XML 49 R33.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.5.0.2
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliated Companies (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Caterpillar's investments in unconsolidated affiliated companies
 
 
 
 
Caterpillar’s investments in unconsolidated affiliated companies: 
 
 
 
(Millions of dollars)
September 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Investments in equity method companies
$
192

 
$
203

Plus: Investments in cost method companies
55

 
43

Total investments in unconsolidated affiliated companies
$
247

 
$
246