Authorized Distributor

The Ruthman Company. Legendary Vertical Pumps.

For over 100 years, Gusher Pumps has been the heartbeat of the machine tool industry. Known for their iconic Vertical Coolant Pumps, Gusher (a Ruthman Company) builds the most rugged, reliable pumps for handling abrasive fluids, chips, and industrial coolants.

Blackhawk Equipment is your authorized partner for Gusher Pumps. We specialize in keeping your CNC machines, washers, and filtration systems running with the heavy-duty pumping power that only Gusher can deliver.

Why We Partner with Gusher?

We partner with Gusher Pumps because when the fluid gets dirty, other pumps fail.

Gusher pumps are engineered to handle the toughest environments—metal chips, grinding grit, and high temperatures. Their simple, robust design means they often outlast the machines they are installed on. If you need to move dirty coolant reliability, there is no substitute for a Gusher.

Explore Gusher Technologies

Blackhawk Equipment offers the full range of Gusher vertical and horizontal pumps.

Vertical Coolant Pumps

7550 & 7800 Series

The industry standard. Top-pull-out design allows for easy maintenance without disconnecting piping. Perfect for paint systems and industrial washers.

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Horizontal End Suction

7071 Series (ANSI)

Heavy-duty horizontal pumps designed to meet ANSI standards. Ideal for chemical processing, filtration, and general fluid transfer.

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Vortex / Slurry Pumps

Vortex Series

Designed to pass solids. The recessed impeller creates a vortex that pumps the fluid without the solids touching the vanes, preventing clogging and wear.

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Self-Priming Pumps

Self-Priming Series

Ideal for sumps where the pump must be mounted above the liquid level. Rugged construction for handling waste fluids and coolants.

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The Blackhawk Advantage

Don’t let a failed coolant pump stop your production line.

🔄 Drop-In Replacements: We can cross-reference your old, obsolete pump model and supply a modern Gusher equivalent that fits the same footprint.
🛠 Pump Repair: Our shop specializes in rebuilding Gusher pumps, replacing bearings, seals, and impellers to restore factory performance.
⚙️ Custom Lengths: Need a specific immersion depth for your tank? We can order custom column lengths to fit your sump perfectly.
📦 Seal Kits: We stock the mechanical seals and gaskets needed for quick repairs on 7550 and 7071 series pumps.