Caterpillar Financial Services 10-Q 1 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information Document	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Aug. 01, 2014
Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000764764	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Non-accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	1

Consolidated_Statements_of_Pro

Consolidated Statements of Profit (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Revenues:	'		'		'		'
Retail finance	$345		$352		$682		$699
Operating lease	259		229		521		449
Wholesale finance	83		80		156		157
Other, net	41		33		82		69
Total revenues	728		694		1,441		1,374
Expenses:	'		'		'		'
Interest	155		187		317		378
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	213		183		429		358
General, operating and administrative	112		108		213		211
Provision for credit losses	35		31		68		47
Other	7		5		15		10
Total expenses	522		514		1,042		1,004
Other income (expense)	0		-22		-5		-25
Profit before income taxes	206		158		394		345
Provision for income taxes	58		44		107		87
Profit of consolidated companies	148		114		287		258
Less: Profit attributable to noncontrolling interests	2		3		5		6
Profit	$146	[1]	$111	[1]	$282	[1]	$252	[1]
[1]	Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	$148	$114	$287	$258
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation, net of tax (expense)/benefit	32	-61	36	-165
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax (expense)/benefit	-2	2	-4	2
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax (expense)/benefit	1	1	2	2
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	31	-58	34	-161
Comprehensive income (loss)	179	56	321	97
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	2	5	4	8
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation	$177	$51	$317	$89

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation, tax	($9)	$21	($9)	($9)
Derivative financial instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gains (losses) deferred, tax	1	-1	1	-1
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, tax	$0	($1)	$0	($1)

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$1,192	$1,320
Finance receivables	'	'
Retail notes receivable	11,316	10,863
Wholesale notes receivable	4,556	4,153
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Retail	15,112	14,582
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Wholesale	451	480
Total gross finance receivables	31,435	30,078
Less: Unearned income	-955	-976
Less: Allowance for credit losses	-387	-378
Total net finance receivables	30,093	28,724
Notes receivable from Caterpillar	329	345
Equipment on operating leases, less accumulated depreciation	3,628	3,530
Deferred and refundable income taxes	129	160
Other assets	1,116	1,059
Total assets	36,487	35,138
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:	'	'
Payable to dealers and others	124	118
Payable to Caterpillar - other	69	96
Accrued expenses	189	251
Income taxes payable	145	52
Payable to Caterpillar - borrowings	1,124	1,118
Short-term borrowings	5,534	3,663
Current maturities of long-term debt	6,873	6,592
Long-term debt	17,812	18,720
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities	485	517
Total liabilities	32,355	31,127
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 7 and 9)	'	'
Common stock - $1 par value Authorized: 2,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: one share (at paid-in amount)	745	745
Additional paid-in capital	2	2
Retained earnings	3,106	3,024
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	152	117
Noncontrolling interests	127	123
Total stockholder's equity	4,132	4,011
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	$36,487	$35,138

Consolidated_Statements_of_Fin1

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parentheticals) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholdersb Equity:	'	'
Common stock - par value	$1	$1
Common stock - authorized	2,000	2,000
Common stock - issued	1	1
Common stock - outstanding	1	1

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cha

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity (USD $)	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	Noncontrolling interests
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$3,723	$745	$2	$2,694	$176	$106
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	258	'	'	252	'	6
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-100	'	'	-100	'	'
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	-165	'	'	'	-167	2
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	4	'	'	'	4	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2013	3,720	745	2	2,846	13	114
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	4,011	745	2	3,024	117	123
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	287	'	'	282	'	5
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-200	'	'	-200	'	'
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	36	'	'	'	37	-1
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	-2	'	'	'	-2	'
Balance at Jun. 30, 2014	$4,132	$745	$2	$3,106	$152	$127

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'
Profit of consolidated companies	$287	$258
Adjustments for non-cash items:	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	436	368
Amortization of receivables purchase discount	-123	-120
Provision for credit losses	68	47
Gain on sales of receivables	-4	-1
Other, net	6	33
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'
Receivables from others	-1	-18
Other receivables/payables with Caterpillar	-22	-10
Payable to dealers and others	-42	-26
Accrued interest payable	-66	-25
Accrued expenses and other liabilities, net	-13	-46
Income taxes payable	130	-7
Payments on interest rate swaps	-1	-2
Net cash provided by operating activities	655	451
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures for equipment on operating leases and other capital expenditures	-779	-771
Proceeds from disposals of equipment	386	312
Additions to finance receivables	-7,223	-6,917
Collections of finance receivables	5,995	5,969
Net changes in Caterpillar purchased receivables	-109	-63
Proceeds from sales of receivables	107	90
Net change in variable lending to Caterpillar	0	32
Additions to other notes receivable with Caterpillar	0	-22
Collections on other notes receivable with Caterpillar	16	13
Restricted cash and cash equivalents activity, net	-44	-23
Other, net	-9	-7
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities	-1,660	-1,387
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)	4,961	5,067
Payments on debt issued (original maturities greater than three months)	-5,574	-5,300
Short-term borrowings, net (original maturities three months or less)	1,740	1,216
Dividend paid to Caterpillar	-200	-100
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	927	883
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-50	-23
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-128	-76
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	1,320	2,080
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$1,192	$2,004

Basis_of_Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of (a) the consolidated profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, (b) the consolidated comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, (c) the consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, (d) the consolidated changes in stockholder's equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 and (e) the consolidated cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts.  The most significant estimates include those related to the residual values for leased assets, our Allowance for credit losses and the income tax reserve.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.
	Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The December 31, 2013 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP.
	We consolidate all variable-interest entities (VIEs) where we are the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a VIE is the party that has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the performance of the entity and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity. Please refer to Note 7 for more information.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Balance at March 31, 2013	$	80			$	(7	)		$	73
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(63		)		2				(61		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				1				1
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(63		)		3				(60		)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	17			$	(4	)		$	13
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	127			$	(6	)		$	121
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	32				(2		)		30
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				1				1
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	32				(1		)		31
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	159			$	(7	)		$	152
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)		$	176
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(167		)		2				(165		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				2				2
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(167		)		4				(163		)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	17			$	(4	)		$	13
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	122			$	(5	)		$	117
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	37				(4		)		33
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				2				2
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	37				(2		)		35
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	159			$	(7	)		$	152
	The effect of the reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)			Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		Classification of		2014				2013				2014			2013
		income (expense)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	—			$	—			$	—		$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		(1		)		(2		)		(2		)	(3		)
	Reclassifications before tax			(1		)		(2		)		(2		)	(3		)
	Tax (provision) benefit			—				1				—			1
	Total reclassifications from Accumulated			$	(1	)		$	(1	)		$	(2	)	$	(2	)
	other comprehensive income/(loss)

New_Accounting_Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	Joint and several liability arrangements – In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (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 was effective January 1, 2014, with retrospective application required. The guidance did not 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. The guidance was effective January 1, 2014. The guidance did not 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 was effective January 1, 2014. The guidance did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
	Reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity – In April 2014, the FASB issued accounting guidance for determining which disposals can be presented as discontinued operations and modifies related disclosure requirements. The guidance defines a discontinued operation as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. This guidance is effective January 1, 2015. We do not expect the adoption to have a material impact on our financial statements.
	Revenue recognition – In May 2014, the FASB issued new revenue recognition guidance to provide a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. Under the new guidance, an entity will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers at an amount that the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. A five step model has been introduced for an entity to apply when recognizing revenue. The new guidance also includes enhanced disclosure requirements and is effective January 1, 2017. Entities have the option to apply the new guidance under a retrospective approach to each prior reporting period presented, or a modified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially applying the new guidance recognized at the date of initial application within the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder's Equity. We are in the process of evaluating the application and implementation of the new guidance.

