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| Equipment on Operating Leases     | NOTE 3 – EQUIPMENT ON OPERATING LEASES Components of equipment on operating leases, less accumulated depreciation as of December 31, were as follows: (Millions of dollars) 2011  2010  2009 Equipment on operating leases, at cost $4,082  $4,241  $4,562   Less: Accumulated depreciation  (1,471)  (1,530)  (1,575)Equipment on operating leases, net $2,611  $2,711  $2,987                At December 31, 2011, scheduled minimum rental payments for operating leases were as follows: 2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  Thereafter  Total $704  $478  $270  $128  $49  $26  $1,655  |

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| - Definition
Provide a general description of lessor's leasing arrangements for operating leases, including the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing, rent holidays, rent concessions, or leasehold improvement incentives and unusual provisions or conditions.
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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) -Number 13 -Paragraph 23 -Subparagraph c
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