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Cat Financial Financing Activities - Allowance For Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Jun. 30, 2026
Jun. 30, 2025
Dec. 31, 2025
Receivables [Abstract]          
Average term 51 months   51 months    
Average remaining term 28 months   28 months    
Allowance for Credit Loss Activity          
Beginning balance $ 277 $ 277 $ 277 $ 262  
Write-offs (46) (27) (88) (57)  
Recoveries 26 9 39 19  
Provision for credit losses 29 21 58 54  
Other 0 5 0 7  
Ending balance 286 285 286 285  
Finance Receivables 25,448 24,220 25,448 24,220  
Customer          
Allowance for Credit Loss Activity          
Beginning balance 273 273 273 258  
Write-offs (46) (27) (88) (57)  
Recoveries 26 9 39 19  
Provision for credit losses 29 21 58 54  
Other 0 5 0 7  
Ending balance 282 281 282 281  
Finance Receivables 23,900 22,842 23,900 22,842 $ 23,635
Customer | Latin
 America          
Allowance for Credit Loss Activity          
Write-offs (8) (3) (14) (6)  
Dealer          
Allowance for Credit Loss Activity          
Beginning balance 4 4 4 4  
Write-offs 0 0 0 0  
Recoveries 0 0 0 0  
Provision for credit losses 0 0 0 0  
Other 0 0 0 0  
Ending balance 4 4 4 4  
Finance Receivables $ 1,548 $ 1,378 $ 1,548 $ 1,378