency) are translated at current exchange rates.  The effects of translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive income entitled "Foreign currency translation."  Gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign currency amounts to functional currency are included in Other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit.
	K. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
	The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts.  Significant estimates include the Allowance for credit losses, residual values for leased assets, income taxes and the assumptions used to determine the fair value of derivatives. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
	L. New Accounting Pronouncements
	Presentation of comprehensive income – In June 2011, the FASB issued accounting guidance on the presentation of comprehensive income.  The guidance provides two options for presenting net income and other comprehensive income.  The total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income may be presented in either a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  We elected to present two separate statements. This guidance was effective January 1, 2012.
	Disclosures about offsetting assets and liabilities – In December 2011, the 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 9 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.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 December 31, 2011	$	122			$	(6	)	$	116
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)	$	176
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)	$	176
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(62		)		(1		)	(63		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				4			4
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(62		)		3			(59		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	122			$	(5	)	$	117
	The effect of the reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit during the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		Classification of		2013
		income (expense)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		(6		)
	Reclassifications before tax			(6		)
	Tax (provision) benefit			2
	Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)			$	(4	)

Financing_Activities

Financing Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Financing Activities	'
	FINANCING ACTIVITIES
	A. Contractual Maturities of Finance Receivables
	The contractual maturities and future scheduled payments of outstanding receivables, as of December 31, 2013, were:
	(Millions of dollars)
	Amounts due in		Retail				Wholesale				Retail				Wholesale			Retail			Wholesale			Total
			Installment				Installment				Finance				Finance			Notes			Notes
			Sale				Sale				Leases				Leases
			Contracts				Contracts
	2014		$	2,218			$	145			$	3,277			$	84		$	3,628		$	3,749		$	13,101
	2015		1,709				24				2,215				64			2,263			231			6,506
	2016		1,156				14				1,314				37			1,758			150			4,429
	2017		626				3				595				17			1,475			18			2,734
	2018		215				—				207				9			669			5			1,105
	Thereafter		29				—				139				—			1,070			—			1,238
			5,953				186				7,747				211			10,863			4,153			29,113
	Guaranteed residual value		—				—				386				58			—			—			444
	Unguaranteed residual value		—				—				496				25			—			—			521
	Less: Unearned income		(100		)		(1		)		(739		)		(22		)	(89		)	(25		)	(976		)
	Total		$	5,853			$	185			$	7,890			$	272		$	10,774		$	4,128		$	29,102
	Less: Allowance for credit losses																							(378		)
	Total net finance receivables																							$	28,724
	Receivables generally may be repaid or refinanced without penalty prior to contractual maturity, and we also sell receivables.  Accordingly, this presentation should not be regarded as a forecast of future cash collections.
	B. 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.
	There were no impaired loans or finance leases as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 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 during 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Individually impaired loans and finance leases for the Customer portfolio segment were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
			As of December 31, 2013												As of December 31, 2012
	Impaired Loans and Finance		Recorded				Unpaid				Related				Recorded			Unpaid			Related
	Leases With No Allowance		Investment				Principal				Allowance				Investment			Principal			Allowance
	Recorded						Balance											Balance
	Customer
	North America		$	23			$	22			$	—			$	28		$	27		$	—
	Europe		48				47				—				45			45			—
	Asia/Pacific		7				7				—				2			2			—
	Mining		134				134				—				1			1			—
	Latin America		11				11				—				7			7			—
	Caterpillar Power Finance		223				222				—				295			295			—
	Total		$	446			$	443			$	—			$	378		$	377		$	—
	Impaired Loans and Finance
	Leases With An Allowance
	Recorded
	Customer
	North America		$	13			$	13			$	4			$	25		$	23		$	7
	Europe		20				19				7				28			26			11
	Asia/Pacific		17				17				2				19			19			4
	Mining		—				—				—				—			—			—
	Latin America		23				23				6				30			30			8
	Caterpillar Power Finance		110				106				51				113			109			24
	Total		$	183			$	178			$	70			$	215		$	207		$	54
	Total Impaired Loans and
Finance Leases
Customer
North America		$	36			$	35			$	4			$	53		$	50		$	7
Europe		68				66				7				73			71			11
Asia/Pacific		24				24				2				21			21			4
Mining		134				134				—				1			1			—
Latin America		34				34				6				37			37			8
Caterpillar Power Finance		333				328				51				408			404			24
Total		$	629			$	621			$	70			$	593		$	584		$	54
(Millions of dollars)
		As of December 31, 2011
Impaired Loans and Finance		Recorded				Unpaid				Related
Leases With No Allowance		Investment				Principal				Allowance
Recorded						Balance
Customer
North America		$	83			$	80			$	—
Europe		47				46				—
Asia/Pacific		4				4				—
Mining		8				8				—
Latin America		9				9				—
Caterpillar Power Finance		175				170				—
Total		$	326			$	317			$	—
Impaired Loans and Finance
Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America		$	23			$	20			$	6
Europe		22				21				8
Asia/Pacific		9				9				3
Mining		—				—				—
Latin America		19				19				4
Caterpillar Power Finance		85				85				13
Total		$	158			$	154			$	34
Total Impaired Loans and
Finance Leases
Customer
North America		$	106			$	100			$	6
Europe		69				67				8
Asia/Pacific		13				13				3
Mining		8				8				—
Latin America		28				28				4
Caterpillar Power Finance		260				255				13
Total		$	484			$	471			$	34
(Millions of dollars)
		Year Ended								Year Ended							Year Ended
		31-Dec-13								31-Dec-12							31-Dec-11
Impaired Loans and Finance		Average				Interest				Average				Interest			Average			Interest
Leases With No Allowance		Recorded				Income				Recorded				Income			Recorded			Income
Recorded		Investment				Recognized				Investment				Recognized			Investment			Recognized
Customer
North America		$	25			$	3			$	50			$	3		$	91		$	4
Europe		49				1				45				1			11			—
Asia/Pacific		4				—				3				—			5			—
Mining		61				3				8				—			8			1
Latin America		11				—				6				—			9			1
Caterpillar Power Finance		271				5				220				2			221			6
Total		$	421			$	12			$	332			$	6		$	345		$	12
Impaired Loans and Finance
Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America		$	18			$	1			$	25			$	1		$	56		$	2
Europe		22				1				27				1			20			—
Asia/Pacific		18				1				15				1			11			1
Mining		1				—				—				—			—			—
Latin America		44				2				27				2			11			—
Caterpillar Power Finance		135				1				94				—			61			—
Total		$	238			$	6			$	188			$	5		$	159		$	3
Total Impaired Loans and
Finance Leases
Customer
North America		$	43			$	4			$	75			$	4		$	147		$	6
Europe		71				2				72				2			31			—
Asia/Pacific		22				1				18				1			16			1
Mining		62				3				8				—			8			1
Latin America		55				2				33				2			20			1
Caterpillar Power Finance		406				6				314				2			282			6
Total		$	659			$	18			$	520			$	11		$	504		$	15
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 December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 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 as of December 31, was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
		2013				2012				2011
Customer
North America		$	26			$	59			$	112
Europe		28				38				58
Asia/Pacific		50				36				24
Mining		23				12				12
Latin America		179				148				108
Caterpillar Power Finance		119				220				158
Total		$	425			$	513			$	472
Aging related to loans and finance leases was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 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		$	37			$	12			$	24			$	73		$	6,522		$	6,595		$	—
Europe		26				15				29				70			2,805			2,875			6
Asia/Pacific		55				46				59				160			3,174			3,334			11
Mining		3				—				12				15			2,128			2,143			—
Latin America		54				25				165				244			2,474			2,718			5
Caterpillar Power Finance		55				30				60				145			2,946			3,091			—
Dealer
North America		—				—				—				—			3,034			3,034			—
Europe		—				—				—				—			569			569			—
Asia/Pacific		—				—				—				—			706			706			—
Mining		—				—				—				—			5			5			—
Latin America		—				—				—				—			940			940			—
Caterpillar Power Finance		—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
North America		26				5				2				33			1,539			1,572			2
Europe		2				1				1				4			423			427			—
Asia/Pacific		—				—				—				—			468			468			—
Mining		—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Latin America		—				—				—				—			616			616			—
Caterpillar Power Finance		—				—				1				1			8			9			1
Total		$	258			$	134			$	353			$	745		$	28,357		$	29,102		$	25
(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
(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2011
		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		$	75			$	39			$	111			$	225		$	5,448		$	5,673		$	9
Europe		27				11				57				95			2,129			2,224			10
Asia/Pacific		48				23				38				109			3,102			3,211			14
Mining		—				—				12				12			1,473			1,485			—
Latin America		32				15				99				146			2,339			2,485			—
Caterpillar Power Finance		14				16				125				155			2,765			2,920			25
Dealer
North America		—				—				2				2			2,412			2,414			2
Europe		—				—				—				—			334			334			—
Asia/Pacific		—				—				—				—			516			516			—
Mining		—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Latin America		—				—				—				—			709			709			—
Caterpillar Power Finance		—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
North America		25				4				6				35			1,801			1,836			6
Europe		3				—				—				3			399			402			—
Asia/Pacific		—				—				—				—			465			465			—
Mining		—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Latin America		—				—				—				—			422			422			—
Caterpillar Power Finance		—				—				—				—			29			29			—
Total		$	224			$	108			$	450			$	782		$	24,343		$	25,125		$	66
Allowance for credit losses
The Allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2013 was $378 million or 1.30 percent of net finance receivables compared with $426 million or 1.49 percent as of December 31, 2012.  The overall decrease of $48 million in Allowance for credit losses during the year reflects a $55 million decrease associated with the lower allowance rate, partially offset by a $7 million increase due to an increase in our net finance receivables portfolio. The lower allowance rate reflects write-offs taken in 2013, primarily related to our European marine portfolio that had been previously provided for in the Allowance for credit losses, favorable changes in our estimated probabilities of default (due to improved financial health of our customers), continued refinements of estimated loss emergence periods and general improvement in the economic conditions of the industries we serve.
The Allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2012 was $426 million or 1.49 percent of net finance receivables compared with $369 million or 1.47 percent as of December 31, 2011. The overall increase of $57 million in Allowance for credit losses during the year reflects a $51 million increase in allowance due to an increase in our net finance receivables portfolio and a $6 million increase associated with the higher allowance rate.
An analysis of the Allowance for credit losses during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2013
Allowance for Credit Losses:		Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
										Receivables
Balance at beginning of year		$	414			$	9			$	3			$	426
Receivables written off		(179		)		—				—				(179		)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off		56				—				—				56
Provision for credit losses		83				1				—				84
Adjustment due to sale of receivables		(3		)		—				—				(3		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(6		)		—				—				(6		)
Balance at end of year		$	365			$	10			$	3			$	378
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	70			$	—			$	—			$	70
Collectively evaluated for impairment		295				10				3				308
Ending Balance		$	365			$	10			$	3			$	378
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	629			$	—			$	—			$	629
Collectively evaluated for impairment		20,127				5,254				3,092				28,473
Ending Balance		$	20,756			$	5,254			$	3,092			$	29,102
(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
(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2011
Allowance for Credit Losses:		Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
										Receivables
Balance at beginning of year		$	357			$	5			$	1			$	363
Receivables written off		(210		)		—				—				(210		)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off		52				—				—				52
Provision for credit losses		167				1				2				170
Adjustment due to sale of receivables		(3		)		—				—				(3		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(3		)		—				—				(3		)
Balance at end of year		$	360			$	6			$	3			$	369
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	34			$	—			$	—			$	34
Collectively evaluated for impairment		326				6				3				335
Ending Balance		$	360			$	6			$	3			$	369
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
Individually evaluated for impairment		$	484			$	—			$	—			$	484
Collectively evaluated for impairment		17,514				3,973				3,154				24,641
Ending Balance		$	17,998			$	3,973			$	3,154			$	25,125
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 less selling costs. 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)
		December 31, 2013
		Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
										Receivables
Performing
North America		$	6,569			$	3,034			$	1,572			$	11,175
Europe		2,847				569				427				3,843
Asia/Pacific		3,284				706				468				4,458
Mining		2,120				5				—				2,125
Latin America		2,539				940				616				4,095
Caterpillar Power Finance		2,972				—				9				2,981
Total Performing		$	20,331			$	5,254			$	3,092			$	28,677
Non-Performing
North America		$	26			$	—			$	—			$	26
Europe		28				—				—				28
Asia/Pacific		50				—				—				50
Mining		23				—				—				23
Latin America		179				—				—				179
Caterpillar Power Finance		119				—				—				119
Total Non-Performing		$	425			$	—			$	—			$	425
Total Performing and Non-Performing
North America		$	6,595			$	3,034			$	1,572			$	11,201
Europe		2,875				569				427				3,871
Asia/Pacific		3,334				706				468				4,508
Mining		2,143				5				—				2,148
Latin America		2,718				940				616				4,274
Caterpillar Power Finance		3,091				—				9				3,100
Total		$	20,756			$	5,254			$	3,092			$	29,102
(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
(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2011
		Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
										Receivables
Performing
North America		$	5,561			$	2,414			$	1,836			$	9,811
Europe		2,166				334				402				2,902
Asia/Pacific		3,187				516				465				4,168
Mining		1,473				—				—				1,473
Latin America		2,377				709				422				3,508
Caterpillar Power Finance		2,762				—				29				2,791
Total Performing		$	17,526			$	3,973			$	3,154			$	24,653
Non-Performing
North America		$	112			$	—			$	—			$	112
Europe		58				—				—				58
Asia/Pacific		24				—				—				24
Mining		12				—				—				12
Latin America		108				—				—				108
Caterpillar Power Finance		158				—				—				158
Total Non-Performing		$	472			$	—			$	—			$	472
Total Performing and Non-Performing
North America		$	5,673			$	2,414			$	1,836			$	9,923
Europe		2,224				334				402				2,960
Asia/Pacific		3,211				516				465				4,192
Mining		1,485				—				—				1,485
Latin America		2,485				709				422				3,616
Caterpillar Power Finance		2,920				—				29				2,949
Total		$	17,998			$	3,973			$	3,154			$	25,125
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 less selling costs. 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 years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments.
Loans and finance lease receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-13
		Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded				Recorded
					Investment				Investment
Customer
North America		62			$	9			$	9
Europe		51			7				7
Asia/Pacific		3			1				1
Mining		45			123				123
Latin America		16			2				2
Caterpillar Power Finance(1)		17			153				157
Total(2)		194			$	295			$	299
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-12
		Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded				Recorded
					Investment				Investment
Customer
North America		98			$	15			$	15
Europe		21			8				8
Asia/Pacific		12			3				3
Latin America		41			5				5
Caterpillar Power Finance(1)		27			253				253
Total(2)		199			$	284			$	284
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-11
		Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded				Recorded
					Investment				Investment
Customer
North America		71			$	13			$	13
Europe		7			44				44
Latin America		12			10				10
Caterpillar Power Finance(1)		35			117				117
Total(2)		125			$	184			$	184
(1) During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, $25 million, $24 million and $15 million, respectively, of additional funds were subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR.  The $25 million, $24 million and $15 million of additional funds are not reflected in the tables above as no incremental modifications have been made with the borrower during the periods presented.  At December 31, 2013, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to a borrower whose terms have been modified in a TDR were $6 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 years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
		Year Ended							Year Ended							Year Ended
		31-Dec-13							31-Dec-12							31-Dec-11
		Number of			Post-TDR				Number of			Post-TDR				Number of		Post-TDR
		Contracts			Recorded				Contracts			Recorded				Contracts		Recorded
					Investment							Investment						Investment
Customer
North America		19			$	4			49			$	4			48		$	26
Europe		5			—				—			—				1		1
Asia/Pacific		—			—				2			1				—		—
Latin America		—			—				—			—				7		4
Caterpillar Power Finance		2			3				16			21				14		70
Total		26			$	7			67			$	26			70		$	101
C. Transfers of Receivables
Securitized retail installment sale contracts and finance leases
We have periodically transferred certain finance receivables relating to our retail installment sale contracts and finance leases to special purpose entities (SPEs) as part of our asset-backed securitization program. These SPEs were concluded to be VIEs. We determined that we were the primary beneficiary based on our power to direct activities through our role as servicer and our obligation to absorb losses and right to receive benefits and therefore consolidated these securitization SPEs.
On April 25, 2011, we exercised a cleanup call on our only outstanding asset-backed securitization transaction.  As a result, we had no assets or liabilities related to our securitization program as of December 31, 2013, 2012 or 2011.
Off-balance sheet managed assets
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. In 2013, 2012 and 2011, we received $243 million, $206 million and $207 million, respectively, of cash proceeds and recognized pre-tax gains of $4 million, $3 million and $4 million, respectively, from the sale of such assets.  We typically maintain servicing responsibilities for these third-party assets, which totaled $322 million, $291 million and $235 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Because we do not receive a servicing fee for these assets, a servicing liability is recorded.  As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, these liabilities were not material. None of the receivables that are directly or indirectly sold or transferred to third parties in any of the foregoing transactions are available to pay our creditors.
Total off-balance sheet managed assets as of December 31, were as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
		2013				2012				2011
Retail notes receivable		$	126			$	49			$	39
Retail finance leases		103				116				133
Operating leases		61				60				15
Retail installment sale contracts		32				66				48
Total off-balance sheet managed assets		$	322			$	291			$	235
D. 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. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, amortized discounts for the trade receivables were $233 million, $241 million and $212 million, respectively.  In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, collection of the discount is included in investing activities as the receivables are collected.