Financing_Activities

Financing Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Financing Activities	'
	Financing Activities
	A. Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
	We apply a systematic methodology to determine the Allowance for credit losses for finance receivables. Based upon our analysis of credit losses and risk factors, our portfolio segments are as follows:
	•	Customer - Finance receivables with retail customers.
	•	Dealer - Finance receivables with Caterpillar dealers.
	•	Caterpillar Purchased Receivables - Trade receivables purchased from Caterpillar entities.
	We further evaluate our portfolio segments by the class of finance receivables, which is defined as a level of information (below a portfolio segment) in which the finance receivables have the same initial measurement attribute and a similar method for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Typically, our finance receivables within a geographic area have similar credit risk profiles and methods for assessing and monitoring credit risk. Our classes, which align with management reporting for credit losses, are as follows:
	•	North America - Finance receivables originated in the United States or Canada.
	•	Europe - Finance receivables originated in Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
	•	Asia/Pacific - Finance receivables originated in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
	•	Mining - Finance receivables related to large mining customers worldwide.
	•	Latin America - Finance receivables originated in Central and South American countries and Mexico.
	•	Caterpillar Power Finance - Finance receivables related to marine vessels with Caterpillar engines worldwide and Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems and non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems worldwide.
	Impaired loans and finance leases
	For all classes, a loan or finance lease is considered impaired, based on current information and events, if it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan or finance lease. Loans and finance leases reviewed for impairment include loans and finance leases that are past due, non-performing or in bankruptcy. Recognition of income is suspended and the loan or finance lease is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future income is not probable (generally after 120 days past due except in locations where local regulatory requirements dictate a different method, or instances in which relevant information is known that warrants placing the loan or finance lease on non-accrual status). Accrual is resumed and previously suspended income is recognized, when the loan or finance lease becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed. Cash receipts on impaired loans or finance leases are recorded against the receivable and then to any unrecognized income.
	There were no impaired loans or finance leases as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, for the Dealer and Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments. The average recorded investment for impaired loans and finance leases for the Dealer and Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments was zero for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Individually impaired loans and finance leases for the Customer portfolio segment were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		As of June 30, 2014											As of December 31, 2013
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With	Recorded				Unpaid			Related				Recorded				Unpaid				Related
	No Allowance Recorded	Investment				Principal			Allowance				Investment				Principal				Allowance
						Balance											Balance
	Customer
	North America	$	20			$	20		$	—			$	23			$	22			$	—
	Europe	46				46			—				48				47				—
	Asia/Pacific	1				1			—				7				7				—
	Mining	42				42			—				134				134				—
	Latin America	38				38			—				11				11				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	150				149			—				223				222				—
	Total	$	297			$	296		$	—			$	446			$	443			$	—
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With
	An Allowance Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	15			$	15		$	7			$	13			$	13			$	4
	Europe	14				14			5				20				19				7
	Asia/Pacific	17				17			4				17				17				2
	Mining	114				114			11				—				—				—
	Latin America	10				10			3				23				23				6
	Caterpillar Power Finance	89				88			24				110				106				51
	Total	$	259			$	258		$	54			$	183			$	178			$	70
	Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	35			$	35		$	7			$	36			$	35			$	4
	Europe	60				60			5				68				66				7
	Asia/Pacific	18				18			4				24				24				2
	Mining	156				156			11				134				134				—
	Latin America	48				48			3				34				34				6
	Caterpillar Power Finance	239				237			24				333				328				51
	Total	$	556			$	554		$	54			$	629			$	621			$	70
	(Millions of dollars)
		Three Months Ended							Three Months Ended
		30-Jun-14							30-Jun-13
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
	Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
		Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
	Customer
	North America	$	22			$	—		$	28			$	2
	Europe	47				—			45				—
	Asia/Pacific	4				—			5				—
	Mining	87				1			4				—
	Latin America	37				—			9				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	162				1			287				1
	Total	$	359			$	2		$	378			$	3
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America	$	13			$	—		$	17			$	—
Europe	16				—			21				—
Asia/Pacific	14				1			16				—
Mining	73				2			2				—
Latin America	17				—			41				—
Caterpillar Power Finance	63				—			151				—
Total	$	196			$	3		$	248			$	—
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
Customer
North America	$	35			$	—		$	45			$	2
Europe	63				—			66				—
Asia/Pacific	18				1			21				—
Mining	160				3			6				—
Latin America	54				—			50				—
Caterpillar Power Finance	225				1			438				1
Total	$	555			$	5		$	626			$	3
(Millions of dollars)
	Six Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	30-Jun-14							30-Jun-13
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
	Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
Customer
North America	$	23			$	1		$	28			$	3
Europe	47				—			45				—
Asia/Pacific	5				—			5				—
Mining	107				3			3				—
Latin America	26				—			9				—
Caterpillar Power Finance	188				3			286				1
Total	$	396			$	7		$	376			$	4
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America	$	11			$	—		$	20			$	—
Europe	18				—			24				1
Asia/Pacific	15				1			17				1
Mining	51				2			1				—
Latin America	20				—			38				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	75				1			139				—
Total	$	190			$	4		$	239			$	3
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
Customer
North America	$	34			$	1		$	48			$	3
Europe	65				—			69				1
Asia/Pacific	20				1			22				1
Mining	158				5			4				—
Latin America	46				—			47				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	263				4			425				1
Total	$	586			$	11		$	615			$	7
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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no loans or finance leases on non-accrual status for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments.
The investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
	June 30,				December 31,
	2014				2013
Customer
North America	$	27			$	26
Europe	30				28
Asia/Pacific	80				50
Mining	26				23
Latin America	192				179
Caterpillar Power Finance	118				119
Total	$	473			$	425
Aging related to loans and finance leases was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
	June 30, 2014
	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	$	34			$	9		$	31			$	74			$	6,926			$	7,000	$	5
Europe	45				25			35				105				2,860				2,965		10
Asia/Pacific	67				33			94				194				3,195				3,389		16
Mining	4				—			12				16				2,119				2,135		—
Latin America	68				46			164				278				2,692				2,970		2
Caterpillar Power Finance	13				—			130				143				3,045				3,188		17
Dealer
North America	—				—			—				—				3,352				3,352		—
Europe	—				—			—				—				539				539		—
Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				696				696		—
Mining	—				—			—				—				4				4		—
Latin America	—				—			—				—				880				880		—
Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
North America	22				9			3				34				1,928				1,962		3
Europe	3				1			—				4				501				505		—
Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				400				400		—
Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
Latin America	—				—			—				—				487				487		—
Caterpillar Power Finance	1				1			—				2				6				8		—
Total	$	257			$	124		$	469			$	850			$	29,630			$	30,480	$	53
(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
Allowance for credit losses
An analysis of the Allowance for credit losses was as follows:
(Millions of dollars)
	June 30, 2014
Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
								Purchased
								Receivables
Balance at beginning of year	$	365			$	10		$	3			$	378
Receivables written off	(83		)		—			—				(83		)
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	26				—			—				26
Provision for credit losses	67				—			—				67
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(2		)		—			—				(2		)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1				—			—				1
Balance at end of period	$	374			$	10		$	3			$	387
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	54			$	—		$	—			$	54
Collectively evaluated for impairment	320				10			3				333
Ending Balance	$	374			$	10		$	3			$	387
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
Individually evaluated for impairment	$	556			$	—		$	—			$	556
Collectively evaluated for impairment	21,091				5,471			3,362				29,924
Ending Balance	$	21,647			$	5,471		$	3,362			$	30,480
(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
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)
	June 30, 2014
	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
								Purchased
								Receivables
Performing
North America	$	6,973			$	3,352		$	1,962			$	12,287
Europe	2,935				539			505				3,979
Asia/Pacific	3,309				696			400				4,405
Mining	2,109				4			—				2,113
Latin America	2,778				880			487				4,145
Caterpillar Power Finance	3,070				—			8				3,078
Total Performing	$	21,174			$	5,471		$	3,362			$	30,007
Non-Performing
North America	$	27			$	—		$	—			$	27
Europe	30				—			—				30
Asia/Pacific	80				—			—				80
Mining	26				—			—				26
Latin America	192				—			—				192
Caterpillar Power Finance	118				—			—				118
Total Non-Performing	$	473			$	—		$	—			$	473
Total Performing and Non-Performing
North America	$	7,000			$	3,352		$	1,962			$	12,314
Europe	2,965				539			505				4,009
Asia/Pacific	3,389				696			400				4,485
Mining	2,135				4			—				2,139
Latin America	2,970				880			487				4,337
Caterpillar Power Finance	3,188				—			8				3,196
Total	$	21,647			$	5,471		$	3,362			$	30,480
(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
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, extended skip payment periods and reduction of principal and/or accrued interest.
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 three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 for the Dealer or Caterpillar Purchased Receivables portfolio segments.
Loans and finance lease receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended										Three Months Ended
	30-Jun-14										30-Jun-13
	Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
	Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
				Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
				Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
Customer
North America	1			$	—		$	—			22			$	2			$	3
Europe	5			2			2				8			1				1
Mining	1			32			23				—			—				—
Latin America	1			—			—				6			1				1
Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	5			35			34				—			—				—
Total(2)	13			$	69		$	59			36			$	4			$	5
	Six Months Ended										Six Months Ended
	30-Jun-14										30-Jun-13
	Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
	Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
				Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
				Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
Customer
North America	4			$	2		$	2			32			$	4			$	5
Europe	8			7			7				8			1				1
Mining	2			43			33				—			—				—
Latin America	2			29			28				6			1				1
Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	6			36			35				4			36				37
Total(2)	22			$	117		$	105			50			$	42			$	44
