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2307301 - Disclosure - Inventories (Tables)
(http://www.cat.com/role/InventoriesTables)
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Reporting Entity [Axis]0000018230 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK)
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]Period [Axis]
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
 
Inventories
Inventories (principally using the LIFO method) are comprised of the following:
 
 
 
December 31,
(Millions of dollars)
 
2016
 
2015
Raw materials
 
$
2,102

 
$
2,467

Work-in-process
 
1,719

 
1,857

Finished goods
 
4,576

 
5,122

Supplies
 
217

 
254

Total inventories
 
$
8,614

 
$
9,700