Equipment_on_Operating_Leases

Equipment on Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Equipment on Operating Leases	'
	EQUIPMENT ON OPERATING LEASES
	Components of equipment on operating leases, less accumulated depreciation as of December 31, were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Equipment on operating leases, at cost		$	5,111			$	4,410			$	4,082
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(1,581		)		(1,451		)		(1,471		)
	Equipment on operating leases, net		$	3,530			$	2,959			$	2,611
	At December 31, 2013, scheduled minimum rental payments for operating leases were as follows:
	2014				2015				2016				2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	$	874			$	597			$	359			$	179	$	88	$	33	$	2,130

Concentration_of_Credit_Risk

Concentration of Credit Risk	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract]	'
Concentration of Credit Risk	'
	CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
	Financial instruments with potential credit risk consist primarily of finance receivables. Additionally, to a lesser extent, we have potential credit risk associated with counterparties to derivative contracts.
	As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, receivables from customers in construction-related industries made up approximately one-third of our total portfolio.  As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, approximately 40 percent of construction-related receivables related to customers in North America.  No single customer or dealer represented a significant concentration of credit risk.  We typically maintain a security interest in retail financed equipment and require physical damage insurance coverage on all financed equipment.  See Note 15 for further information concerning business segments.
	Regarding our derivative instruments, collateral is not generally required of the counterparties or of us.  We generally enter into International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) master netting agreements, which permit the net settlement of amounts owed.  Our exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties is limited to only those gains that we have recorded, but for which we have not yet received cash payment.  The master netting agreements reduce the amount of loss the Company would incur should the counterparties fail to meet their obligations.  As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the maximum exposure to credit loss, including accrued interest, was $178 million, $306 million and $342 million, respectively, before the application of any master netting agreements.  See Note 9 for further information concerning derivatives.

Credit_Commitments

Credit Commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Credit Commitments	'
Credit Commitments	'
	CREDIT COMMITMENTS
	Revolving credit facilities
	We have three global credit facilities with a syndicate of banks totaling $10.00 billion (Credit Facility) available in the aggregate to both Caterpillar and us for general liquidity purposes.  Based on management's allocation decision, which can be revised from time to time, the portion of the Credit Facility available to us as of December 31, 2013 was $7.25 billion.
	•	The 364-day facility of $3.00 billion (of which $2.18 billion is available to us) expires in September 2014.
	•	The 2010 four-year facility, as amended in September 2013, of $2.60 billion (of which $1.88 billion is available to us) expires in September 2016.
	•	The 2011 five-year facility, as amended in September 2013, of $4.40 billion (of which $3.19 billion is available to us) expires in September 2018.
	At December 31, 2013, Caterpillar’s consolidated net worth was $25.03 billion, which was above the $9.00 billion required under the Credit Facility.  The consolidated net worth is defined in the Credit Facility as the consolidated stockholders' equity including preferred stock but excluding the pension and other postretirement benefits balance within Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss).
	At December 31, 2013, our covenant interest coverage ratio was 1.96 to 1.  This is above the 1.15 to 1 minimum ratio, calculated as (1) profit excluding income taxes, interest expense and net gain/(loss) from interest rate derivatives to (2) interest expense calculated at the end of each calendar quarter for the rolling four quarter period then most recently ended, required by the Credit Facility.
	In addition, at December 31, 2013, our six-month covenant leverage ratio was 8.14 to 1 and our year-end covenant leverage ratio was 7.99 to 1.  This is below the maximum ratio of debt to net worth of 10 to 1, calculated (1) on a monthly basis as the average of the leverage ratios determined on the last day of each of the six preceding calendar months and (2) at each December 31, required by the Credit Facility.
	In the event that either Caterpillar or we do not meet one or more of our respective financial covenants under the Credit Facility in the future (and are unable to obtain a consent or waiver), the syndicate of banks may terminate the commitments allocated to the party that does not meet its covenants.  Additionally, in such event, certain of our other lenders under other loan agreements where similar financial covenants or cross default provisions are applicable, may, at their election, choose to pursue remedies under those loan agreements, including accelerating the repayment of outstanding borrowings.  At December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings under the Credit Facility.
	Bank borrowings
	Credit lines with banks as of December 31, 2013 totaled $4.28 billion.  These committed and uncommitted credit lines, which may be eligible for renewal at various future dates or have no specified expiration date, are used primarily by our non-U.S. subsidiaries for local funding requirements.  The remaining available credit commitments may be withdrawn any time at the lenders' discretion.  As of December 31, 2013, we had $2.03 billion outstanding against these credit lines compared with $2.02 billion as of December 31, 2012, and were in compliance with all debt covenants under these credit lines.
	Variable denomination floating rate demand notes
	We obtain funding from the sale of variable denomination floating rate demand notes, which may be redeemed at any time at the option of the holder without any material restriction.  We do not hold reserves to fund the payment of the demand notes.  The notes are offered on a continuous basis by prospectus only.
	Notes receivable from/payable to Caterpillar
	Under our variable amount lending agreements and other notes receivable with Caterpillar, we may borrow up to $2.33 billion from Caterpillar and Caterpillar may borrow up to $1.29 billion from us.  The agreements are in effect for indefinite periods of time and may be changed or terminated by either party with 30 days notice.  We had notes receivable of $345 million and notes payable of $1.12 billion outstanding under these agreements as of December 31, 2013, compared with notes receivable of $360 million and notes payable of $208 million as of December 31, 2012.
	Committed credit facility
	In addition, in 2011, we extended a $2 billion committed credit facility to Caterpillar, which expires in February 2019.  We receive a fee from Caterpillar based on amounts drawn under the credit facility and a commitment fee for the undrawn amounts under the credit facility.  At December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings under this credit facility.

ShortTerm_Borrowings

Short-Term Borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Abstract]	'
Short-Term Borrowings	'
	SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
	Short-term borrowings outstanding as of December 31, were comprised of the following:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013			2012			2011
		Balance		Avg. Rate	Balance		Avg. Rate	Balance		Avg. Rate
	Commercial paper, net	$	2,502	0.50%	$	3,654	0.60%	$	2,818	1.00%
	Bank borrowings	545		6.40%	418		5.60%	527		7.30%
	Variable denomination floating	616		0.80%	579		0.80%	550		0.90%
	rate demand notes
	Total	$	3,663		$	4,651		$	3,895

LongTerm_Debt

Long-Term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt	'
	LONG-TERM DEBT
	During 2013, we issued $6.15 billion of medium-term notes, of which $3.99 billion were at fixed interest rates and $2.16 billion were at floating interest rates, primarily indexed to LIBOR.  At December 31, 2013, the outstanding medium-term notes had remaining maturities ranging up to 12 years.
	Long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, was comprised of the following:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
			Balance			Avg. Rate	Balance			Avg. Rate	Balance			Avg. Rate
	Medium-term notes		$	23,837		2.80%	$	23,488		3.20%	$	20,058		3.90%
	Unamortized discount		(8		)		(13		)		(10		)
	Medium-term notes, net		23,829				23,475				20,048
	Bank borrowings		1,483			3.20%	1,602			4.10%	1,583			3.70%
	Total		$	25,312			$	25,077			$	21,631
	Long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2013, matures as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
	2014	$	6,592
	2015	6,446
	2016	4,796
	2017	2,747
	2018	2,350
	Thereafter	2,381
	Total	$	25,312

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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
	We have net foreign currency balance sheet positions and expected future transactions denominated in foreign currencies, thereby creating exposure to movements in foreign exchange rates. 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 expected 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 expected 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 December 31, 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
					December 31,
			Consolidated Statements of		2013				2012				2011
			Financial Position Location
	Designated derivatives
	Interest rate contracts		Other assets		$	122			$	226			$	248
	Interest rate contracts		Accrued expenses		(6		)		(8		)		(6		)
					$	116			$	218			$	242
	Undesignated derivatives
	Foreign exchange contracts		Other assets		$	7			$	10			$	7
	Foreign exchange contracts		Accrued expenses		(4		)		(5		)		(16		)
	Cross currency contracts		Other assets		9				—				—
	Cross currency contracts		Accrued expenses		—				(1		)		—
	Interest rate contracts		Other assets		—				2				—
	Interest rate contracts		Accrued expenses		—				(1		)		(1		)
					$	12			$	5			$	(10	)
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 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 year, net of tax of $1	(1		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $2	4
	Balance as of December 31, 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 year, net of tax of $0	1
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $(1)	(3		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2010, net of tax of $6	$	(14	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the year, net of tax of $0	(1		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $3	9
	Balance as of December 31, 2011, net of tax of $3	$	(6	)
	The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	Fair Value Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
					Year Ended December 31, 2013
			Classification		Gains (Losses)				Gains (Losses)
					on Derivatives				on Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		$	(107	)		$	114
					Year Ended December 31, 2012
			Classification		Gains (Losses)				Gains (Losses)
					on Derivatives				on Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		$	(20	)		$	36
					Year Ended December 31, 2011
			Classification		Gains (Losses)				Gains (Losses)
					on Derivatives				on Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		$	39			$	(44	)
	Cash Flow Hedges
(Millions of dollars)
				Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI				Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings				(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts		Interest expense		$	(6	)		$	—
Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		—				1
				$	(6	)		$	1
				Year Ended December 31, 2012
		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)		—				(1		)
				$	4			$	(1	)
				Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI				Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings				(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts		Interest expense		$	(12	)		$	—
Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		—				(2		)
				$	(12	)		$	(2	)
The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows for the years ended December 31:
Undesignated Derivatives
(Millions of dollars)
		Classification		2013				2012				2011
Foreign exchange contracts		Other income (expense)		$	3			$	7			$	(15	)
Cross currency contracts		Other income (expense)		5				(1		)		—
Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		(3		)		—				—
				$	5			$	6			$	(15	)
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 December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 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 as of December 31, was as follows:
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
Derivative Assets
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets			$	138			$	238			$	255
Gross Amounts Offset			—				—				—
Net Amount of Assets(1)			138				238				255
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Financial Instruments			(9		)		(12		)		(11		)
Cash Collateral Received			—				—				—
Net Amount			$	129			$	226			$	244
Derivative Liabilities
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities			$	(10	)		$	(15	)		$	(23	)
Gross Amounts Offset			—				—				—
Net Amount of Liabilities(1)			(10		)		(15		)		(23		)
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Financial Instruments			9				12				11
Cash Collateral Received			—				—				—
Net Amount			$	(1	)		$	(3	)		$	(12	)
(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingent Liabilities	'
	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
	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 December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the related liability was $1 million, $2 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 as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013		2012		2011
	Guarantees with customers	$	55	$	61	$	69
	Limited indemnity	—		—		11
	Total guarantees	$	55	$	61	$	80
	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 December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the SPC’s assets of $1.01 billion, $927 million and $586 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 $1.01 billion, $927 million and $586 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.
	We are party to agreements in the normal course of business with selected customers and Caterpillar dealers in which we commit to provide a set dollar amount of financing on a pre-approved basis.  We also provide lines of credit to certain customers and Caterpillar dealers, of which a portion remains unused as of the end of the period.  Commitments and lines of credit generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses.  It has been our experience that not all commitments and lines of credit will be used.  Management applies the same credit policies when making commitments and granting lines of credit as it does for any other financing.  We do not require collateral for these commitments/lines, but if credit is extended, collateral may be required upon funding.  As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the amount of the unused commitments and lines of credit for dealers was $10.63 billion, $10.97 billion and $6.60 billion, respectively.  As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the amount of the unused commitments and lines of credit for customers was $4.64 billion, $4.69 billion and $2.79 billion, respectively.
	We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. 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	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	INCOME TAXES
	The components of Profit before income taxes for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	U.S.		$	94			$	38			$	49
	Non-U.S.		624				553				455
	Total		$	718			$	591			$	504
	Profit (loss) before income taxes, as shown above, is based on the location of the entity to which such earnings are attributable.  Where an entity’s earnings are subject to taxation, however, may not correlate solely to where an entity is located.  Thus, the income tax provision shown below as U.S. or non-U.S. may not correspond to the earnings shown above.
	The components of the Provision for income taxes were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Current income tax provision (benefit):
	U.S.		$	(14	)		$	14			$	(14	)
	Non-U.S.		183				179				164
	State (U.S.)		—				(2		)		2
			169				191				152
	Deferred income tax provision (benefit):
	U.S.		18				(13		)		(5		)
	Non-U.S.		(12		)		(27		)		(32		)
	State (U.S.)		(1		)		(3		)		(4		)
			5				(43		)		(41		)
	Total Provision for income taxes		$	174			$	148			$	111
	Current income tax provision is the amount of income taxes reported or expected to be reported on our income tax returns.  Generally, under our tax sharing agreement with Caterpillar, we have paid to or received from (or will pay to or will receive from) Caterpillar, our allocated share of certain income tax liabilities or benefits based on our relative share of taxable income or loss.
	The actual Provision for income taxes differs from the Provision for income taxes that would result from applying the U.S. statutory rate to Profit before income taxes for the years ended December 31, for the reasons set forth in the following reconciliation:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013							2012						2011
	Taxes computed at U.S. statutory rates		$	251			35	%		$	207			35	%	$	176		35	%
	(Decreases) increases in taxes resulting from:
	State Income Tax, net of Federal Tax		(1		)		(0.1	)%		(3		)		(0.5	)%	(1		)	(0.2	)%
	Prior Year Non-U.S. tax and interest adjustment – Other		—				—	%		—				—	%	(15		)	(3.0	)%
	Subsidiaries' results subject to tax rates other than U.S. statutory rates		(69		)		(9.6	)%		(50		)		(8.6	)%	(46		)	(9.1	)%
	Other, net		(7		)		(1.0	)%		(6		)		(1.0	)%	(3		)	(0.6	)%
	Provision for income taxes		$	174			24.3	%		$	148			24.9	%	$	111		22.1	%
	The prior year Non-U.S. tax and interest adjustment recorded in 2011 of $15 million relates to a cumulative correction of immaterial errors in deferred tax amounts reported in prior periods in various non-U.S. tax jurisdictions.
	We have recorded income tax expense at U.S. tax rates on all profits, except for undistributed profits of non-U.S. subsidiaries, which are considered indefinitely reinvested.  Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability related to indefinitely reinvested profits is not feasible.
	Accounting for income taxes under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America requires individual tax-paying entities of the Company to offset deferred income tax assets and liabilities within each particular tax jurisdiction and present them as a single amount in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  Amounts in different tax jurisdictions cannot be offset against each other.  The amounts of deferred income taxes at December 31, included in the following lines in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Assets:
	Deferred and refundable income taxes		$	97			$	104			$	84
	Liabilities:
	Deferred income taxes and other liabilities		(505		)		(539		)		(584		)
	Deferred income taxes, net		$	(408	)		$	(435	)		$	(500	)
	Differences between accounting rules and income tax laws cause differences between the bases of certain assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes.  The income tax effects of these differences, to the extent they are temporary, are recorded as deferred income tax assets and liabilities netted by tax jurisdiction and taxpayer.
	Our consolidated deferred income taxes consisted of the following components as of December 31:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for credit losses		$	139			$	156			$	114
	Tax credit carryforwards		—				—				13
	Net operating loss carryforwards		56				59				69
			195				215				196
	Deferred income tax liabilities (primarily lease basis differences)		(461		)		(468		)		(494		)
	Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets		(9		)		(9		)		(9		)
	Deferred income tax on translation adjustment		(133		)		(173		)		(193		)
	Deferred income taxes, net		$	(408	)		$	(435	)		$	(500	)
	As of December 31, 2013, amounts and expiration dates of net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards in various U.S. state taxing jurisdictions were:
	(Millions of dollars)
	2014				2015				2016				2017			2018-2029			Total
	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	6		$	212		$	218
	The gross deferred income tax asset associated with these NOL carryforwards is $17 million as of December 31, 2013, partially offset by a valuation allowance of $6 million.  The valuation allowance indicates the loss carryforwards are likely to expire prior to utilization.
	In some U.S. state income tax jurisdictions, we join with other Caterpillar entities in filing combined income tax returns.  In other U.S. state income tax jurisdictions, we file on a separate, stand-alone basis.
	As of December 31, 2013, amounts and expiration dates of NOL carryforwards in various non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions were:
(Millions of dollars)
2014				2015				2016				2017			2018-2029			Unlimited		Total
$	2			$	3			$	1			$	1		$	32		$	137	$	176
Valuation allowances totaling $3 million have been recorded at certain non-U.S. subsidiaries that have not yet demonstrated consistent and/or sustainable profitability to support the recognition of net deferred income tax assets.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized income tax benefits for uncertain income tax positions, including positions impacting only the timing of income tax benefits was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
		2013				2012				2011
Reconciliation of unrecognized income tax benefits(1):
Balance at beginning of year		$	2			$	—			$	7
Additions for income tax positions related to prior year		—				2				—
Reductions for income tax positions related to prior year		—				—				(7		)
Reductions for income tax positions related to settlements(2)		(2		)		—				—
Balance at end of year		$	—			$	2			$	—
Amount that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate		$	—			$	2			$	—
(1) Foreign currency translation amounts are included within each line as applicable.
(2) Includes cash payment or other reduction of assets to settle liability.
We classify interest and penalties on income taxes as a component of the Provision for income taxes.  During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, we recognized a benefit of less than $1 million, a benefit of $5 million and a benefit of less than $1 million in interest and penalties, respectively.  As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the total amount of accrued interest and penalties was less than $1 million, less than $1 million and $5 million, respectively.
It is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized income tax benefits will change in the next 12 months.  The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently examining U.S. tax returns for 2007 to 2009. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
In our major non-U.S. jurisdictions, tax years are typically subject to examination for three to six years.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 are summarized below:
	(Millions of dollars)
			December 31, 2013
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
												at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net		$	—		$	128		$	—		$	128
	Total Assets		$	—		$	128		$	—		$	128
	Liabilities
	Guarantees		$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
	Total Liabilities		$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
			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
			December 31, 2011
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
												at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net		$	—		$	232		$	—		$	232
	Total Assets		$	—		$	232		$	—		$	232
	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 years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.  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, 2010	$	3
	Issuance of guarantees	4
	Expiration of guarantees	(5		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(2		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(3		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1
	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 $81 million, $117 million and $96 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 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)		2013						2012						2011
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Fair	Reference
		Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Value
																				Levels
Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,320		$	1,320		$	2,080		$	2,080		$	1,176		$	1,176		1
Foreign currency contracts:
In a receivable position		$	7		$	7		$	10		$	10		$	7		$	7		2	Note 9
In a payable position		$	(4	)	$	(4	)	$	(5	)	$	(5	)	$	(16	)	$	(16	)	2	Note 9
Cross currency contracts
In a receivable position		$	9		$	9		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		2	Note 9
In a payable position		$	—		$	—		$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		2	Note 9
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(1))		$	20,667		$	20,469		$	20,189		$	20,079		$	17,431		$	17,172		2	Note 3
Restricted cash and cash equivalents(2)		$	17		$	17		$	19		$	19		$	64		$	64		1
Short-term borrowings		$	(3,663	)	$	(3,663	)	$	(4,651	)	$	(4,651	)	$	(3,895	)	$	(3,895	)	1	Note 7
Long-term debt		$	(25,312	)	$	(25,849	)	$	(25,077	)	$	(26,063	)	$	(21,631	)	$	(22,674	)	2	Note 8
Interest rate swaps:
In a net receivable position		$	122		$	122		$	228		$	228		$	248		$	248		2	Note 9
In a net payable position		$	(6	)	$	(6	)	$	(9	)	$	(9	)	$	(7	)	$	(7	)	2	Note 9
Guarantees		$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	3	Note 10
(1) As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, represents finance leases with a net carrying value of $8.06 billion, $7.97 billion and $7.33 billion, respectively.
(2 ) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Transactions_with_Related_Part

Transactions with Related Parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Transactions with Related Parties	'
	TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
	We have a Support Agreement with Caterpillar, which provides that Caterpillar will (1) remain, directly or indirectly, our sole owner; (2) cause us to maintain a tangible net worth of at least $20 million and (3) ensure that we maintain a ratio of profit before income taxes and interest expense to interest expense (as defined by the Support Agreement) of not less than 1.15 to 1, calculated on an annual basis.  In 2013, 2012 and 2011, Caterpillar did not make any significant capital contributions.  Although this agreement can be modified by agreement or terminated by either party, any termination or any modification which would adversely affect holders of our debt requires the consent of holders of 66-2/3 percent in principal amount of outstanding debt of each series so affected.  Any modification or termination which would adversely affect the lenders under the Credit Facility requires their consent.  Caterpillar's obligation under this agreement is not directly enforceable by any of our creditors and does not constitute a guarantee of any of our obligations.  A cash dividend totaling $200 million was paid to Caterpillar in 2013, $100 million was paid in the second quarter of 2013 and $100 million was paid in the fourth quarter of 2013. A cash dividend of $250 million was paid to Caterpillar in the first quarter of 2012. A cash dividend totaling $600 million was paid to Caterpillar in 2011, $300 million was paid in the first quarter of 2011 and $300 million was paid in the third quarter of 2011.
	We have variable amount lending agreements and other notes receivable with Caterpillar.  Under these agreements, we may borrow up to $2.33 billion from Caterpillar, and Caterpillar may borrow up to $1.29 billion from us.  The agreements are in effect for indefinite periods of time and may be changed or terminated by either party with 30 days notice.  In 2011, we extended a $2 billion committed credit facility to Caterpillar, which expires in February 2019.  Under this agreement, we receive a fee from Caterpillar based on amounts drawn under the credit facility and a commitment fee for the undrawn amounts under the credit facility.  Information concerning these agreements was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013		2012		2011
	Notes payable as of December 31,	$	1,118	$	208	$	—
	Notes receivable as of December 31,	$	345	$	360	$	327
	Interest expense	$	7	$	4	$	1
	Interest income on Notes Receivable with Caterpillar(1)	$	19	$	21	$	16
	Fees on committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar(1)	$	41	$	41	$	40
	(1) Included in Other revenues, net in the Consolidated Statements of Profit.
	We have agreements with Caterpillar to purchase certain trade receivables at a discount. Information pertaining to these purchases was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013		2012		2011
	Purchases made	$	33,018	$	36,665	$	32,068
	Discounts earned	$	233	$	241	$	212
	Balance as of December 31,	$	3,092	$	3,114	$	3,154
	We participate in certain marketing programs sponsored by Caterpillar by providing financing to customers at interest rates that are below market rates.  Under these programs, Caterpillar funds an amount at the outset of the transaction, which we then recognize as revenue over the term of the financing.  During 2013, 2012 and 2011, relative to such programs, we received $189 million, $160 million and $131 million, respectively.
	We participate in various benefit plans, which are administered by Caterpillar.  These plans include employee medical plans and postretirement benefit plans.  We reimburse Caterpillar for these charges.  During 2013, 2012 and 2011, these charges amounted to $27 million, $26 million and $23 million, respectively.  Included in these charges are contributions to defined benefit plans in the amount of $7 million for each of 2013, 2012 and 2011.  These contributions are related to our participation in the following defined benefit plans that are administered by Caterpillar: the Caterpillar Inc. Retirement Income Plan, the Caterpillar Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan and the Caterpillar Inc. Retiree Benefit Program. The total cost of the defined benefit plans is determined by actuarial valuation and we receive an allocation of the service and prior service cost based on headcount.  Further information about these plans is available in Caterpillar’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
	We participate in the Caterpillar stock incentive plans.  In 2013, 2012 and 2011, Caterpillar allocated to us $11 million, $10 million and $8 million, respectively, in expenses related to stock based compensation.
	Caterpillar provides operational and administrative support, which is integral to the conduct of our business.  In 2013, 2012 and 2011, these operational and support charges for which we reimburse Caterpillar amounted to $33 million, $32 million and $27 million, respectively. In addition, we provide administrative support services to certain Caterpillar subsidiaries.  Caterpillar reimburses us for these charges.  During 2013, 2012 and 2011, these charges amounted to $12 million, $10 million and $9 million, respectively.
	When appropriate, we combine certain income tax filings with those of Caterpillar.  In such instances, in accordance with our tax sharing agreement with Caterpillar, we generally pay to or receive from Caterpillar our allocated share of income taxes or credits based on our relative share of taxable income or loss.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Leases	'
	LEASES
	We lease our offices and other property through operating leases.  Rental expense is charged to operations as incurred.  For 2013, 2012 and 2011, total rental expense for operating leases was $17 million, $16 million and $15 million, respectively.  At December 31, 2013, minimum payments for operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
	2014	$	15
	2015	14
	2016	12
	2017	12
	2018	11
	Thereafter	29
	Total	$	93

Segment_Information

Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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. 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.
	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 10 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 years ended December 31 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2013
	2013
	North America	$	946		$	286		$	259		$	293	$	—		$	12,158		$	782
	Europe and CPF	505			146			110			86		47			8,068			242
	Asia/Pacific	399			168			135			25		5			5,272			54
	Latin America	414			92			137			93		32			4,953			272
	Mining	472			85			79			270		12			3,441			453
	Total Segments	2,736			777			720			767		96			33,892			1,803
	Unallocated	73			(73		)	53			1		2			1,595			1
	Timing	(26		)	(10		)	—			—		(4		)	68			2
	Methodology	—			24			(39		)	—		—			(190		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(227		)	—
	Total	$	2,783		$	718		$	734		$	768	$	94		$	35,138		$	1,806
		Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
	2012				Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2012
	North America	$	938		$	263		$	270		$	274	$	15		$	11,305		$	565
	Europe and CPF	467			84			134			76		65			7,785			243
	Asia/Pacific	399			132			155			23		24			6,151			133
	Latin America	389			111			141			64		26			4,973			172
	Mining	451			60			90			250		27			3,212			545
	Total Segments	2,644			650			790			687		157			33,426			1,658
	Unallocated	73			(93		)	61			1		1			1,529			—
	Timing	(24		)	(6		)	—			—		3			17			2
	Methodology	—			40			(50		)	—		—			(61		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(169		)	—
	Total	$	2,693		$	591		$	801		$	688	$	161		$	34,742		$	1,660
		Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
	2011										leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2011
	North America	$	959		$	222		$	303		$	276	$	34		$	10,867		$	530
	Europe and CPF	506			37			166			89		105			6,922			118
	Asia/Pacific	333			112			129			16		28			4,605			42
	Latin America	350			111			127			47		17			3,995			175
	Mining	446			72			90			260		3			2,635			321
	Total Segments	2,594			554			815			688		187			29,024			1,186
	Unallocated	73			(92		)	69			2		2			1,253			3
	Timing	(22		)	6			—			—		(13		)	67			1
Methodology	—			36			(57		)	—		—			15			—
Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(247		)	—
Total	$	2,645		$	504		$	827		$	690	$	176		$	30,112		$	1,190
Inside and outside the United States:
(Millions of dollars)
		2013			2012			2011
Revenues
Inside U.S.		$	1,043		$	1,009		$	991
Inside Canada		329			330			324
Inside Australia		287			302			297
All other		1,124			1,052			1,033
Total		$	2,783		$	2,693		$	2,645
Equipment on Operating Leases and Non-Leased		2013			2012			2011
Equipment (included in Other Assets), Net
Inside U.S.		$	1,423		$	1,204		$	1,046
Inside Canada		729			735			639
Inside Australia		434			336			292
All other		1,037			788			686
Total		$	3,623		$	3,063		$	2,663