(1) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no additional funds subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, $7 million and $12 million, respectively, of additional funds were subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR. The $7 and $12 million of additional funds are not reflected in the table above as no incremental modifications have been made with the borrower during the periods presented. At June 30, 2014, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to a borrower whose terms have been modified in a TDR were $2 million.
(2) Modifications include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates, extended skip payment periods and reduction of principal and/or accrued interest.
TDRs in the Customer portfolio segment with a payment default during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
	30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
	Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
	Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
				Investment						Investment
Customer
North America	—			$	—		5			$	1
Total	—			$	—		5			$	1
	Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
	30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
	Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
	Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
				Investment						Investment
Customer
North America	7			$	1		13			$	3
Europe	7			1			—			—
Caterpillar Power Finance	—			—			2			3
Total	14			$	2		15			$	6
B.	Transfers of Receivables
Certain finance receivables and equipment on operating leases are sold to third parties with limited or no recourse to us to mitigate the concentration of credit risk with certain customers and are generally accounted for as sales. We typically maintain servicing responsibilities for these third-party assets, which totaled $308 million and $322 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Because we do not receive a servicing fee for these assets, a servicing liability is recorded. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, these liabilities were $1 million and $2 million, respectively. These assets are not available to pay our creditors.
C.	Purchases of Trade Receivables from Caterpillar Entities
We purchase trade receivables from Caterpillar entities at a discount. The discount is an estimate of the amount of financing revenue that would be earned at a market rate on these trade receivables over their expected life. The discount is amortized into revenue on an effective yield basis over the life of the receivables and recognized as Wholesale finance revenue. Amortized discounts for the trade receivables were $65 million and $62 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $123 million and $120 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, collection of the discount is included in investing activities as the receivables are collected.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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, option and 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 our Board of Directors and 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 June 30, 2014, $4 million of deferred net losses, net of tax, included in equity (AOCI in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position), related to our floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps, are expected to be reclassified to Interest expense over the next twelve months.  The actual amount recorded in Interest expense will vary based on interest rates at the time the hedged transactions impact earnings.
	We have, at certain times, liquidated fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps that resulted in deferred gains at the time of liquidation.  The deferred gains associated with these interest rate swaps are included in Long-term debt in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and are being amortized to Interest expense over the remaining term of the previously designated hedged item.
	The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
				Asset (Liability) Fair Value
		Consolidated Statements of		June 30,			December 31,
		Financial Position Location		2014			2013
	Designated derivatives
	Interest rate contracts	Other assets		$	101		$	122
	Interest rate contracts	Accrued expenses		(8		)	(6		)
				$	93		$	116
	Undesignated derivatives
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other assets		$	4		$	7
	Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued expenses		(5		)	(4		)
	Cross currency contracts	Other assets		5			9
				$	4		$	12
	The total notional amounts of the derivative instruments were $5.97 billion and $6.74 billion as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The notional amounts of the derivative financial instruments do not represent amounts exchanged by the parties. The amounts exchanged by the parties are calculated by reference to the notional amounts and by other terms of the derivatives, such as foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2013, net of tax of $3	$	(5	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $1	(4		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $0	2
	Balance as of June 30, 2014, net of tax of $4	$	(7	)
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $(1)	2
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1	2
	Balance as of June 30, 2013, net of tax of $2	$	(4	)
	The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	Fair Value Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
				30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains			Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)
				on			on			on			on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives			Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(6	)	$	8		$	(49	)	$	50
				Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
				30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains			Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)
				on			on			on			on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives			Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(19	)	$	23		$	(78	)	$	80
	Cash Flow Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(1	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
			$	(1	)	$	—
			Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
			to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
			(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(2	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
			$	(2	)	$	—
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
			to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
			(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(2	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
			$	(2	)	$	—
			Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
			to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
			(Effective Portion)
Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(3	)	$	—
Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
			$	(3	)	$	—
The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
Undesignated Derivatives
(Millions of dollars)			Three Months Ended June 30,
	Classification		2014			2013
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(9	)	$	5
Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		(3		)	11
			$	(12	)	$	16
			Six Months Ended June 30,
	Classification		2014			2013
Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(10	)	$	(6	)
Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		(7		)	7
			$	(17	)	$	1
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 June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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 was as follows:
Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
(Millions of dollars)
			June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
Derivative Assets
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets			$	110		$	138
Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
Net Amount of Assets(1)			110			138
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Financial Instruments			(8		)	(9		)
Cash Collateral Received			—			—
Net Amount			$	102		$	129
Derivative Liabilities
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities			$	(13	)	$	(10	)
Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
Net Amount of Liabilities(1)			(13		)	(10		)
Gross Amounts Not Offset
Financial Instruments			8			9
Cash Collateral Pledged			—			—
Net Amount			$	(5	)	$	(1	)
(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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 7 for additional information) and other miscellaneous items.
	•	Timing - Timing differences in the recognition of costs between operating segment reporting and consolidated external reporting.
	•	Methodology - Methodology differences between our operating segment reporting and our consolidated external reporting are as follows:
	◦	Segment assets include off-balance sheet managed assets for which we typically maintain servicing responsibilities.
	◦	The impact of the difference between the actual leverage and the segment leverage ratios is included as a methodology difference.
	◦	Interest expense includes realized forward points on foreign currency forward contracts, with the mark-to-market elements of the forward exchange contracts included as a methodology difference.
	◦	The profit attributable to noncontrolling interests is considered a component of segment profit.
	As noted above, the operating segment information is presented on a management-reporting basis. Unlike financial reporting, there is no authoritative guidance for management reporting equivalent to U.S. GAAP.
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the three months ended June 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			June 30,
											others		losses			2014
	2014
	North America	$	265		$	90		$	55		$	87	$	6		$	13,248		$	348
	Europe and CPF	123			34			23			25		10			8,253			33
	Asia/Pacific	95			29			30			6		12			5,284			7
	Latin America	112			38			32			26		(1		)	4,993			25
	Mining	123			23			16			68		8			3,440			95
	Total Segments	718			214			156			212		35			35,218			508
	Unallocated	17			(21		)	11			1		3			1,664			1
	Timing	(7		)	—			—			—		(3		)	26			1
	Methodology	—			13			(12		)	—		—			(197		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(224		)	—
	Total	$	728		$	206		$	155		$	213	$	35		$	36,487		$	510
	2013	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2013
	North America	$	236		$	74		$	66		$	71	$	(2	)	$	12,158		$	207
	Europe and CPF	120			30			26			20		17			8,068			69
	Asia/Pacific	103			45			33			6		2			5,272			13
	Latin America	105			32			37			22		1			4,953			60
	Mining	117			24			21			64		3			3,441			101
	Total Segments	681			205			183			183		21			33,892			450
	Unallocated	20			(20		)	15			—		(1		)	1,595			—
	Timing	(7		)	(39		)	—			—		11			68			1
	Methodology	—			12			(11		)	—		—			(190		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(227		)	—
	Total	$	694		$	158		$	187		$	183	$	31		$	35,138		$	451
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the six months ended June 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			June 30,
											others		losses			2014
	2014
	North America	$	512		$	167		$	115		$	167	$	9		$	13,248		$	478
	Europe and CPF	253			75			47			51		19			8,253			64
	Asia/Pacific	187			68			58			12		18			5,284			17
	Latin America	217			67			64			53		—			4,993			60
	Mining	248			33			34			145		21			3,440			158
	Total Segments	1,417			410			318			428		67			35,218			777
Unallocated	38			(34		)	23			1		3			1,664			1
Timing	(14		)	(2		)	—			—		(2		)	26			1
Methodology	—			20			(24		)	—		—			(197		)	—
Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(224		)	—
Total	$	1,441		$	394		$	317		$	429	$	68		$	36,487		$	779
2013	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
				Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
										leased to		credit			December 31,
										others		losses			2013
North America	$	461		$	138		$	131		$	141	$	(3	)	$	12,158		$	315
Europe and CPF	242			67			54			39		26			8,068			100
Asia/Pacific	209			91			68			13		4			5,272			24
Latin America	211			60			73			42		9			4,953			124
Mining	227			38			41			122		14			3,441			206
Total Segments	1,350			394			367			357		50			33,892			769
Unallocated	37			(36		)	30			1		(2		)	1,595			1
Timing	(13		)	(30		)	—			—		(1		)	68			1
Methodology	—			17			(19		)	—		—			(190		)	—
Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(227		)	—
Total	$	1,374		$	345		$	378		$	358	$	47		$	35,138		$	771

