Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity (USD $) In Millions	Total	Common stock	Additional paid-in capital	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss)	Noncontrolling interests
Balance at Dec. 31, 2010	$ 3,781	$ 745	$ 2	$ 2,734	$ 217	$ 83
Profit of consolidated companies	295			283		12
Dividend paid to Cat Inc.	(600)			(600)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	(42)				(45)	3
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	7				7
Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	3,441	745	2	2,417	179	98
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	3,470	745	2	2,512	116	95
Profit of consolidated companies	341			333		8
Dividend paid to Cat Inc.	(250)			(250)
Foreign currency translation, net of tax	28				29	(1)
Derivative financial instruments, net of tax	(2)				(2)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	$ 3,587	$ 745	$ 2	$ 2,595	$ 143	$ 102