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)	'
	SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
	(Millions of dollars)
	2013	First quarter		Second quarter		Third quarter		Fourth quarter
	Total revenues	$	680	$	694	$	698	$	711
	Profit before income taxes	$	187	$	158	$	165	$	208
	Profit	$	141	$	111	$	118	$	160
	2012	First quarter		Second quarter		Third quarter		Fourth quarter
	Total revenues	$	668	$	668	$	678	$	679
	Profit before income taxes	$	170	$	144	$	153	$	124
	Profit	$	120	$	104	$	109	$	99
	2011	First quarter		Second quarter		Third quarter		Fourth quarter
	Total revenues	$	640	$	675	$	668	$	662
	Profit before income taxes	$	115	$	152	$	126	$	111
	Profit	$	83	$	107	$	93	$	95

Critical_Accounting_Policies_P

Critical Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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
	The Allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the losses inherent in our finance receivable portfolio and includes consideration of accounts that have been individually identified as impaired, as well as pools of finance receivables where it is probable that certain receivables in the pool are impaired but the individual accounts cannot yet be identified.   In identifying and measuring impairment, management 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 less selling costs. We also consider credit enhancements such as additional collateral and contractual third-party guarantees. The Allowance for credit losses attributable to the remaining accounts not yet individually identified as impaired is estimated utilizing probabilities of default and the estimated loss given default.  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 customers 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.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Basis of Consolidation	'
	Basis of Consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cat Financial.  Investments in companies that are owned 20 percent to 50 percent or are less than 20 percent owned and for which we have significant influence are accounted for by the equity method.  Investments in companies that are less than 20 percent owned and for which we do not have significant influence are accounted for by the cost method.  All material intercompany balances have been eliminated.
	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 10 for more information.
Recognition of Earned Income	'
	Recognition of Earned Income
	•	Retail finance revenue on finance leases and installment sale contracts is recognized over the term of the contract at a constant rate of return on the scheduled outstanding principal balance.  Revenue on retail notes is recognized based on the daily balance of retail receivables outstanding and the applicable effective interest rate.
	•	Operating lease revenue is recorded on a straight-line basis in the period earned over the life of the contract.
	•	Wholesale finance revenue on installment sale contracts and finance leases related to financing dealer inventory and rental fleets is recognized over the term of the contract at a constant rate of return on the scheduled outstanding principal balance.  Revenue on wholesale notes is recognized based on the daily balance of wholesale receivables outstanding and the applicable effective interest rate.
	•	Loan origination and commitment fees are deferred and amortized to revenue using the interest method over the life of the finance receivables.
	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 receivable becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed.  Cash receipts on impaired finance receivables are first recorded against the receivable and then to any unrecognized income.  A finance receivable 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. 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.
	Revenues are presented net of sales and other related taxes.
Depreciation	'
	Depreciation
	Depreciation for equipment on operating leases is recognized using the straight-line method over the lease term, typically one to seven years.  The depreciable basis is the original cost of the equipment less the estimated residual value of the equipment at the end of the lease term.
Debt Issuance Costs	'
	Debt Issuance Costs
	Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized to Interest expense over the term of the debt issue.
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	Our earnings and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Our Risk Management Policy allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to prudently manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposures and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions.  Derivatives that we use are primarily foreign currency forward and option contracts, cross currency contracts and interest rate swaps.  All derivatives are recorded at fair value.  See Note 9 for additional information.
Foreign Currency Translation	'
	Foreign Currency Translation
	Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries (the majority of which use the local currency as their functional currency) are translated at current exchange rates.  The effects of translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive income entitled "Foreign currency translation."  Gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign currency amounts to functional currency are included in Other income (expense) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements	'
	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
	The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts.  Significant estimates include the Allowance for credit losses, residual values for leased assets, income taxes and the assumptions used to determine the fair value of derivatives. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 December 31, 2011	$	122			$	(6	)	$	116
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)	$	176
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)	$	176
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(62		)		(1		)	(63		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				4			4
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(62		)		3			(59		)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	122			$	(5	)	$	117
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 during the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		Classification of		2013
		income (expense)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		(6		)
	Reclassifications before tax			(6		)
	Tax (provision) benefit			2
	Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)			$	(4	)

Financing_Activities_Tables

Financing Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Contractual maturities and future scheduled payments of outstanding receivables	'
	The contractual maturities and future scheduled payments of outstanding receivables, as of December 31, 2013, were:
	(Millions of dollars)
	Amounts due in	Retail				Wholesale				Retail				Wholesale			Retail			Wholesale			Total
		Installment				Installment				Finance				Finance			Notes			Notes
		Sale				Sale				Leases				Leases
		Contracts				Contracts
	2014	$	2,218			$	145			$	3,277			$	84		$	3,628		$	3,749		$	13,101
	2015	1,709				24				2,215				64			2,263			231			6,506
	2016	1,156				14				1,314				37			1,758			150			4,429
	2017	626				3				595				17			1,475			18			2,734
	2018	215				—				207				9			669			5			1,105
	Thereafter	29				—				139				—			1,070			—			1,238
		5,953				186				7,747				211			10,863			4,153			29,113
	Guaranteed residual value	—				—				386				58			—			—			444
	Unguaranteed residual value	—				—				496				25			—			—			521
	Less: Unearned income	(100		)		(1		)		(739		)		(22		)	(89		)	(25		)	(976		)
	Total	$	5,853			$	185			$	7,890			$	272		$	10,774		$	4,128		$	29,102
	Less: Allowance for credit losses																						(378		)
	Total net finance receivables																						$	28,724
Impaired loans and finance leases	'
	Individually impaired loans and finance leases for the Customer portfolio segment were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		As of December 31, 2013												As of December 31, 2012
	Impaired Loans and Finance	Recorded				Unpaid				Related				Recorded			Unpaid			Related
	Leases With No Allowance	Investment				Principal				Allowance				Investment			Principal			Allowance
	Recorded					Balance											Balance
	Customer
	North America	$	23			$	22			$	—			$	28		$	27		$	—
	Europe	48				47				—				45			45			—
	Asia/Pacific	7				7				—				2			2			—
	Mining	134				134				—				1			1			—
	Latin America	11				11				—				7			7			—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	223				222				—				295			295			—
	Total	$	446			$	443			$	—			$	378		$	377		$	—
	Impaired Loans and Finance
	Leases With An Allowance
	Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	13			$	13			$	4			$	25		$	23		$	7
	Europe	20				19				7				28			26			11
	Asia/Pacific	17				17				2				19			19			4
	Mining	—				—				—				—			—			—
	Latin America	23				23				6				30			30			8
	Caterpillar Power Finance	110				106				51				113			109			24
	Total	$	183			$	178			$	70			$	215		$	207		$	54
	Total Impaired Loans and
	Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	36			$	35			$	4			$	53		$	50		$	7
	Europe	68				66				7				73			71			11
	Asia/Pacific	24				24				2				21			21			4
	Mining	134				134				—				1			1			—
	Latin America	34				34				6				37			37			8
	Caterpillar Power Finance	333				328				51				408			404			24
	Total	$	629			$	621			$	70			$	593		$	584		$	54
	(Millions of dollars)
		As of December 31, 2011
	Impaired Loans and Finance	Recorded				Unpaid				Related
	Leases With No Allowance	Investment				Principal				Allowance
	Recorded					Balance
	Customer
	North America	$	83			$	80			$	—
	Europe	47				46				—
	Asia/Pacific	4				4				—
	Mining	8				8				—
	Latin America	9				9				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	175				170				—
	Total	$	326			$	317			$	—
	Impaired Loans and Finance
	Leases With An Allowance
	Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	23			$	20			$	6
	Europe	22				21				8
	Asia/Pacific	9				9				3
	Mining	—				—				—
	Latin America	19				19				4
	Caterpillar Power Finance	85				85				13
	Total	$	158			$	154			$	34
	Total Impaired Loans and
	Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	106			$	100			$	6
Europe	69				67				8
Asia/Pacific	13				13				3
Mining	8				8				—
Latin America	28				28				4
Caterpillar Power Finance	260				255				13
Total	$	484			$	471			$	34
(Millions of dollars)
	Year Ended								Year Ended							Year Ended
	31-Dec-13								31-Dec-12							31-Dec-11
Impaired Loans and Finance	Average				Interest				Average				Interest			Average			Interest
Leases With No Allowance	Recorded				Income				Recorded				Income			Recorded			Income
Recorded	Investment				Recognized				Investment				Recognized			Investment			Recognized
Customer
North America	$	25			$	3			$	50			$	3		$	91		$	4
Europe	49				1				45				1			11			—
Asia/Pacific	4				—				3				—			5			—
Mining	61				3				8				—			8			1
Latin America	11				—				6				—			9			1
Caterpillar Power Finance	271				5				220				2			221			6
Total	$	421			$	12			$	332			$	6		$	345		$	12
Impaired Loans and Finance
Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America	$	18			$	1			$	25			$	1		$	56		$	2
Europe	22				1				27				1			20			—
Asia/Pacific	18				1				15				1			11			1
Mining	1				—				—				—			—			—
Latin America	44				2				27				2			11			—
Caterpillar Power Finance	135				1				94				—			61			—
Total	$	238			$	6			$	188			$	5		$	159		$	3
Total Impaired Loans and
Finance Leases
Customer
North America	$	43			$	4			$	75			$	4		$	147		$	6
Europe	71				2				72				2			31			—
Asia/Pacific	22				1				18				1			16			1
Mining	62				3				8				—			8			1
Latin America	55				2				33				2			20			1
Caterpillar Power Finance	406				6				314				2			282			6
Total	$	659			$	18			$	520			$	11		$	504		$	15
Investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual statuts	'
	The investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status as of December 31, was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013				2012				2011
	Customer
	North America	$	26			$	59			$	112
	Europe	28				38				58
	Asia/Pacific	50				36				24
	Mining	23				12				12
	Latin America	179				148				108
	Caterpillar Power Finance	119				220				158
	Total	$	425			$	513			$	472
Aging related to loans and finance leases	'
	Aging related to loans and finance leases was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 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	$	37			$	12			$	24			$	73		$	6,522		$	6,595		$	—
	Europe	26				15				29				70			2,805			2,875			6
	Asia/Pacific	55				46				59				160			3,174			3,334			11
	Mining	3				—				12				15			2,128			2,143			—
	Latin America	54				25				165				244			2,474			2,718			5
	Caterpillar Power Finance	55				30				60				145			2,946			3,091			—
	Dealer
	North America	—				—				—				—			3,034			3,034			—
	Europe	—				—				—				—			569			569			—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—				—				—			706			706			—
	Mining	—				—				—				—			5			5			—
	Latin America	—				—				—				—			940			940			—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—				—				—			—			—			—
	Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
	North America	26				5				2				33			1,539			1,572			2
	Europe	2				1				1				4			423			427			—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—				—				—			468			468			—
	Mining	—				—				—				—			—			—			—
	Latin America	—				—				—				—			616			616			—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—				1				1			8			9			1
	Total	$	258			$	134			$	353			$	745		$	28,357		$	29,102		$	25
	(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
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2011
		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	$	75			$	39			$	111			$	225		$	5,448		$	5,673		$	9
	Europe	27				11				57				95			2,129			2,224			10
Asia/Pacific	48				23				38				109			3,102			3,211			14
Mining	—				—				12				12			1,473			1,485			—
Latin America	32				15				99				146			2,339			2,485			—
Caterpillar Power Finance	14				16				125				155			2,765			2,920			25
Dealer
North America	—				—				2				2			2,412			2,414			2
Europe	—				—				—				—			334			334			—
Asia/Pacific	—				—				—				—			516			516			—
Mining	—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Latin America	—				—				—				—			709			709			—
Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
North America	25				4				6				35			1,801			1,836			6
Europe	3				—				—				3			399			402			—
Asia/Pacific	—				—				—				—			465			465			—
Mining	—				—				—				—			—			—			—
Latin America	—				—				—				—			422			422			—
Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—				—				—			29			29			—
Total	$	224			$	108			$	450			$	782		$	24,343		$	25,125		$	66
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in finance receivables	'
	An analysis of the Allowance for credit losses during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2013
	Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
										Receivables
	Balance at beginning of year	$	414			$	9			$	3			$	426
	Receivables written off	(179		)		—				—				(179		)
	Recoveries on receivables previously written off	56				—				—				56
	Provision for credit losses	83				1				—				84
	Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(3		)		—				—				(3		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(6		)		—				—				(6		)
	Balance at end of year	$	365			$	10			$	3			$	378
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	70			$	—			$	—			$	70
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	295				10				3				308
	Ending Balance	$	365			$	10			$	3			$	378
	Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	629			$	—			$	—			$	629
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	20,127				5,254				3,092				28,473
	Ending Balance	$	20,756			$	5,254			$	3,092			$	29,102
	(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
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2011
	Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
										Receivables
	Balance at beginning of year	$	357			$	5			$	1			$	363
	Receivables written off	(210		)		—				—				(210		)
	Recoveries on receivables previously written off	52				—				—				52
	Provision for credit losses	167				1				2				170
	Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(3		)		—				—				(3		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(3		)		—				—				(3		)
	Balance at end of year	$	360			$	6			$	3			$	369
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	34			$	—			$	—			$	34
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	326				6				3				335
	Ending Balance	$	360			$	6			$	3			$	369
	Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	484			$	—			$	—			$	484
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	17,514				3,973				3,154				24,641
	Ending Balance	$	17,998			$	3,973			$	3,154			$	25,125
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)
		December 31, 2013
		Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
										Receivables
	Performing
	North America	$	6,569			$	3,034			$	1,572			$	11,175
	Europe	2,847				569				427				3,843
	Asia/Pacific	3,284				706				468				4,458
	Mining	2,120				5				—				2,125
	Latin America	2,539				940				616				4,095
	Caterpillar Power Finance	2,972				—				9				2,981
	Total Performing	$	20,331			$	5,254			$	3,092			$	28,677
	Non-Performing
	North America	$	26			$	—			$	—			$	26
	Europe	28				—				—				28
	Asia/Pacific	50				—				—				50
	Mining	23				—				—				23
	Latin America	179				—				—				179
	Caterpillar Power Finance	119				—				—				119
	Total Non-Performing	$	425			$	—			$	—			$	425
	Total Performing and Non-Performing
	North America	$	6,595			$	3,034			$	1,572			$	11,201
	Europe	2,875				569				427				3,871
	Asia/Pacific	3,334				706				468				4,508
	Mining	2,143				5				—				2,148
	Latin America	2,718				940				616				4,274
	Caterpillar Power Finance	3,091				—				9				3,100
	Total	$	20,756			$	5,254			$	3,092			$	29,102
	(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
	(Millions of dollars)
		December 31, 2011
		Customer				Dealer				Caterpillar				Total
										Purchased
Receivables
Performing
North America	$	5,561			$	2,414			$	1,836			$	9,811
Europe	2,166				334				402				2,902
Asia/Pacific	3,187				516				465				4,168
Mining	1,473				—				—				1,473
Latin America	2,377				709				422				3,508
Caterpillar Power Finance	2,762				—				29				2,791
Total Performing	$	17,526			$	3,973			$	3,154			$	24,653
Non-Performing
North America	$	112			$	—			$	—			$	112
Europe	58				—				—				58
Asia/Pacific	24				—				—				24
Mining	12				—				—				12
Latin America	108				—				—				108
Caterpillar Power Finance	158				—				—				158
Total Non-Performing	$	472			$	—			$	—			$	472
Total Performing and Non-Performing
North America	$	5,673			$	2,414			$	1,836			$	9,923
Europe	2,224				334				402				2,960
Asia/Pacific	3,211				516				465				4,192
Mining	1,485				—				—				1,485
Latin America	2,485				709				422				3,616
Caterpillar Power Finance	2,920				—				29				2,949
Total	$	17,998			$	3,973			$	3,154			$	25,125
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'
	Loans and finance lease receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-13
		Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded				Recorded
					Investment				Investment
	Customer
	North America	62			$	9			$	9
	Europe	51			7				7
	Asia/Pacific	3			1				1
	Mining	45			123				123
	Latin America	16			2				2
	Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	17			153				157
	Total(2)	194			$	295			$	299
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-12
		Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded				Recorded
					Investment				Investment
	Customer
	North America	98			$	15			$	15
	Europe	21			8				8
	Asia/Pacific	12			3				3
	Latin America	41			5				5
	Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	27			253				253
	Total(2)	199			$	284			$	284
		Year Ended
		31-Dec-11
		Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded				Recorded
					Investment				Investment
	Customer
	North America	71			$	13			$	13
	Europe	7			44				44
	Latin America	12			10				10
	Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	35			117				117
	Total(2)	125			$	184			$	184
	(1) During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, $25 million, $24 million and $15 million, respectively, of additional funds were subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR.  The $25 million, $24 million and $15 million of additional funds are not reflected in the tables above as no incremental modifications have been made with the borrower during the periods presented.  At December 31, 2013, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to a borrower whose terms have been modified in a TDR were $6 million.
	(2) Modifications include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates, and extended skip payment periods.
TDRs 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 years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)
		Year Ended							Year Ended							Year Ended
		31-Dec-13							31-Dec-12							31-Dec-11
		Number of			Post-TDR				Number of			Post-TDR				Number of		Post-TDR
		Contracts			Recorded				Contracts			Recorded				Contracts		Recorded
					Investment							Investment						Investment
	Customer
	North America	19			$	4			49			$	4			48		$	26
	Europe	5			—				—			—				1		1
	Asia/Pacific	—			—				2			1				—		—
	Latin America	—			—				—			—				7		4
	Caterpillar Power Finance	2			3				16			21				14		70
	Total	26			$	7			67			$	26			70		$	101
Off-balance sheet managed assets	'
	Total off-balance sheet managed assets as of December 31, were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013				2012				2011
	Retail notes receivable	$	126			$	49			$	39
	Retail finance leases	103				116				133
	Operating leases	61				60				15
	Retail installment sale contracts	32				66				48
	Total off-balance sheet managed assets	$	322			$	291			$	235