Guarantees

Guarantees	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Guarantees [Abstract]	'
Guarantees	'
	Guarantees
	We provide loan guarantees to third-party lenders for financing associated with machinery purchased by customers.  These guarantees have varying terms and are secured by the machinery being financed.  In addition, we participate in standby letters of credit issued to third parties on behalf of our customers.  These standby letters of credit have varying terms and beneficiaries and are secured by customer assets.
	No significant loss has been experienced or is anticipated under any of these guarantees.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the related liability was $1 million. 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 $52 million and $55 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	We provide guarantees to repurchase certain loans of Caterpillar dealers from a special purpose corporation (SPC) that qualifies as a VIE (see Note 1 for additional information regarding the accounting guidance on the consolidation of VIEs).  The purpose of the SPC is to provide short-term working capital loans to Caterpillar dealers.  This SPC issues commercial paper and uses the proceeds to fund its loan program.  We have a loan purchase agreement with the SPC that obligates us to purchase certain loans that are not paid at maturity.  We receive a fee for providing this guarantee, which provides a source of liquidity for the SPC.  We are the primary beneficiary of the SPC as our guarantees result in us having both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the SPC's economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses and therefore we have consolidated the financial statements of the SPC.  As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the SPC’s assets of $1.18 billion and $1.01 billion, 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 $1.18 billion and $1.01 billion, respectively, are primarily comprised of commercial paper, which is included in Short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.  The assets of the SPC are not available to pay our creditors. We may be obligated to perform under the guarantee if the SPC experiences losses. No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under this loan purchase agreement.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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)
		June 30, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
											at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net	$	—		$	97		$	—		$	97
	Total Assets	$	—		$	97		$	—		$	97
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
		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
	Below are roll-forwards of liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. 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, 2013	$	1
	Issuance of guarantees	—
	Expiration of guarantees	—
	Balance as of June 30, 2014	$	1
	(Millions of dollars)	Guarantees
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(2		)
	Balance as of June 30, 2013	$	2
	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 $179 million and $81 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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)	June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Fair Value	Reference
		Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Levels
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,192		$	1,192		$	1,320		$	1,320		1
	Foreign currency contracts:
	In a receivable position	$	4		$	4		$	7		$	7		2	Note 5
	In a payable position	$	(5	)	$	(5	)	$	(4	)	$	(4	)	2	Note 5
	Cross currency contracts
	In a receivable position	$	5		$	5		$	9		$	9		2	Note 5
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(1))	$	21,759		$	21,457		$	20,667		$	20,469		2	Note 4
Restricted cash and cash equivalents(2)	$	61		$	61		$	17		$	17		1
Short-term borrowings	$	(5,534	)	$	(5,534	)	$	(3,663	)	$	(3,663	)	1
Long-term debt	$	(24,685	)	$	(25,327	)	$	(25,312	)	$	(25,849	)	2
Interest rate swaps:
In a net receivable position	$	101		$	101		$	122		$	122		2	Note 5
In a net payable position	$	(8	)	$	(8	)	$	(6	)	$	(6	)	2	Note 5
Guarantees	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	3	Note 7
(1)As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, represents finance leases with a net carrying value of $8.33 billion and $8.06 billion, respectively.
(2) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Contingencies	'
	Contingencies
	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	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Provision for income taxes reflects an estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent for the second quarters of both 2014 and 2013. The 2013 estimated annual tax rate of 27 percent excludes a benefit of $7 million, reflecting the impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act.

Critical_Accounting_Policies_P

Critical Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	'
	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
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Balance at March 31, 2013	$	80			$	(7	)		$	73
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(63		)		2				(61		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				1				1
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(63		)		3				(60		)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	17			$	(4	)		$	13
	Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	127			$	(6	)		$	121
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	32				(2		)		30
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				1				1
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	32				(1		)		31
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	159			$	(7	)		$	152
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	184			$	(8	)		$	176
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	(167		)		2				(165		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				2				2
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(167		)		4				(163		)
	Balance at June 30, 2013	$	17			$	(4	)		$	13
	Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	122			$	(5	)		$	117
	Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	37				(4		)		33
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	—				2				2
	Other comprehensive income/(loss)	37				(2		)		35
	Balance at June 30, 2014	$	159			$	(7	)		$	152
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	'
	The effect of the reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)			Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		Classification of		2014				2013				2014			2013
		income (expense)
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	—			$	—			$	—		$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		(1		)		(2		)		(2		)	(3		)
	Reclassifications before tax			(1		)		(2		)		(2		)	(3		)
	Tax (provision) benefit			—				1				—			1
	Total reclassifications from Accumulated			$	(1	)		$	(1	)		$	(2	)	$	(2	)
	other comprehensive income/(loss)

