You get what you pay for.
I've bought a lot of stuff from Harbor Freight. I know it's cheaper stuff and treat it that way. The things are rougher, slower and need a little more care. But if your not a heavey user, you can make their stuff last a while.
I feel the same way about M.M. wInches. Their slow and less forgiving. But if you get a say 8000lbs winch (almost more than twice the capicity you need). Also be extra careful to keep it clean like when you somers it under water/mud. Afterward run it and make sure it's cleaned out.
I knew a guy with a 12000lb MM winch on a jeep and had no problems with it. He now has a monster Warn now. Something like 15,000lb or 18,000lb? It's a big jeep and he got a realy good deal on a slightly used one.
Good luck and let us know the decision.