Equipment_on_Operating_Leases_

Equipment on Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Equipment leased to others	'
	Components of equipment on operating leases, less accumulated depreciation as of December 31, were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Equipment on operating leases, at cost		$	5,111			$	4,410			$	4,082
	Less: Accumulated depreciation		(1,581		)		(1,451		)		(1,471		)
	Equipment on operating leases, net		$	3,530			$	2,959			$	2,611
Schedule of minimum rental payments to be received for equipment leased to others	'
	At December 31, 2013, scheduled minimum rental payments for operating leases were as follows:
	2014				2015				2016				2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
	$	874			$	597			$	359			$	179	$	88	$	33	$	2,130

ShortTerm_Borrowings_Tables

Short-Term Borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Short-term Debt [Abstract]	'
Short-term borrowings	'
	Short-term borrowings outstanding as of December 31, were comprised of the following:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013			2012			2011
		Balance		Avg. Rate	Balance		Avg. Rate	Balance		Avg. Rate
	Commercial paper, net	$	2,502	0.50%	$	3,654	0.60%	$	2,818	1.00%
	Bank borrowings	545		6.40%	418		5.60%	527		7.30%
	Variable denomination floating	616		0.80%	579		0.80%	550		0.90%
	rate demand notes
	Total	$	3,663		$	4,651		$	3,895

LongTerm_Debt_Tables

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]	'
Long-term debt	'
	Long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, was comprised of the following:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
			Balance			Avg. Rate	Balance			Avg. Rate	Balance			Avg. Rate
	Medium-term notes		$	23,837		2.80%	$	23,488		3.20%	$	20,058		3.90%
	Unamortized discount		(8		)		(13		)		(10		)
	Medium-term notes, net		23,829				23,475				20,048
	Bank borrowings		1,483			3.20%	1,602			4.10%	1,583			3.70%
	Total		$	25,312			$	25,077			$	21,631
Aggregate amounts of maturities of long-term debt	'
	Long-term debt outstanding as of December 31, 2013, matures as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
	2014	$	6,592
	2015	6,446
	2016	4,796
	2017	2,747
	2018	2,350
	Thereafter	2,381
	Total	$	25,312

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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
					December 31,
			Consolidated Statements of		2013				2012				2011
			Financial Position Location
	Designated derivatives
	Interest rate contracts		Other assets		$	122			$	226			$	248
	Interest rate contracts		Accrued expenses		(6		)		(8		)		(6		)
					$	116			$	218			$	242
	Undesignated derivatives
	Foreign exchange contracts		Other assets		$	7			$	10			$	7
	Foreign exchange contracts		Accrued expenses		(4		)		(5		)		(16		)
	Cross currency contracts		Other assets		9				—				—
	Cross currency contracts		Accrued expenses		—				(1		)		—
	Interest rate contracts		Other assets		—				2				—
	Interest rate contracts		Accrued expenses		—				(1		)		(1		)
					$	12			$	5			$	(10	)
Deferred gains (losses) recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity	'
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 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 year, net of tax of $1	(1		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $2	4
	Balance as of December 31, 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 year, net of tax of $0	1
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $(1)	(3		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2010, net of tax of $6	$	(14	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the year, net of tax of $0	(1		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $3	9
	Balance as of December 31, 2011, net of tax of $3	$	(6	)
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)
					Year Ended December 31, 2013
			Classification		Gains (Losses)				Gains (Losses)
					on Derivatives				on Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		$	(107	)		$	114
					Year Ended December 31, 2012
			Classification		Gains (Losses)				Gains (Losses)
					on Derivatives				on Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		$	(20	)		$	36
					Year Ended December 31, 2011
			Classification		Gains (Losses)				Gains (Losses)
					on Derivatives				on Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		$	39			$	(44	)
Schedule of effect of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Profit	'
	Cash Flow Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
					Year Ended December 31, 2013
			Classification		Reclassified from AOCI				Recognized in Earnings
					to Earnings				(Ineffective Portion)
					(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts		Interest expense		$	(6	)		$	—
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		—				1
					$	(6	)		$	1
					Year Ended December 31, 2012
			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)		—				(1		)
					$	4			$	(1	)
					Year Ended December 31, 2011
			Classification		Reclassified from AOCI				Recognized in Earnings
					to Earnings				(Ineffective Portion)
					(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts		Interest expense		$	(12	)		$	—
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		—				(2		)
					$	(12	)		$	(2	)
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 for the years ended December 31:
	Undesignated Derivatives
	(Millions of dollars)
			Classification		2013				2012				2011
	Foreign exchange contracts		Other income (expense)		$	3			$	7			$	(15	)
	Cross currency contracts		Other income (expense)		5				(1		)		—
	Interest rate contracts		Other income (expense)		(3		)		—				—
					$	5			$	6			$	(15	)
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 as of December 31, was as follows:
	Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
	(Millions of dollars)
				2013				2012				2011
	Derivative Assets
	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets			$	138			$	238			$	255
	Gross Amounts Offset			—				—				—
	Net Amount of Assets(1)			138				238				255
	Gross Amounts Not Offset
	Financial Instruments			(9		)		(12		)		(11		)
	Cash Collateral Received			—				—				—
	Net Amount			$	129			$	226			$	244
	Derivative Liabilities
	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities			$	(10	)		$	(15	)		$	(23	)
	Gross Amounts Offset			—				—				—
	Net Amount of Liabilities(1)			(10		)		(15		)		(23		)
	Gross Amounts Not Offset
	Financial Instruments			9				12				11
	Cash Collateral Received			—				—				—
	Net Amount			$	(1	)		$	(3	)		$	(12	)
	(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia1

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Guarantees	'
	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 as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013		2012		2011
	Guarantees with customers	$	55	$	61	$	69
	Limited indemnity	—		—		11
	Total guarantees	$	55	$	61	$	80

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Profit before income taxes	'
	The components of Profit before income taxes for the years ended December 31, were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	U.S.		$	94			$	38			$	49
	Non-U.S.		624				553				455
	Total		$	718			$	591			$	504
Components of the Provision for income taxes	'
	The components of the Provision for income taxes were as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Current income tax provision (benefit):
	U.S.		$	(14	)		$	14			$	(14	)
	Non-U.S.		183				179				164
	State (U.S.)		—				(2		)		2
			169				191				152
	Deferred income tax provision (benefit):
	U.S.		18				(13		)		(5		)
	Non-U.S.		(12		)		(27		)		(32		)
	State (U.S.)		(1		)		(3		)		(4		)
			5				(43		)		(41		)
	Total Provision for income taxes		$	174			$	148			$	111
Reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory rate to effective rate	'
	The actual Provision for income taxes differs from the Provision for income taxes that would result from applying the U.S. statutory rate to Profit before income taxes for the years ended December 31, for the reasons set forth in the following reconciliation:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013							2012						2011
	Taxes computed at U.S. statutory rates		$	251			35	%		$	207			35	%	$	176		35	%
	(Decreases) increases in taxes resulting from:
	State Income Tax, net of Federal Tax		(1		)		(0.1	)%		(3		)		(0.5	)%	(1		)	(0.2	)%
	Prior Year Non-U.S. tax and interest adjustment – Other		—				—	%		—				—	%	(15		)	(3.0	)%
	Subsidiaries' results subject to tax rates other than U.S. statutory rates		(69		)		(9.6	)%		(50		)		(8.6	)%	(46		)	(9.1	)%
	Other, net		(7		)		(1.0	)%		(6		)		(1.0	)%	(3		)	(0.6	)%
	Provision for income taxes		$	174			24.3	%		$	148			24.9	%	$	111		22.1	%
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities	'
	The amounts of deferred income taxes at December 31, included in the following lines in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Assets:
	Deferred and refundable income taxes		$	97			$	104			$	84
	Liabilities:
	Deferred income taxes and other liabilities		(505		)		(539		)		(584		)
	Deferred income taxes, net		$	(408	)		$	(435	)		$	(500	)
	Differences between accounting rules and income tax laws cause differences between the bases of certain assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes.  The income tax effects of these differences, to the extent they are temporary, are recorded as deferred income tax assets and liabilities netted by tax jurisdiction and taxpayer.
	Our consolidated deferred income taxes consisted of the following components as of December 31:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Deferred tax assets:
	Allowance for credit losses		$	139			$	156			$	114
	Tax credit carryforwards		—				—				13
	Net operating loss carryforwards		56				59				69
			195				215				196
	Deferred income tax liabilities (primarily lease basis differences)		(461		)		(468		)		(494		)
	Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets		(9		)		(9		)		(9		)
	Deferred income tax on translation adjustment		(133		)		(173		)		(193		)
	Deferred income taxes, net		$	(408	)		$	(435	)		$	(500	)
Summary of net operating loss carryforwards	'
	As of December 31, 2013, amounts and expiration dates of net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards in various U.S. state taxing jurisdictions were:
	(Millions of dollars)
	2014				2015				2016				2017			2018-2029			Total
	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	6		$	212		$	218
	The gross deferred income tax asset associated with these NOL carryforwards is $17 million as of December 31, 2013, partially offset by a valuation allowance of $6 million.  The valuation allowance indicates the loss carryforwards are likely to expire prior to utilization.
	In some U.S. state income tax jurisdictions, we join with other Caterpillar entities in filing combined income tax returns.  In other U.S. state income tax jurisdictions, we file on a separate, stand-alone basis.
	As of December 31, 2013, amounts and expiration dates of NOL carryforwards in various non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions were:
	(Millions of dollars)
	2014				2015				2016				2017			2018-2029			Unlimited		Total
	$	2			$	3			$	1			$	1		$	32		$	137	$	176
	Valuation allowances totaling $3 million have been recorded at certain non-U.S. subsidiaries that have not yet demonstrated consistent and/or sustainable profitability to support the recognition of net deferred income tax assets.
Schedule of unrecognized tax benefits	'
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized income tax benefits for uncertain income tax positions, including positions impacting only the timing of income tax benefits was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013				2012				2011
	Reconciliation of unrecognized income tax benefits(1):
	Balance at beginning of year		$	2			$	—			$	7
	Additions for income tax positions related to prior year		—				2				—
	Reductions for income tax positions related to prior year		—				—				(7		)
	Reductions for income tax positions related to settlements(2)		(2		)		—				—
	Balance at end of year		$	—			$	2			$	—
	Amount that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate		$	—			$	2			$	—
	(1) Foreign currency translation amounts are included within each line as applicable.
	(2) Includes cash payment or other reduction of assets to settle liability.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 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 are summarized below:
	(Millions of dollars)
			December 31, 2013
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
												at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net		$	—		$	128		$	—		$	128
	Total Assets		$	—		$	128		$	—		$	128
	Liabilities
	Guarantees		$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
	Total Liabilities		$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
			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
			December 31, 2011
			Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
												at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net		$	—		$	232		$	—		$	232
	Total Assets		$	—		$	232		$	—		$	232
	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 years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.  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, 2010	$	3
	Issuance of guarantees	4
	Expiration of guarantees	(5		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2011	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(2		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(3		)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013	$	1
Fair values of financial instruments	'
	Please refer to the table below for the fair values of our financial instruments.
	(Millions of dollars)		2013						2012						2011
			Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Fair	Reference
			Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Value
																					Levels
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	1,320		$	1,320		$	2,080		$	2,080		$	1,176		$	1,176		1
	Foreign currency contracts:
	In a receivable position		$	7		$	7		$	10		$	10		$	7		$	7		2	Note 9
	In a payable position		$	(4	)	$	(4	)	$	(5	)	$	(5	)	$	(16	)	$	(16	)	2	Note 9
	Cross currency contracts
	In a receivable position		$	9		$	9		$	—		$	—		$	—		$	—		2	Note 9
	In a payable position		$	—		$	—		$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	—		$	—		2	Note 9
	Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(1))		$	20,667		$	20,469		$	20,189		$	20,079		$	17,431		$	17,172		2	Note 3
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents(2)		$	17		$	17		$	19		$	19		$	64		$	64		1
	Short-term borrowings		$	(3,663	)	$	(3,663	)	$	(4,651	)	$	(4,651	)	$	(3,895	)	$	(3,895	)	1	Note 7
	Long-term debt		$	(25,312	)	$	(25,849	)	$	(25,077	)	$	(26,063	)	$	(21,631	)	$	(22,674	)	2	Note 8
	Interest rate swaps:
	In a net receivable position		$	122		$	122		$	228		$	228		$	248		$	248		2	Note 9
	In a net payable position		$	(6	)	$	(6	)	$	(9	)	$	(9	)	$	(7	)	$	(7	)	2	Note 9
	Guarantees		$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)	3	Note 10
	(1) As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, represents finance leases with a net carrying value of $8.06 billion, $7.97 billion and $7.33 billion, respectively.
	(2 ) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Transactions_with_Related_Part1