Financing_Activities_Tables

Financing Activities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Impaired loans and finance leases	'
	Individually impaired loans and finance leases for the Customer portfolio segment were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		As of June 30, 2014											As of December 31, 2013
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With	Recorded				Unpaid			Related				Recorded				Unpaid				Related
	No Allowance Recorded	Investment				Principal			Allowance				Investment				Principal				Allowance
						Balance											Balance
	Customer
	North America	$	20			$	20		$	—			$	23			$	22			$	—
	Europe	46				46			—				48				47				—
	Asia/Pacific	1				1			—				7				7				—
	Mining	42				42			—				134				134				—
	Latin America	38				38			—				11				11				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	150				149			—				223				222				—
	Total	$	297			$	296		$	—			$	446			$	443			$	—
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With
	An Allowance Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	15			$	15		$	7			$	13			$	13			$	4
	Europe	14				14			5				20				19				7
	Asia/Pacific	17				17			4				17				17				2
	Mining	114				114			11				—				—				—
	Latin America	10				10			3				23				23				6
	Caterpillar Power Finance	89				88			24				110				106				51
	Total	$	259			$	258		$	54			$	183			$	178			$	70
	Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	35			$	35		$	7			$	36			$	35			$	4
	Europe	60				60			5				68				66				7
	Asia/Pacific	18				18			4				24				24				2
	Mining	156				156			11				134				134				—
	Latin America	48				48			3				34				34				6
	Caterpillar Power Finance	239				237			24				333				328				51
	Total	$	556			$	554		$	54			$	629			$	621			$	70
	(Millions of dollars)
		Three Months Ended							Three Months Ended
		30-Jun-14							30-Jun-13
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
	Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
		Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
	Customer
	North America	$	22			$	—		$	28			$	2
	Europe	47				—			45				—
	Asia/Pacific	4				—			5				—
	Mining	87				1			4				—
	Latin America	37				—			9				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	162				1			287				1
	Total	$	359			$	2		$	378			$	3
	Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
	Recorded
	Customer
	North America	$	13			$	—		$	17			$	—
	Europe	16				—			21				—
	Asia/Pacific	14				1			16				—
	Mining	73				2			2				—
	Latin America	17				—			41				—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	63				—			151				—
	Total	$	196			$	3		$	248			$	—
	Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
	Customer
	North America	$	35			$	—		$	45			$	2
	Europe	63				—			66				—
	Asia/Pacific	18				1			21				—
	Mining	160				3			6				—
Latin America	54				—			50				—
Caterpillar Power Finance	225				1			438				1
Total	$	555			$	5		$	626			$	3
(Millions of dollars)
	Six Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	30-Jun-14							30-Jun-13
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With No Allowance	Average				Interest			Average				Interest
Recorded	Recorded				Income			Recorded				Income
	Investment				Recognized			Investment				Recognized
Customer
North America	$	23			$	1		$	28			$	3
Europe	47				—			45				—
Asia/Pacific	5				—			5				—
Mining	107				3			3				—
Latin America	26				—			9				—
Caterpillar Power Finance	188				3			286				1
Total	$	396			$	7		$	376			$	4
Impaired Loans and Finance Leases With An Allowance
Recorded
Customer
North America	$	11			$	—		$	20			$	—
Europe	18				—			24				1
Asia/Pacific	15				1			17				1
Mining	51				2			1				—
Latin America	20				—			38				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	75				1			139				—
Total	$	190			$	4		$	239			$	3
Total Impaired Loans and Finance Leases
Customer
North America	$	34			$	1		$	48			$	3
Europe	65				—			69				1
Asia/Pacific	20				1			22				1
Mining	158				5			4				—
Latin America	46				—			47				1
Caterpillar Power Finance	263				4			425				1
Total	$	586			$	11		$	615			$	7
Investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	'
	The investment in customer loans and finance leases on non-accrual status was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		June 30,				December 31,
		2014				2013
	Customer
	North America	$	27			$	26
	Europe	30				28
	Asia/Pacific	80				50
	Mining	26				23
	Latin America	192				179
	Caterpillar Power Finance	118				119
	Total	$	473			$	425
Aging related to loans and finance leases	'
	Aging related to loans and finance leases was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		June 30, 2014
		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	$	34			$	9		$	31			$	74			$	6,926			$	7,000	$	5
	Europe	45				25			35				105				2,860				2,965		10
	Asia/Pacific	67				33			94				194				3,195				3,389		16
	Mining	4				—			12				16				2,119				2,135		—
	Latin America	68				46			164				278				2,692				2,970		2
	Caterpillar Power Finance	13				—			130				143				3,045				3,188		17
	Dealer
	North America	—				—			—				—				3,352				3,352		—
	Europe	—				—			—				—				539				539		—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				696				696		—
	Mining	—				—			—				—				4				4		—
	Latin America	—				—			—				—				880				880		—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
	Caterpillar Purchased Receivables
	North America	22				9			3				34				1,928				1,962		3
	Europe	3				1			—				4				501				505		—
	Asia/Pacific	—				—			—				—				400				400		—
	Mining	—				—			—				—				—				—		—
	Latin America	—				—			—				—				487				487		—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	1				1			—				2				6				8		—
	Total	$	257			$	124		$	469			$	850			$	29,630			$	30,480	$	53
	(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
Allowance for credit losses and recorded investment in finance receivables	'
	An analysis of the Allowance for credit losses was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
		June 30, 2014
	Allowance for Credit Losses:	Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
									Purchased
									Receivables
	Balance at beginning of year	$	365			$	10		$	3			$	378
	Receivables written off	(83		)		—			—				(83		)
	Recoveries on receivables previously written off	26				—			—				26
	Provision for credit losses	67				—			—				67
	Adjustment due to sale of receivables	(2		)		—			—				(2		)
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	1				—			—				1
	Balance at end of period	$	374			$	10		$	3			$	387
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	54			$	—		$	—			$	54
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	320				10			3				333
	Ending Balance	$	374			$	10		$	3			$	387
	Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables:
	Individually evaluated for impairment	$	556			$	—		$	—			$	556
	Collectively evaluated for impairment	21,091				5,471			3,362				29,924
	Ending Balance	$	21,647			$	5,471		$	3,362			$	30,480
	(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
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)
		June 30, 2014
		Customer				Dealer			Caterpillar				Total
									Purchased
									Receivables
	Performing
	North America	$	6,973			$	3,352		$	1,962			$	12,287
	Europe	2,935				539			505				3,979
	Asia/Pacific	3,309				696			400				4,405
	Mining	2,109				4			—				2,113
	Latin America	2,778				880			487				4,145
	Caterpillar Power Finance	3,070				—			8				3,078
	Total Performing	$	21,174			$	5,471		$	3,362			$	30,007
	Non-Performing
	North America	$	27			$	—		$	—			$	27
	Europe	30				—			—				30
	Asia/Pacific	80				—			—				80
	Mining	26				—			—				26
	Latin America	192				—			—				192
	Caterpillar Power Finance	118				—			—				118
	Total Non-Performing	$	473			$	—		$	—			$	473
	Total Performing and Non-Performing
	North America	$	7,000			$	3,352		$	1,962			$	12,314
	Europe	2,965				539			505				4,009
	Asia/Pacific	3,389				696			400				4,485
	Mining	2,135				4			—				2,139
	Latin America	2,970				880			487				4,337
	Caterpillar Power Finance	3,188				—			8				3,196
	Total	$	21,647			$	5,471		$	3,362			$	30,480
	(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
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'
	Loans and finance lease receivables in the Customer portfolio segment modified as TDRs were as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended										Three Months Ended
		30-Jun-14										30-Jun-13
		Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
					Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
	Customer
	North America	1			$	—		$	—			22			$	2			$	3
	Europe	5			2			2				8			1				1
	Mining	1			32			23				—			—				—
	Latin America	1			—			—				6			1				1
	Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	5			35			34				—			—				—
	Total(2)	13			$	69		$	59			36			$	4			$	5
		Six Months Ended										Six Months Ended
		30-Jun-14										30-Jun-13
		Number of			Pre-TDR			Post-TDR				Number of			Pre-TDR				Post-TDR
		Contracts			Outstanding			Outstanding				Contracts			Outstanding				Outstanding
					Recorded			Recorded							Recorded				Recorded
					Investment			Investment							Investment				Investment
	Customer
	North America	4			$	2		$	2			32			$	4			$	5
	Europe	8			7			7				8			1				1
	Mining	2			43			33				—			—				—
	Latin America	2			29			28				6			1				1
	Caterpillar Power Finance(1)	6			36			35				4			36				37
	Total(2)	22			$	117		$	105			50			$	42			$	44
	(1) During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, there were no additional funds subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, $7 million and $12 million, respectively, of additional funds were subsequently loaned to a borrower whose terms had been modified in a TDR. The $7 and $12 million of additional funds are not reflected in the table above as no incremental modifications have been made with the borrower during the periods presented. At June 30, 2014, remaining commitments to lend additional funds to a borrower whose terms have been modified in a TDR were $2 million.
	(2) Modifications include extended contract maturities, inclusion of interest only periods, below market interest rates, extended skip payment periods and reduction of principal and/or accrued interest.
TDR's with a payment default that had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'
	TDRs in the Customer portfolio segment with a payment default during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date, were as follows:
	(Dollars in millions)	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
		30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
		Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
					Investment						Investment
	Customer
	North America	—			$	—		5			$	1
	Total	—			$	—		5			$	1
		Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Number of			Post-TDR			Number of			Post-TDR
		Contracts			Recorded			Contracts			Recorded
					Investment						Investment
	Customer
	North America	7			$	1		13			$	3
	Europe	7			1			—			—
	Caterpillar Power Finance	—			—			2			3
	Total	14			$	2		15			$	6

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	'
	The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position were as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)
				Asset (Liability) Fair Value
		Consolidated Statements of		June 30,			December 31,
		Financial Position Location		2014			2013
	Designated derivatives
	Interest rate contracts	Other assets		$	101		$	122
	Interest rate contracts	Accrued expenses		(8		)	(6		)
				$	93		$	116
	Undesignated derivatives
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other assets		$	4		$	7
	Foreign exchange contracts	Accrued expenses		(5		)	(4		)
	Cross currency contracts	Other assets		5			9
				$	4		$	12
Deferred gains (losses) recorded in AOCI on the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity	'
	For the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2013, net of tax of $3	$	(5	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $1	(4		)
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $0	2
	Balance as of June 30, 2014, net of tax of $4	$	(7	)
	(Millions of dollars)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012, net of tax of $4	$	(8	)
	Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax of $(1)	2
	(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1	2
	Balance as of June 30, 2013, net of tax of $2	$	(4	)
Schedule of effect of derivatives designated as fair value hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Profit	'
	The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	Fair Value Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended
				30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains			Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)
				on			on			on			on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives			Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(6	)	$	8		$	(49	)	$	50
				Six Months Ended						Six Months Ended
				30-Jun-14						30-Jun-13
		Classification		Gains			Gains			Gains			Gains
				(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)			(Losses)
				on			on			on			on
				Derivatives			Borrowings			Derivatives			Borrowings
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(19	)	$	23		$	(78	)	$	80
Schedule of effect of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments in the Consolidated Statements of Profit	'
	Cash Flow Hedges
	(Millions of dollars)
				Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(1	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
				$	(1	)	$	—
				Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(2	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
				$	(2	)	$	—
				Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(2	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
				$	(2	)	$	—
				Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Classification		Reclassified from AOCI			Recognized in Earnings
				to Earnings			(Ineffective Portion)
				(Effective Portion)
	Interest rate contracts	Interest expense		$	(3	)	$	—
	Interest rate contracts	Other income (expense)		—			—
				$	(3	)	$	—
Schedule of effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit	'
	The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit was as follows:
	Undesignated Derivatives
	(Millions of dollars)			Three Months Ended June 30,
		Classification		2014			2013
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(9	)	$	5
	Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		(3		)	11
				$	(12	)	$	16
				Six Months Ended June 30,
		Classification		2014			2013
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other income (expense)		$	(10	)	$	(6	)
	Cross currency contracts	Other income (expense)		(7		)	7
				$	(17	)	$	1
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 was as follows:
	Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Liabilities
	(Millions of dollars)
				June 30,			December 31,
				2014			2013
	Derivative Assets
	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets			$	110		$	138
	Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
	Net Amount of Assets(1)			110			138
	Gross Amounts Not Offset
	Financial Instruments			(8		)	(9		)
	Cash Collateral Received			—			—
	Net Amount			$	102		$	129
	Derivative Liabilities
	Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities			$	(13	)	$	(10	)
	Gross Amounts Offset			—			—
	Net Amount of Liabilities(1)			(13		)	(10		)
	Gross Amounts Not Offset
	Financial Instruments			8			9
	Cash Collateral Pledged			—			—
	Net Amount			$	(5	)	$	(1	)
	(1) As presented in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the three months ended June 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			June 30,
											others		losses			2014
	2014
	North America	$	265		$	90		$	55		$	87	$	6		$	13,248		$	348
	Europe and CPF	123			34			23			25		10			8,253			33
	Asia/Pacific	95			29			30			6		12			5,284			7
	Latin America	112			38			32			26		(1		)	4,993			25
	Mining	123			23			16			68		8			3,440			95
	Total Segments	718			214			156			212		35			35,218			508
	Unallocated	17			(21		)	11			1		3			1,664			1
	Timing	(7		)	—			—			—		(3		)	26			1
	Methodology	—			13			(12		)	—		—			(197		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(224		)	—
	Total	$	728		$	206		$	155		$	213	$	35		$	36,487		$	510
	2013	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2013
	North America	$	236		$	74		$	66		$	71	$	(2	)	$	12,158		$	207
	Europe and CPF	120			30			26			20		17			8,068			69
	Asia/Pacific	103			45			33			6		2			5,272			13
	Latin America	105			32			37			22		1			4,953			60
	Mining	117			24			21			64		3			3,441			101
	Total Segments	681			205			183			183		21			33,892			450
	Unallocated	20			(20		)	15			—		(1		)	1,595			—
	Timing	(7		)	(39		)	—			—		11			68			1
	Methodology	—			12			(11		)	—		—			(190		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(227		)	—
	Total	$	694		$	158		$	187		$	183	$	31		$	35,138		$	451
	Supplemental segment data and reconciliations to consolidated external reporting for the six months ended June 30 was as follows:
	(Millions of dollars)	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			June 30,
											others		losses			2014
	2014
	North America	$	512		$	167		$	115		$	167	$	9		$	13,248		$	478
	Europe and CPF	253			75			47			51		19			8,253			64
	Asia/Pacific	187			68			58			12		18			5,284			17
	Latin America	217			67			64			53		—			4,993			60
	Mining	248			33			34			145		21			3,440			158
	Total Segments	1,417			410			318			428		67			35,218			777
	Unallocated	38			(34		)	23			1		3			1,664			1
	Timing	(14		)	(2		)	—			—		(2		)	26			1
	Methodology	—			20			(24		)	—		—			(197		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(224		)	—
	Total	$	1,441		$	394		$	317		$	429	$	68		$	36,487		$	779
	2013	Revenues			Segment			Interest			Depreciation		Provision			Segment			Capital
					Profit			Expense			on equipment		for			Assets at			expenditures
											leased to		credit			December 31,
											others		losses			2013
	North America	$	461		$	138		$	131		$	141	$	(3	)	$	12,158		$	315
	Europe and CPF	242			67			54			39		26			8,068			100
	Asia/Pacific	209			91			68			13		4			5,272			24
	Latin America	211			60			73			42		9			4,953			124
	Mining	227			38			41			122		14			3,441			206
	Total Segments	1,350			394			367			357		50			33,892			769
	Unallocated	37			(36		)	30			1		(2		)	1,595			1
	Timing	(13		)	(30		)	—			—		(1		)	68			1
	Methodology	—			17			(19		)	—		—			(190		)	—
	Inter-segment Eliminations	—			—			—			—		—			(227		)	—
Total	$	1,374		$	345		$	378		$	358	$	47		$	35,138		$	771

