Consolidated Statements of Profit (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Revenues:
Retail finance	$ 328		$ 326		$ 654		$ 640
Operating lease	214		221		430		440
Wholesale finance	86		79		170		144
Other, net	40		49		82		91
Total revenues	668		675		1,336		1,315
Expenses:
Interest	198		209		402		413
Depreciation on equipment leased to others	172		176		341		347
General, operating and administrative	105		101		204		190
Provision for credit losses	34		31		53		86
Other	5		10		13		17
Total expenses	514		527		1,013		1,053
Other income (expense)	(10)		4		(9)		5
Profit before income taxes	144		152		314		267
Provision for income taxes	39		40		85		69
Profit of consolidated companies	105		112		229		198
Less: Profit attributable to noncontrolling interests	1		5		5		8
Profit	$ 104	[1]	$ 107	[1]	$ 224	[1]	$ 190	[1]

[1] Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation.