- Summary of Equipment on Operating Leases (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases [Abstract]
Equipment on operating leases	$ 2,212
Accumulated depreciation	(355)
Net equipment on operating leases	1,857
Equipment on operating leases		$ 2,139
Accumulated depreciation		(365)
Net equipment on operating leases	$ 1,857	$ 1,774

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Lessor, Equipment On Operating Leases, Gross

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The amount of accumulated depreciation, by major property class, recorded on property subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date.

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Amount before accumulated depreciation of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services subject to or available for lease.

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The amount of property, by major property class, net of accumulated depreciation, subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date.

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