Transactions with Related Parties (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Transactions with Related Parties	'
	We have variable amount lending agreements and other notes receivable with Caterpillar.  Under these agreements, we may borrow up to $2.33 billion from Caterpillar, and Caterpillar may borrow up to $1.29 billion from us.  The agreements are in effect for indefinite periods of time and may be changed or terminated by either party with 30 days notice.  In 2011, we extended a $2 billion committed credit facility to Caterpillar, which expires in February 2019.  Under this agreement, we receive a fee from Caterpillar based on amounts drawn under the credit facility and a commitment fee for the undrawn amounts under the credit facility.  Information concerning these agreements was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013		2012		2011
	Notes payable as of December 31,	$	1,118	$	208	$	—
	Notes receivable as of December 31,	$	345	$	360	$	327
	Interest expense	$	7	$	4	$	1
	Interest income on Notes Receivable with Caterpillar(1)	$	19	$	21	$	16
	Fees on committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar(1)	$	41	$	41	$	40
	(1) Included in Other revenues, net in the Consolidated Statements of Profit.
	We have agreements with Caterpillar to purchase certain trade receivables at a discount. Information pertaining to these purchases was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		2013		2012		2011
	Purchases made	$	33,018	$	36,665	$	32,068
	Discounts earned	$	233	$	241	$	212
	Balance as of December 31,	$	3,092	$	3,114	$	3,154

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Minimum payments for operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year	'
	At December 31, 2013, minimum payments for operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
	2014	$	15
	2015	14
	2016	12
	2017	12
	2018	11
	Thereafter	29
	Total	$	93

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the years ended December 31 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2013
	2013
	North America	$	946		$	286		$	259		$	293	$	—		$	12,158		$	782
	Europe and CPF	505			146			110			86		47			8,068			242
	Asia/Pacific	399			168			135			25		5			5,272			54
	Latin America	414			92			137			93		32			4,953			272
	Mining	472			85			79			270		12			3,441			453
	Total Segments	2,736			777			720			767		96			33,892			1,803
	Unallocated	73			(73		)	53			1		2			1,595			1
	Timing	(26		)	(10		)	—			—		(4		)	68			2
	Methodology	—			24			(39		)	—		—			(190		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(227		)	—
	Total	$	2,783		$	718		$	734		$	768	$	94		$	35,138		$	1,806
		Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
	2012				Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2012
	North America	$	938		$	263		$	270		$	274	$	15		$	11,305		$	565
	Europe and CPF	467			84			134			76		65			7,785			243
	Asia/Pacific	399			132			155			23		24			6,151			133
	Latin America	389			111			141			64		26			4,973			172
	Mining	451			60			90			250		27			3,212			545
	Total Segments	2,644			650			790			687		157			33,426			1,658
	Unallocated	73			(93		)	61			1		1			1,529			—
	Timing	(24		)	(6		)	—			—		3			17			2
	Methodology	—			40			(50		)	—		—			(61		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(169		)	—
	Total	$	2,693		$	591		$	801		$	688	$	161		$	34,742		$	1,660
		Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
	2011										leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2011
	North America	$	959		$	222		$	303		$	276	$	34		$	10,867		$	530
	Europe and CPF	506			37			166			89		105			6,922			118
	Asia/Pacific	333			112			129			16		28			4,605			42
	Latin America	350			111			127			47		17			3,995			175
	Mining	446			72			90			260		3			2,635			321
	Total Segments	2,594			554			815			688		187			29,024			1,186
	Unallocated	73			(92		)	69			2		2			1,253			3
	Timing	(22		)	6			—			—		(13		)	67			1
	Methodology	—			36			(57		)	—		—			15			—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(247		)	—
	Total	$	2,645		$	504		$	827		$	690	$	176		$	30,112		$	1,190
Revenue and Equipment, Inside and outside the United States	'
	Inside and outside the United States:
	(Millions of dollars)
			2013			2012			2011
	Revenues
	Inside U.S.		$	1,043		$	1,009		$	991
	Inside Canada		329			330			324
	Inside Australia		287			302			297
	All other		1,124			1,052			1,033
	Total		$	2,783		$	2,693		$	2,645
	Equipment on Operating Leases and Non-Leased		2013			2012			2011
	Equipment (included in Other Assets), Net
	Inside U.S.		$	1,423		$	1,204		$	1,046
	Inside Canada		729			735			639
	Inside Australia		434			336			292
	All other		1,037			788			686
	Total		$	3,623		$	3,063		$	2,663

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Selected quarterly financial data	'
	(Millions of dollars)
	2013	First quarter		Second quarter		Third quarter		Fourth quarter
	Total revenues	$	680	$	694	$	698	$	711
	Profit before income taxes	$	187	$	158	$	165	$	208
	Profit	$	141	$	111	$	118	$	160
	2012	First quarter		Second quarter		Third quarter		Fourth quarter
	Total revenues	$	668	$	668	$	678	$	679
	Profit before income taxes	$	170	$	144	$	153	$	124
	Profit	$	120	$	104	$	109	$	99
	2011	First quarter		Second quarter		Third quarter		Fourth quarter
	Total revenues	$	640	$	675	$	668	$	662
	Profit before income taxes	$	115	$	152	$	126	$	111
	Profit	$	83	$	107	$	93	$	95

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Rate
Ownership percentage of investments in companies below which the entity must exercise significant infuence in order to be accounted for under the equity method	20.00%
Ownership percentage of investments in companies below which the entity does not exercise significant influence and are accounted for under the cost method	20.00%
Period after which collection of future income is considered as not probable	'120 days
Period after which unpaid installments are considered as past due	'30 days
Minimum	'
Ownership percentage of investments in companies accounted for under the equity method	20.00%
Maximum	'
Ownership percentage of investments in companies accounted for under the equity method	50.00%

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (Equipment on operating leases)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Minimum	'
Depreciation	'
Lease term used to calculate depreciation	'1 year
Maximum	'
Depreciation	'
Lease term used to calculate depreciation	'7 years

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011
Balance at beginning of year	$176	$116
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	-63	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	4	'
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	-59	'
Balance at end of year	117	116
Foreign currency translation	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	184	122
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	-62	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	0	'
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	-62	'
Balance at end of year	122	122
Derivative financial instruments	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	-8	-6
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	-1	'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	4	'
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	3	'
Balance at end of year	($5)	($6)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details 2) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Other income (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($18)

($7)

($9)

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

734

801

827

Tax (provision) benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

174

148

111

Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

160

118

111

141

99

109

104

120

95

93

107

83

530

[1]

432

[1]

378

[1]

Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Reclassifications before tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6

'

'

Tax (provision) benefit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

'

'

Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4

'

'

Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Other income (expense)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

'

Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments | Interest rate contracts

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($6)

'

'

[1]

Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

Financing_Activities_Details

Financing Activities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2014	$13,101	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2015	6,506	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2016	4,429	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2017	2,734	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2018	1,105	'	'	'
Amounts due thereafter	1,238	'	'	'
Total amounts due	29,113	'	'	'
Guaranteed residual value	444	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual value	521	'	'	'
Less: Unearned income	-976	-998	-944	'
Total gross finance receivables	29,102	28,583	25,125	'
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-378	-426	-369	-363
Total net finance receivables	28,724	28,157	24,756	'
Retail Installment Sale Contracts	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2014	2,218	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2015	1,709	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2016	1,156	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2017	626	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2018	215	'	'	'
Amounts due thereafter	29	'	'	'
Total amounts due	5,953	'	'	'
Guaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Less: Unearned income	-100	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	5,853	'	'	'
Wholesale Installment Sale Contracts	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2014	145	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2015	24	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2016	14	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2017	3	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2018	0	'	'	'
Amounts due thereafter	0	'	'	'
Total amounts due	186	'	'	'
Guaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Less: Unearned income	-1	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	185	'	'	'
Retail Finance Leases	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2014	3,277	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2015	2,215	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2016	1,314	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2017	595	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2018	207	'	'	'
Amounts due thereafter	139	'	'	'
Total amounts due	7,747	'	'	'
Guaranteed residual value	386	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual value	496	'	'	'
Less: Unearned income	-739	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	7,890	'	'	'
Wholesale Finance Leases	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2014	84	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2015	64	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2016	37	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2017	17	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2018	9	'	'	'
Amounts due thereafter	0	'	'	'
Total amounts due	211	'	'	'
Guaranteed residual value	58	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual value	25	'	'	'
Less: Unearned income	-22	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	272	'	'	'
Retail Notes	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2014	3,628	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2015	2,263	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2016	1,758	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2017	1,475	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2018	669	'	'	'
Amounts due thereafter	1,070	'	'	'
Total amounts due	10,863	'	'	'
Guaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Less: Unearned income	-89	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	10,774	'	'	'
Wholesale Notes	'	'	'	'
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable	'	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2014	3,749	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2015	231	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2016	150	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2017	18	'	'	'
Amounts due in 2018	5	'	'	'
Amounts due thereafter	0	'	'	'
Total amounts due	4,153	'	'	'
Guaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Unguaranteed residual value	0	'	'	'
Less: Unearned income	-25	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	$4,128	'	'	'

Financing_Activities_Details_2

Financing Activities (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Customer	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	$446	$378	$326
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	443	377	317
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	183	215	158
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	178	207	154
Related Allowance	70	54	34
Recorded Investment, Total	629	593	484
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	621	584	471
Related Allowance, Total	70	54	34
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	421	332	345
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	12	6	12
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	238	188	159
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	6	5	3
Average Recorded Investment, Total	659	520	504
Interest Income Recognized, Total	18	11	15
Customer | North America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	23	28	83
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	22	27	80
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	13	25	23
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	13	23	20
Related Allowance	4	7	6
Recorded Investment, Total	36	53	106
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	35	50	100
Related Allowance, Total	4	7	6
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	25	50	91
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	3	3	4
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	18	25	56
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	1	1	2
Average Recorded Investment, Total	43	75	147
Interest Income Recognized, Total	4	4	6
Customer | Europe	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	48	45	47
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	47	45	46
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	20	28	22
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	19	26	21
Related Allowance	7	11	8
Recorded Investment, Total	68	73	69
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	66	71	67
Related Allowance, Total	7	11	8
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	49	45	11
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	1	1	0
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	22	27	20
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	1	1	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	71	72	31
Interest Income Recognized, Total	2	2	0
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	7	2	4
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	7	2	4
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	17	19	9
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	17	19	9
Related Allowance	2	4	3
Recorded Investment, Total	24	21	13
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	24	21	13
Related Allowance, Total	2	4	3
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	4	3	5
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	18	15	11
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	1	1	1
Average Recorded Investment, Total	22	18	16
Interest Income Recognized, Total	1	1	1
Customer | Mining	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	134	1	8
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	134	1	8
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	134	1	8
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	134	1	8
Related Allowance, Total	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	61	8	8
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	3	0	1
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	1	0	0
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	62	8	8
Interest Income Recognized, Total	3	0	1
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	11	7	9
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	11	7	9
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	23	30	19
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	23	30	19
Related Allowance	6	8	4
Recorded Investment, Total	34	37	28
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	34	37	28
Related Allowance, Total	6	8	4
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	11	6	9
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	1
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	44	27	11
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	2	2	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	55	33	20
Interest Income Recognized, Total	2	2	1
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	223	295	175
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	222	295	170
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	110	113	85
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	106	109	85
Related Allowance	51	24	13
Recorded Investment, Total	333	408	260
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	328	404	255
Related Allowance, Total	51	24	13
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	271	220	221
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	5	2	6
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	135	94	61
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	1	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	406	314	282
Interest Income Recognized, Total	6	2	6
Dealer	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment, Total	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'
Recorded Investment, Total	0	0	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	$0	$0	$0

Financing_Activities_Details_3

Financing Activities (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
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	$258	$206	$224
61-90 Days Past Due	134	73	108
91 Plus Days Past Due	353	421	450
Total Past Due	745	700	782
Current	28,357	27,883	24,343
Total gross finance receivables	29,102	28,583	25,125
91 Plus, Still Accruing	25	31	66
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	425	513	472
North America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	11,201	10,271	9,923
Europe	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	3,871	3,539	2,960
Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	4,508	5,293	4,192
Mining	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	2,148	1,974	1,485
Latin America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	4,274	4,323	3,616
Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	3,100	3,183	2,949
Customer	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	20,756	19,883	17,998
Customer | North America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	37	35	75
61-90 Days Past Due	12	8	39
91 Plus Days Past Due	24	52	111
Total Past Due	73	95	225
Current	6,522	5,889	5,448
Total gross finance receivables	6,595	5,984	5,673
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	9
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	26	59	112
Customer | Europe	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	26	23	27
61-90 Days Past Due	15	9	11
91 Plus Days Past Due	29	36	57
Total Past Due	70	68	95
Current	2,805	2,487	2,129
Total gross finance receivables	2,875	2,555	2,224
91 Plus, Still Accruing	6	6	10
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	28	38	58
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	55	53	48
61-90 Days Past Due	46	19	23
91 Plus Days Past Due	59	54	38
Total Past Due	160	126	109
Current	3,174	3,354	3,102
Total gross finance receivables	3,334	3,480	3,211
91 Plus, Still Accruing	11	18	14
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	50	36	24
Customer | Mining	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	3	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	1	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	12	12	12
Total Past Due	15	13	12
Current	2,128	1,960	1,473
Total gross finance receivables	2,143	1,973	1,485
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	23	12	12
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	54	62	32
61-90 Days Past Due	25	19	15
91 Plus Days Past Due	165	138	99
Total Past Due	244	219	146
Current	2,474	2,500	2,339
Total gross finance receivables	2,718	2,719	2,485
91 Plus, Still Accruing	5	0	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	179	148	108
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	55	15	14
61-90 Days Past Due	30	14	16
91 Plus Days Past Due	60	126	125
Total Past Due	145	155	155
Current	2,946	3,017	2,765
Total gross finance receivables	3,091	3,172	2,920
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	4	25
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	119	220	158
Dealer	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	5,254	5,586	3,973
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	0	0	0
Dealer | North America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	2
Total Past Due	0	0	2
Current	3,034	2,931	2,412
Total gross finance receivables	3,034	2,931	2,414
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	2
Dealer | Europe	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	569	652	334
Total gross finance receivables	569	652	334
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Dealer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	706	945	516
Total gross finance receivables	706	945	516
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Dealer | Mining	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	5	1	0
Total gross finance receivables	5	1	0
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Dealer | Latin America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	940	1,057	709
Total gross finance receivables	940	1,057	709
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	0	0	0
Total gross finance receivables	0	0	0
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	3,092	3,114	3,154
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	26	17	25
61-90 Days Past Due	5	3	4
91 Plus Days Past Due	2	2	6
Total Past Due	33	22	35
Current	1,539	1,334	1,801
Total gross finance receivables	1,572	1,356	1,836
91 Plus, Still Accruing	2	2	6
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	2	1	3
61-90 Days Past Due	1	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	1	0	0
Total Past Due	4	1	3
Current	423	331	399
Total gross finance receivables	427	332	402
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	468	868	465
Total gross finance receivables	468	868	465
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	0	0	0
Total gross finance receivables	0	0	0
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0	0
Current	616	547	422
Total gross finance receivables	616	547	422
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	1	1	0
Total Past Due	1	1	0
Current	8	10	29
Total gross finance receivables	9	11	29
91 Plus, Still Accruing	$1	$1	$0