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
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)
		June 30, 2014
		Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total Assets/Liabilities,
											at Fair Value
	Assets
	Derivative financial instruments, net	$	—		$	97		$	—		$	97
	Total Assets	$	—		$	97		$	—		$	97
	Liabilities
	Guarantees	$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
	Total Liabilities	$	—		$	—		$	1		$	1
		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
Roll-forwards of liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs	'
	Below are roll-forwards of liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. 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, 2013	$	1
	Issuance of guarantees	—
	Expiration of guarantees	—
	Balance as of June 30, 2014	$	1
	(Millions of dollars)	Guarantees
	Balance as of December 31, 2012	$	2
	Issuance of guarantees	2
	Expiration of guarantees	(2		)
	Balance as of June 30, 2013	$	2
Fair values of financial instruments	'
	Please refer to the table below for the fair values of our financial instruments.
	(Millions of dollars)	June 30, 2014						December 31, 2013
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair			Fair Value	Reference
		Amount			Value			Amount			Value			Levels
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,192		$	1,192		$	1,320		$	1,320		1
	Foreign currency contracts:
	In a receivable position	$	4		$	4		$	7		$	7		2	Note 5
	In a payable position	$	(5	)	$	(5	)	$	(4	)	$	(4	)	2	Note 5
	Cross currency contracts
	In a receivable position	$	5		$	5		$	9		$	9		2	Note 5
	Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases(1))	$	21,759		$	21,457		$	20,667		$	20,469		2	Note 4
	Restricted cash and cash equivalents(2)	$	61		$	61		$	17		$	17		1
	Short-term borrowings	$	(5,534	)	$	(5,534	)	$	(3,663	)	$	(3,663	)	1
	Long-term debt	$	(24,685	)	$	(25,327	)	$	(25,312	)	$	(25,849	)	2
	Interest rate swaps:
	In a net receivable position	$	101		$	101		$	122		$	122		2	Note 5
	In a net payable position	$	(8	)	$	(8	)	$	(6	)	$	(6	)	2	Note 5
	Guarantees	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	3	Note 7
	(1)As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, represents finance leases with a net carrying value of $8.33 billion and $8.06 billion, respectively.
	(2) Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$121	$73	$117	$176
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	30	-61	33	-165
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	1	1	2	2
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	31	-60	35	-163
Balance at end of period	152	13	152	13
Foreign currency translation	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	127	80	122	184
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	32	-63	37	-167
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	0	0	0	0
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	32	-63	37	-167
Balance at end of period	159	17	159	17
Derivative financial instruments	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	-6	-7	-5	-8
Other comprehensive income/(loss) before reclassifications	-2	2	-4	2
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	1	1	2	2
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	-1	3	-2	4
Balance at end of period	($7)	($4)	($7)	($4)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Other income (expense)	$0		($22)		($5)		($25)
Interest	-155		-187		-317		-378
Tax (provision) benefit	-58		-44		-107		-87
Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	146	[1]	111	[1]	282	[1]	252	[1]
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments	'		'		'		'
Reclassifications before tax	-1		-2		-2		-3
Tax (provision) benefit	0		1		0		1
Total reclassifications from Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	-1		-1		-2		-2
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange contracts	'		'		'		'
Other income (expense)	0		0		0		0
Reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) | Derivative financial instruments | Interest rate contracts	'		'		'		'
Interest	($1)		($2)		($2)		($3)
[1]	Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.

Financing_Activities_Details

Financing Activities (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Customer	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	$297	'	$297	'	$446
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	296	'	296	'	443
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	259	'	259	'	183
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	258	'	258	'	178
Related Allowance	54	'	54	'	70
Recorded Investment, Total	556	'	556	'	629
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	554	'	554	'	621
Related Allowance, Total	54	'	54	'	70
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	359	378	396	376	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	2	3	7	4	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	196	248	190	239	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	3	0	4	3	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	555	626	586	615	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	5	3	11	7	'
Customer | North America	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	20	'	20	'	23
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	20	'	20	'	22
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	15	'	15	'	13
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	15	'	15	'	13
Related Allowance	7	'	7	'	4
Recorded Investment, Total	35	'	35	'	36
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	35	'	35	'	35
Related Allowance, Total	7	'	7	'	4
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	22	28	23	28	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	2	1	3	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	13	17	11	20	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	35	45	34	48	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	0	2	1	3	'
Customer | Europe	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	46	'	46	'	48
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	46	'	46	'	47
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	14	'	14	'	20
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	14	'	14	'	19
Related Allowance	5	'	5	'	7
Recorded Investment, Total	60	'	60	'	68
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	60	'	60	'	66
Related Allowance, Total	5	'	5	'	7
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	47	45	47	45	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	16	21	18	24	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	1	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	63	66	65	69	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	0	0	0	1	'
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	1	'	1	'	7
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	1	'	1	'	7
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	17	'	17	'	17
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	17	'	17	'	17
Related Allowance	4	'	4	'	2
Recorded Investment, Total	18	'	18	'	24
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	18	'	18	'	24
Related Allowance, Total	4	'	4	'	2
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	4	5	5	5	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	14	16	15	17	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	1	0	1	1	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	18	21	20	22	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	1	0	1	1	'
Customer | Mining	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	42	'	42	'	134
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	42	'	42	'	134
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	114	'	114	'	0
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	114	'	114	'	0
Related Allowance	11	'	11	'	0
Recorded Investment, Total	156	'	156	'	134
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	156	'	156	'	134
Related Allowance, Total	11	'	11	'	0
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	87	4	107	3	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	1	0	3	0	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	73	2	51	1	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	2	0	2	0	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	160	6	158	4	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	3	0	5	0	'
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	38	'	38	'	11
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	38	'	38	'	11
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	10	'	10	'	23
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	10	'	10	'	23
Related Allowance	3	'	3	'	6
Recorded Investment, Total	48	'	48	'	34
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	48	'	48	'	34
Related Allowance, Total	3	'	3	'	6
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	37	9	26	9	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	0	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	17	41	20	38	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	0	1	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	54	50	46	47	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	0	0	0	1	'
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	150	'	150	'	223
Unpaid Principal Balance With No Allowance Recorded	149	'	149	'	222
Related Allowance With No Allowance Recorded	0	'	0	'	0
Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	89	'	89	'	110
Unpaid Principal Balance With An Allowance Recorded	88	'	88	'	106
Related Allowance	24	'	24	'	51
Recorded Investment, Total	239	'	239	'	333
Unpaid Principal Balance, Total	237	'	237	'	328
Related Allowance, Total	24	'	24	'	51
Average Recorded Investment With No Allowance Recorded	162	287	188	286	'
Interest Income Recognized With No Allowance Recorded	1	1	3	1	'
Average Recorded Investment With An Allowance Recorded	63	151	75	139	'
Interest Income Recognized With An Allowance Recorded	0	0	1	0	'
Average Recorded Investment, Total	225	438	263	425	'
Interest Income Recognized, Total	1	1	4	1	'
Dealer	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment, Total	0	'	0	'	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	0	0	0	0	'
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'	'	'
Financing Receivable, Impaired	'	'	'	'	'
Recorded Investment, Total	0	'	0	'	0
Average Recorded Investment, Total	$0	$0	$0	$0	'

