EX-23

Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-105682) pertaining to The Gorman-Rupp Company 401(k) Plan of our report dated June 26, 2009, with respect to the financial statements and schedules of The Gorman-Rupp Company 401(k) Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31, 2008.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Cleveland, Ohio
June 26, 2009