Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,210	$ 1,176
Finance receivables
Retail notes receivable	10,183	8,840
Wholesale notes receivable	4,156	4,368
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Retail	12,867	12,436
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Wholesale	461	425
Total gross finance receivables	27,667	26,069
Less: Unearned income	(951)	(944)
Less: Allowance for credit losses	(393)	(369)
Total net finance receivables	26,323	24,756
Notes receivable from Caterpillar	310	327
Equipment on operating leases, less accumulated depreciation	2,749	2,611
Deferred and refundable income taxes	123	159
Other assets	1,040	1,083
Total assets	32,755	30,112
Liabilities and stockholder's equity:
Payable to dealers and others	124	100
Payable to Caterpillar - other	49	67
Accrued expenses	236	292
Income taxes payable	79	60
Short-term borrowings	4,455	3,895
Current maturities of long-term debt	5,739	5,102
Long-term debt	18,092	16,529
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities	593	597
Total liabilities	29,367	26,642
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 7 and 9)
Common stock - $1 par value Authorized: 2,000 shares; Issued and outstanding: one share (at paid-in amount)	745	745
Additional paid-in capital	2	2
Retained earnings	2,486	2,512
Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	55	116
Noncontrolling interests	100	95
Total stockholder's equity	3,388	3,470
Total liabilities and stockholder's equity	$ 32,755	$ 30,112