Financing_Activities_Details_2

Financing Activities (Details 2) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
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	$257	$258
61-90 Days Past Due	124	134
91 Plus Days Past Due	469	353
Total Past Due	850	745
Current	29,630	28,357
Total gross finance receivables	30,480	29,102
91 Plus, Still Accruing	53	25
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	473	425
North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	12,314	11,201
Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	4,009	3,871
Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	4,485	4,508
Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	2,139	2,148
Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	4,337	4,274
Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	3,196	3,100
Customer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	21,647	20,756
Customer | North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	34	37
61-90 Days Past Due	9	12
91 Plus Days Past Due	31	24
Total Past Due	74	73
Current	6,926	6,522
Total gross finance receivables	7,000	6,595
91 Plus, Still Accruing	5	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	27	26
Customer | Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	45	26
61-90 Days Past Due	25	15
91 Plus Days Past Due	35	29
Total Past Due	105	70
Current	2,860	2,805
Total gross finance receivables	2,965	2,875
91 Plus, Still Accruing	10	6
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	30	28
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	67	55
61-90 Days Past Due	33	46
91 Plus Days Past Due	94	59
Total Past Due	194	160
Current	3,195	3,174
Total gross finance receivables	3,389	3,334
91 Plus, Still Accruing	16	11
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	80	50
Customer | Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	4	3
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	12	12
Total Past Due	16	15
Current	2,119	2,128
Total gross finance receivables	2,135	2,143
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	26	23
Customer | Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	68	54
61-90 Days Past Due	46	25
91 Plus Days Past Due	164	165
Total Past Due	278	244
Current	2,692	2,474
Total gross finance receivables	2,970	2,718
91 Plus, Still Accruing	2	5
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	192	179
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	13	55
61-90 Days Past Due	0	30
91 Plus Days Past Due	130	60
Total Past Due	143	145
Current	3,045	2,946
Total gross finance receivables	3,188	3,091
91 Plus, Still Accruing	17	0
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	118	119
Dealer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	5,471	5,254
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	0	0
Dealer | North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	3,352	3,034
Total gross finance receivables	3,352	3,034
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	539	569
Total gross finance receivables	539	569
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	696	706
Total gross finance receivables	696	706
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	4	5
Total gross finance receivables	4	5
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	880	940
Total gross finance receivables	880	940
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	0	0
Total gross finance receivables	0	0
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
Total gross finance receivables	3,362	3,092
Investment in loans and finance leases on non-accrual status	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	22	26
61-90 Days Past Due	9	5
91 Plus Days Past Due	3	2
Total Past Due	34	33
Current	1,928	1,539
Total gross finance receivables	1,962	1,572
91 Plus, Still Accruing	3	2
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	3	2
61-90 Days Past Due	1	1
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	1
Total Past Due	4	4
Current	501	423
Total gross finance receivables	505	427
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	400	468
Total gross finance receivables	400	468
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	0	0
Total gross finance receivables	0	0
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	0	0
61-90 Days Past Due	0	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	487	616
Total gross finance receivables	487	616
91 Plus, Still Accruing	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due	'	'
31-60 Days Past Due	1	0
61-90 Days Past Due	1	0
91 Plus Days Past Due	0	1
Total Past Due	2	1
Current	6	8
Total gross finance receivables	8	9
91 Plus, Still Accruing	$0	$1

Financing_Activities_Details_3

Financing Activities (Details 3) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	$378	$426
Receivables written off	-83	-179
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	26	56
Provision for credit losses	67	84
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	-2	-3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1	-6
Balance at end of period	387	378
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	54	70
Collectively evaluated for impairment	333	308
Allowance, Ending Balance	387	378
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	556	629
Collectively evaluated for impairment	29,924	28,473
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	30,480	29,102
Customer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	365	414
Receivables written off	-83	-179
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	26	56
Provision for credit losses	67	83
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	-2	-3
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1	-6
Balance at end of period	374	365
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	54	70
Collectively evaluated for impairment	320	295
Allowance, Ending Balance	374	365
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	556	629
Collectively evaluated for impairment	21,091	20,127
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	21,647	20,756
Dealer	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	10	9
Receivables written off	0	0
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	0	0
Provision for credit losses	0	1
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0
Balance at end of period	10	10
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	10	10
Allowance, Ending Balance	10	10
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	5,471	5,254
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,471	5,254
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Balance at beginning of year	3	3
Receivables written off	0	0
Recoveries on receivables previously written off	0	0
Provision for credit losses	0	0
Adjustment due to sale of receivables	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	0	0
Balance at end of period	3	3
Allowance for Credit Losses	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3	3
Allowance, Ending Balance	3	3
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables	'	'
Individually evaluated for impairment	0	0
Collectively evaluated for impairment	3,362	3,092
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$3,362	$3,092

Financing_Activities_Details_4

Financing Activities (Details 4) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$30,480	$29,102
Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	30,007	28,677
Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	473	425
North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	12,314	11,201
North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	12,287	11,175
North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	27	26
Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,009	3,871
Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,979	3,843
Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	30	28
Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,485	4,508
Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,405	4,458
Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	80	50
Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,139	2,148
Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,113	2,125
Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	26	23
Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,337	4,274
Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4,145	4,095
Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	192	179
Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,196	3,100
Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,078	2,981
Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	118	119
Customer	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	21,647	20,756
Customer | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	21,174	20,331
Customer | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	473	425
Customer | North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	7,000	6,595
Customer | North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	6,973	6,569
Customer | North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	27	26
Customer | Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,965	2,875
Customer | Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,935	2,847
Customer | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	30	28
Customer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,389	3,334
Customer | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,309	3,284
Customer | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	80	50
Customer | Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,135	2,143
Customer | Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,109	2,120
Customer | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	26	23
Customer | Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,970	2,718
Customer | Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	2,778	2,539
Customer | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	192	179
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,188	3,091
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,070	2,972
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	118	119
Dealer	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,471	5,254
Dealer | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	5,471	5,254
Dealer | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,352	3,034
Dealer | North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,352	3,034
Dealer | North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	539	569
Dealer | Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	539	569
Dealer | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	696	706
Dealer | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	696	706
Dealer | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4	5
Dealer | Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	4	5
Dealer | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	880	940
Dealer | Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	880	940
Dealer | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Dealer | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,362	3,092
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	3,362	3,092
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	1,962	1,572
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	1,962	1,572
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | North America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	505	427
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	505	427
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Europe | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	400	468
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	400	468
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Asia/Pacific | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Mining | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	487	616
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	487	616
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Latin America | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	8	9
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance | Performing	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	8	9
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables | Caterpillar Power Finance | Nonperforming	'	'
Recorded investment in finance receivables	'	'
Recorded Investment in Finance Receivables, Ending Balance	$0	$0

Financing_Activities_Details_5

Financing Activities (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
	contracts	contracts	contracts	contracts
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	13	36	22	50
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	$69	$4	$117	$42
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	59	5	105	44
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	5	14	15
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	0	1	2	6
Customer | North America	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	1	22	4	32
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	2	2	4
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	3	2	5
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	5	7	13
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	0	1	1	3
Customer | Europe	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	5	8	8	8
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	2	1	7	1
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	2	1	7	1
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	'	'	7	0
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	'	'	1	0
Customer | Mining	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	1	0	2	0
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	32	0	43	0
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	23	0	33	0
Customer | Latin America	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	1	6	2	6
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	1	29	1
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	0	1	28	1
Customer | Caterpillar Power Finance	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	5	0	6	4
Pre-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	35	0	36	36
Post-TDR Outstanding Recorded Investment	34	0	35	37
TDRs with a payment default which had been modified within twelve months prior to the default date	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	'	'	0	2
Post-TDR Recorded Investment	'	'	0	3
Additional investments not recorded	0	7	0	12
Remaining commitments	$2	'	$2	'
Dealer	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	0	0	0
Caterpillar Purchased Receivables	'	'	'	'
Loans and finance lease receivables modified as TDRs	'	'	'	'
Number of Contracts	0	0	0	0

Financing_Activities_Details_6

Financing Activities (Details 6) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Loans Managed, Securitized or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement	'	'	'	'	'
Off balance-sheet managed assets	$308	'	$308	'	$322
Servicing liability	1	'	1	'	2
Purchase of trade receivables from Caterpillar Entities	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of receivables purchase discount	$65	$62	$123	$120	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014
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	$4

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 2) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	$110	$138
Liability Fair Value	-13	-10
Designated derivatives	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset (Liability) Fair Value	93	116
Designated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Other assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	101	122
Designated derivatives | Interest rate contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Liability Fair Value	-8	-6
Undesignated derivatives	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset (Liability) Fair Value	4	12
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Other assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	4	7
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued expenses	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Liability Fair Value	-5	-4
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Other assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value	'	'
Asset Fair Value	$5	$9

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 3) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Billions, unless otherwise specified
Derivative	'	'
Derivative instruments, notional amount	$5.97	$6.74

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen5

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Derivative	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period, net of tax	'	'	($5)	($8)
Gains (losses) deferred during the period, net of tax	-2	2	-4	2
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax	1	1	2	2
Balance at end of period, net of tax	-7	-4	-7	-4
Beginning balance, tax	'	'	3	4
Gains (losses) deferred during the period, tax	1	-1	1	-1
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, tax	0	1	0	1
Ending balance, tax	$4	$2	$4	$2

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen6

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 5) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Designated derivatives | Fair value hedges | Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives	($6)	($49)	($19)	($78)
Gains (Losses) on Borrowings	8	50	23	80
Designated derivatives | Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)	-1	-2	-2	-3
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	0	0	0	0
Designated derivatives | Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts | Interest expense	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)	-1	-2	-2	-3
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	0	0	0	0
Designated derivatives | Cash flow hedges | Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gains (Losses) Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings (Effective Portion)	0	0	0	0
Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion)	0	0	0	0
Undesignated derivatives	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	-12	16	-17	1
Undesignated derivatives | Foreign exchange contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	-9	5	-10	-6
Undesignated derivatives | Cross currency contracts | Other income (expense)	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)	'	'	'	'
Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	($3)	$11	($7)	$7

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen7

Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management (Details 6) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Offsetting Assets and Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Gross Amount of Recognized Assets	$110	$138
Gross Amounts Offset	0	0
Net Amount of Assets	110	138
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Financial Instruments	-8	-9
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Cash Collateral Received	0	0
Net Amount	102	129
Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities	-13	-10
Gross Amounts Offset	0	0
Net Amount of Liabilities	-13	-10
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Financial Instruments	8	9
Gross Amounts Not Offset, Cash Collateral Pledged	0	0
Net Amount	($5)	($1)

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$728	$694	$1,441	$1,374	'
Segment Profit	206	158	394	345	'
Interest Expense	155	187	317	378	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	213	183	429	358	'
Provision for credit losses	35	31	68	47	'
Segment Assets	36,487	'	36,487	'	35,138
Capital expenditures	510	451	779	771	'
Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	718	681	1,417	1,350	'
Segment Profit	214	205	410	394	'
Interest Expense	156	183	318	367	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	212	183	428	357	'
Provision for credit losses	35	21	67	50	'
Segment Assets	35,218	'	35,218	'	33,892
Capital expenditures	508	450	777	769	'
Unallocated	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	17	20	38	37	'
Segment Profit	-21	-20	-34	-36	'
Interest Expense	11	15	23	30	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	1	0	1	1	'
Provision for credit losses	3	-1	3	-2	'
Segment Assets	1,664	'	1,664	'	1,595
Capital expenditures	1	0	1	1	'
Timing	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	-7	-7	-14	-13	'
Segment Profit	0	-39	-2	-30	'
Interest Expense	0	0	0	0	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	0	0	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	-3	11	-2	-1	'
Segment Assets	26	'	26	'	68
Capital expenditures	1	1	1	1	'
Methodology	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Profit	13	12	20	17	'
Interest Expense	-12	-11	-24	-19	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	0	0	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Assets	-197	'	-197	'	-190
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0	'
Inter-segment Eliminations	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Profit	0	0	0	0	'
Interest Expense	0	0	0	0	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	0	0	0	0	'
Provision for credit losses	0	0	0	0	'
Segment Assets	-224	'	-224	'	-227
Capital expenditures	0	0	0	0	'
North America | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	265	236	512	461	'
Segment Profit	90	74	167	138	'
Interest Expense	55	66	115	131	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	87	71	167	141	'
Provision for credit losses	6	-2	9	-3	'
Segment Assets	13,248	'	13,248	'	12,158
Capital expenditures	348	207	478	315	'
Europe and CPF | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	123	120	253	242	'
Segment Profit	34	30	75	67	'
Interest Expense	23	26	47	54	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	25	20	51	39	'
Provision for credit losses	10	17	19	26	'
Segment Assets	8,253	'	8,253	'	8,068
Capital expenditures	33	69	64	100	'
Asia/Pacific | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	95	103	187	209	'
Segment Profit	29	45	68	91	'
Interest Expense	30	33	58	68	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	6	6	12	13	'
Provision for credit losses	12	2	18	4	'
Segment Assets	5,284	'	5,284	'	5,272
Capital expenditures	7	13	17	24	'
Latin America | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	112	105	217	211	'
Segment Profit	38	32	67	60	'
Interest Expense	32	37	64	73	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	26	22	53	42	'
Provision for credit losses	-1	1	0	9	'
Segment Assets	4,993	'	4,993	'	4,953
Capital expenditures	25	60	60	124	'
Mining | Operating Segments	'	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	123	117	248	227	'
Segment Profit	23	24	33	38	'
Interest Expense	16	21	34	41	'
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	68	64	145	122	'
Provision for credit losses	8	3	21	14	'
Segment Assets	3,440	'	3,440	'	3,441
Capital expenditures	$95	$101	$158	$206	'

Guarantees_Details

Guarantees (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Guarantees [Abstract]	'	'
Related liability	$1,000,000	$1,000,000
Guarantees, maximum potential amount of future payments	52,000,000	55,000,000
SPC's assets in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	1,180,000,000	1,010,000,000
SPC's liabilities in Consolidated Statements of Financial Position	$1,180,000,000	$1,010,000,000

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Level 3	'	'
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	$1	$1
Recurring basis	'	'
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	97	128
Total Assets	97	128
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	1	1
Total Liabilities	1	1
Recurring basis | Level 1	'	'
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Recurring basis | Level 2	'	'
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	97	128
Total Assets	97	128
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	0	0
Total Liabilities	0	0
Recurring basis | Level 3	'	'
Assets	'	'
Derivative financial instruments, net	0	0
Total Assets	0	0
Liabilities	'	'
Guarantees	1	1
Total Liabilities	$1	$1

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail1

Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) (Level 3, USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Level 3	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	$1	$2
Issuance of guarantees	0	2
Expiration of guarantees	0	-2
Balance at end of period	$1	$2

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail2

Fair Value Measurements (Details 3) (Level 2, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Level 2	'	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis	'	'
Fair value of impaired loans	$179	$81

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail3

Fair Value Measurements (Details 4) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Short-term borrowings	($5,534,000,000)	($3,663,000,000)
Fair Value, Level 1	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,192,000,000	1,320,000,000
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	61,000,000	17,000,000
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Short-term borrowings	-5,534,000,000	-3,663,000,000
Fair Value, Level 2	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	4,000,000	7,000,000
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases)	21,457,000,000	20,469,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net receivable position	101,000,000	122,000,000
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	-5,000,000	-4,000,000
Long-term debt	-25,327,000,000	-25,849,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net payable position	-8,000,000	-6,000,000
Fair Value, Level 3	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Guarantees	-1,000,000	-1,000,000
Carrying Amount	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	1,192,000,000	1,320,000,000
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	4,000,000	7,000,000
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases)	21,759,000,000	20,667,000,000
Restricted cash and cash equivalents	61,000,000	17,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net receivable position	101,000,000	122,000,000
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a payable position	-5,000,000	-4,000,000
Short-term borrowings	-5,534,000,000	-3,663,000,000
Long-term debt	-24,685,000,000	-25,312,000,000
Interest rate swaps, in a net payable position	-8,000,000	-6,000,000
Guarantees	-1,000,000	-1,000,000
Carrying amount of assets excluded from measurement at fair value	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Finance leases	8,330,000,000	8,060,000,000
Cross currency contracts | Fair Value, Level 2	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	5,000,000	9,000,000
Cross currency contracts | Carrying Amount	'	'
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings	'	'
Foreign currency contracts, in a receivable position	$5,000,000	$9,000,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Estimated annual tax rate	27.00%	27.00%	'
Benefit reflecting the impact of the American Taxpayer Relief Act	'	'	$7