Financing_Activities_Details_4

Financing Activities (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Rate	Rate	Rate
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses	$378	$426	$369
Allowance for credit losses as a percent of net finance receivables	1.30%	1.49%	1.47%
Increase (decrease) in Allowance for credit losses	-48	57	'
Increase (decrease) in Allowance for credit losses due to change in allowance rate	-55	6	'
Increase (decrease) in Allowance for credit losses due to change in net finance receivables portfolio	7	51	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	426	369	363
Receivables written off	-179	-149	-210
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	56	47	52
Provision for credit losses	84	160	170
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	-3	-2	-3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-6	1	-3
Balance at end of year	378	426	369
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	70	54	34
Collectively evaluated for impairment	308	372	335
Allowance, Ending balance	378	426	369
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	629	593	484
Collectively evaluated for impairment	28,473	27,990	24,641
Total gross finance receivables	29,102	28,583	25,125
Customer	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses	365	414	360
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	414	360	357
Receivables written off	-179	-149	-210
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	56	47	52
Provision for credit losses	83	157	167
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	-3	-2	-3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	-6	1	-3
Balance at end of year	365	414	360
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	70	54	34
Collectively evaluated for impairment	295	360	326
Allowance, Ending balance	365	414	360
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	629	593	484
Collectively evaluated for impairment	20,127	19,290	17,514
Total gross finance receivables	20,756	19,883	17,998
Dealer	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses	10	9	6
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	9	6	5
Receivables written off	0	0	0
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	0	0	0
Provision for credit losses	1	3	1
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0
Balance at end of year	10	9	6
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	10	9	6
Allowance, Ending balance	10	9	6
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,254	5,586	3,973
Total gross finance receivables	5,254	5,586	3,973
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses	3	3	3
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	3	3	1
Receivables written off	0	0	0
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	0	0	0
Provision for credit losses	0	0	2
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0	0
Balance at end of year	3	3	3
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3	3	3
Allowance, Ending balance	3	3	3
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,092	3,114	3,154
Total gross finance receivables	$3,092	$3,114	$3,154

Financing_Activities_Details_5

Financing Activities (Details 5) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$29,102	$28,583	$25,125
Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	28,677	28,070	24,653
Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	425	513	472
North America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	11,201	10,271	9,923
North America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	11,175	10,212	9,811
North America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	26	59	112
Europe	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,871	3,539	2,960
Europe | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,843	3,501	2,902
Europe | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	28	38	58
Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,508	5,293	4,192
Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,458	5,257	4,168
Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	50	36	24
Mining	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,148	1,974	1,485
Mining | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,125	1,962	1,473
Mining | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	23	12	12
Latin America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,274	4,323	3,616
Latin America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,095	4,175	3,508
Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	179	148	108
Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,100	3,183	2,949
Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,981	2,963	2,791
Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	119	220	158
Customer	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	20,756	19,883	17,998
Customer | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	20,331	19,370	17,526
Customer | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	425	513	472
Customer | North America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	6,595	5,984	5,673
Customer | North America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	6,569	5,925	5,561
Customer | North America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	26	59	112
Customer | Europe	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,875	2,555	2,224
Customer | Europe | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,847	2,517	2,166
Customer | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	28	38	58
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,334	3,480	3,211
Customer | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,284	3,444	3,187
Customer | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	50	36	24
Customer | Mining	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,143	1,973	1,485
Customer | Mining | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,120	1,961	1,473
Customer | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	23	12	12
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,718	2,719	2,485
Customer | Latin America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,539	2,571	2,377
Customer | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	179	148	108
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,091	3,172	2,920
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,972	2,952	2,762
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	119	220	158
Dealer	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,254	5,586	3,973
Dealer | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,254	5,586	3,973
Dealer | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | North America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,034	2,931	2,414
Dealer | North America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,034	2,931	2,414
Dealer | North America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | Europe	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	569	652	334
Dealer | Europe | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	569	652	334
Dealer | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	706	945	516
Dealer | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	706	945	516
Dealer | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | Mining	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5	1	0
Dealer | Mining | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5	1	0
Dealer | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | Latin America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	940	1,057	709
Dealer | Latin America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	940	1,057	709
Dealer | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,092	3,114	3,154
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,092	3,114	3,154
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	1,572	1,356	1,836
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	1,572	1,356	1,836
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	427	332	402
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	427	332	402
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	468	868	465
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	468	868	465
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	616	547	422
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	616	547	422
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	9	11	29
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	9	11	29
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$0	$0	$0

Financing_Activities_Details_6

Financing Activities (Details 6) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	contracts	contracts	contracts
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	194	199	125
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	$295	$284	$184
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	299	284	184
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	26	67	70
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	7	26	101
Additional investments not recorded	25	24	15
Remaining commitments	6	'	'
Customer | North America	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	62	98	71
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	9	15	13
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	9	15	13
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	19	49	48
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	4	4	26
Customer | Europe	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	51	21	7
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	7	8	44
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	7	8	44
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	5	0	1
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	0	0	1
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	3	12	'
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	1	3	'
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	1	3	'
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	2	0
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	0	1	0
Customer | Mining	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	45	'	'
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	123	'	'
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	123	'	'
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	16	41	12
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	2	5	10
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	2	5	10
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	0	7
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	0	0	4
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	17	27	35
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	153	253	117
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	157	253	117
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	2	16	14
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	$3	$21	$70
Dealer	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'
Loan and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	0	0

Financing_Activities_Details_7

Financing Activities (Details 7) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Loans Managed, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	'	'	'
Asset backed securitization, Restricted assets of consolidated SPE	$0	$0	$0
Asset backed securitization, Restricted liabilities of consolidated SPE	0	0	0
Proceeds from sales of finance receivables and equipment on operating leases	243	206	207
Gain on sales of receivables	4	3	4
Off balance-sheet managed assets	322	291	235
Purchases of trade receivables from Caterpillar Entities	'	'	'
Amortization of receivables purchase discount	233	241	212
Retail notes receivable	'	'	'
Loans Managed, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	'	'	'
Off balance-sheet managed assets	126	49	39
Retail finance leases	'	'	'
Loans Managed, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	'	'	'
Off balance-sheet managed assets	103	116	133
Operating leases	'	'	'
Loans Managed, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	'	'	'
Off balance-sheet managed assets	61	60	15
Retail installment sale contracts	'	'	'
Loans Managed, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	'	'	'
Off balance-sheet managed assets	$32	$66	$48

Equipment_on_Operating_Leases_1

Equipment on Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Scheduled minimum rental payments for operating leases	'	'	'
2014	$874	'	'
2015	597	'	'
2016	359	'	'
2017	179	'	'
2018	88	'	'
Thereafter	33	'	'
Total	2,130	'	'
Equipment leased to others	'	'	'
Equipment on operating leases	'	'	'
Equipment on operating leases, at cost	5,111	4,410	4,082
Less: Accumulated depreciation	-1,581	-1,451	-1,471
Equipment on operating leases, net	$3,530	$2,959	$2,611

Concentration_of_Credit_Risk_D

Concentration of Credit Risk (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Rate	Rate	Rate
Concentration Risk	'	'	'
Derivatives, Maximum exposure to credit loss, including accrued interest	178	306	342
Construction related industries	'	'	'
Concentration Risk	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%
North America	'	'	'
Concentration Risk	'	'	'
Concentration Risk, Percentage	40.00%	40.00%	40.00%

Credit_Commitments_Details

Credit Commitments (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Number of global credit facilities	3	3	'	'
Caterpillar's consolidated net worth	$25,030,000,000	$25,030,000,000	'	'
Minimum net worth required under the Credit Facility	9,000,000,000	9,000,000,000	'	'
Covenant interest coverage ratio, Numerator	'	1.96	'	'
Covenant interest coverage ratio, Denominator	'	1	'	'
Minimum interest coverage ratio, required by the Credit Facility, Numerator	'	1.15	'	'
Minimum interest coverage ratio, required by the Credit Facility, Denominator	'	1	'	'
Leverage Ratio, Numerator	8.14	7.99	'	'
Leverage Ratio, Denominator	1	1	'	'
Maximum Leverage Ratio, Permissible Under Credit Facility, Numerator	'	10	'	'
Maximum Leverage Ratio, Permissible Under Credit Facility, Denominator	'	1	'	'
Amount available	10,000,000,000	10,000,000,000	'	'
Maximum borrowing capacity from Caterpillar, Variable lending agreements	2,330,000,000	2,330,000,000	'	'
Maximum lending capacity to Caterpillar, Variable lending agreements	1,290,000,000	1,290,000,000	'	'
Notes receivable from Caterpillar	345,000,000	345,000,000	360,000,000	327,000,000
Notes payable to Caterpillar	1,118,000,000	1,118,000,000	208,000,000	0
Amount available, Committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000	'	'
Amount outstanding, Committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar	0	0	'	'
Revolving credit facilities	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	0	0	'	'
Revolving credit facilities | Cat Financial	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	7,250,000,000	7,250,000,000	'	'
364-day facility	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	3,000,000,000	3,000,000,000	'	'
364-day facility | Cat Financial	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	2,180,000,000	2,180,000,000	'	'
Four-year facility	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	2,600,000,000	2,600,000,000	'	'
Four-year facility | Cat Financial	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	1,880,000,000	1,880,000,000	'	'
Five-year facility	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	4,400,000,000	4,400,000,000	'	'
Five-year facility | Cat Financial	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	3,190,000,000	3,190,000,000	'	'
Credit lines with banks	'	'	'	'
Line of Credit Facility	'	'	'	'
Amount available	4,280,000,000	4,280,000,000	'	'
Amount outstanding	$2,030,000,000	$2,030,000,000	$2,020,000,000	'

ShortTerm_Borrowings_Details

Short-Term Borrowings (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Short-term Debt	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings, Balance	$3,663	$4,651	$3,895
Commercial paper, net	'	'	'
Short-term Debt	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings, Balance	2,502	3,654	2,818
Short-term borrowings, Avg. Rate	0.50%	0.60%	1.00%
Bank borrowings	'	'	'
Short-term Debt	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings, Balance	545	418	527
Short-term borrowings, Avg. Rate	6.40%	5.60%	7.30%
Variable denomination floating rate demand notes	'	'	'
Short-term Debt	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings, Balance	$616	$579	$550
Short-term borrowings, Avg. Rate	0.80%	0.80%	0.90%

LongTerm_Debt_Details

Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Medium-term notes, maximum remaining maturity	'12 years	'	'
Long-term debt	$25,312,000,000	$25,077,000,000	$21,631,000,000
Long-term debt outstanding maturity:	'	'	'
2014	6,592,000,000	'	'
2015	6,446,000,000	'	'
2016	4,796,000,000	'	'
2017	2,747,000,000	'	'
2018	2,350,000,000	'	'
Thereafter	2,381,000,000	'	'
Total	25,312,000,000	25,077,000,000	21,631,000,000
Medium-term notes	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Long-term debt issued	6,150,000,000	'	'
Long-term debt issued at fixed interest rates	3,990,000,000	'	'
Long-term debt issued at floating interest rates	2,160,000,000	'	'
Long term debt, gross	23,837,000,000	23,488,000,000	20,058,000,000
Unamortized discount	-8,000,000	-13,000,000	-10,000,000
Long-term debt	23,829,000,000	23,475,000,000	20,048,000,000
Long-term debt, Avg. Rate	2.80%	3.20%	3.90%
Long-term debt outstanding maturity:	'	'	'
Total	23,829,000,000	23,475,000,000	20,048,000,000
Bank borrowings	'	'	'
Debt Instrument	'	'	'
Long-term debt	1,483,000,000	1,602,000,000	1,583,000,000
Long-term debt, Avg. Rate	3.20%	4.10%	3.70%
Long-term debt outstanding maturity:	'	'	'
Total	$1,483,000,000	$1,602,000,000	$1,583,000,000

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 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 $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Asset Fair Value	$138	$238	$255
Liability Fair Value	-10	-15	-23
Designated derivatives	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Asset (Liability) Fair Value	116	218	242
Designated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Other assets	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Asset Fair Value	122	226	248
Designated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Liability Fair Value	-6	-8	-6
Undesignated derivatives	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Asset (Liability) Fair Value	12	5	-10
Undesignated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Other assets	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Asset Fair Value	0	2	0
Undesignated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Liability Fair Value	0	-1	-1
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Other assets	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Asset Fair Value	7	10	7
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Liability Fair Value	-4	-5	-16
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Other assets	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Asset Fair Value	9	0	0
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'	'
Liability Fair Value	$0	($1)	$0

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 3) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year, net of tax	($8)	($6)	($14)
Gains (losses) deferred during the year, net of tax	-1	1	-1
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax	4	-3	9
Balance at end of year, net of tax	-5	-8	-6
Beginning balance, tax	4	3	6
Gains (losses) deferred, tax	1	0	0
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, tax	2	-1	3
Ending balance, tax	$3	$4	$3

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen5

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 4) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Designated derivatives | Fair value hedges | Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives	($107)	($20)	$39
Gains (Losses) on Borrowings	114	36	-44
Designated derivatives | Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'
Amount of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)	-6	4	-12
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	1	-1	-2
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)	-6	4	-12
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	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
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	1	-1	-2
Undesignated derivatives	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	5	6	-15
Undesignated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	-3	0	0
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	3	7	-15
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$5	($1)	$0

