Cat Financial Financing Activities (Details 4) (USD $) In Millions	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2010 Asset-backed securities
Finance Receivables
Restricted assets of consolidated VIE	$ 324	$ 136
Restricted liabilities of consolidated VIE	$ 327	$ 73

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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