Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash	$ 655	$ 915	$ 642	$ 577
Short-term investments	335	794
Accounts receivable - net	3,972	3,648
Inventory	2,498	2,382
Deferred income taxes	581	577
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	390	415
Total current assets	8,431	8,731
Property, plant and equipment - net	3,702	3,833
Other noncurrent assets
Goodwill	14,088	14,495
Other intangible assets	6,739	7,186
Deferred income taxes	241	240
Other assets	1,038	1,006
Total assets	34,239	35,491
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	1	13
Current portion of long-term debt	412	567
Accounts payable	2,038	1,960
Accrued compensation	424	461
Other current liabilities	2,111	1,913
Total current liabilities	4,986	4,914
Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt	8,587	8,969
Pension liabilities	1,170	1,465
Other postretirement benefits liabilities	675	668
Deferred income taxes	1,035	1,313
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,141	1,299
Total noncurrent liabilities	12,608	13,714
Shareholders' equity
Eaton shareholders' equity	16,587	16,791
Noncontrolling interests	58	72
Total equity	16,645	16,863
Total liabilities and equity	$ 34,239	$ 35,491