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen6

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 5) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities	'	'	'
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets	$138	$238	$255
Gross Amounts Offset	0	0	0
Net Amount of Assets	138	238	255
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Financial Instruments	-9	-12	-11
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Cash Collateral Received	0	0	0
Net Amount	129	226	244
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities	-10	-15	-23
Gross Amounts Offset	0	0	0
Net Amount of Liabilities	-10	-15	-23
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Financial Instruments	9	12	11
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Cash Collateral Received	0	0	0
Net Amount	($1)	($3)	($12)

Commitments_and_Contingent_Lia2

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Guarantees [Abstract]	'	'	'
Related liability	$1,000,000	$2,000,000	$2,000,000
SPC's assets in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	1,010,000,000	927,000,000	586,000,000
SPC's liabilities in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	1,010,000,000	927,000,000	586,000,000
Unused commitments and lines of credit for dealers	10,630,000,000	10,970,000,000	6,600,000,000
Unused commitments and lines of credit for customers	4,640,000,000	4,690,000,000	2,790,000,000
Guarantor Obligations	'	'	'
Guarantees, maximum potential amount of future payments	55,000,000	61,000,000	80,000,000
Guarantees with customers	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations	'	'	'
Guarantees, maximum potential amount of future payments	55,000,000	61,000,000	69,000,000
Limited indemnity	'	'	'
Guarantor Obligations	'	'	'
Guarantees, maximum potential amount of future payments	$0	$0	$11,000,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Components of Profit before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

U.S.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$94

$38

$49

Non-U.S.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

624

553

455

Profit before income taxes

208

165

158

187

124

153

144

170

111

126

152

115

718

591

504

Current income tax provision (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

U.S.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-14

14

-14

Non-U.S.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

183

179

164

State (U.S.)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

-2

2

Current income tax provision (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

169

191

152

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

U.S.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

18

-13

-5

Non-U.S.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-12

-27

-32

State (U.S.)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1

-3

-4

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

-43

-41

Total Provision for income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$174

$148

$111

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Rate	Rate	Rate
Reconciliation of statutory rate to effective income tax rate	'	'	'
Taxes computed at U.S. statutory rates	$251	$207	$176
U.S. statutory tax rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
(Decreases) increases in taxes resulting from:	'	'	'
State Income Tax, net of Federal Tax	-1	-3	-1
State Income Tax, net of Federal Tax (as a percent)	-0.10%	-0.50%	-0.20%
Prior Year Non-U.S. tax and interest adjustment - Other	0	0	-15
Prior Year Non-U.S. tax and interest adjustment - Other (as a percent)	0.00%	0.00%	-3.00%
Subsidiaries' results subject to tax rates other than U.S. statutory rates	-69	-50	-46
Subsidiaries' results subject to tax rates other than U.S. statutory rates (as a percent)	-9.60%	-8.60%	-9.10%
Other, net	-7	-6	-3
Other, net (as a percent)	-1.00%	-1.00%	-0.60%
Provision for income taxes	174	148	111
Provision for income taxes, Effective Income Tax Rate (as a percent)	24.30%	24.90%	22.10%
Prior Year Non-U.S. tax and interest adjustment	$0	$0	$15

Income_Taxes_Details_3

Income Taxes (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets	'	'	'
Deferred and refundable income taxes	$97	$104	$84
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities	-505	-539	-584
Deferred income taxes, net	($408)	($435)	($500)

Income_Taxes_Details_4

Income Taxes (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets:	'	'	'
Allowance for credit losses	$139	$156	$114
Tax credit carryforwards	0	0	13
Net operating loss carryforwards	56	59	69
Deferred tax assets, gross	195	215	196
Deferred tax liabilities	'	'	'
Deferred income tax liabilities (primarily lease basis differences)	-461	-468	-494
Valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets	-9	-9	-9
Deferred income tax on translation adjustment	-133	-173	-193
Deferred income taxes, net	($408)	($435)	($500)

Income_Taxes_Details_5

Income Taxes (Details 5) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
Gross deferred income tax asset associated with NOL carryforwards	$56	$59	$69
U.S. state taxing jurisdictions	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	218	'	'
Gross deferred income tax asset associated with NOL carryforwards	17	'	'
NOL carryforwards, Valuation allowance	6	'	'
U.S. state taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2014	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	0	'	'
U.S. state taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2015	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	0	'	'
U.S. state taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2016	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	0	'	'
U.S. state taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2017	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	6	'	'
U.S. state taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2018-2029	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	212	'	'
Non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	176	'	'
NOL carryforwards, Valuation allowance	3	'	'
Non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2014	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	2	'	'
Non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2015	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	3	'	'
Non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2016	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	1	'	'
Non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2017	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	1	'	'
Non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions | Expiration Date 2018-2029	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	32	'	'
Non-U.S. taxing jurisdictions | Unlimited	'	'	'
Net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards	'	'	'
NOL carryforwards	$137	'	'

Income_Taxes_Details_6

Income Taxes (Details 6) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of unrecognized income tax benefits	'	'	'
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year	$2	$0	$7
Additions for income tax positions related to prior year	0	2	0
Reductions for income tax positions related to prior year	0	0	-7
Reductions for income tax positions related to settlements	-2	0	0
Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year	0	2	0
Unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate	0	2	0
Recognized interest and penalties	'	-5	'
Accrued interest and penalties	'	'	5
Maximum	'	'	'
Reconciliation of unrecognized income tax benefits	'	'	'
Recognized interest and penalties	-1	'	-1
Accrued interest and penalties	$1	$1	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	$128	$223	$232
Total Assets	128	223	232
Liabilities	'	'	'
Guarantees	1	2	2
Total liabilities	1	2	2
Level 1	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	0	0	0
Total Assets	0	0	0
Liabilities	'	'	'
Guarantees	0	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0	0
Level 2	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	128	223	232
Total Assets	128	223	232
Liabilities	'	'	'
Guarantees	0	0	0
Total liabilities	0	0	0
Level 3	'	'	'
Assets	'	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	0	0	0
Total Assets	0	0	0
Liabilities	'	'	'
Guarantees	1	2	2
Total liabilities	$1	$2	$2

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Level 3, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Level 3	'	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$2	$2	$3
Issuance of guarantees	2	2	4
Expiration of guarantees	-3	-2	-5
Balance at end of year	$1	$2	$2

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (Level 2, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Level 2	'	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'	'
Fair value of impaired loans	$81	$117	$96

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail3

Fair Value Measurements (Details 4) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings	($3,663,000,000)	($4,651,000,000)	($3,895,000,000)
Carrying Amount	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,320,000,000	2,080,000,000	1,176,000,000
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	7,000,000	10,000,000	7,000,000
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases)	20,667,000,000	20,189,000,000	17,431,000,000
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	17,000,000	19,000,000	64,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net receivable position	122,000,000	228,000,000	248,000,000
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	-4,000,000	-5,000,000	-16,000,000
Short-term borrowings	-3,663,000,000	-4,651,000,000	-3,895,000,000
Long-term debt	-25,312,000,000	-25,077,000,000	-21,631,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net payable position	-6,000,000	-9,000,000	-7,000,000
Guarantees	-1,000,000	-2,000,000	-2,000,000
Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 1	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,320,000,000	2,080,000,000	1,176,000,000
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	17,000,000	19,000,000	64,000,000
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Short-term borrowings	-3,663,000,000	-4,651,000,000	-3,895,000,000
Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 2	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	7,000,000	10,000,000	7,000,000
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases)	20,469,000,000	20,079,000,000	17,172,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net receivable position	122,000,000	228,000,000	248,000,000
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	-4,000,000	-5,000,000	-16,000,000
Long-term debt	-25,849,000,000	-26,063,000,000	-22,674,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net payable position	-6,000,000	-9,000,000	-7,000,000
Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 3	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Guarantees	-1,000,000	-2,000,000	-2,000,000
Carrying amount of assets excluded from measurement at fair value	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Finance leases	8,060,000,000	7,970,000,000	7,330,000,000
Cross currency contracts | Carrying Amount	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	9,000,000	0	0
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	0	-1,000,000	0
Cross currency contracts | Fair Value | Fair Value, Level 2	'	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	9,000,000	0	0
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	$0	($1,000,000)	$0

Transactions_with_Related_Part2

Transactions with Related Parties (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Related Party Transaction	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	$200,000,000	$250,000,000	$600,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity from Caterpillar, Variable lending agreements	2,330,000,000	'	'	'	2,330,000,000	'	'
Maximum lending capacity to Caterpillar, Variable lending agreements	1,290,000,000	'	'	'	1,290,000,000	'	'
Amount available, Committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar	2,000,000,000	'	'	'	2,000,000,000	'	'
Notes payable to Caterpillar	1,118,000,000	'	'	'	1,118,000,000	208,000,000	0
Notes receivable from Caterpillar	345,000,000	'	'	'	345,000,000	360,000,000	327,000,000
Discounts earned on purchased receivables	'	'	'	'	233,000,000	241,000,000	212,000,000
Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Related Party Transaction	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Capital contributions from Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	100,000,000	100,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000	200,000,000	250,000,000	600,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity from Caterpillar, Variable lending agreements	2,330,000,000	'	'	'	2,330,000,000	'	'
Maximum lending capacity to Caterpillar, Variable lending agreements	1,290,000,000	'	'	'	1,290,000,000	'	'
Amount available, Committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar	2,000,000,000	'	'	'	2,000,000,000	'	'
Interest expense, Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	7,000,000	4,000,000	1,000,000
Interest income on Notes Receivable with Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	19,000,000	21,000,000	16,000,000
Fees on committed credit facility extended to Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	41,000,000	41,000,000	40,000,000
Purchases of receivables from Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	33,018,000,000	36,665,000,000	32,068,000,000
Discounts earned on purchased receivables	'	'	'	'	233,000,000	241,000,000	212,000,000
Balance of purchased receivables	3,092,000,000	'	'	'	3,092,000,000	3,114,000,000	3,154,000,000
Marketing program payments received	'	'	'	'	189,000,000	160,000,000	131,000,000
Charges for employee medical plans and postretirement benefit plans administered by Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	27,000,000	26,000,000	23,000,000
Contributions to defined benefit plans	'	'	'	'	7,000,000	7,000,000	7,000,000
Stock based compensation expense	'	'	'	'	11,000,000	10,000,000	8,000,000
Operational and administrative support charges reimbursed to Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	33,000,000	32,000,000	27,000,000
Administrative support services to certain Caterpillar subsidiaries reimbursed by Caterpillar	'	'	'	'	$12,000,000	$10,000,000	$9,000,000

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'
Rental expense for operating leases	$17	$16	$15
Minimum payments for operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable terms	'	'	'
2014	15	'	'
2015	14	'	'
2016	12	'	'
2017	12	'	'
2018	11	'	'
Thereafter	29	'	'
Total	$93	'	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

$711

$698

$694

$680

$679

$678

$668

$668

$662

$668

$675

$640

$2,783

$2,693

$2,645

Segment Profit

208

165

158

187

124

153

144

170

111

126

152

115

718

591

504

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

734

801

827

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

768

688

690

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

94

161

176

Segment Assets

35,138

'

'

'

34,742

'

'

'

30,112

'

'

'

35,138

34,742

30,112

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,806

1,660

1,190

Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,736

2,644

2,594

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

777

650

554

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

720

790

815

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

767

687

688

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

96

157

187

Segment Assets

33,892

'

'

'

33,426

'

'

'

29,024

'

'

'

33,892

33,426

29,024

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,803

1,658

1,186

Unallocated

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

73

73

73

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-73

-93

-92

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

53

61

69

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

1

2

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

1

2

Segment Assets

1,595

'

'

'

1,529

'

'

'

1,253

'

'

'

1,595

1,529

1,253

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1

0

3

Timing

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-26

-24

-22

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10

-6

6

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4

3

-13

Segment Assets

68

'

'

'

17

'

'

'

67

'

'

'

68

17

67

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

2

1

Methodology

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

24

40

36

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-39

-50

-57

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Segment Assets

-190

'

'

'

-61

'

'

'

15

'

'

'

-190

-61

15

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Intersegment Eliminations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

Segment Assets

-227

'

'

'

-169

'

'

'

-247

'

'

'

-227

-169

-247

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

North America | Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

946

938

959

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

286

263

222

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

259

270

303

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

293

274

276

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

15

34

Segment Assets

12,158

'

'

'

11,305

'

'

'

10,867

'

'

'

12,158

11,305

10,867

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

782

565

530

Europe and CPF | Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

505

467

506

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

146

84

37

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

110

134

166

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

86

76

89

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

47

65

105

Segment Assets

8,068

'

'

'

7,785

'

'

'

6,922

'

'

'

8,068

7,785

6,922

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

242

243

118

Asia/Pacific | Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

399

399

333

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

168

132

112

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

135

155

129

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25

23

16

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5

24

28

Segment Assets

5,272

'

'

'

6,151

'

'

'

4,605

'

'

'

5,272

6,151

4,605

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

54

133

42

Latin America | Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

414

389

350

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

92

111

111

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

137

141

127

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

93

64

47

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

32

26

17

Segment Assets

4,953

'

'

'

4,973

'

'

'

3,995

'

'

'

4,953

4,973

3,995

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

272

172

175

Mining | Operating Segments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Segment Reporting Information

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

472

451

446

Segment Profit

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

85

60

72

Interest Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

79

90

90

Depreciation on equipment leased to others

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

270

250

260

Provision for credit losses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

12

27

3

Segment Assets

3,441

'

'

'

3,212

'

'

'

2,635

'

'

'

3,441

3,212

2,635

Capital expenditures

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$453

$545

$321

Segment_Information_Details_2

Segment Information (Details 2) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

$711

$698

$694

$680

$679

$678

$668

$668

$662

$668

$675

$640

$2,783

$2,693

$2,645

Equipment on operating leases and non-leased equipment, net

3,623

'

'

'

3,063

'

'

'

2,663

'

'

'

3,623

3,063

2,663

Inside U.S.

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,043

1,009

991

Equipment on operating leases and non-leased equipment, net

1,423

'

'

'

1,204

'

'

'

1,046

'

'

'

1,423

1,204

1,046

Inside Canada

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

329

330

324

Equipment on operating leases and non-leased equipment, net

729

'

'

'

735

'

'

'

639

'

'

'

729

735

639

Inside Australia

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

287

302

297

Equipment on operating leases and non-leased equipment, net

434

'

'

'

336

'

'

'

292

'

'

'

434

336

292

All other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,124

1,052

1,033

Equipment on operating leases and non-leased equipment, net

$1,037

'

'

'

$788

'

'

'

$686

'

'

'

$1,037

$788

$686

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended												12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'		'		'
Total revenues	$711	$698	$694	$680	$679	$678	$668	$668	$662	$668	$675	$640	$2,783		$2,693		$2,645
Profit before income taxes	208	165	158	187	124	153	144	170	111	126	152	115	718		591		504
Profit	$160	$118	$111	$141	$99	$109	$104	$120	$95	$93	$107	$83	$530	[1]	$432	[1]	$378	[1]
[1]	Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.